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've had the freestlye Finis model for over a year. Takes a little getting used to. I have no issues with it at all (I swim alone though, no big waves). Not sure why anyone would need or want a nose clip as you should be exhaling out your nostrils on a flip turn anyway.
I also have the "cardio cap" that you put on top and limits air even further. I don't use it that much and you literally can only go about 50-60% effort due to the amount of air you are receiving. Even with the regular snorkel I can only go about 80% of what I usually do with a good effort.
I use the snorkel for two distinct purposes: 1. breath control and 2. head position (keeping it down and looking at the bottom of the pool)
I've had the freestlye Finis model for over a year. Takes a little getting used to. I have no issues with it at all (I swim alone though, no big waves). Not sure why anyone would need or want a nose clip as you should be exhaling out your nostrils on a flip turn anyway.
I also have the "cardio cap" that you put on top and limits air even further. I don't use it that much and you literally can only go about 50-60% effort due to the amount of air you are receiving. Even with the regular snorkel I can only go about 80% of what I usually do with a good effort.
I use the snorkel for two distinct purposes: 1. breath control and 2. head position (keeping it down and looking at the bottom of the pool)
