what equiment can be used in a swimming pool

ladylouise

i was wondering about snorkeling equipment what is the best brand of equipment and reasonable price and where to buy it.
what kind of diving mask can be used for the swimming pool with out the glass breaking.

ladylouise

i am beginner learning how to swim but i am very nervous .but i want get used to water first and i find water going in to my nose and keeping my head down i find it hard to do.
with the mask and snorkel i might be able to it them.

yankinlk

Check out your local scuba club. Many clubs will do snorkel training over the winter in a local pool. In Limerick its Tuesday nights in UL at 9. Great way to get into snorkeling in a safe controlled way. http://www.cft.ie/clubs.htm

mint man

most brands are good anyway , mares do some nice ones that fit women well
most masks have tempered glass , but you shouldnt dive in to pool head first with mask on.
for snorkels theres many different types, just get one with a splashgaurd on , will stop water entering it for the most part.
if you want to buy online try
http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/Masks/9/f

ladylouise

yankinlk wrote: »

Check out your local scuba club. Many clubs will do snorkel training over the winter in a local pool. In Limerick its Tuesday nights in UL at 9. Great way to get into snorkeling in a safe controlled way. http://www.cft.ie/clubs.htm

the ul is too far away.but thanks any way

loctite

+1 on above..

Mares are a good brand.
Reputable brands also include Oceanic, Scubapro, Poseidon, Typhoon (can be a bit cheapish).

You are better off trying on a mask before you buy. So if it is in a moulded plastic packaging take it out and try it before you buy.

If you want quality expect to pay more. A relatively cheap mask and snorkel set (e.g. from typhoon) you would expect to pay 35-40 euro for em.

These sets generally include snorkels with self drains. I'd avoid these like the plague and just get a simple cheap J type snorkel, i.e. w/o any drain on em.
Expect to pay somewhere in the region of 10-12 euro for j-type snorkel.
and I'd buy a decent mask.

By the sounds of it you don't sound too comfortable in the water and proper fitting and comfortable equipment will definitely make your experience less stressful rather than having a leaking mask...

ladylouise

loctite wrote: »

+1 on above..

Mares are a good brand.
Reputable brands also include Oceanic, Scubapro, Poseidon, Typhoon (can be a bit cheapish).

You are better off trying on a mask before you buy. So if it is in a moulded plastic packaging take it out and try it before you buy.

If you want quality expect to pay more. A relatively cheap mask and snorkel set (e.g. from typhoon) you would expect to pay 35-40 euro for em.

These sets generally include snorkels with self drains. I'd avoid these like the plague and just get a simple cheap J type snorkel, i.e. w/o any drain on em.
Expect to pay somewhere in the region of 10-12 euro for j-type snorkel.
and I'd buy a decent mask.

By the sounds of it you don't sound too comfortable in the water and proper fitting and comfortable equipment will definitely make your experience less stressful rather than having a leaking mask...

i was wondering about theses items because i am very limited budget because i hope to learn to scuba dive

www.flagshipscuba.com/details.php?p=240

loctite

ladylouise wrote: »

i was wondering about theses items because i am very limited budget because i hope to learn to scuba dive

www.flagshipscuba.com/details.php?p=240

Fins and Snorkel look good. Its the mask I'd be wary of.
Firstly, as I said above you need to try it on and make sure it fits and feels comfortable. Make sure that it is not digging into the bridge of your nose or between your eye brows (a common place that some masks will dig into and after a half hour can really start to hurt).

Secondly, that style of mask would be common to a lot of brands, in that it is a generic mask manufactured by some company and sold under different brands. In this case beauchat. They are just made from hardened plastic and if you drop em the glass won't break, but the frame will. All it needs is a small crack and it looses its water tightness.

Its why I recommend the frameless II mask (there is an Oceanic equivalent one too). The frames are made from rubber and won't crack. They will last, and I can guarantee you that the mask linked to will break.

http://www.scubapro.com/europe/uk/scubapro-products/masks/masks/frameless-2?scene=3

http://www.oceanlife.ie/shop/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=398

Buy now, save later...:)

ladylouise

loctite wrote: »

Fins and Snorkel look good. Its the mask I'd be wary of.
Firstly, as I said above you need to try it on and make sure it fits and feels comfortable. Make sure that it is not digging into the bridge of your nose or between your eye brows (a common place that some masks will dig into and after a half hour can really start to hurt).

Secondly, that style of mask would be common to a lot of brands, in that it is a generic mask manufactured by some company and sold under different brands. In this case beauchat. They are just made from hardened plastic and if you drop em the glass won't break, but the frame will. All it needs is a small crack and it looses its water tightness.

