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Few Basic Tips for Successful Snorkeling For Beginners

Author: Mala Boutique Inn
by Mala Boutique Inn
Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Bound to captivate you once you try it out, Snorkeling is an extremely enjoyable activity. However, so as to make your experience pleasant as well as safe there are a few things that you need to observe before you go snorkeling.

For instance, you would need to know about the safety precautions, techniques employed and the snorkeling gear that you would need to take during Manta Snorkeling in Maldives.

Snorkel mask, a snorkeling vest, life vest, and snorkel fins are the equipment you will need. Allowing you to see things underwater the mask covers your nose and eyes. So as to prevent water from getting in it should be sealed and a tight fit and without obstructing your peripheral vision it should also allow you to see clearly.

It is recommended that although they are more expensive you buy silicone masks as they are able to accommodate more pressure and more durable.

Allowing him or her to breathe while the head is in water and connecting the snorkeler to the surface air the snorkel is a flexible tube. Try it out and check whether it allows you to breathe comfortably as the size of the snorkel is dependent on the person using it. This is a function of its length as well as diameter.

The snorkel should be a comfortable fit and also has a mouthpiece and this is where on the bite piece you do not have to bite down too hard. To save on energy while you are on whale shark snorkeling in Maldives, the fins provide speed underwater and help you.

There are two types of fins; protecting the bottom of the feet full-foot fins cover the whole foot while open-heel fins are adjustable although they do not protect the bottom of the feet. Open-heel fins can give a proper fit.

As per stroke, stiffer fins also require stronger muscles as they propel you further as you frequently go for snorkeling you will also need to get flexible fins for a start.

As they are designed to enhance buoyancy the snorkeling vests are ideal for beginners and therefore making your experience more enjoyable they make it easier for you to stay afloat.

Safety precautions

Ensure that you have checked to see that they are in good condition and know the snorkel equipment well before you go out snorkeling.

If they happen to get water inside you also need to learn how to clear the mask or the snorkel as when you are in the water this may happen accidentally. You may stay at Maldives Budget hotel near to the beach.

You will realize that the fins will propel you in the water if you use a slow flutter kick motion and for movement, you do not need to use your hands.

It is advisable that you try it out first in shallow waters or in a swimming pool at the beginning then you can eventually try out deeper waters after you have a feel of how it is.

As while out for snorkeling you might encounter bad weather or get muscle fatigue it is also very essential that you carry a life jacket with you and never ever go snorkeling alone.

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