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'm not sure I'd trust this case for extended submersion. It was great against splashes and in my pocket at the beach wading in waist-deep water, but it definitely has a budget feel to it. I'd look at more substantial solutions if you expect your device to be underwater for any prolonged period of time or at any significant depth.
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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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Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good... » Read More Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan « Show Less
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Depends how minimalist you are going on this trip. I use the explorer4000 for anything longer than 3 days. The summit for me is really only good for day trips and climbing 14ers. If you are carrying an average size backpacking tent and sleeping bag I would definitely recommend getting a larger bag.
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This mask is only for swimmers who do laps in indoor pools. It doesn't represent a mask for snorkeling. I do a lot of snorkeling (like Austrailia, Belize, Thailand) and any good quality snorkel mask set will do. They almost always go together: the mask and snorkel. If you're buying them separate, they probably aren't what you are looking for. If you already have a snorkel, find a mask that completely covers the nose. Nothing else will work.
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So far have gone snorkeling with it twice and was worth the money. Wish the fish eye lens was exchangeable. If you get a tight seal you've got nothing to worry about. Can't wait for the iPhone 6+ version
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My wife and I used it on a cruise a few months ago... 4 islands in the Caribbean and no issues whatsoever.I used it mostly in the 3-5 foot range, but my wife was able to dive down while snuba'ing to about 15-20ish or so. (I think that's a little over the recommended depth, but no issues. We were very careful when in shallows for sand getting into the closing mechanism and also followed the cleaning procedures after we got back to the boat. (I also opened up both slot covers just to dry any random moisture out also.)Even the deep pictures came out pretty decently with less light, very impressed. We had some disposables that were absolutely terrible in comparison! My wife and I used it on a cruise a few months ago... 4 islands in the Caribbean and no issues whatsoever.I used it mostly in the 3-5 foot range, but my wife was able to dive down while snuba'ing to about 15-20ish or so. (I think that's a little over the recommended depth, but no issues. We were very careful when in shallows for sand getting into the closing mechanism and also followed the cleaning procedures after we got back to the boat. (I also opened up both slot covers just to dry any random moisture out also.)Even the deep pictures came out pretty decently with... » Read More My wife and I used it on a cruise a few months ago... 4 islands in the Caribbean and no issues whatsoever.I used it mostly in the 3-5 foot range, but my wife was able to dive down while snuba'ing to about 15-20ish or so. (I think that's a little over the recommended depth, but no issues. We were very careful when in shallows for sand getting into the closing mechanism and also followed the cleaning procedures after we got back to the boat. (I also opened up both slot covers just to dry any random moisture out also.)Even the deep pictures came out pretty decently with less light, very impressed. We had some disposables that were absolutely terrible in comparison! « Show Less
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I took my gopro 3+ silver snorkeling and got some great footage, I would deffinate recommend getting the gopro 3+ black edition and the stock waterproof housing on the 3+ works really well.
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Garmin sells a different watch for swimming (an extra 150$). I tried it for swimming, and it doesn't work at all. And since Garmin is not reliable (read the reviews, most of them stop working after a year or 2 just like mine did), I would go for something else. I just bough a Suunto Ambit2 S, and for 400$, you can run, cycle, swim, and much much more than a Garmin crap. Easier to use, more confortable, better software.
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I don't know why the different name! I'm also training for pararescue...been there before when I was 19. I believe these are the generic brand of the actual ones. The REAL rocket fins are by Aqualung but they cost about $30-$40 more. I have mine now and work great! Don't forget though to also get the proper mask they use in indoc. Its the Aqualung Atlantis ii mask! I had to reorder mine bc I got some cheap oval mask. You can get the real mask at shopnavyseals.com its cheaper than Aqualung website. Good luck training!
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I've used the A620 underwater with the Canon housing, and it was absolutely awesome. It has an underwater setting that helps to filter out the excess blues that you would otherwise get. If you're going to be snorekling, make sure you use the video feature, it takes great underwater movies! Have a great trip!
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all i've read is that snorkeling without fins will wear you out and make it a not enjoyable experience. and dangerous.
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Im not a professional diver, bit used it for a Jamaca vacation and it worked well. And will be taking it again! Thanks for the question!
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I'm not sure, I only used it for snorkeling and it had a very good fit and seal.
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I've used the Katadyn Hiker Pro and I was quite pleased with it's performance. Haven't used the other one so honestly cannot compare. We took ours on a camping trip into the mountains and I used it on a stream near our campsite and I did not get sick at all. If you like the peace of mind, no harm in using the tablets. But also putting the filtered water in clear bottles and letting them sit in sunlight for a couple of hours will provide extra protection as the UV will kill anything that may have gotten through the filter.