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  Snorkel Maui: A Snorkel FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Snorkeling is swimming with fins, a mask, and a tube called a snorkel that allows you to have your face down in the water and still breathe.
A snorkel is a hollow curved tube that is placed in the mouth that allows you to breathe while you are face down in the water.
To clear the snorkel of water, you must resurface, give a good strong blow of the snorkel as your head reaches the surface once again, and the top of the snorkel has penetrated the surface of the water.
www.adigitaldreamer.com /snorkel/faq.htm   (1607 words)

  
 Snorkel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The snorkeller expels water from the snorkel with a sharp exhalation on return to the surface.
Some modern snorkels have a sump in the mouthpiece to allow a small volume of water to remain in the snorkel without being inhaled when the diver breathes.
On Type VII boats the snorkel folded forward and was stored in a recess on the port side of the hull while on the IX Types the recess was on the starboard side.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Snorkel   (1516 words)

  
 snorkel - HighBeam Encyclopedia
The first snorkels were probably devised in ancient times out of the hollow reeds that are common to many lakes and marsh areas.
The present-day diver's snorkel is typically a J-shaped tube that is open at the top and has a mouthpiece at the other end.
A common type of toy snorkel used by many children is S-shaped, with a plastic ball or cork that automatically rises into the upper part of the tube to prevent water seepage in subsurface dives.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-snorkel.html   (513 words)

  
 Snorkel
To make the bend for the snorkel, passing thru the fender towards the passenger side door, a 90-degree angle of PVC was used.
Just about all of the snorkels that were looked at before the project began had an air filter that allows more air to enter into the intake.
Also the snorkel had to have an opening on the bottom with a diameter slightly larger than 3 inches to fit over the top of the snorkel.
walking-eagle.com /corys_photos/snorkel/index.html   (1029 words)

  
 Snorkel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Snorkel, in its SX, TX and BX variants offer every feature that is required for in a transaction security infrastructure and some more.
Snorkel enables digital signatures in web transactions with minimum deployment effort and time.This helps businesses in adding assurance and accountability in transactions with their customers and partners in no time.
Snorkel leverages the 64-bit computing power, utilizing the enhanced memory and optimized 64-bit Linux kernel to deliver over 20 times faster performance in RSA operations.
www.odysseytec.com /products/snorkel.htm   (495 words)

  
 AirTech Snorkel Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
In order to examine the effects of using a proprietary snorkel (The FreshAir Snorkel) on respiration and oxygen consumption during snorkeling, testing was conducted in an exercise physiology laboratory.
Five models of snorkels were tested, representing a broad spectrum of products ranging from conventional snorkels, to a "dry" snorkel, to the new snorkel.
The minimal amount of rebreathing that occurs with the FreshAir snorkel is apparently due to the recirculation of air that occurs in the reduced-volume mouthpiece.
www.aerospoke.com /snorkel/test_results.html   (519 words)

  
 Safari Snorkel Raised Air Intakes - Pangaea Expeditions
The Safari Snorkel was designed and built in Australia to withstand the tough outback conditions that four wheelers, ranchers and adventurers encounter there on a daily basis.
This snorkel is designed for use on all Land Rover Defender models with a side intake such as the 300 Tdi and Td5.
The Safari Snorkel is designed and built in Australia to handle the tough and unforgiving conditions of the Outback.
www.pangaea-expeditions.com /safarisnorkel/index.html   (931 words)

  
 OKoffroad.com Accessories - Safari Snorkel
A Safari snorkel relocates your engine’s air intake point from its stock position (relatively low and vulnerable) under the hood to a much higher and safer location where a constant source of cool, clean air is available.
Pioneered in Australia in the early 1980's, and used by the army, Safari Snorkels were born out of a need to protect 4WD engines from the hazards of dust and water commonly encountered in fourwheeling situations.
Safari Snorkel Systems are manufactured to the highest standards, and deliver a continuous and cooler supply of air for maximum engine performance.
www.okoffroad.com /stuff-snorkel.htm   (491 words)

  
 Snorkel-Mart : Equipment Care
By rinsing your snorkel in fresh water after each use in salt-water or a chlorine pool, you are pretty much doing all you can to keep your snorkel in top shape.
Snorkel Keeper: The snorkel keeper allows the snorkel to be attached to the mask.
No matter what type of snorkel keeper you have, it is possible for the snorkel keeper to break.
www.snorkel-mart.com /files/helpful_links/equipment_care.cfm   (1439 words)

  
 Snorkel Maui: Maps
The is a popular spot for snorkeling with a lot of reef fish to be seen.
Great snorkeling with a lot of fish with the possibility of seeing other sea creatures like eels, manta rays, and dolphins.
As for snorkeling, do so between the pier and the lighthouse to see a lot of fish and nice coral.
www.adigitaldreamer.com /snorkel/maps.htm   (651 words)

