On 4/18/2026 at 8:17 AM, Explorator en Action said:

I am experimenting with a dry snorkle after all my life swallowing a bit of sea water, so far so good - looked at the mask/snorkle over top of the head, Naaah, don’t like the look and don’t trust being able to breath when I need too.

Those all in one mask snorkels are of course useless if you want to dive down just a few metres- can’t equalise your ears . As a diver my recommendation would be to spend more on a decent dive mask ( Cressi etc) and try a few on to see which one fits your face. A low volume mask with extended downwards lense (for wider vision) is my favourite . Try decent fins too - huge difference in propulsion.

2 hours ago, Chongalulu said:

Those all in one mask snorkels are of course useless if you want to dive down just a few metres- can’t equalise your ears . As a diver my recommendation would be to spend more on a decent dive mask ( Cressi etc) and try a few on to see which one fits your face. A low volume mask with extended downwards lense (for wider vision) is my favourite . Try decent fins too - huge difference in propulsion.

Thanx, I bought a Cressi set in Honolulu, mask, dry snorkle, fins and a waist flotation belt for those ‘once in a lifetime’ moments being swept out to sea. I have a fairly large nose, lots of masks press against it at 40 feet or so, this Cressi is big enough for my schnaz. Time to get wet.😃

On 4/18/2026 at 12:57 PM, KhunLA said:

If not a confident swimmer, or getting up there in the years, you could simply fold up an inflatable in you pocket, JIC.

Stick to shallow water 3 feet high with no waves or currents. Or use a pool.

4 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Stick to shallow water 3 feet high with no waves or currents. Or use a pool.

As usual a stupid and dangerous remark from you!

A person can drown in as little as one inch of water, especially infants and small children, who are more vulnerable to drowning. In general, drowning can occur in as little as one to two cups of water.

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On 4/17/2026 at 7:20 PM, JustinTyme said:

I see lots of "thumbs down" here, but I do understand what you are saying, and it is actually a great reminder, since this gentleman was really at an advanced age. I spent a lot of time setting up my girlfriend, who is 30 years younger than me, for an effortless wealth transfer. "people do not plan to fail, they fail to plan." To you "thumb down" people -- If you just want the Bank and Local Authorities to split up your assets, "up to you han-sum man" ... but I want ALL the money and property going to the one person in the world who has been there for me, for 15+ years, and hopefully plenty more, since she has given me the happiest days of my life.

You either plan your life or someone else does.

11 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

You either plan your life or someone else does.

Exactly! :-) PS:I have no clue why two people would "thumb down" a comment as good as this. Oh well, I am sure they just a joy to talk to! :-( 555