Kingston & Elmbridge Snorkellers Club Kit Recommendations

In partnership with the fantastic team at Simply Snorkel, we have created this list of kit to suit all budgets... Everything here has been tried and tested by our members and we know you won't be disappointed. However, if nothing here takes your fancy, there is pleanty more on the site to choose from, so dont feel limited to the list, its all great stuff.

If you are unsure about what you need, give Simply Snorkel a ring, or speak to your instructor for more information on what to go for.

Happy Snorkelling.

Contents:

Packages
Masks
Snorkels
Fins
Accessories

Packages
Top Spec
Gold Snorkelling Package: This is one of our best kits, it contains the TUSA Platina mask, TUSA Imprex II snorkel, TUSA X-Pert Zoom fins, snorkel bag, mask strap wrapper and Absolutely Clear. Thats all you would need for snorkelling anywhere. The TUSA Platina mask is widely regarded as one of the best most robust masks of all time and is generally the mask of choice for instructors. TUSA Imprex II Snorkel is a superb snorkel with a wave deflector on the top and a superb purge valve to expel any water that does get in at the bottom. This combined with an ergonomic mouthpiece makes for an excellent snorkel. X-Pert Zoom Fins are a great split fin, the split fin makes for easier finning and the slightly shorter than average blade length makes them great for snorkelling with. The above bits combined with a mask strap wrapper to protect your hair, Absolutely Clear for de-fogging your mask and a snorkel bag to keep everything in makes this an ideal setup for the avid snorkeller. Click here to see the Gold Snorkelling Package
Best Buy
The Pluma Bag snorkelling kit consists of a high quality silicone skirted mask, purging snorkel, full foot fins and mesh carry bag. The Perla mask is a new mask particularly suitable for free diving and snorkeling, but just as appropriate for use in scuba diving. It has separate lenses, a skirt edge that adapts to most faces and a small inner volume, perfect for free-divers. It is made from soft transparent skirt and comes with strong rapid action buckles to adjust the strap. The Gamma snorkel has a new mouthpiece for top performance. New purge valve so it is quick and easy to flush out water. New ergonomic hook that makes it easier to attach the mouthpiece to the mask strap. New design guard: providing maximum protection from accidental water intake. The Pluma fins makes the most of a sophisticated moulding technology using three materials (patented), which provides previously unheard of results in terms of propulsion and easy kicking. The foot goes right along the bottom of the fin, giving a bigger thrust area and extremely effective foot protection. Click here to see the Pluma Bag
For The Kids
Java & Tonga Set This mask and snorkelling set is best suited to youths from age 6 years onwards or adults with narrower faces. The Java mask has a two window lens design with tempered glass and a low volume frame design. It features professional styling in youth size so the children look and feel great. With easy to use swivel buckle amking strap adjust easy and quick. The Tonga childs snorkel is suited to a youth or small adult sized mouth and is in the traditional J design. It has a built in snorkel keeper so it is not easy to lose! Click here to see the Java & Tonga set
Scubapro Currents Kids Combo: An ideal set for children who wish to snorkel a lot, made of high quality materials, the best set currently available is the currents kids combo. Currents Kids Combo by Scubapro has a clear silicone mask skirt. Single-lens design and vented snorkel with dry-top. Also available in adult size. Click here to see the Scubapro Currents Kids Combo

Masks
Adult Masks
	Shadow Mask: This frameless single lens diving mask comes in four options to suit all requirements: Shadow version has an all black silicone frame, whilst the Ice features clear silicone. Each of those versions then has a mini option suited to narrower faces. Shadow version: The Shadow mask lives up to it's name by incorporating a sleek, black 100% liquid silicone skirt attached directly to the tempered glass. This low volume skirt works in conjunction with swiveling, easy adjusting buckles to provide ultra-comfortable adjustment and fit. Because it has no plastic mask frame, the Shadow packs flat and takes up very little space during travel or transportation. It can also perform an additional use of being a "back up" mask since it can actually be packed small enough to fit in the pockets of most BCs! Ice version: Following on the heels of the popular Shadow mask. Shadow Ice version: This mask incorporates the same frame free features as the original, but in a frosted high quality liquid silicone finish! Besides looking ultra-slick, the clear finish of the mask allows more light to reach the diver, thus creating a more "open" feeling while diving. So be cool and get the Ice. Click here to see the Shadow Mask
	Platina Mask: TUSA has devoted years of research to improving the diving mask's field of vision. The result is the new Direct Sashing System (D.S.S.), a totally new structure. It eliminates the inner frame that blocks the field of vision and attaches the lens directly to the frame to realize a startlingly new super-slim frame. The result is a major increase in the upper-lower-left/right visibility range. It also achieves a major narrowing of the centre joints connecting the left and right lenses to eliminate the vision field split. New, super-thin form, also for underwater photographers. The Platina is ideal for divers who enjoy underwater photography. In addition to its super-thin design, it minimizes frame protrusion to bring the lens and finder close to each other. That lets you focus with a feeling close to the naked eye. Click here to see the Platina Mask
Childrens Masks
	Oceanic Explorer Mask: All Oceanic Explorer's masks are made from the same quality liquid silicone skirts found in our adult line of products. They masks are hypo-allergenic, use only tempered safety glass and each has it's own easy to adjust buckle and strap assembly. Click here to see the Oceanic Explorer Mask

