Comments about Aqualung Aqualung Impulse 3 Snorkel:

Spectacular snorkel. I use it while resting at the surface, either before descending or while waiting to get back on the boat after a dive. IT just works. The purge blows out easily and I never have had a problem with water entering the top. While snorkling I like to dive down 20-30 feet and take pictures. When i get back to the surface, it only takes a slight exhale to completely clear the snorkel. It lets you breathe easily without dealing with water near the mouthpiece.

Comments about Aqualung Aqualung Impulse 3 Snorkel:

Excellent product. Others have leaked in sandy beach diving environment. No problems with this product.

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I bought this snorkel online because my local shop did not have a replacement mouthpiece for previous snorkel. I liked the reviews for the Impulse 3. However, when I went to use it, I was not happy. I had trouble finding a comfortable position for it where it would not frequently flood. I am used to having a flexible section and this snorkel is rigid (I can't remember if the one in the picture online was exactly like the one I got or not). The picture on the package that came with my Impulse 3 has a snorkel with a flexible section. I have never had a snorkel that flooded so frequently and that I actually had to come up and dump the water out because there was too much water to clear with one breath. I finally rented a snorkel for the rest of the week. I complained about my Impulse, and the guys told me why theirs was better and how to use theirs properly. As it turned out, I discovered that I could twist the bottom of my Impulse (the rental also did this) and make the angle better. The packaging doesn't mention this and I have never had a snorkel that did this before. Anyway, this helped the flooding and the guys pointed out that I should hold my head differently for snorkeling than for diving, and this also helped. In the end, the Impulse worked at least as good as the rented one. The mouthpiece is softer, but also a little bigger than I would like it to be. Also, I found the clip to be difficult to use, compared to other clips I have had. When I was scuba diving, I just gave up on the snorkel, and used my regulator. Now that I am home, I am hoping my dive shop can get the part for my old snorkel. I did like the color and the sleek look of the Impulse. Also, on a slightly calmer day, after several adjustments, I did get the Impulse 3 to work without frequent floods, but I wasted a lot of time thinking about it. I think that the packaging should mention the adjustable part, show the correct angle in the water, and tell how to use the clip. Perhaps all of this is my mistake for buying on line, as what I learned about this snorkel, I learned from guys in dive shops I visited-I was in Maui and there are a lot of shops. They told me this one was better for snorkeling, and that the one with flex was better for scuba, but I think the positive reviews on line were by scuba divers. Sorry to be so negative, but you asked.

Comments about Aqualung Aqualung Impulse 3 Snorkel:

We used these snorkels in Cozumel. On calm days it was perfect. It is comfortable and purges easy. On one rough sea day mine kept filling with water, but once I concentrated on blowing it out about every 3-4 breaths, it kept clear. I would highly recommend this snorkel to anyone who has trouble purging (and maybe does not dive under the water)- this is the snorkel for you.

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I am 50 years old. I've been free diving off and on since childhood. I think this is as good a snorkel as you will find on the market right now. Meaning you might find one equally as good but you won't find one better. This is one piece of gear that will help you stop thinking about equipment and help you concentrate on diving. Personally, I like the larger tube, swivelling mouthpiece (non-flex model), and outstanding drainage. Surprisingly dry!

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To reduce drag, fasten the keeper to the back of the mask strap...

Comments about Aqualung Aqualung Impulse 3 Snorkel:

I've been an open water diver/snorkler since 1959. This is by far the most comfortable efficient snorkel I've ever used. There is nothing in 2nd place. It is a significantly better than the Impulse 2 at staying dry. (The Impluse 2 was great. This is even better). The most comfortable mouthpiece ever made.

Comments about Aqualung Aqualung Impulse 3 Snorkel:

An excellent Snorkel, works great while freediving!

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I started out with aqualung's total dry snorkel and switched to this after one season diving for abalone. What a difference having a good snorkel makes. With the total dry on calm days it was o.k. but as soon as it got choppy the valve was closing too often and interrupting my breathing. With the impulse 3 I never have this problem and the dry top diverts all water from going down into my mouth unless the snorkel is completely submerged by a wave for a couple seconds. I got the rigid pipe model as opposed to the flex model so when I'm ascending fast after a dive it doesn't feel like it's trying to twist out of my mouth due to the flexible tubing.