If you always use an inflatable vest, then you will miss some amazing experiences that live underwater, not to mention that you will never be able to progress your snorkeling to free diving ;) It's all about taking measured, managed risks. I definitely DO NOT recommend people to take more risks that they can manage.
It's irresponsible to claim that it's impossible to drown if you remain calm. Also, people with very low body fat percentage can be negatively buoyant, meaning they will sink unless actively swimming
I see your point. And the last thing I want is someone to hurt themselves because of something I have said. Of course that I haven’t run a scientific experiment with statistical significance to claim that is impossible do drawn or something similar. It’s a personal UA-cam channel and all my claims come from a personal experience. That’s all. The point I was making was to not get in panic and to relax. My recommendation was for people to try it out in shallow waters. So if they try out and they sink, I hope that it will be evidence enough for them not to throw themselves in deep waters. I hope it makes sense. Thank you for your point
You've neglected to mention the single most important rule: NEVER DIVE ALONE. No matter how confident or experienced you are, the ocean is still an unpredictable beast which can turns things around in an instant. In an underwater emergency, you always want to have a trained buddy to attempt a rescue and call for help. If anyone is planning to practice the tips in this video, please make sure you're doing it with someone you can trust with your life.
Such a good point. That is definitely an important point that I followed myself. Eventually I will be able to make changes to the video after uploaded and then I can add this in. Thank you for this very important point
This video is very useful for anyone who wants to start snorkeling. I understood that the snorkel has a valve at the top that closes when you dive into the water. Thus, I think, that there is a reserve of air in the snorkel (along the length of the tube). Correct? I have a beginner's question: Approximately, how long can a person last under water (e.g. at a depth of 4 m) with the snorkel tube in his mouth (using the air reserve, which I referred to above)? Thank you.
I’m glad that this guide helped you. And your question is not silly at all, I get this one all the time: the air in the tube is ridiculously small, don’t even count with that air. Once you go underwater you have no air. Full stop. And how long can a person last? It varies from person to person (boring answer, I know 😊) for me for example, when I’m going on my first snorkeling session after months without doing it, the first duck dive I can only stay for 40seconds. I’m usually anxious. Nervous because it’s been a while I don’t do it. After 3 duck dives, I get all relaxed and from 40 seconds it goes to 1min and 20 seconds. But there are people that can stay up to 13minutes underwater. Crazy. I will release a video this weekend talking about this people. I hope it answers your question.
@@NatureTrips In this situation (without having a reserve of air in the snorkel) to explore at a depth of max. 10 m, fins (and swimming goggles in the pool) would be more useful than a snorkel. On the surface, I don't need a snorkel to look at the bottom of the sea. Thank you very much and I can't wait for the video about the supermen who last 13 minutes under water.
@cristy2636 I would agree with you, but there is something else that it’s important for you to take into consideration consideration. When you are back to the surface, and you are resting, catching your breath, its way more effective to just stay there, laying down on the surface, with your face in the water breathing through the snorkel. As opposed to not having it and you have to keep “swimming” to stay with your face out of the water. But at the end of the day you are right, the snorkel is to help when you are in the surface, not when you are underwater 😉
That is a very good question. Almost impossible to explain. You could call instinct. Maybe. I felt for the first time that if I carried on panicking, I would die. And when that thought came to me, i immediately calmed down. That happened to me a few times after that. In different occasions and sports.
When I calmed down I just floated. And I was there floating. In the surface. With my snorkel in the mouth, my face in the water, just calmly breathing. That’s all.
I am not sure whether I should keep the mouthpiece of snorkel in my mouth or take it off when diving deeper. By the time I reach the water surface I don’t have enough air in my lungs left to blow the air out like a whale anyway. In addition, normal people look funny in the picture when the mouthpiece is in the mouth.
That is a good point. Usually when you are snorkeling in a shallow depth, up to 5 meters more or less, it’s ok to keep it or not. If you go deeper than that, and start exploring free diving then you should remove. If you are diving deep, there is a chance for you to pass out and if the snorkel is in your mouth people around would have difficulties to rescue you.
@@NatureTrips Thank you very much for your advice. Sometimes the valve does not open when I reach the surface I could not breathe since both my nose and my mouth are both covered.
@@NatureTripsI was confused bc you said you panicked but then you started taking deep breaths in lol . Thanks for the videos planning on practicing snorkeling in a pool
@Meilingsueyoung ahhh no no When I’m floating in the surface I’m breathing through the snorkel. I hold my breath only when I dive. The panic attack happened when I was floating. So I just had to relax and breath. I’m glad the videos are helping you. And feel free to ask me any other questions
@@NatureTrips thank you really. I had a epiphany the other day and decided I want to learn to snorkel then become a diver so your living my dream right now thanks
Use an inflatable vest no matter what…. We don’t belong to the ocean…we don’t have gills….profesional divers and swimmers drown too.
If you always use an inflatable vest, then you will miss some amazing experiences that live underwater, not to mention that you will never be able to progress your snorkeling to free diving ;) It's all about taking measured, managed risks. I definitely DO NOT recommend people to take more risks that they can manage.
