AtomicSV2 Semi Dry Snorkel, Blue

I did some research before deciding on this snorkel and I didn't really understand all of the things with regards to snorkeling at first, but I now that I'm a bit more experience, I can truly say that this snorkel is pretty great! I wasn't sure if I should get a semi-dry or a dry snorkel at first but I can say that this not being fully dry is perfectly fine. I had to learn how to use it properly but after about an hour, I was using it pretty efficiently. When you come up for air and blow out valve, it truly does clear out everything and when you suck in a large amount of air, you won't be sucking down any water. The mouthpiece does feel comfortable like others have mentioned and I could see myself using it for long periods of time without any strain on my jaw. All-in-all, no complaints whatsoever.

My SCUBA ratings are Divemaster, Master Diver and Nitrox with over 700+ dives, so I seen a lot of gear over the years. I been diving since 1973 and in the past several years I have been buying more and more Atomic gear either as a replacement or upgrade to current item, mostly at SCUBAPro's expense. I find Atomic equipment VERY well made, easy to service and just lasts. The other brands are all trying to cut corners in quality and have some weird policies for repair and replacement. That's why I don't buy SCUBAPro gear, stuff that is under warranty and clearly has to be repaired by them and not the dive shop has to been taken to the dive shop for them to return. I'm old enough to UPS the stuff myself and save the time and the dive shop the trouble. So if you are looking for some great dive gear take a look at Atomic. I don't use or carry a snorkel much based on the type of diving I do, but we were going on a family vacation in the Keys last year and my old snorkel (guess the brand) broke right at the mouth piece. So I looked at a couple of dozen different snorkels and decided that since all my other Atomic gear was working so well, this was the tied breaker for me. I used it without a problem, so did the grandson. If you snorkel all the time or free dive, there maybe a reason you want a different model or brand, but for everyday use you can't go wrong with the Atomic SV2 model.

I was using a dry snorkel before trying this semi dry. I didn't love the closing off of a dry when in rougher water. I found this to be very effective at keeping water out even during rough water snorkeling. the design of the snorkel is phenomenal. Clearing it is very easy if you do get a little in it. If you're looking for a semi dry that works almost as good as a dry, give this one a shot. Atomic makes a great product.

Recently purchased this snorkel and used it for a snorkel/scuba trip in Hawaii. Breathing is effortless, purging is easy, and it seems like it's not even there when you're diving with a regulator. Although it's not a "dry" snorkel, it's perfectly designed so that incoming water flows naturally through the vent and is directed out of the airway. Besides, you don't have the heavy bulk of the dry snorkel to weigh you down. The reservoir below the mouthpiece also acts as a buffer in case you do get some unwanted water entering in.Yes, it's more expensive than some snorkels, but it's the best snorkel money can buy.

This item is pretty good so far. It is a semi dry and very cool looking. It also is pretty comfortable, the only thing I notice is sometimes its a bit harder to clear then other Semi Dry snorkels especially ones with a purge valve.

Good snorkel, fast draining, resilient against saltwater. Expensive,but will likely remain my first choice over all the other snorkels in thedive locker because of how nicely it complements virtually any mask.It also feels great snorkeling for hours - no mouth fatigue, no backwash.Easy on, easy off (to the mask strap) makes it great for traveling.

This is probably a good snorkel for scuba divers who will be breathing through a regulator and just using a snorkel, occasionally, at the surface for short surface swims.Unfortunately, I bought it for snorkeling, where a cheap long tube with a fixed mouthpiece seems like it would've worked just as well if not better.I've noticed that the bend at the top of the Atomic SV2, that wraps behind your head, brings the top of the tube too close to the water's surface. Water keeps getting in through the top, and though it's designed to just pass through the purge valve at the bottom, it frequently doesn't. That water often ends up in my mouth while breathing.On the plus side, the snorkel does appear to be very sturdy and made of quality materials. The mouthpiece even though it's attached to a flexible (not fixed) hose is quite comfortable -- at least for me.I just keep thinking I could have saved a lot of money by buying a cheap, straight, long, old-fashioned snorkel with a rigid mouthpiece (something designed to keep the snorkel's top well above the water's surface). This probably would have worked just as well, if not better, for my purpose -- long hours in the ocean snorkeling.

Atomic Aquatics' SV2 Flex Dive Snorkel is the best you can get in quality and performance. Easy to clear and difficult to flood even in the roughest oceans. I've used mine in the open Pacific at Wolf & Darwin Islands, Galapagos, where you need a snorkel when scuba diving for safety at the surface. Often, the currents and wave action are severe and the panga may not arrive to pick you up after a dive is completed for some time. This snorkel resists getting water splashes through the top as well as requiring little effort to clear. Of course, if your just looking for a snorkel to enjoy on vacation, there are cheaper alternatives. But, if quality and performance matter to you, Atomic Aquatics makes some of the best diver gear around and this snorkel is no exception.