I've been away from the forums for a while, but I haven't been away from swimming...until recently, that is.
A few weeks ago I started having issues with my neck (herniated disc - degenerative disc disease - wah) and it affects my ability to look right and left. I can swim fly and *** with no problem, but I can't swim free without turning my whole body as a unit to breathe and I can't swim back without doing the same. It's kind of a drag.
This may get better in time or it may not. While I wait to find out if this is just an "episode" or the beginning of a major issue, I'd like to use one of those finis snorkels so I can do some free without the agony of turning my head.
Anyone ever used one of these swimming snorkels and want to weigh in on whether the "freestyle" model (with an angled pipe) or the regular straight model is the better way to go?
What about the cap feature that keeps the tube from filling with water when submerged. Worth the money?
Thanks, Forum!
I agree with what other have said. I have the standard model and it works fine for me. I've had it for a few years and it's still going strong, too.
Yes, there's a learning curve. Don't get discouraged at first because you will get the hang of it. The only thing I don't like about using a snorkel is it's difficult to look at the pace clock during a long swim since you aren't turning your head to breathe.
I agree with what other have said. I have the standard model and it works fine for me. I've had it for a few years and it's still going strong, too.
Yes, there's a learning curve. Don't get discouraged at first because you will get the hang of it. The only thing I don't like about using a snorkel is it's difficult to look at the pace clock during a long swim since you aren't turning your head to breathe.
