I'm looking to buy a snorkel, to use while swimming freestyle to work on technique. I've read the reviews of these two snorkels and wanted to see if there was any concensus from readers here.
www.swimoutlet.com/.../1221.htmwww.swimoutlet.com/.../3029.htm
Based on the product name it would seem like an obvious choice but many reviewers complained about too much water getting into the 'freestyle' snorkel while swimming. However, I'm guessing the 'freestyle' version may be easier to clear after flip turns.
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I have the regular kind. Regarding water up the nose issue... it was an issue the first few times but then I got used to it. I've been told by my coach that with some practice, most people learn to keep a little pressure up in there to prevent too much water from entering. And it was true for me. But I do feel the need to occasionally blow out through my nose to clear it out. I probably do this once every couple of laps. Or you could also just blow out through the nose all the time... I tried that and it felt weird to me but whatever works. I haven't tried the nose clip thing but as I said, I think with a little practice, most people can get used to not using one.
I have the regular kind. Regarding water up the nose issue... it was an issue the first few times but then I got used to it. I've been told by my coach that with some practice, most people learn to keep a little pressure up in there to prevent too much water from entering. And it was true for me. But I do feel the need to occasionally blow out through my nose to clear it out. I probably do this once every couple of laps. Or you could also just blow out through the nose all the time... I tried that and it felt weird to me but whatever works. I haven't tried the nose clip thing but as I said, I think with a little practice, most people can get used to not using one.