Its why I recommend the frameless II mask (there is an Oceanic equivalent one too). The frames are made from rubber and won't crack. They will last, and I can guarantee you that the mask linked to will break.

http://www.scubapro.com/europe/uk/scubapro-products/masks/masks/frameless-2?scene=3

http://www.oceanlife.ie/shop/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=398

Buy now, save later...:)

i can,t try on the mask because i live on the other side of the country to that shop and arklow shop as well.you.beginner on very tight budget

www.flagshipscuba.com/products.php?c=masksnorkelfin&pg=2

mint man

ladylouise wrote: »

i was wondering about theses items because i am very limited budget because i hope to learn to scuba dive

www.flagshipscuba.com/details.php?p=240

these would be ok to get started in the pool, but for diving id say no.
good price to get you use to the pool but

mint man

ladylouise wrote: »

i can,t try on the mask because i live on the other side of the country to that shop and arklow shop as well.you.beginner on very tight budget

where abouts roughly do you live? maybe someone could suggest somewhere

lochdara

louise where do you live..

I deal with First 4 scuba in arklow. They have excellent prices right now so if your close call in to Garreth or Colin and they will help you out.
I have an oceanic shadow makk (€35) and they have snorkels for €10 and fins for €35 but what they sell is good quality and you get good advise.


Check out my link to irishpadi.com below.

CJhaughey

Nothing wrong with Beauchat stuff at all! It is a very well known brand in France and produces high quality dive gear.
Don't be put off just because people here don't know who Beauchat is.
Just google Beauchat and you can see that it is good stuff.
I have a lot of gear from that company and it has all been top notch.

loctite

CJhaughey wrote: »

Nothing wrong with Beauchat stuff at all! It is a very well known brand in France and produces high quality dive gear.
Don't be put off just because people here don't know who Beauchat is.
Just google Beauchat and you can see that it is good stuff.
I have a lot of gear from that company and it has all been top notch.

I don't think anyone said that Beauchat was not good, It may be popular in France but the other brands have definitely come to the fore in recent times. As for top quality stuff, all brands low end mask snorkel packages are in simple terms crap. No different for Beauchat. You can tell by looking at the image that other brands have the exact same masks and snorkels for sale in packages. Just because it has Beauchat logo doesn't make it any better (or worse for that matter)

CJhaughey

She said that she was on a limited budget, granted it is hard to know if the mask will fit from looking at the pic BUT the closest that anyone has given for mask fins snorkel is €80!
That set for €45 will be fine for a beginner to use and get comfortable with.
IF the mask fits.
Lots of masks have hard plastic frames, Cressi Bigeyes do and I haven't had any problems with mine, if you drop any mask on a surface hard enough to crack a frame then the mask is usually toast anyway.
That set is a good start and if the mask doesn't suit then it is possible to replace it at a later date and you are still ahead on fins and snorkel.
Snorkel is silicone and the full foot fins are nice to use for pool use.

whats up doc

You don't have to pay lots for a good mask and snorkle. I bought all the named brands when i started and last year i bought new ones in Lidl. The mask was 19.99 and the snorkle i think was 6.99. They are perfect. The mask has tempered glass and has the perifferal vision (side view). To check if a mask will fit your face properly and not leak just do the following. Hold your hair back from your face and without putting the strap around your head, just hold the mask to your face, breathe in through your nose and let go of the mask. You should be able to shake your head gently without holding it while you breathe in through your nose and the mask should not fall. If it feels comfortable and doesn't fall, it fits. Simple. Don't forget to spit into your mask while it is still dry, i know i know, just do it and spread it around all the glass area. When you get to the pool before putting it on, rinse it in the water and put it on, it won't fog up after this. Repeat when using.:eek:

ladylouise

whats up doc wrote: »

You don't have to pay lots for a good mask and snorkle. I bought all the named brands when i started and last year i bought new ones in Lidl. The mask was 19.99 and the snorkle i think was 6.99. They are perfect. The mask has tempered glass and has the perifferal vision (side view). To check if a mask will fit your face properly and not leak just do the following. Hold your hair back from your face and without putting the strap around your head, just hold the mask to your face, breathe in through your nose and let go of the mask. You should be able to shake your head gently without holding it while you breathe in through your nose and the mask should not fall. If it feels comfortable and doesn't fall, it fits. Simple. Don't forget to spit into your mask while it is still dry, i know i know, just do it and spread it around all the glass area. When you get to the pool before putting it on, rinse it in the water and put it on, it won't fog up after this. Repeat when using.:eek:

so lidi is a good brand so? i thought about lidi stuff al right

whats up doc

Yep, even their fins are good value. Professional diving fins for 24.99. My husband had bought a pair online for 149.00 very similar. I have tried the stuff and no complaints. Members of our club always stock up when the offers are on. Their diving boots are brilliant too.