http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/what-is-a-better-deal-scuba-gear Get the best Scuba Equipment Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:15:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/what-is-a-better-deal-scuba-gear/comment-page-1#comment-1469 rjamason1@sbcglobal.net Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:06:59 +0000 http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/what-is-a-better-deal-scuba-gear#comment-1469 $300.00 for viper fins, ion3 mask and ultra dry snorkel? That is a bit steep considering that according to the Oceanic website the manufacturer suggested retail price for those three items totals $219.85. http://www.oceanicww.com It is important that the mask does fit properly. The Ion3 mask is a bit narrower with regard to the mask skirt and I would say that it leans a bit more toward narrow yo average size faces. The three windows do allow for a bit more peripheral vision and light penetration. The single front lens does offer a decent field of vision as well. The ultra dry snorkel is one of the best dry snorkels that I have used (yes I use a snorkel every time I dive). I had to loan it to a divemaster in Belize when he had to chase down our dive boat when it broke away from it's mooring line (The crew member back on the boat couldn't get it started). He had a long swim to get to the boat and as I looked around the group, I was the only one with a snorkel. The vyper fins are great for beginners all the way to the seasoned professionals but they are open heel (strap fins) which require that a wetsuit boot be used in conjunction with them. I work at http://www.visibilityunlimited.com and http://www.snorkelingonline.com (a snorkeling specific webstore) which are manufacturer authorized retailers of Oceanic products. http://www.buyoceanic.com/locator/results.aspx?zip=60467 I can only speak from the Oceanic equipment point of view as our store does not carry the other items you mentioned. Please realize that no manufacturer out there can afford to make bad equipment and comfort and fit are the primary concerns with regard to any scuba or snorkeling equipment. If you do buy online always check the manufacturer websites to ensure that they are authorized to sell that company's equipment. Also glance at the return policy on the particular website you are looking at. Ours, for example is here http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=returns&Store_Code=scuba Our snorkeling website http://www.snorkelingonline.com (a division of visibility unlimited) may be worth a look see to compare prices. http://www.snorkelingonline.com/snorkel/Mask-Fins-Snorkeling-Packages/Ion-Viper-Ultra-Dry-Sunset.html<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.oceanicww.com http://www.visibilityunlimited.com http://www.snorkelingonline.com $300.00 for viper fins, ion3 mask and ultra dry snorkel? That is a bit steep considering that according to the Oceanic website the manufacturer suggested retail price for those three items totals $219.85.
http://www.oceanicww.com
It is important that the mask does fit properly. The Ion3 mask is a bit narrower with regard to the mask skirt and I would say that it leans a bit more toward narrow yo average size faces. The three windows do allow for a bit more peripheral vision and light penetration. The single front lens does offer a decent field of vision as well. The ultra dry snorkel is one of the best dry snorkels that I have used (yes I use a snorkel every time I dive). I had to loan it to a divemaster in Belize when he had to chase down our dive boat when it broke away from it’s mooring line (The crew member back on the boat couldn’t get it started). He had a long swim to get to the boat and as I looked around the group, I was the only one with a snorkel.
The vyper fins are great for beginners all the way to the seasoned professionals but they are open heel (strap fins) which require that a wetsuit boot be used in conjunction with them. I work at http://www.visibilityunlimited.com and http://www.snorkelingonline.com (a snorkeling specific webstore) which are manufacturer authorized retailers of Oceanic products.
http://www.buyoceanic.com/locator/results.aspx?zip=60467
I can only speak from the Oceanic equipment point of view as our store does not carry the other items you mentioned. Please realize that no manufacturer out there can afford to make bad equipment and comfort and fit are the primary concerns with regard to any scuba or snorkeling equipment. If you do buy online always check the manufacturer websites to ensure that they are authorized to sell that company’s equipment. Also glance at the return policy on the particular website you are looking at. Ours, for example is here http://www.visibilityunlimited.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=returns&Store_Code=scuba
Our snorkeling website http://www.snorkelingonline.com (a division of visibility unlimited) may be worth a look see to compare prices.
http://www.snorkelingonline.com/snorkel/Mask-Fins-Snorkeling-Packages/Ion-Viper-Ultra-Dry-Sunset.html
References :
http://www.oceanicww.com
http://www.snorkelingonline.com

]]> http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/what-is-a-better-deal-scuba-gear/comment-page-1#comment-1468 scubabob Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:44:59 +0000 http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-fins/what-is-a-better-deal-scuba-gear#comment-1468 You're getting a package deal there huh? Well, if you only had the choice between the two packages and that's it, no room for substitution you need to go with the package that offers the mask that fits you. That's what this choice will boil down to. No point in buying a mask as part of a package that doesn't fit. It'll constantly flood out and you'll wind up blowing 80-125 bucks for a mask that does fit because you'll be very frustrated having to clear that mask every few seconds on your dives. Everybody's face is different. Masks aren't designed to fit everybody. Can't be done, which is why you test them out in the dive shop before buying. A simple dry test is to place the mask against your face, not using the head strap and take a small inhale through your nose, mouth closed. If the mask stays on your face for 40 seconds or more (no cheating...no hands and no more inhales), it's a good fit. Anything less and it isn't. The snorkel part of that package doesn't matter much. You'll rarely if ever use one. The instructors will jam it into your head to wear one always but in reality most divers will eventually put it in their gear bag to gather dust or at most buy a foldable one they stow in a BC pocket. Especially if you get into wreck or cave diving later. Nobody wears one for that since they tend to snag on things. The fins? That's a personal choice. See if you can try a pair out in a pool prior to buying. Myself, I can't stand split fins. I can actually go faster in my blades and they don't tire me because of my kick style. You may be different so try 'em both.<br><b>References : </b><br> You’re getting a package deal there huh? Well, if you only had the choice between the two packages and that’s it, no room for substitution you need to go with the package that offers the mask that fits you. That’s what this choice will boil down to. No point in buying a mask as part of a package that doesn’t fit. It’ll constantly flood out and you’ll wind up blowing 80-125 bucks for a mask that does fit because you’ll be very frustrated having to clear that mask every few seconds on your dives.
Everybody’s face is different. Masks aren’t designed to fit everybody. Can’t be done, which is why you test them out in the dive shop before buying. A simple dry test is to place the mask against your face, not using the head strap and take a small inhale through your nose, mouth closed. If the mask stays on your face for 40 seconds or more (no cheating…no hands and no more inhales), it’s a good fit. Anything less and it isn’t.
The snorkel part of that package doesn’t matter much. You’ll rarely if ever use one. The instructors will jam it into your head to wear one always but in reality most divers will eventually put it in their gear bag to gather dust or at most buy a foldable one they stow in a BC pocket. Especially if you get into wreck or cave diving later. Nobody wears one for that since they tend to snag on things.
The fins? That’s a personal choice. See if you can try a pair out in a pool prior to buying. Myself, I can’t stand split fins. I can actually go faster in my blades and they don’t tire me because of my kick style. You may be different so try ‘em both.
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