I've never done Snorkeling before. I will use it for 2 weeks when I m going Galapagos, Trek fin(cheaper$10) is enough? or this is better choice?
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Sure, they should work for you. They are shorter which, when you are new to this is a good thing. But, unless you are going pro, Trek fin is just fine for what you are doing. Even you are really serious about doing snorkeling all the time then don't spend a lot of money. you can do that for another trip. Neither of these finsare the top of the line but they are easy to pack and easy enough to get used to. Also, taking your own equipment, while perhaps a bit burdensome,is worth it to be able to swim/snorkle whenever you want. Most of the rental shacks have strict times and shut up in the shank of the evening. That said, enjoy your trip! Sure, they should work for you. They are shorter which, when you are new to this is a good thing. But, unless you are going pro, Trek fin is just fine for what you are doing. Even you are really serious about doing snorkeling all the time then don't spend a lot of money. you can do that for another trip. Neither of these finsare the top of the line but they are easy to pack and easy enough to get used to. Also, taking your own equipment, while perhaps a bit burdensome,is worth it to be able to swim/snorkle whenever you want. Most of the rental shacks have strict times and... » Read More Sure, they should work for you. They are shorter which, when you are new to this is a good thing. But, unless you are going pro, Trek fin is just fine for what you are doing. Even you are really serious about doing snorkeling all the time then don't spend a lot of money. you can do that for another trip. Neither of these finsare the top of the line but they are easy to pack and easy enough to get used to. Also, taking your own equipment, while perhaps a bit burdensome,is worth it to be able to swim/snorkle whenever you want. Most of the rental shacks have strict times and shut up in the shank of the evening. That said, enjoy your trip! « Show Less
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us divers were great and great size for traveling, ant bigger and they would'nt have fit in our suit cases. we used them for our two week Hawaii vacation
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Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends upon how rough the water is. Have a wonderful time. Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends... » Read More Don't cheap out on fins if you are going on a trip to the Galapagos... my first recommendation would be to think about renting when you get there. If you want to save some money and drag your own all the way, then by all means, try them out in a pool at home first. I brought some US Divers Admiral 2 LX fins to Kauai, HI, and was not happy - I wear size 13 shoes and got the large fins, which were tight and the heel strap buckle slipped apart several times. The fins were a good size for travel, but if you are worried about losing them, you won't enjoy the scenery as much... it also depends upon how rough the water is. Have a wonderful time. « Show Less
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The fins are bad. Mine broke after a few weeks light use in my pool. The mask & snorkel are very good. Also, the fins are way undersized. My feet are 9.5 and just barely fit.
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As a newer Go Pro user, i cant give my opinion from experience, but i did use the drying inserts, while snorkeling and in humid Jamaica and everything worked out great. I did use the filters some, but didn't notice a huge difference, didn't have any issue getting them to fit. I opted on the side of better to have it then not have it. Haven't used them since.
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I have this and a couple of other people in my diving club have the GoPro. We've all used them both and generally agree that there's not a lot of difference, except for the fact that not all GoPros have a screen on the back. Since the Intova is a bit cheaper than the comparable GoPros, it's a pretty good option.
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These would probably work well for travel/snorkeling as they are lightweight and flexible. They're smaller than full size scuba/snorkeling fins, which means they're easier to pack, but you won't get as much power from them as you would from full size fins.
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Like John, I to have only used the Hiker Pro. I had a MSR that I thought was the best until I sat next to others with the Hiker Pro. They'd fill 4 water bottles to my one. That was enough to convince me to change. The Hiker Pro is very easy to use and VERY fast. That's my two cents...
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i just had someone tell me on a recent trip (1-17-15) they went snorkeling in costa rica and it was the first time they used the masked and she said it did not leave a line and was super comfortable, and everybody had the same equipment/brand and were all very happy with this product...the water temp might have a bit to do with the lines too...if its colder the material might contract more and warmer stays softer..these waters were definitely warmer and again no lines, very comfortable mask and the fins did not leave or wear any blisters on the feet anywhere...hope this helps :)
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Fit, yes. Stay on while swimming? Probably not. Get cracked in a couple of uses? Most likely. Get the rubber one by finis. It's called the Foil monofin & beware that the XS is super narrow, so just get the size small Finis Foil. And if you want a mermaid looking rubber fin for about triple the price get a merfin in orange or blue.
