Searching with a snorkel tube:
When we think about diving we can't help but associate it with a dive several meters deep, where flashlights, oxygen cylinders and thick neoprene suits are needed to avoid getting cold underwater. But if you want to try a similar experience, all you have to do is get the basic snorkeling clothing and take a dip: sea, river, lake... all are valid scenarios.
There are two types of snorkel tubes:
- Open. With these tubes you can go just under the surface and you will have to be careful not to let water get into it; Later we will explain what to do in case it enters.
- Closed. If you have a good lung capacity this can be a good option, since it allows you to submerge a few meters as it has a blocking valve.
Diving goggles will allow us to see what is hidden under the sea and only with them can we not only prevent water from getting into our eyes but also see what is several meters deep. The more crystal clear the waters in which we practice this activity, the better visibility we will have. Ah! If you have vision difficulties and need glasses in your daily life, don't worry, well you can find prescription snorkel glasses.
To move more agilely we will have fins on our feet, which will give us greater power and speed while we swim. Of course, in this sport you do not use your arms to move forward, so it is very important that you hold them close to your body to avoid resistance to the water, being able to move forward practically without effort.
Maybe what may be difficult for you at first is breathing through the tube, but don't worry, it's not a major complication. Introduce it into your mouth through the corresponding end and begin to introduce air little by little, without rushing, as it has to enter slowly and deeply. If water enters through the part that is on the surface, simply blow through it, removing the head of the water to empty.
In a few moments you will be enjoying the immensity of aquatic nature and you will not hear anything but the sound of your own breathing. A spectacle for the senses.
This activity can be practiced by children from approximately 8 years old unlike recreational diving, which they will not be able to do until they are 14. If you are on a summer vacation on a Spanish coast, do not hesitate to go with the little ones because It's something they really enjoy a lot.
How to dive with a snorkel?
- Get the equipment to snorkel: swimsuit, tube, glasses and fins. If you are going to enter very cold waters or in winter, a neoprene suit is highly recommended.
- Adjust the glasses well so that no water gets into them: for this it is important that you first wet your hair and remove everything from your face, as this will encourage the glasses to be in contact with the skin direct and will prevent water from seeping.
- Make sure the fins fit snugly but are comfortable.
- Choose a tube that is perfect for you, whether open or closed, and pay special attention, as it is the most important part of the equipment.
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