  
 Snorkeling the Mayan Riviera & Cozumel : TravelYucatan.com
Snorkeling along the coast in Cancun is as bad as Playa del Carmen.
You can snorkel anywhere along the coast there but go out straight from where the boats are docked then to the right where the seagrass is and that is where you are most likely to see a sea turtle.
During the period that the small city flourished it is conceivable that there was a great demand for their product with the probability that much of it went inland carried on small tributaries that opened up after the rainy season each year.
www.travelyucatan.com /div-3.htm   (2209 words)

  
 Snorkeling Basics
When you are in or next to the water and ready to snorkel, spit on the inside face of your mask and smear the spit fully over the optical surface with your finger.
To keep the snorkel upright while you are swimming face down on the surface, the snorkel strap will need to be adjusted properly on the mask strap.
Since the snorkeler cannot see the snorkel while it's in use, it may be helpful to have someone watch you and help you find the proper adjustment.
www.tomzap.com /snorkel.html   (1673 words)

  
 Toyota Tech: Custom Snorkel Installation
To attach the snorkel to the bracket I used 4 self-tapping hex drill screws.
Remove the snorkel body from the truck in one piece, disassemble, then reassemble with ABS glue, aligning the marks you made earlier during the test fit stage.
Once the paint is dry, attach the A-Pillar bracket to the truck, attach the snorkel to the rubber pipe adapter inside the fender and the snorkel body to the A-Pillar bracket using the self tapping hex screws.
www.4x4wire.com /toyota/tech/custom_snorkel   (1705 words)

  
 Snorkel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Snorkel - TX is a middleware security appliance that offers a rich and scalable set of features to suit every need of online application security.
Snorkel - TX allows you to set individual URL level access control to the applications by simply changing its configuration parameters.
Snorkel -TX brings the Digital Signature functionality with scarcely a few man-week's effort against the conventional implementation process that takes dozens of man months.
www.odysseytec.com /products/snorkelTX.htm   (396 words)

  
 Off-Road.Com - Toyota Section - ARB - Safari Snorkel Review - Toyota at Off-Road.com
ARB was kind enough to send me the snorkel body that was designed for my fender (but with a 4-cylinder engine) and using some of the parts from each kit, I went about creating a kit for my 4Runner.
The first step to installing your snorkel is to tape the supplied template in place, and mark where you will be drilling your holes.
The 4-cylinder snorkel body is designed with a large snout to go through the fender and into the engine compartment.
www.off-road.com /toyota/reviews/snorkel   (1044 words)

  
 Snorkel
Once at the snorkel site, you may join the snorkel pro for a guided tour or explore the area on your own with your buddy.
Each snorkel produced sightings of the usual cast of "fishy" characters -- squirrel fish, parrot fish, trumpet fish, gray angels, French angels, grunts, barracudas, reef squid, etc. but the special treats were two separate eagle ray sightings and a nurse shark.
Altogether, the snorkeling on the Nekton Belize trip was excellent and I would recommend that others share this snorkeling experience -- even the divers who joined us had fun snorkeling.
www.nektoncruises.com /Diving/Snorkel.aspx   (564 words)

  
 Paradise Island Distributors - www.snorkel-gear.com - Testimonials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
I had snorkeled before with a ski vest, (uncomfortable) and a life vest (very cumbersome).
I had previously rented a snorkel vest that did not have a crotch strap and it was most unsatisfactory as it had to stay under-inflated to keep it from riding up.
It was my wife's first time snorkeling and we didn't spend too much time doing it, but you can see some photos of her wearing your equipment.
www.snorkel-gear.com /testimonials.htm   (1192 words)

  
 Snorkel Maui - Top Maui snorkel tours
If you have never snorkeled and/or are afraid of snorkeling this is the easiest way to learn.
Snorkel gear (fins, snorkels, masks, shorty wetsuits), a snack after snorkeling, natural history briefings on various topics such as Hawaiian marine life, geology and geography.
Available for purchase on the tour are Ann's three books on Hawaiian marine life, "Snorkel Maui" T-shirts, fish identification cards, one-time use underwater cameras, and PC screensavers (on CD) by phtotgrapher John Hoover on Hawaiian fishes and Hawaii's wild scenery.
www.maui.net /~annf/snorkelmaui.html   (747 words)

