New type of snorkel

[JVanste]

I have an idea for a new type of snorkel. This snorkel will be use by people with disabilities. It would cover their whole mouth with a strap to hold it in place. I need help building it because I have Cerebral Palsy. I would appreciate if someone would like to help me with this.

 

[Lil Dragonfly]

Cool another inventor in the house!

(I have a lot of ideas I have been, er...should be working on)

 

[..Sam..]

Nice work Jvanste,
Brilliant idea. The only thing is that you would need to have an excellent seal around that mouth piece. Maybe using something like this, but silicone or base it on how a mask seals.

I have done some work with people with disabilities and we used Aga masks to great effect because they kept all the water out which we found was the main issue.

If you can keep all the water then it will be brilliant.
Also are you planning on using goggles with the snorkel? Not a mask.

Cheers, Keep up the good work,
Sam

 

[Peter Ralf]

The most popular type of flexible snorkel features an accordion-like piece between the barrel and mouthpiece. This allows the mouthpiece to swing out of the way when it's not being used. Scuba divers often prefer this, since they use the snorkel only on the surface. Other types of flexible snorkels include some that either fold or roll into a ball, allowing them to be stowed easily for travel.

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