Question 1

What is difference between this freestyle finis snorkel and the finis swim snorkel? Does the freestyle snorkel have a bypass valve?

Accepted Answer

The frestyle snorkle does not have a bypass valve; a ball cock tip to prevent water entry when the head position goes bad used to be available for way too money but is not listed now as an acessory. When I'm not careful I take in way too much water. I like that it is a front snorkle. Knowing what I know now I'd choose the swim snorkle instead.

Question 2

Im not sure about the picture. Does the snorkel fasten to your head or do you have to use it with a mask?

Accepted Answer

The snorkel fastens to your head, positioned in the centerline, and can be used either with a mask or with goggles. My preference is a mask since I can never get goggles to seal comfortably. It does mean, however, that I have a profusion of "indents" on my face after my mile swims.

Question 3

I have to buy a new swim snorkel every time I take it apart to clean because it apparently breaks the seal.  Any suggestions for cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Hi Jane, I use my snorkel regularly and have never taken it apart for cleaning purposes. Gently submerge your snorkel in a bucket of room temperature water and dish washing liquid ... Clean, rinse well under a tap and let it dry. If it gets too cruddy, buy a new one. I've used mine regularly for 3 years now. Still good as new.

Question 4

I notice water in 15-20 yards. Very annoying. Is it defective? Think it comes inbetween the fit of clear mouthpiece and yellow snorkel body.

Accepted Answer

I have been using Finis Freestyle snorkels for over 3 years. First unit after 2 years of severe use developed a microscopic seam tear on the yellow tube and leaked as you describe it took me a while to figure it out. To detect air leak plug top of yellow tube then holding entire unit under water in a tub blow air into the mouthpiece and look for bubbles.

Brand	FINIS
Colour	Yellow
Included Components	Freestyle Swimmer's Snorkel
Length	0 Inches
Width	0 Inches
Height	0 Inches
Weight	0.9 Pounds
Material Type	Plastic
Number of Items	1
Season	Year Round
Size	Adult
Sport	swimming
Style	Freestyle
Manufacturer	Finis
Country of Origin	China

Freestyle Swimmer's Snorkel

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