  
 How to Use a Snorkel - eHow.com
It's normal for snorkels to flood with water periodically because of wave action as you move about on the surface.
Some snorkels have a type of one-way valve at the top that is intended to stop any water from washing inside while on the surface.
Be sure to purchase a snorkel with a valve on the bottom so you can blow any annoying traces of water in the tube, by placing your hand over the end and blowing.
www.ehow.com /how_1850_snorkel.html   (596 words)

  
 snorkel
Snorkel the only living coral reef on the North American continent.
We make sure to snorkel the best reefs for the weather conditions of the day of your charter, so you can be sure your reef experience will be a positive one.
Snorkel trips can be arranged on a half day or all day basis.
www.mikescharters.us /mc3.htm   (244 words)

  
 10 Top Discount Snorkel Tours of Maui, Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Molokini provides it's own special snorkel environment as it is the top of an extinct volcano caldera is somewhat like a "fishbowl" in the middle of the ocean.
On Kauai some great spots to snorkel would be on the Napali coastline (during the summer months when the snorkeling boats can safely navigate you to protected areas) and off the coast of the smallest of the major Hawaiian Islands, Niihau.
Most of the snorkel boat activity for Kauai would be departing from the small West Coast harbor of Port Allen.
www.snorkel-hawaii.com /index.html   (444 words)

  
 Snorkel #1: About Snorkel
Snorkel is an online literary magazine with a special interest in bringing together the creative writings of Australians and New Zealanders, while also welcoming submissions from the wider international community.
Snorkel #2 due for launch in October 2005.
Snorkel is unable to offer payment for submissions, or engage in correspondence regarding individual submissions.
snorkel.org.au /001/about.html   (264 words)

  
 SNORKEL GEAR
The Lighthouse Dry Snorkel features a floating valve that prevents water from entering the snorkel while submerged.
Nylon mesh construction holds a mask, snorkel, and a pair of adult size fins.
Eliminates the hassle of attaching and detaching snorkels to and from mask straps.
www.yachtworks.net /snorkel_gear.htm   (312 words)

  
 Snorkel the Caribbean and Hawaii - Snorkeling Equipment & Gear from Aquamax Advantage (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Aquamax™ Advantage is a professional snorkel that lasts a lifetime and is the piece of snorkeling equipment that just might save your life!
Attached to your new snorkel will be helpful instructions and we hope that as you develop personal techniques that maximize enjoyment of your water time, you will share them with us so we may pass ideas along to others.
This prevents us from offering a combination of mask or fins with our snorkel; one size simply does not fit all, and authorities advise personal fitting of masks and fins to determine which style and size is best suited for you and your purpose.
www.aquamaxadvantage.com.cob-web.org:8888   (293 words)

  
 Snorkel and custom airbox install   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
In a recent test by a member of the JeepsUnlimited BB, he found that the air at the throttle body was 40 degrees cooler with the snorkel than the stock setup.
I can't connect the snorkel to the factory airbox because it is no longer there.
Since the tube coming from the snorkel to the new intake was rerouted, it rubbed against the battery tray.
homepage.mac.com /rv6a/Snorkel.html   (1913 words)

  
 How to snorkel (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Snorkeling is a tool used to access one of nature's most marvelous realms, and the ocean remains one of the best arenas for exercising our sense of discovery, as well as our bodies.
The key to successful snorkeling is relaxation in the water.
You will increase your comfort level as you improve maneuvering abilities and you will also minimize accidental bump-ins with objects in the water such as other snorkelers, reef elements, buoys, etc. It's easy to lose track of your location with your face in the water, and loss of peripheral vision.
www.sailhawaii.com.cob-web.org:8888 /howtosnorkel.html   (1018 words)

  
 Snorkel Parts
In today's competitive market we must continuously be aware that customer satisfaction is achieved by providing the highest quality equipment in the industry and by standing behind that equipment with effective Product Support Operations.
Each Parts Manager should ensure that all personnel who deal with Snorkel International Parts are thoroughly familiar with these policies and procedures.
Snorkel International Parts reserves the right to update and change these policies and procedures at its sole discretion and without notice.
www.snorkelusa.com /snorkelParts.asp   (129 words)

  
 Snorkel Mask - More Categories - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
The Avalon mask and snorkel are part of the US Divers Sport Tech Series, providing added features and additional comfort versus your basic snorkeling gear.
Great for beginning and practiced snorkelers and divers, this innovative snorkel and mask set allows you to observe marine life with comfort and ease.
Three piece snorkel swim set for children includes mask, snorkel and fins for recreational use.
www.nextag.com /snorkel-mask/search-html   (423 words)

  
 Snorkel FAQ
I have done a snorkel mod that avoids cutting the snorkel (and all the rain/water problem associated with it) I went to the hardware store and bought 3 small round air vents (27mm in diameter).
The snorkel modification is completely cutting off the front section, about 1.5 in front of the air sensor.
I've not cut the snorkel, but I've drilled 4 holes (10mm diameter) in the midway between air temp sensor and opening.
faq.f650.com /GSFAQs/SnorkelFAQ.htm   (1407 words)

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