FINIS Snorkel Dry Top

I bought this for my Finis Snorkel, and first I must say to install it(it does say this in its instructions) Place both the top and snorkel end in some hot water for a bit...it softens them both so that you can slide them together. It works...very well...surface dives only to return to the surface with a dry snorkel. Be warned that as the snorkle is exeptionaly long, adding this does cause slight breathing resistance. I think its worth it though and as many folks use this for lap swim, its kinda nice to have the resistance.

I enjoyed using my Finis snorkel, but found that water was getting into it occasionally. That was why I bought the snorkel...so that I could avoid breathing water. I decided to buy this dry top and was surprised by how well it works. I read that it slightly reduces the airflow into the snorkel, but I didn't experience any noticeable reduction in air at all. It does keep water out of the snorkel, which enables me to keep swimming instead of having my concentration interrupted by water getting in. When I received it, I tried to put the top on without running hot water over the snorkel and the snorkel top (like the directions suggested). When I did submerge both in hot water, the top slipped right in. In my opinion, this upgrade to the snorkel makes a world of difference in an already great product.

For the background, I am a Master Swimmer and swim between 4,500 and 5,000 meters 3 times a week. Bought this to add to my FINIS snorkel for two reasons. One (primary), to reduce the air flow for hypoxic training, and two, to keep water out. Both work OK. It took me a while to get used to the snorkel when I first got it - it was already restricting air compared to my natural freestyle breathing. But I got used to it. Now I notice additional reduction again. This really helps me working on efficiency. It does a good job keeping the water out, too, even on flip turns. I may even try it while doing fly. One minor gripe I had with it was around fit. A few reviews and even the enclosed instructions indicated that it may not easily fit into the snorkel, suggesting to warm it up in hot water first. My experience was opposite - this top was too loose and wouldn't stay in. I tried it in two snorkels (my daughter uses one, too), so it's definitely the top and not the snorkel that's defective. However, the fix was easy - I wrapped some electrical tape around before inserting it and it created a good seal.

I guess I like it. It does what it is designed to do... keep water out of the ol down spout. But also, as mentioned by others, it cuts your air intake to around half of what you get without it. Man, it gives these 60 yr old lungs something to cry about. (Did your Mama ever tell you that?) I used it for the first time today at the pool where I swim 2-3 times a week. I'm trying to learn to do the dolphin swim and I keep dipping the top of my snorkel into the water, not funny, so don't laugh. And I don't know if it's called the "dolphin swim" or not. No, I don't care. I just want to learn to do it. So anyway, today I used this thing and it gave me chest pains. No not my heart, my lazy lung muscles, or what ever they are called. I've deduced that I need to ease into using this slowly. But just like any muscle you don't use much, It hurts till it gets accustom to the workout. Nicely made and mine fits tightly into the tube. It won't come out on it's own, unless maybe if I sneeze while under water.

The snorkel topper really turns the snorkel into a useful tool for training. No more whale-like water shooting for me as the pressure created by the topper pushes water down the bottom of the snorkel (which I wondered about it's usefulness up until this moment). It does restrict airflow a bit, but that is a welcome side effect for me as I had lung surgery and can always use some excercise there as well.

I swim with this product most of the time. I do not see any advantage in twisting my neck trying to breathe! For those with neck and shoulder problems, this is the best method. Add to it the Finish M3P player with your favorite tunes and it is a joy to swim endlessly! Many thanks to the Finis people and their great products. I had to put in a "plug" for the music I get to hear underwater with no garbling sound at all. The finest products. I will continue to buy from them and appreciate the great service. This was sent in a timely manner. Barbara

The auto plugging effect is great for doing laps and can even allow flip turns with the Finis center snorkel. I use the center snorkel as my muscle mass doesn't allow me to maintain boyancy well. When I sink a bit, the stopper keeps the water out and keeps me breathing without any water obstruction when I get the intake above the water line again. I'm a recovering runner from an FAI injury, and the transition to swimming with the center snorkel allowed me to maintain my breathing habits, ingrained in me from 20 years of jogging. I love this as part of my overall swimmingnlaps set up.

I purchased this unit with the snorkel and continually used it in conjunction with the snorkel. Everytime I submerged it, water came in. It did not matter if I did a flip, or just went under water in a straight line. It also restricts your airflow. I finally took it off. I found I could breathe muuuuch easier. I know that the snorkel can take in water without it, however I wish I had not thrown out the package that it came in. This was a real waste of money.

Este tapón para el snorkel me ha ayudado muchísimo en mi trabajo en el agua. Al principio, al ser principiante, tenia que parar cada dos por tres porque no se como lo hacía, pero acababa entrándome agua. Gracias al tapón se terminó el problema y puedo hacer ejercicio de forma más continuada durante más tiempo.

bueno para cuando ya se tiene una preparación al momento de entrenar y se quiere evitar que el agua entre al snorkel, se puede usar para ir a snorkelear y evitar el agua salada.

This is an interesting product, but has drawbacks. The valve is floatation-based and as a result tends to open during tilted operation. It should be pressure-based. There should be a spring to hold it open with slight force. In the current configuration, when the head turns from side to side during freestyle swimming, centrifugal force often throws it shut. The seal also leaks slightly. If the length is increased, the float made longer to increase buoyancy, and a weak spring added in to hold it open, it would probably improve.

Having returned to swimming I was struggling with neck pain and so decided to look for a swimming snorkel. I can say this has not only helped alleviate the pain but has also allowed me to swim longer by allowing you to concentrate just on your swimming. I also purchased a extension which ensures the snorkel does t go below the water line, however it has a very clever valve whereby you can blow out any water. Lastly I would recommend a nose clip as I have found using this without possible, but does cause some pressure on your nose.

当方「【GULL】スーパーブリット ブラックシリコン☆GS-3180☆メタグラファイトグレー」http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00CW6VVS0 を使用しており、わんちゃんハマるかなっとダメ元で購入 いい具合にフィットして水中でも抜ける事はありませんでした。専用と言ってもばれない程の装着っぷりです しかしモノフィンメインのスキンダイビングのため潜る際は機能せず 水中にでる瞬間は弁が若干水の抜けを妨げるため危険を感じ外しました。 通常のスイミング、シュノーケリングでは水も入らず快適な使用感でしたのでオススメしますが フィンダイブ、スキンダイブでシュノーケルのトップ位置を上部に固定シておけない場合は使用すべきではありません