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If you’re an avid snorkeller, you’ll have noticed full face snorkel masks floating on the scene and causing a stir with their revolutionary design. Even as a snorkelling newbie, you’re sure to have seen full face snorkel maskswhile shopping around for the perfect piece of snorkelling equipment. It’s pretty obvious just by looking at full face snorkel masks that they’re different to traditional snorkel masks, but just what differences are there between the two?
If you’re a new snorkeller looking for a piece of equipment, this article will run you through the differences between full face snorkel masks and traditional snorkel masks, so you can choose the best snorkel mask for your needs.
If you’re a long-time snorkeller, with proper gear that you’ve invested in and worn on countless adventures, you might be a bit iffy about trying out new equipment. And that’s understandable. That said, we only think it’s fair to be open to trying new things – especially if they could change the game for you!
1. Breathing is different
Like we said, you can’t look at a full face snorkel mask without noticing its obviously different, space age-y design. That bubble, central to the design of the full face snorkel mask, allows you to breathe from both your nose and your mouth while underwater.
That makes breathing a heck of a lot easier, more comfortable, and relaxing for those who can’t handle the breathing mechanism on traditional snorkels. Just to remind you, traditional snorkel masks only allow you to breathe through your mouth, which can cause discomfort and panic in some people.
