Aqua Lung Sport Admiral 2 LX Mask & Island Dry LX Snorkel

Overall I'm incredibly impressed with how well this snorkel works. I have used it for a single (long) day of snorkeling in Puerto Rico. I can't speak for the durability, but I did test it in several scenarios and will describe the results here.Before I begin with the scenarios, I want to note a few points.-Construction: The lenses on the goggles are made of glass. The silicone straps seem like they will last a long time and the snorkel and mask both feel like they are well-made.-Snorkel valves: There is a plastic piece at the top which is attached on a hinge. When the snorkel is tilted in the right way, the plastic part rotates and covers the opening of the tube. The shape of the plastic piece is such that as water moves up along the tube (like when a wave is about to go over the top, or when you are diving), it forces the top valve closed. Below the mouth piece, there is a one-way valve that makes it much easier to eject water from the snorkel.-Snorkel attachment: There is an open plastic hook where you can slide the goggle band through. It is easy to attach, and not surprisingly, to un-attach. The band slipped out of the hook multiple times while I was pulling the goggles onto my face. It only takes a few seconds to attach it again, but I definitely would have preferred a more secure clamp. The tube never detached while I was actually snorkeling. Note that the tube of the snorkel is bent, so if the clasp rotates to the convex side, it opens a gap to slide the goggle strap in/out. If it rotates to the concave side (the proper orientation), the end of the hook is pressed against the tube, and the strap should never come loose. In theory, the strap should never come out while snorkeling.-View through goggles: There was no distortion in my vision and I had a nice wide viewing area. They did fog up several times, but I could have prevented that by using defogger or soap. Fogging seems to be an issue with all goggles I've used, and these were no worse than average (and probably a little bitter better) in that respect.-Fit: The snorkel has a lower part (with the mouth piece), a flexible hinge, and an upper part (the rest of the tube). The upper and lower parts can be rotated at the hinge, about the axis of the tube. This allows you to adjust the angle that the mouthpiece is at. The goggles felt comfortable, and after multiple hours, I still wasn't feeling any sort of discomfort. These are the first goggles I've worn that haven't produced uncomfortable pressure points around the the edge of the goggles and bridge of my nose.-Leaks: I experienced no leaks through the goggles or snorkel.Now for the test cases.Scenario 1) Standing out of the water, breathing through the snorkel: Before I actually started snorkeling, I put on the goggles and started breathing through the snorkel and was making sure everything fit properly. The rocker valve at the end of the tube closed when I moved my head in certain directions, which prevented me from breathing. That was a little disconcerting, but then again, I wasn't snorkeling yet.Scenario 2) Normal snorkeling at the surface of the water: I was able to breathe just fine. I had no trouble getting enough air, and didn't experience any problems whatsoever. The upper valve did not close unexpectedly either. I was glad that the tube didn't smell or taste like cheap plastic.Scenario 3) Snorkeling in choppy surf: Waves were crashing over me at several points, and would temporarily submerge the end of the snorkel. For the most part no water entered the snorkel, and when it did, it was just a small. If water entered, it was not enough to actually prevent me from taking further breaths from the snorkel.Scenario 4) Water in the tube: The lower part of the snorkel, which leads to the lower valve, can hold a small amount of water, so you should know that you have water in the tube long before it actually blocks off the opening to the top. When you want to clear the valve, you just breathe out with a moderate amount of force. It was surprisingly easy to clear water in the tube. I am extremely pleased with how easy it is to clear the water out--it is nearly effortless.Scenario 5) I dove down to about 15 feet, stopped and waited several seconds, then went back to the surface. I hesitantly breathed in (without clearing out the tube first) and found that no water had entered...I could continue breathing normally as if nothing had happened. I tried this multiple times, and it worked every time. In general, I still blew out forcefully to eject any water that might have entered during a dive, but it is great having the peace of mind that this step is generally unnecessary.Bottom line: I'm thrilled with just how well this snorkel works. I'll never go back to using a standard snorkel.Update 12-10-2016:I'm removing a star because one of my two pairs broke. The break was at the clasp that holds the headstrap to the goggles. The strap is still in great condition, as are the goggles. However, I'm not seeing a way that I can possibly fix the clasp, given how it broke, so I guess I'm out of luck. I had only used that pair maybe a dozen times, and I'd say I was being careful with them, so I'm disappointed.Update 12-22-2016:Due to a last-minute vacation, I decided to try to fix the broken mask after all and I was able to use some wire to effectively secure the band in place despite the broken clasp. Since the band has ridges along it, the wire held nicely and didn't slip, and I can still use the other end of the band to adjust the fit. Meanwhile, the second pair is still in great condition after another couple hours of snorkeling, plus getting smashed and whatnot while travelling. All things considered, I'd still recommend this mask.

I have used this mask and breathing tube several times now, and I find it to be a good mask. It does not get fogged up; it does not slip off or allow water to get in. So it has good suction power, and ease of use. The only critical point I have is that the way the tube attaches to the mask is a little awkward, and the angle that the breathing unit fits into your mouth is just very slightly off. But other than that, I really like it, and feel like it's a fine product that I highly recommend.

The dry snorkel is amazing. I haven't used a mask and snorkel in 40 years, and I remember the feeble attempts back then to keep the water out when diving. This snorkel performs exactly as described. A simple blast of air when exhaling ensured a perfectly dry snorkel - no more inhaling water! I considered buying the more expensive full face mask because of the great reviews on how dry it was, but didn't want to spend the $80 or so. This snorkel works just as well for a lot less money.As to the mask, it did fog up some, so the usual spit and rinse routine is one way to deal with it. I have also heard of an anti-fog treatment that is supposed to work even better, but haven't tried it yet.

I bought this because it had a lot of positive reviews on Amazon, and I'm glad I listened!We were going on a Caribbean cruise and wanted to be able to snorkel without renting someone else's snot-caddy. The price was right, so I bought one for me and one for my sweetie. I was worried because I have a thin face and hers is thinner, but the masks fit both of us fine. At first I had a tiny amount of leakage, but then I figured out that if you blow out a little through your nose while you swim, it keeps all the water out. The snorkel works so well. Love the lid that keeps you from breathing in water. A little spit on the inside of each lens, rubbing it around, then rinsing it off keeps the mask fog-free for half hour or more.Back home in WV, I use the mask without the snorkel for swimming in the lake. The silicone cup that covers your nose is perfect for keeping water out of my nostrils. It has totally eliminated the allergic reactions I used to get in my eyes and nose after swimming in freshwater lakes.I would definitely buy it again.One word of advice: I called the manufacturer to try to find out about sizing info before I bought it, and they couldn't really help, but they told me to rub toothpaste all over it and let it dry overnight, then rinse it off in the morning, to remove some kind of factory coating. Don't know what that's all about but I did it.

I've got two of these for my honeymoon in Cancun. I've lived in the Bahamas and had snorkeled before but hated it. They were uncomfortable and I ended up swallowing water all the time. My husband is kind of outdoorsy and I figured this could be something he would like and decided to give it another try. Wow! It makes a huge difference to have a dry snorkel! I could swim down (under water) closer to the fishes or be caught in waves and it would work perfectly! The mask also has a great viewing area and I had no issues with fogging like most swimming goggles. I originally thought it would be kind of loose but once you are in the water the pressure of the water makes it attaches just fine to my face. My only tip is that if you swim in the ocean make sure to wash it after because once it dries you may get salt grains and sand trapped in the dry top part and it can get locked up a bit. It's easy getting them out after with some clean water in the gap but it's better just have it done prior to snorkeling again. I've liked it so much I'm even using it to play in our pool.

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