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The Panasonic is not waterproof and you should not take it snorkeling. Mine lasted less than 10 minutes (leaked) snorkeling in shallow water at the start of my visit to Galapagos and I was very careful to make sure it was clean, closed and locked. Others have had similar problems with this camera. I have had other underwater cameras (Nikon film camera) that lasted for years. I think the TS3 has a poor gasket design on their door, it didn't seem to be very tight and of course they will not fix or replace the camera with water damage, your fault! Don't know about Nikon but the Canon D20 seems to be getting good reviews. The Panasonic is not waterproof and you should not take it snorkeling. Mine lasted less than 10 minutes (leaked) snorkeling in shallow water at the start of my visit to Galapagos and I was very careful to make sure it was clean, closed and locked. Others have had similar problems with this camera. I have had other underwater cameras (Nikon film camera) that lasted for years. I think the TS3 has a poor gasket design on their door, it didn't seem to be very tight and of course they will not fix or replace the camera with water damage, your fault! Don't know about Nikon but the Canon D20 seems... » Read More The Panasonic is not waterproof and you should not take it snorkeling. Mine lasted less than 10 minutes (leaked) snorkeling in shallow water at the start of my visit to Galapagos and I was very careful to make sure it was clean, closed and locked. Others have had similar problems with this camera. I have had other underwater cameras (Nikon film camera) that lasted for years. I think the TS3 has a poor gasket design on their door, it didn't seem to be very tight and of course they will not fix or replace the camera with water damage, your fault! Don't know about Nikon but the Canon D20 seems to be getting good reviews. « Show Less
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The FR 410 is not waterproof, so as far as swimming, I think you need to get a different watch. Works great for running, biking-- you can get the cadence sensor for a bike, GPS is good for both. Get the Garmin 910XTA great place for all the details on Garmin watches etc is http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/
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I bought it for snorkeling in Cozumel in March. The water was about 75. It was great for that. The neck was a little loose but that was fine for what I needed it for.
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I am also comparing these 2 Cameras. I want to use for Snorkeling and Beach pictures on our upcoming cruise. My preference is for Quality Underwater Photos over how stylish the actual camera is. Also, I am looking for the one with the Best Zoom Capabilities....... Anyone out there own one of these cameras ???
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Maybe. Although I'm not an avid snorkeler, my experience with snorkeling is that you need enough power to maneuver and speed to go deep quickly (we're holding our breath!). I use my Burners for lap swimming and they still move enough water to strengthen my kick. And they would consume less space than typical snorkel fins.
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Hi Julie, this is a fantastic swim mask, but it would be terrible for snorkeling. I completly agree with the other answers.Good luck.
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No way, man. If you're just starting out and want a foamy, you're going to want a much longer board with better buoyancy:weight. They are expensive, so I suggest renting for a few days and get smart on the characteristics of the board, what length works for you, what's best for your wave conditions, etc.
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I took mine snorkeling and it worked fine. You have to make sure that the camera is positioned properly, and there is difficulty adjusting the buttons. But I got some great pics with it. Above water, you have to watch out for water drops on the front of the lens case. the camera will try to focus on those.
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Agree with Dave...if swimming is all you'll use it for, then stick with the swim only. If you ever plan on adding running and biking to your fitness program....this watch is definitely the one to have.
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The mask is no different from any other scuba mask except for the attachment point for the GoPro. I used it to snorkel with whale sharks a few weeks ago. A snorkel will attach to the strap on either side. I love this mask. Comfortable and much easier than trying to hold the cam in your hand. You DO have to be cognizant of moving your head too quickly if you want a good quality video, but you're going to have to edit footage anyway.