I am going to be snorkeling and I am not comfortable swimming without some sort of flotation device, would this work for that purpose?
1366348
Yes. I wish I had it when I went to the Galapagos island last month. I was snorkeling and would have felt safer if I had taken the flotation with me. I'm 5' with a waist of 33" and I got the small. You can use it for floating and when you turn it around, you can use it for swimming. Love it. Check the sizes and make sure you get the right one. Good luck.
1366349
I really don't know because I bought the runner flotation for walking in the pool.
249488
I would find a less bulky PFD. LIfe vests are vests for a reason. For one, when I've fallen out of a boat while rafting, I've been pulled back in by the in-boat person grabbing the shoulders of my vest, so they don't dislocate my shoulders. This would not do that. Also, if you go face first into the water, my guess is, this would hold your bottom up just as well as it would hold the top of your body up. You need something constructed to keep your head above water in turbulence and unpredictable environments. This is made for aerobics in a pool - a much different environment.
567091
It depends on if your child can swim. This is a swim vest, not a life vest. I put my non-swimmer in it and he went completely under water. It's not a flotation device. If your child can swim already, it might be good for snorkeling - it is thin and light weight.
1768487
Yes - I used it for snorkeling in the ocean and then used it again the next day at the beach and it worked fine. The manual says to rinse it off after use in salt water.
1972785
The belt gives you buoyancy but you have to use your hand and legs to keep yourself upright and stable. It helps you tread water. It is an aid, not a float
959437
I don't think there should be a problem unless you are a distance swimmer. I used it in Hawaii and found it to be very comfortable. But all I did was snorkel.
567088
These vests are used by kids learning to swim under the supervision of a competent swimmer. If the kids are strong, independent swimmers WITHOUT the vest, and only need it to give them a little extra buoyancy while snorkelling, it could be helpful.
1689820
Not completely sure but I would say no, none of the flotation material is under the dog, it all sits on top and side of the midsecection. You need something that would float under the hindquarters of ur dog I would assume anyway
491486
I don't think it would work - if sand got inside, it would cause a blister - when walking up the beach in them after I removed my snorkel, it was irritating
1286291
It might with floatation a little. I have used it in Hawaii in Salt Water. Salt water help with floatation too so I'm not sure how much the vest helps that way. It sure helps keep me warmer so I can snorkel longer though.
167299
My answer definitively is YES. This ítem has really good caracteristics, it's easy to use and would be a nice gift. I have used many types of snorkeling sets and this one is one of the best. I hope my answer helps you.
336165
Probably. If you are being towed or using any kind of rope I'd recommend. If you are sail surfing, not sure. Have fun!
1615105
It would depend on how hard you are swimming. It moves the bottom of our ladder that hangs from the deep end of the pool when I am at full speed. Easy effort should be fine.
699595
I've never tried while swimming but I would think it would be fine. The only time I lose it is when I'm doing push-ups or burpees.
553081
Only if you are diving below 15 feet or 3 metres. At snorkelling depth, I found I didn't need it.
237260
Maybe. Although I'm not an avid snorkeler, my experience with snorkeling is that you need enough power to maneuver and speed to go deep quickly (we're holding our breath!). I use my Burners for lap swimming and they still move enough water to strengthen my kick. And they would consume less space than typical snorkel fins.
1662361
i used it for scuba diving, so even though there is no time limit, it was rarely in the water more than an hour at a time anyway, but some friends borrowed it for surfing and snorkeling. There was no problem. It's robust!