Kraken Aquatics Dry Snorkel with Purge Valve - Scuba Snorkel Gear

I love this snorkel! I have a back issue that doesn't allow me to do regular swimming because the twisting motion makes my back worse. But I love the water so I've adapted by using a mask and snorkel and exercise fins to do an underwater kind of breast stroke and up and down kicking using the swim fins to propel me through the water. This exercise actually strengthens the multifidus muscles in my back so that my back feels better for a good two days after I swim Anyway, back to the snorkel. I started with an inexpensive mask and snorkel combination to see if this way of "swimming" would work for me and it did, but the mask was uncomfortable and the snorkel mouthpiece was pretty hard and maybe because of the effort of holding it in my mouth, it took on water by the end of the third lap and I had to stop to let the water out. I did a lot of research and bought a new mask, then decided on this snorkel. What a difference! The mouthpiece is soft and comfortable and for whatever reason, it doesn't take on water so I'm able to swim continuous laps, making my swim sessions completely enjoyable. I swim twice a week for 40 minutes and am careful to thoroughly rinse the snorkel after use and to let dry thoroughly before putting it back in my swim bag. Although I almost caved and bought another snorkel in order to have a pretty color, I'm really happy that I bought this basic black but extremely well functioning snorkel. Good equipment definitely makes a difference.

This snorkel has nice soft silicone flex tube and mouth piece which is very comfortable to use. The mouth piece has a smaller form factor that feels much more natural in my mouth; less like a large mouth guard. The flex tube is naturally bent a little so it doesn't try to pull the mouth piece out like other snorkels with a straight tube. Both the dry and purge valves work awesome! If you swim a little crazy and go upside down or flip around and turn the snorkel upside down, it does stay dry for he most part but it is possible that a little water can get in. I will say that it definitely is a lot less than other 'dry' snorkels that I've tried. The best thing though is that because the silicone flex tube is so soft, it's really easy to just squeeze it a little and blow a big puff of air to get rid of the water, even while still underwater! I think the extra bit of space between the mouthpiece and purge valve is what helps keep whatever little water that gets in, away from the airway. It's also really cool looking, and the logo is pretty cool, so there's that.

After deciding to ditch the full face snorkel masks and go back to "old school" for safety reasons, I settled on this snorkel for our next trip to Aruba. Having just come back from two weeks there and lots of opportunity to test it out, I can definitely attest to its performance. I didn't get any water in, even when I inadvertently tipped my head back too far. The purge valve is awesome, and the mechanism at the top does its job as well. I would highly recommend this snorkel - great value for the money, and a range of color options to suit pretty much anyone's taste. I'm glad I ended up going with this one instead of one that was triple the price!

This is a fine snorkel. It lets you breath while swimming. It has a nice plastic clip to attach to a mask. The backflow preventer is not perfect, as it can stick. The mouthpiece is comfortable The large end is NOT great while SCUBA diving in a current as it wobbles.

Nice, dry, comfortable snorkel. I can dive with it comfortably or snorkel with it for an hour. I find it to be ergonomic

Very comfortable silicone mouthpiece and great dry-top design. Keeps water out well, and the purge valve makes clearing easy. Works perfectly for relaxed snorkeling and feels well made

I upgraded my snorkeling gear for a recent trip to the USVI. A comfortable snorkel that actually keeps water out of my tube was at the top of my list. The Kraken snorkel was GREAT! It's comfortable, easy to clip on and off, and worked better than I had hoped. Unlike another snorkel in our gear bag, if you accidentally breathe in a little while underwater, no water enters the snorkel or your mouth from either the top or the bottom valve. This is a great feature for new snorkelers or people who find themselves a little anxious when swimming in the ocean. I showed it to some friends who are experienced divers and snorkelers, and they all loved the floating ball feature. So smart! Unfortunately, my new gear all got lost midway through the trip. We flew home last night, and I'm back on Amazon re-buying this same snorkel today.

Quality material. Comfortable fiting. Well made and durable.