Anyone here snorkel or scuba?

[fuzzybabybunny]

I want to get more serious about snorkeling and I want some gear recommendations.

Fins: Currently have Mares Plana Avanti HP. My feet are probably a 7.5 EE/EEE, and I can't find fins that come in wide for the life of me! My current fins often give me foot cramps as a result, and if I size up to something like a 9 or 10 they feel too loose. Know any fins that are sized wide? I'd like to stay with full foot.

Snorkel: Oceanic Ultra-Dry Snorkel

Mask: Currently just have a cheap US Divers mask that leaks a lot. With purge, without purge, I dunno.

EDIT: Is there a huge quality difference between an expensive mask and a mask you can buy at a general sports store? I tried on a $30 Body Glove "Professional Silicone" series low volume mask and it felt great.

 

[boomerang]

The only way you're going to find a mask that works for you is to go into a diving store and try them on. Too many face shapes and mask configurations to help out on the internet.

Bet you'll find some fins there too.

 

[BoomerD]

Aren't you in Phoenix currently?

You'll look funny as hell walking about in the desert with fins, snorkel, and mask...

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Aren't you in Phoenix currently?

You'll look funny as hell walking about in the desert with fins, snorkel, and mask...

I'll be out of Phoenix by the end of the weekend

And while I was here I did walk about in the desert with fins, snorkel, and mask

 

[BoomerD]

Gonna turn down that job offer after all?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Already did. I'll be ok. I'm looking forward to one last road trip before I start working for the man. I've got wanderlust.

 

[DrPizza]

Mask - they'll be able to help you best at a dive shop. If you push it against your face, it should stay put unless you exhale through your nose. If it falls off, it's not a good fit for your face.