snorkeling gear

2012 GEAR BUYERS GUIDE

Whether you're diving or snorkeling, you should always have a solid foundation of scuba gear essentials — masks, fins and snorkels. After all, this equipment manages the fundamental aspects of sight, propulsion and surface breathing, and if one of these pieces of gear doesn't work well, your entire underwater experience will be affected. Here are nine models of essential gear organized by price levels for every budget.

This tube boasts an upper splashguard to protect against water entry and a lower, flexible breathing tube that drops the mouthpiece out of the way when not in use. And it’s available in 10 color choices.CONTACT istsports.com