It's irresponsible to claim that it's impossible to drown if you remain calm. Also, people with very low body fat percentage can be negatively buoyant, meaning they will sink unless actively swimming
I see your point. And the last thing I want is someone to hurt themselves because of something I have said. Of course that I haven’t run a scientific experiment with statistical significance to claim that is impossible do drawn or something similar. It’s a personal UA-cam channel and all my claims come from a personal experience. That’s all. The point I was making was to not get in panic and to relax. My recommendation was for people to try it out in shallow waters. So if they try out and they sink, I hope that it will be evidence enough for them not to throw themselves in deep waters. I hope it makes sense. Thank you for your point
@@NatureTripsThanks for clarifying
if you're a non-swimmer, it's better to wear a life jacket just to be on the safe side
You've neglected to mention the single most important rule: NEVER DIVE ALONE. No matter how confident or experienced you are, the ocean is still an unpredictable beast which can turns things around in an instant. In an underwater emergency, you always want to have a trained buddy to attempt a rescue and call for help. If anyone is planning to practice the tips in this video, please make sure you're doing it with someone you can trust with your life.
Such a good point. That is definitely an important point that I followed myself. Eventually I will be able to make changes to the video after uploaded and then I can add this in. Thank you for this very important point
I snorkel alone it’s not that bad
This video is very useful for anyone who wants to start snorkeling.
I understood that the snorkel has a valve at the top that closes when you dive into the water. Thus, I think, that there is a reserve of air in the snorkel (along the length of the tube). Correct?
I have a beginner's question: Approximately, how long can a person last under water (e.g. at a depth of 4 m) with the snorkel tube in his mouth (using the air reserve, which I referred to above)?
Thank you.
I’m glad that this guide helped you. And your question is not silly at all, I get this one all the time: the air in the tube is ridiculously small, don’t even count with that air. Once you go underwater you have no air. Full stop. And how long can a person last? It varies from person to person (boring answer, I know 😊) for me for example, when I’m going on my first snorkeling session after months without doing it, the first duck dive I can only stay for 40seconds. I’m usually anxious. Nervous because it’s been a while I don’t do it. After 3 duck dives, I get all relaxed and from 40 seconds it goes to 1min and 20 seconds. But there are people that can stay up to 13minutes underwater. Crazy. I will release a video this weekend talking about this people. I hope it answers your question.
@@NatureTrips In this situation (without having a reserve of air in the snorkel) to explore at a depth of max. 10 m, fins (and swimming goggles in the pool) would be more useful than a snorkel.
On the surface, I don't need a snorkel to look at the bottom of the sea. Thank you very much and I can't wait for the video about the supermen who last 13 minutes under water.
@cristy2636 I would agree with you, but there is something else that it’s important for you to take into consideration consideration. When you are back to the surface, and you are resting, catching your breath, its way more effective to just stay there, laying down on the surface, with your face in the water breathing through the snorkel. As opposed to not having it and you have to keep “swimming” to stay with your face out of the water. But at the end of the day you are right, the snorkel is to help when you are in the surface, not when you are underwater 😉
Video about the 13min supermen finally released :) I hope you enjoy it.
@@NatureTrips Excellent. I saw the video. These are supermen! Thank you.
Thanks so much it was very helpful
Im glad to hear that 😀
Thanks for this
My pleasure 😎
hello, hmm Im curious how you started breathing calmly after panic attack if you were underwater? i dont get it please explain this to me :D
That is a very good question. Almost impossible to explain. You could call instinct. Maybe. I felt for the first time that if I carried on panicking, I would die. And when that thought came to me, i immediately calmed down. That happened to me a few times after that. In different occasions and sports.
@@NatureTrips alright thank you for answer :)
@@NatureTrips I don't get it. you panicked, recovered, normalized and started breathing again - how do you breath while diving with a snorkel?
When I calmed down I just floated. And I was there floating. In the surface. With my snorkel in the mouth, my face in the water, just calmly breathing. That’s all.
By the way, if you folks want we can have a Video Call and I’ll be more than happy to further explain everything you want to know about snorkeling 👊
I am not sure whether I should keep the mouthpiece of snorkel in my mouth or take it off when diving deeper. By the time I reach the water surface I don’t have enough air in my lungs left to blow the air out like a whale anyway. In addition, normal people look funny in the picture when the mouthpiece is in the mouth.
That is a good point. Usually when you are snorkeling in a shallow depth, up to 5 meters more or less, it’s ok to keep it or not. If you go deeper than that, and start exploring free diving then you should remove. If you are diving deep, there is a chance for you to pass out and if the snorkel is in your mouth people around would have difficulties to rescue you.
@@NatureTrips Thank you very much for your advice. Sometimes the valve does not open when I reach the surface I could not breathe since both my nose and my mouth are both covered.
@@rayvatutamote7567 my pleasure mate 😉
How are you breathing underwater?
No breathing man. I’m holding my breath. 😉 I’m now trying to hold it for longer and longer
@@NatureTripsI was confused bc you said you panicked but then you started taking deep breaths in lol . Thanks for the videos planning on practicing snorkeling in a pool
@Meilingsueyoung ahhh no no
When I’m floating in the surface I’m breathing through the snorkel. I hold my breath only when I dive. The panic attack happened when I was floating. So I just had to relax and breath. I’m glad the videos are helping you. And feel free to ask me any other questions
@@NatureTrips thank you really. I had a epiphany the other day and decided I want to learn to snorkel then become a diver so your living my dream right now thanks
Thank you Appropriate video
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