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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 it for more fun. A snorkel is part of that answer. The amount 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 SV2 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. To keep water from easily entering the top of the snorkel the SV2 incorporates a grill grid opening which deflects water that would go down the end of a conventional snorkel tube. So if you hate to use a snorkel, but want more bottom time this is the solution you are looking for

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(6)

Pros:

Comfortable mouthpiece(5), Ergonomic(6), Purge valve(3), Resistant to flooding(3)

Best Uses:

Scuba diving(5), Snorkeling(4)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational diver(3)

Great Product!

By jonedwardsmith

from La Paz, BCS, Mexico and Washington, DC on 1/4/2011

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

Like all Atomic products, the SV2 moves the bar on a variety of points--some of them just tiny technical tweaks--but all add up to a professional grade item that simply outperforms. I've used this snorkel recreationally in a variety of conditions and have always been pleased--it simply works and let's me get back to having fun. I've also put it to work in some pretty big seas and rough chop--the scupper minimizes intake of water and the purge valve is a very effective--no effort at all. I've never been a big fan of "dry" snorkels because I hate that "lock out" feeling when you go for air at the surface--the SV2 fits my preferences and demands perfectly.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

OK, but expensive...

By GR8FUL Sailor

from Lakeway TX on 10/26/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design

Cons:

Scupper so-so

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

I also found the scupper not so effective. It clears, but sometimes requires 2-3 blows. I started putting a hand over the intake. Also not so sure how the slide adjustment on the side is suppossed to work! Always slipped to full out position.

Comfortable and effective, but not to justify the price.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Just a snorkel

By Luke Sky

from NC on 7/8/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Ergonomic Design

Cons:

Floods Easily

Best Uses:

Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

Not overly impressed with the scupper valve, seemed just as prone to getting water as other snorkels I have used. I do like the quick release and that it will slide up and down easily, the mouthpiece rotates easily. Bit pricey given all of the above.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Lower purge not efficient

By Double Coronas

from Orlando, FL on 5/28/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design

Cons:

Difficult To Purge Water, Floods Easily

Best Uses:

Pool, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

The lower purge valve does not purge efficiently.

Comfortable, good in rough water

By Nyco

from Bay Area, CA on 3/8/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

Just back from Belize where this snorkel worked very well in rough water at the beginning & end of 8 dives. Allowed me to concentrate on getting back in the boats in whitecap seas without inhaling water.

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The one to buy!

By Art

from El Cerrito, CA on 2/5/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design, Purge Valve, Resistant To Flooding

Best Uses:

Pool, Scuba Diving

Describe Yourself:

Professional Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Atomic Atomic SV2 Semi-Dry Snorkel:

Well made and works!!

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