Snorkels come in many different sizes, shapes and price levels. From very expensive and complex snorkels (which we don’t sell) up to very simple and easy to use and often very cheap snorkels. And this last category is exactly the snorkel we highly recommend for freedivers.
We believe that the best freediving snorkel is a simple one that’s easy to use and easy to clean – yes, you need to clean your snorkel. The freediving snorkel is one of those items that usually only gets a quick rinse after the dive session, but this is not enough. All snorkels are susceptive to mould, and if you don’t clean your snorkel, you’ll see the build-up of mould in the snorkel pipe within a few months. In our dive center in Panglao, we clean our student snorkels thoroughly after each use.
Although we sell quite a few snorkels like the Scubapro snorkel, we believe those are more suited for snorkelling than for freediving. The best freediving snorkel that we recommend is a soft silicone snorkel without a purge valve. The freediving snorkel needs to be soft so it won’t hurt the temple when holding the snorkel under the mask strap, and we don’t recommend a purge valve since it obstructs the airflow.
We recommend buying the cheaper silicone freediving snorkel combined with a snorkel cleaning brush to keep your snorkel nice and clean.
The Go Deep freediving snorkels are made from a high-grade silicone material that’s flexible, dirt-resistant, and has a comfortable mouthpiece. The freediving snorkels are lightweight, have a big diameter pipe for the least breathing resistance possible, and bend easily to the face curvature of every freediver.
These freediving snorkels are a must-have for every serious freediver.
If you regularly care for your snorkel, buying a simple cleaning solution is easiest. Plenty of stores sell basic cleaning solutions that can be mixed with water to make a straightforward yet powerful cleaning solution. Simple detergent or dishwashing soap is more than sufficient to clean your snorkel.
Add this solution to a tub or small bath with warm water and let your snorkel soak. After soaking for 10 minutes, clean the outside with a sponge, scrub the inside with this brush, and wash off any dirt that may have gotten stuck inside.
If you clean your freediving snorkel regularly, it will keep the snorkel looking as new.
The Steel Comp freediving mask is the ‘ultimate freediving mask.’ We have been using the mask in our dive center in Panglao as our preferred rental mask since 2015 for all our students. The dual-lens Scubapro Steel Comp fits exceptionally well on many different faces and nose sizes, and we couldn’t be happier with it.
We also like the Scubapro Apnea snorkel, and now you can buy the Steel Comp mask and Apnea snorkel as a set and get a $12 immediate discount.
The Trudive neoprene snorkel pipe is an easy solution for an annoying problem—we all lose a snorkel in the ocean at one point. This universal snorkel pipe solves this problem since it keeps the snorkel afloat on the surface.
The Trudive snorkel pipe is available in 8 beautiful colors.
The Double K Freediving Snorkel is made out of high grade and durable silicone and is simplicity at its best.
The silicone freediving snorkel weights 110gram, has a length of 38cm and a mouthpiece width of 5.5cm.
Look no further if you want an easy way to save your freediving snorkel from sinking. The simple solution is a neoprene snorkel flotation tube made out of nylon wetsuit material that will keep your snorkel afloat if it happens to fall in the water.
Stylish in one-size-fits-all and three different colors.
The new Molchanovs CORE Freediving Snorkel is a simple solution you need for comfort and reliability.
The freediving snorkel is made from soft, non-toxic silicone, lightweight, and designed specifically for your favorite underwater sport. The snorkel weights only 125g (0.28lb) and is available in black and white.
If you are looking for an easy way to save your snorkel from sinking, look no further. The simple solution is a neoprene tube made out of wetsuit material that will keep your snorkel afloat if it happens to fall in the water.
Stylish in one size and 11 different colors.
Made from soft, flexible, non-toxic silicone, Scubpro’s new Apnea Snorkel easily attaches to your mask strap. When not needed, the snorkel can be folded and stowed away in the freediving buoy. When it’s time to do some more surface breathing or swimming, it pops right back into shape.
The Apnea’s upper barrel can be removed if you prefer to use a shorter pipe. This is a simple, very easy-to-use, and ideal freediving snorkel.
Available Colors: Black and white.
The splashguard barrel-top design of the Scubapro Escape Snorkel helps prevent water from entering the large-bore snorkel pipe while still allowing abundant airflow.
This easy-to-use snorkel has a very efficient purge valve on the bottom, a scuba regulator-style mouthpiece, and a convenient clip for quick removal from your mask strap.
The Double K Max-Up freediving snorkel has a one-way purge valve for easy clearing.
Made out of PVC Silicone, weighing 196 grams and an overall length of 400mm, this freediving snorkel is absolutely next level!
