Comments about Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

This snorkel is just not dry enough. The double valve doesnt clear enough water and is a gimmick. I used this snorkel for scuba, and freediving. I am pretty active in the water while freediving and on one occasion aspirated sea water because the snorkel had difficulty purging water and I was constantly sucking alot of sea water.

I recently bought a riffe stable snorkel and I cant even compare them its so much better. The stable is almost completely dry. If you want a dry snorkel get one with a large reservoir above the exhaust/purge valve.

Comments about Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

This is the best snorkel for scuba diving. Ultra slim with flexy hinge for the mouth piece to get out of the way when under water. For snorkeling, it floods easily.

Comments about 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.

Comments about Atomic SV1 Snorkel:

Good light snorkel.

Comments about 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.