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(based on 7 ratings)
Brand: Atomic
Located in: Essential Equipment, Snorkels
Many divers won't even dive with a snorkel, just look around on the next dive you take at the beach or out on the charter boat, very few snorkels. You also hear many divers on those dives complain about their short bottom times and wantto know how to increase them for more fun. A snorkel is part of that answer. Theamount of air a diver wastes on the surface breathing from their regulator drastically reduces the amount of air for the actual time they are underwater. Asnorkel that is easy to clear is low in profile and one that stays dryer inside is what you are looking for. SV stand for Scupper Valve, also known as a one-way-valve. Just like the one-way-valve in your regulator which when you exhale drains water from your regulator the scupper valve basically works the same. The SV1 uses an additional feature that keeps water away from your mouth asmall tube located just below the mouthpiece is designed to keep the breathing airway path free of water droplets. So if you hate to use a snorkel, but want more bottom time this is the solution you are looking for.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 7 reviews)
71% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:
Feels true to size(5)
Pros:
Comfortable mouthpiece(7), Ergonomic(4), Purge valve(4), Resistant to flooding(3)
Best Uses:
Scuba diving(6), Snorkeling(6), Spearfishing(4), Vacation(3)
Describe Yourself:
Recreational diver(3)
 
A good snorkel but not worth the money
By NachoVerified Reviewer from Orlando, FL on 10/13/2010
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Purge Valve
Cons:
Floods Easily
Best Uses:
Pool
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

Atomic makes great equipment and I am not really bashing their snorkel. (Please note that I am an Atomic customer.) It simply floods too easy for a high quality snorkel. Yes, it is easy to purge and it should be.
Bottom line: For the money there are other options that perform equally as well.

 
Iwould buy this product again.
By ardvarkVerified Purchaser from pitt pa on 8/9/2010
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve
Best Uses:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

Good light snorkel.

 
High quality snorkel
By DowningVerified Purchaser from Portland, OR on 7/26/2010
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Resistant To Flooding
Best Uses:
Pool, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

Everything Atomic makes is top-shelf and this snorkel is no exception. Extremely easy to put on and take off the mask strap. As with all things Atomic, this snorkel's not cheap but you're paying for high quality design, materials and manufacture.

 
Floods too easily
By Divemaster DonVerified Purchaser from Charlotte, NC on 8/19/2009
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Purge Valve
Cons:
Floods Easily
Best Uses:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

This product easily floods. It would be better if it was straight, instead of curved. It especially floods if you tilt your head, as that causes the top to curve even closer to the water.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good product
By Wayne from Florida on 7/28/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Purge Valve
Best Uses:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

Good airflow, easy to breath with. Clears easily.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
would buy again
By ernie,coVerified Purchaser from conifer,co on 3/28/2009
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Resistant To Flooding
Best Uses:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

works like it should,easy on and off on mask

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
would buy again
By ernie09Verified Purchaser from conifer,colodado on 3/9/2009
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Resistant To Flooding
Best Uses:
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

very well made product,works as advertized,highly recommend

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