Another snorkel question...

[Coden]

seanile - good idea, I'll take some bobbie pins too.

CaGirl - I have some that look like tortoise shell, I'll take those. I need to find them and see how many I have.

Thnx everyone for your help and making this fun!!

[Splasher54]

How about a silicone bahing cap? They come in great colors and they help you stay warm so you can stay in even longer. I teach swimming (in the water on average 8 hours a day) and it does the job well.

[Coden]

Thnx Splasher, I'm sure they work great, and that is something to think about.

[liamsaunt]

Hi Coden, yes, the bandana will stay on in the water. They key is to put it on after the bandana and your hair are wet--you can tie it tighter that way.

[2catlimit]

Are you thinking of Groucho Marx?

[Coden]

Yes, I am thinking of Groucho Marx...is he the one who said Ladies and Germs???

[bert]

Don't cut your hair just for snorkeling. Keep it above your mask and it will just float up and away from your field of vision.

peace.... bert

[Coden]

Nah Bert, I won't cut my hair off...but dang, it sure sounds nice "and easy"!!

[Bug]

I too have longer bangs and for the first couple of trips I tried a ponytail holder but it always seemed to get caught in my mask. I now us a buff (just like what the wear on Survivor) and it has never let me down. It dries in the sun in just a couple minutes and can be worn around town without looking completely idiotic! I found some great ones at www.sahalie.com. They are a little pricy but come it cool designs and have held up great in the salt water. Hope this helps!

[Coden]

Thanks for the info. I bought a cover for my mask strap and I have some clips that I am going to use for this trip. It that doesn't work out I'll just cut my hair. Ha!!