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(based on 5 ratings)

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Brand: Mares

Located in: Essential Equipment, Snorkels

Contoured design for effortless breathing, efficient movement and greater comfort. The Hydrodynamic shape reduces drag both under and on top of the water. Snorkel has a Super-Dry Top. Hydrex is equipped with the lower Purge Valve System ensures quick and effective tube purging. The Mares Multi-Clip is a must for all snorkelers and divers to have: (1) fast clip attachment to mask strap; (2) easy clip release; (3) quick tube release; (4) vertical adjustments; (5) 360° vertical rotation; (6) 360° horizontal rotation.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

2.6 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

40% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Sizing:

Feels true to size(3)

Pros:

Comfortable mouthpiece(3), Ergonomic(3)

Cons:

Difficult to purge water(4), Restricted airflow(3)

Best Uses:

Snorkeling(4)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational diver(4)

Few problems

By Campbellsoup

from Shawnee, KS on 2/3/2010

Sizing:

Feels too large

Pros:

Comfortable Mouthpiece, Ergonomic Design

Cons:

Difficult To Purge Water, Restricted Airflow

Best Uses:

Snorkeling, Vacation

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Hydrex Superdry Snorkel:

Had a few problems the first time using.Kept getting a mouthful of water.Discovered that if I held it, it worked much better--like the unit was too heavy and was pulling my mouth open. The strap clip came off the second day and it worked much better just slipping it through the goggle strap

Nice snorkel, krappy clip.

By Herr Keiner

from Mayagüez, P.R. on 11/25/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Hydrex Superdry Snorkel:

Good airflow, length, dry top. I found no problem with the purge valve, and the snorkel overall feels very comfortable. But WHY ON EARTH did they place SUCH A STUPID CLIP on this snorkel?! Its nonsense! As soon as you get the snorkel out of your mouth, the thing starts spinning and getting in the middle of everything. It may sound exaggerated, but trust me, after a couple of minutes, you will get rather angry at this thing. Good news: judging by the price, it seems LP wants to get rid of these ASAP, so buy this, get a 2-3 bucks replacement clip, and still you will have a good snorkel at two-thirds of its price.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Super wet

By jveermer

from Philadelphia, PA on 1/20/2009

Cons:

Difficult To Purge Water, Restricted Airflow

Best Uses:

Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Hydrex Superdry Snorkel:

Really nice design and colors but the snorkel holder swivels and sometimes is hard to find the mouthpiece,difficult to clear
love the ergonomics and mouthpiece "design"
wouldn't use it for scuba

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Not recommended

By jack pack

from Washington DC on 9/12/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Cons:

Causes Jaw Fatigue, Difficult To Purge Water, Floods Easily

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Hydrex Superdry Snorkel:

I had great difficulty purging water out of this snorkel, I could never fully clear it which lead to water inhalation.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Not so dry...

By N8thgr8 from Guam on 4/9/2008

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

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

Cons:

Difficult To Purge Water, Restricted Airflow

Best Uses:

Pool, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spearfishing

Describe Yourself:

Recreational Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mares Mares Hydrex Superdry Snorkel:

I bought 2 of these for my girlfriend and I, after my mother had tried one. The first time I used mine I decided that I had wasted my money. Everybody else I know that used it felt the same.
The chamber for the purge valve is very small, and is usually filled with an amount of water that makes me breathe water, every time I inhale. Not too cool. I pulled my purge valve and mouthpiece off of my old snorkel and put it on there.

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