Tusa Imprex II Hyperdry Scuba Diving Snorkel
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Description
Description
The SP-580Q Imprex II Hyperdry snorkel features a dedicated internal purge channel located below the mouthpiece. It channels exhaled air out the top of the snorkel while excess water drains through the bottom purge valve.
The Hyperdry System keeps the main tube dry by ejecting water through an independent escape pipe. This design leverages the angle of the snorkel and water surface tension to push water out quickly, reducing water in the mouthpiece between breaths and making it well-suited for scuba and diving use.
An Ortho-consciously designed mouthpiece offers lasting comfort, paired with a crystal silicone flexible neck for a secure, soft fit. The snorkel is offered in multiple colors: Black (BK), Cobalt Blue (CBL), Flash Yellow (FY), and Translucent (T). The SP-580QB variant uses Black Silicone.
Features
Features
- Hyperdry System — keeps the main tube dry by ejecting water through an independent escape pipe.
- High Flow Purge — large diameter purge valve with an internal purge channel for quick clearing.
- Large capacity drain chamber and oval purge valve with internal purge channel for efficient water management.
- Ortho-consciously designed mouthpiece for ultimate comfort and a crystal silicone flexible neck.
- Color options: Black (BK), Cobalt Blue (CBL), Flash Yellow (FY), Translucent (T); SP-580QB uses Black Silicone.
Specifications
Specifications
The High Flow Purge design used on TUSA snorkels offers a covered large diameter purge valve for simple, quick clearing, reducing the amount of water remaining in the mouthpiece in an instant.
The Hyperdry System keeps the main pipe dry by ejecting water through an independent escape pipe. This unique design utilizes the angle of the snorkel pipe and the resistance of the water surface to eject water.
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a dry, semi-dry, and classic snorkel?
A classic open-top snorkel is a simple tube, the most reliable design, but it takes on water when a wave passes or you duck under. A semi-dry snorkel adds a splash guard at the top that deflects surface chop, though it still floods if fully submerged. A dry snorkel adds a float-operated valve that closes the top when submerged and keeps the tube mostly dry, at the cost of more moving parts and a little extra bulk and buoyancy.
What does a purge valve on a snorkel do?
A purge valve is a one-way valve in a sump below the mouthpiece that lets water you blow out drain away instead of sitting in the tube. It makes clearing easier, since a short sharp breath clears the snorkel with much less effort. The tradeoff is one more part that can foul with sand or grit, so rinse it and check that it seats cleanly.
How do I attach a snorkel to my mask?
Snorkels attach on the left side of the mask with a keeper that grips the mask strap, leaving your right side clear for the regulator hose. Position it so the mouthpiece reaches your mouth with the tube running alongside your head, without twisting the strap or pulling the mask skirt off its seal. Many keepers are quick-release, so you can remove the snorkel without disassembling the mask.
Do scuba divers need a snorkel?
It depends on your training agency, the dive operation, and the diving you do, since some courses and operators require one. A snorkel lets you breathe at the surface without using tank gas, which matters on a long surface swim or in chop while waiting for the boat. Follow your instructor's or operator's requirements, and consider a folding snorkel if you want one stowed rather than on your mask.
What size or shape of snorkel should I choose?
A snorkel that is too long or too wide increases the volume of air you rebreathe and makes clearing harder, which is why recreational snorkels cluster around similar lengths and bore sizes. A flexible lower section lets the mouthpiece drop away from your face while you are breathing from the regulator. Mouthpiece comfort matters more than any other feature, so pick one you can hold without jaw fatigue.
How do I care for a snorkel?
Rinse the tube, mouthpiece, and purge valve in fresh water after each dive day, then let it drain and dry fully, because standing salt water in the sump grows mold. Check the mouthpiece for splits and the purge valve for trapped grit, both of which are inexpensive to replace. Store it out of direct sun so the silicone stays soft and clear.
