Kelp Clippings: Masks, Snorkel, Fins . . . Oh My!
by Dave Jensen Becca Svihra at Dive N Surf and Body Glove Rep Matt Walls trying on masks. It’s time to upgrade your snorkeling and other skin diving gear. You have done some research and talked to a few friends, but now you walk into your local dive shop to make the purchase. This can be an overwhelming experience due to the number of mask and snorkels on display. And let’s not forget about all of those fins. Long ones, short ones, and what’s the deal with that split in the center of the fin? You are about to turn and run when the friendly retail clerk welcomes you to the store. You say, “I’m looking to get some snorkeling gear.” Now the retail clerk has you. This person could tell you anything, so you remember the most important things about this gear are 1. comfort, and 2. fit. Knowing these two things will help you eliminate many of the choices. You want a mask with a silicone skirt. Anything else will not seal properly and is a waste of your hard-earned money. Don’t worry about the colors of the display masks, or whether they have a mask strap attached. Just start with a mask that grabs your attention. Place the mask on your face, making certain the silicone skirt fits…
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