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[Choose #5] I rarely use one
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[Choose #5] I rarely use it and have never said I wished I had it on a dive that I didn’t bring it.
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[Choose #5] Depending on the type of dive and I only use one that I can fold and put in my pocket.
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[Choose #1] To save on 02 while on top side with big waves
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[Choose #1] You’re an idiot if you don’t have one... you should at least have a roll up in your pocket
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[Choose #4] I don’t have one
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[Choose #5] Only on shore dive to save air during the swim-out.
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[Choose #5] I use one when I’m teaching and I carry one when on boat dives but otherwise NO
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[Choose #1] its part of my dive gear!
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[Choose #5] not in cave diving
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[Choose #5] depends on where and what type of diving I’m doing
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[Choose #5] Sometimes wear a fullface
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[Choose #5] Long surface swims on shore dives when I haven’t begged enough money for a boat trip.
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Alton - 7/25/2010 10:59 AM
[Choose #5] they can get in the way
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[Choose #1] don’t always use but always have for surface swim
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[Choose #5] only when I’m instructing
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[Choose #5] I have a foldable snorkel always kept in my jacket pocket for rough surface conditions. Other than that I don’t use it
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[Choose #4] Snorkel in generally useless, except for free diving
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[Choose #1] It’s a safety issue with me to have one.
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[Choose #4] As a DM I always have one on me though.
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[Choose #5] almost never....
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[Choose #5] great pointer
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[Choose #1] I always keep one in my pocket
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mcs59 - 7/20/2010 7:17 AM
[Choose #1] I am a divemaster and need to pratice what we teach
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[Choose #1] i never dive without it
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[Choose #1] Surface chop, low on air, saving air - all good reasons.
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[Choose #1] Chance favors the most prepared
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[Choose #5] depends on conditions
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[Choose #4] I do keep one in my bc pocket
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[Choose #1] It has come in handy on a few occasions
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[Choose #5] I use it to survey a dive site, become familiar with the conditions, when swiming from one site to the next to conserve air, etc.
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[Choose #5] I’m starting to leave the snorkel in the gear bag.
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[Choose #5] sometimes I use my snorkel to just look around while I am waiting for my buddy
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[Choose #5] only if I surface and realize I have drifted away from the boat.
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[Choose #5] i rarely use a snorkel and the seas have to be ruff
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[Choose #5] weater and sea conditions dictate
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[Choose #1] I have it on every dive, I do not use it on every dive.
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[Choose #1] its on my person every dive...just not on my mask.
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[Choose #5] I usually dive in Lakes. Dont use much there, But I will for ocean diving too many currents and unknowns.
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[Choose #1] Saves on air when swimming to a position.
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wendy - 7/19/2010 10:01 AM
[Choose #5] just when conditions are rough.
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[Choose #1] Conventionalist, I guess.
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[Choose #1] saves air on the surface
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[Choose #5] yes, when I am assisting a class only...BUT I do keep a folding snorkel in my drysuit pocket for all of my other diving.
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[Choose #1] There is always some surface swimming, and there’s usually some wind cop on the surface while you chat with your group - it’s a good idea to have one with you.
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[Choose #1] for the swim in or out or for searching from the surface
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RLeon - 7/18/2010 9:28 PM
[Choose #5] but I alwas have it with me
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fv195 - 7/17/2010 12:19 AM
[Choose #1] pocket snorkel, never on mask
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[Choose #5] Only when it’s required for a class
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[Choose #4] I don’t like it hanging there, but bring one, because......one never knows, but in 37 years of diving, I have used it maybe twice!! BE READY FOR ANYTHING WITH DIVING !! Right ?
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[Choose #4] I always have it i bag in case a boat operator requires it, but if they don’t, it doesn’t see the light of day.
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[Choose #5] I have a easier time without the snorkel than with it.
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[Choose #5] boat diving always, shore diving rarely
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[Choose #4] Unneeded, just something else to get in the way
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Pixel - 6/17/2010 12:26 PM
[Choose #4] Hate the things. Probably because they keep almost drowing me when I breathe in. lol
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[Choose #1] great for dueling u/w
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[Choose #2] I always wear one off a boat or ocean shore dive
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King - 6/08/2010 11:16 PM
[Choose #1] When you are sucking in water on the surface think about why you don’t have one
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daz88 - 6/08/2010 2:50 PM
[Choose #5] moslty never, but just depends on conditions
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[Choose #1] According to PADI standards you must have your snorkel as a dive pro.
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[Choose #1] Always carry it do not actually use it unless swimming on surface
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[Choose #1] I originaly ditched it but now have a folding snorkel in my pocket for those long waits for the boat pick up.
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[Choose #4] Never use one, but I have a collapsible in my BC pocket at all times.
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[Choose #5] It doesn’t matter what type of water only the type of dive. If its posible that I will have a long surface swim then I will wear one.
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[Choose #1] never dive without it you never know when you might have to do an extended surface swim & you may not have enough air left
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[Choose #5] only when teaching and when have new divers out with me
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[Choose #5] If I’m diving as a DM with a class, it’s required, otherwise, usually not.
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[Choose #1] I always carry an Aqualung Snap Snorkel with... Never know when I might need it.
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[Choose #1] be prepaired is my moto.. better to have it and not need it,, then to need it and not have it...
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[Choose #5] Like Sherltheperl I enoy snorkeling if the conditions are right for it but I also know that Sea Lions like to play and will sometimes grab a snorkel and rip off your mask with it so when I’m around them I stow the snorkel.
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[Choose #5] I like snorkeling as much as diving in the right location
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[Choose #5] not around Seals or Sea Lions
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[Choose #1] make the long surface swims easier
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[Choose #4] didnt even use it during o/w class although many students spend hours looking for the one they lost
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[Choose #5] I always have a snorkel with me, but seldom use it. I don’t kep it on my mask unless I plan on using it, but have it stored just in case a long surface swim comes up.
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