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Description
Description
The Mares Ergo Flex Snorkel features a corrugated hose made from transparent silicone, offering a straightforward and practical option for scuba diving and snorkeling. The open-top design with a purge valve makes water clearing simple, while the flexible mouthpiece reduces jaw stress during extended diving sessions. Designed to integrate smoothly with standard scuba gear, this snorkel delivers dependable performance in everyday diving and exploring undersea environments.
The Ergo Flex emphasizes practicality in gear design, combining materials and build quality for reliable use in scuba contexts. The corrugated silicone hose maintains flexibility without compromising durability, and the sliding swivel snorkel keeper provides quick adjustments for a secure fit across different masks. An exhaust valve further enhances airflow management during long dives or extended snorkeling sessions.
Features
Features
- Corrugated silicone hose and mouthpiece for flexibility, durability, and comfortable wear in scuba and diving conditions
- Transparent hose offers a discreet appearance while maintaining visibility of the water column
- Open-top design with Purge Valve for easy clearing of water
- Exhaust valve to vent exhaled air efficiently
- Sliding swivel snorkel keeper provides secure, adjustable fit with compatible diving masks
- Suitable for diving or extended snorkeling sessions and compatible with standard scuba gear
Specifications
Specifications
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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.
