Why is my snorkel filling with water?

Why is my snorkel filling with water?

Why Is My Snorkel Filling with Water? There are a couple of ways water can enter your snorkel. The most common way is that you go too low in the water and submerge the open end of your snorkel. If you get caught under a wave, you can also end up accidentally swallowing water.

What is a purge valve on a snorkel?

The purge valve in a snorkel is designed to make it easier for water that enters the snorkel to drain back out. It’s basically a one-way valve that sits at the bottom of the snorkel, just like a drain in a bathtub! If water gets into your snorkel, a purge valve makes it easy to force it back out with an exhale.

How do you clear a snorkel with a purge valve?

The Blast Clear Method Whether you have a purge valve or not on your snorkel this method should work. Simply blow the water out through the snorkel so that it “blasts” out the top of the tube. Snorkels that have purge valves will force the water out through the bottom of the mouthpiece.

How do you stop water from snorkel?

To avoid swallowing water when snorkeling, make sure your equipment fits you correctly. Control your breathing, use your tongue as a splash guard when you inhale, and exhale sharply when needed to blow any water out of the tube. Be sure to relax and practice in calm, shallow water before heading out into deeper areas.

How do you clear a snorkel tube?

To clear the snorkel tube, forcefully blow air out through your mouth to blast out the water. To avoid most water from entering your snorkel tube, we recommend using a high-quality dry snorkel.

What is the basic stroke position when snorkeling?

Your hand should be directly in line with your shoulder. For the power phase, straighten your wrist and bend the elbow so your forearm is about 45 degrees from the upper arm. Point your fingers down and inward. Push hard against the water, and sweep your hand and forearm down and back under your chest.

How do you stop a snorkel mask from leaking?

Fold the mask strap over the front of the mask to keep it out of the way. Make sure all your hair is clear from around your face where the mask will seal. Even one strand of hair can break the seal. Offer the mask up to your face to create the seal, double checking no hair is caught underneath the silicone skirt.

How do you clean a Finis snorkel?

First, it is important to rinse your snorkel with clean, fresh water after each swim. About once a month, (depending on usage) you can also submerge your snorkel in hot soapy water with a few drops of bleach and rinse with fresh water.

Can you drive in the rain with a snorkel?

Even when driving in the rain, a snorkel can keep water out of your air box. Bryan, of Safari 4×4 Engineering, explains that the grid at the opening of the snorkel causes rain and moisture to hit the walls inside of the air ram.