Isone of the best yet

simple way to see,

discover, and
appreciate the
underwater life.
Allows a person to
not only grasp the
beauty of marine life
but swim with them
as well.
ispeeking through life
underneath water by
swimming with the aid
of a snorkel and mask.
allows a person to observe
underwater attractions for a
longer period of time without
the need to constantly
resurface to gasp for air, and
with relatively lesser effort.
for
recreational
purposes.
for
water-based
search by rescue
teams
forwater sports
such as underwater
hockey, underwater
rugby, and spear
fishing.
Helps improve the
overall fitness of a
person
Letdivers
have fun
under the
water
Swimming,
doing the flutter
kick, and diving
tones and trims
down the body
Works out the
quadriceps,
hamstrings, calves,
ankles, hip flexors,
core muscles, and
shoulders
Buildsgreater lung
capacity as one is
forced to hold breath
underwater for
sustained periods.
Increases oxygen
uptake
Good cardiovascular
workout
Thebasic gears
needed in
snorkeling are the
snorkel, goggles,
and fins.
Other essential
equipment,
although optional
for some, are the
floating vest and
rash guard.
Serves as the viewing
device in appreciating
the world beneath the
water.
Without the mask,
everything viewed
underwater will be
blurred or distorted.
The airspace
created in the mask
helps in seeing
underwater clearly.
Fitand comfort are
two important things
to consider when
choosing a mask.
 Strap – holds the mask to the
face underwater

Mask skirt – soft flexible

material that seals the
mask around the face

Nose pocket – cushions

and protects the nose.
Isa piece of equipment
that makes it possible to
breathe at the surface
while the face is
submerged in water.
Basically composed
of a tube (also called
the barrel) and a
mouthpiece.
Snorkel with a flexible
tube – allows the top and
mouthpiece to rotate to
different angles to better
fit the face.
Classic snorkel – has
the most basic part,
the solid tube and the
mouthpiece.
Dry Valve or Splash Guard

Dry Valve – completely

stops water from entering
the tube
Splash Guard – prevents Mask strap clip –
splashed water and spray allows the snorkel to
from easily entering the be attached to the
tube mask

Mouth piece – part that Flexible tube – allows

goes in the mouth the tube to move in
different angles

Purge valve – empties

the collected water that
comes down the tube
when one blows it out
Finlike
accessories
worn on the feet to
aid movement
through water.
Speed and
efficiency are
gained when
wearing fins in
swimming.
Fins conserve more
energy which allows
the snorkeler to reach
further distances.
Fins also protect the
feet from accidental
contact with corals
and rocks.
 Full-foot fin –
covers the heel and
are put on like slip
on shoes.

Adjustable fin – are open

at the heel and have
adjustable straps to
secure the feet.
 Paddle-bladed fin – gives a
fast accelerating speed from
the long, slow, and powerful
strokes of the legs.

Split fin – semi-parted

blades which is easier to kick
with. Smaller and more rapid
kicks are made.
 Snorkelvests – are small
and inflatable, which
provide more buoyancy
(force that allows a
submerged object to float)
while floating on water.
Skin protection
– to protect the
skin from the
heat of the sun
Mask defogger
– helps prevent
the mask from
fogging up.
Swimming cap – to keep
the hair out of the
snorkel and the face as
well and prevent the
scalp from burning
from the heat of the
sun.