Fins
X-Pert Zoom Fins TUSA combined Propeller-fin technology and the multiflex-blade-system, resulting in the newly developed X-Pert Zoom full-foot fin. The X-Pert Zoom provides more speed and power with less effort and fatigue than traditional paddle blade full-foot fins. The X-Pert Zoom is a super thin, lightweight design, yet it generates maximum performance and comfort with minimum strain on the leg muscles when using a small bent-knee kick with a light rhythm. - Innovative hydrofoil design and hybrid blade produce greater forward motion (lift) both on the surface and under the water. - Propeller-fin technology and super lightweight design achieve the ultimate performance with less effort. - Open-toe full-foot pocket provides superb comfort and support. TUSA combined Propeller-fin technology and the multiflex-blade-system, resulting in the newly developed X-PERT ZOOM full-foot fin. The FF-9 provides more speed and power with less effort and fatigue than traditional paddle blade full-foot fins. The FF-9 is a super thin, lightweight design, yet it generates maximum performance and comfort with minimum strain on the leg muscles when using a small bent-knee kick with a light rhythm. Click here to see the X-Pert Zoom Fins
Avanti Superchannel Full Foot Following in a long tradition of excellent full foot fins the Mares Avanti superchannel full foot fins are the latest evolution in channel thrust technology. Avanti Superchannel is designed for the diver or snorkeller who wants the perfect blend of power and efficiency in one fin. - Three-Channel Superchannel Blade - Selected Technopolymers, Forsuperior Performance - Rugged, Durable Construction - The new blade design with a large central Superchannel and two traditional lateral channels provide excellent thrust while maintaining hi-efficiency to reduce leg fatigue - The blade is constructed of Tecralene and Thermoplastic rubber for extended durability - Orthopedic foot pocket with variable thicknesses provide superior comfort. Click here to see the Mares Avanti Superchannel Full Foot Fins
Squid Fin Full Foot Squid Fin by Scubapro is made from 3-Material Construction Technology using Soft TPR, Ultra-light Technopolimer and Hi-flex compound with Flex Water Channeling Effect. The Squid Fin is designed for the diver or snorkeller who wants the perfect blend of power and efficiency in one very light fin. atigue than traditional paddle blade full-foot fins. The Squid Fin is a super thin, lightweight design, yet it generates maximum performance and comfort with minimum strain on the leg muscles when using a small bent-knee kick with a light rhythm. - Orthopedic foot pocket with variable thicknesses provide superior comfort - Rugged, Durable Construction - Open-toe full-foot pocket provides superb comfort and support - Light weightWeight - 1.12kg (taken from a size 42/43) Click here to see the Scubapro Squid Fin
Rodine Pro Star Fin The new Rondine Pro Star fin represent an ideal balance between ease of use and top performance. It is made of an innovative combination of high tech polymers which make the fin more flexible, for a more powerful fin action. The design criteria of the new Rondine Pro Light are the same as the entire Frog line, example still unequalled in terms of lightness, comfort and ease of use. Click here to see the Rodine Pro Star Fin

Snorkels
	TUSA Platina Hyperdry Snorkel: Features: - Hyperdry system with three current rectifying plates. Pre-angled purge valve to eliminate gurgling of water by breathing and let air bubbles pass by the side of the face - Ortho -consciously designed mouthpiece for ultimate comfort. Detachable two-sectional swivel adapter to minimize the pulling feeling. - Three-dimensional pipe curve for the ideal angle for snorkelling. The sensation of residual water (gurgling) while snorkelling is eliminated. This revolutionary snorkel uses a new mouthpiece, designed with the aid of ergonomic engineering. The ultimate in oval design to reduce water resistance. The oval design, a unique feature of TUSA snorkels, has now been further improved in the pipe. It provides direction to water blown upward to ensure a clear snorkel at all times while minimizing water resistance during snorkelling. The pipe interior, with its bellows section, has a new flush surface to further smooth the airflow. New two-sectional swivel adapter enhances comfort and performance. The SP-130 features a newly developed snorkel adapter that integrates a swivel mechanism to the pipe clip and strap attachment. Click here to see the Hyperdry snorkel
	Oceanic Ultradry Snorkel: Oceanic Ultradry Snorkel - Dry snorkel with unique valved top - totally seals when submerged. Silicone flexi section enables snorkel to 'drop away' when not in mouth. Replaceable silicone mouthpiece. Purge valve for easy clearing. Quick-release clip. Click here to see the Ultradry Snorkel

Accessories
Simply Scuba Mask Strap Wrapper Neoprene cover to fit over existing silicone mask strap to make putting on and removing the mask more comfortable especially for those with longer (or less) hair. It also helps to perevent hair damage. Ideal for all divers and snorkellers who love their comfort and don't want broken hair! Click here to see the Simply Scuba Mask Strap Wrapper