Apr 5 Snorkeling Skin Diver Course
$149
Saturday – San Mateo Pool
This course has divers meet at the beautiful heated ginormous pool. Complete with hot showers and changing areas.
Schedule:
Saturday 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Price:
$125
Need to Know:
There are no academics involved in this course. Divers will need to have their own personal set of snorkeling gear. ☼ Everything is included except personal gear which is a Mask, snorkel and fins. We recommend purchasing from the store. We exchange bad fitting gear. We also provide drop in Rx prescription lenses. We do not rent personal gear for diving or snorkeling. Signups must visit the store for the liability and medical questionnaire signing before the program begins.
Booked
Honest and Family Owned since 2006
- No Hidden Rental Fees
- No Surprise Instructor Fees
- No Pool Entrance Fees
Description
Gear
The right skin diving gear is more important than you know! If your mask leaks or your fins hurt, snorkeling won’t be fun. We know how important it is for your gear to fit right. That’s why we offer a fit guarantee—if your snorkeling gear doesn’t work for you during class, bring it back for an exchange. We’ll keep swapping it until it fits perfectly!
Masks
Goggles are what pilots wear. We use masks. A good mask is all about fit. It should seal well, be comfortable, and let you equalize easily. It should be made of 420 tempered glass. We’ll help you find one, but the real test is in the water—that’s why we exchange masks more than anything else. Some masks have prescription lens options, so let us know if you need vision correction!
Fins
Flipper is the name of a dolphin in an old movie. Skin diving fins come in two types: full-foot or open-heel (worn with dive boots). The right fins give you strong propulsion without wearing out your legs. We carry both standard paddle fins and more advanced split fins, so you can choose what feels best.
Snorkels
All our snorkels work for both snorkeling and diving. They come with purge valves for easy clearing, and the tops vary—some are open, some have splash guards, and others have dry valves to keep water out completely.
Boots
Dive boots come in high or low tops and should fit snugly without squeezing your toes. They also have different sole thicknesses—thin for soft surfaces, thick for rocky areas like the lava beds of Kona.
Conclusion
We do not rent personal skin diving gear for reasons of safety and sanitation and nor should you. How many peoples mouths have slobbered all over that mouthpiece? I mean really! Dive shops in cold water regions rarely rent out personal gear or snorkeling sets. It is something you may see in the tropics and the gear is typically Costco and should be avoided.
