Waterproof go pro

[Bazzer]

they are bog awful.

Decathlon do sell Mares stuff.

I think the OP is from Sarf London so a trip to Amphibian in West Norwood will get you a decent mask and snorkel http://www.amphibian-sports.co.uk/

I have Hero 3 and Hero 4 Go Pros- both work well in the standard underwater cases, yes there are lots of settings but it really doesnt take long to find what you want /need. the gopro software which is free is pretty good fro editing too.
you can pick some proper cheap bargains up on fleabay as sheeples sell for the next model up..

I would add, wherever you buy the mask from, make sure it is tempered glass. - The glass will either say tempered, or it will have a "T" stamped on it. If you buy from a specialist dive shop that shouldn't be a problem.
Also before you go away, get some tooth paste about the size of a pea on your finger tip and rub the inside of the glass thoroughly until your finger is sore, then rinse it out. Sometimes new masks are more prone to fogging, even after you have spit in them. This helps stop it.
As to snorkels, you want a straight forward "U" shape tube, or one with a small deflector on the top. Anything with a ball/cage combo should be immediately disregarded. You may see some snorkels with a vent just below the mouthpiece. Unless you are a confident snorkeler, I would avoid those too. The flap which covers the vent and through which water is expelled rather than out of the tube by your ear, can let water in as you inhale.

edit - Don't even consider full face masks with a snorkel built in. They are crap, leak and in my personal opinion, should come with with a big warning stamped on them.

 

[the stupid one]

subaqua and Bazzer - thanks for the informed responses to my post, I'll know not to recommend those masks again!

S.

 

[vickster]

I don't think I'm going to bother with the camera, just another piece of expensive kit to carry around.

Mask ave snorkel wise, I got this one, seemed to have good reviews, I'm not inclined to spend lots on something I'll use for a few hours

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7606342

 

[subaqua]

subaqua and Bazzer - thanks for the informed responses to my post, I'll know not to recommend those masks again!

S.

Someone at Scuba club bought one to have a try. Brought it to pool. Now we are all fairly proficient and unilaterally hated it.

I had a ping pong one as a kid . I wonder how I love scuba so much after that .

I don't think I'm going to bother with the camera, just another piece of expensive kit to carry around.

Mask ave snorkel wise, I got this one, seemed to have good reviews, I'm not inclined to spend lots on something I'll use for a few hours

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7606342

Zoggs are good for occasional use. Enjoy your Holibobs

 

[vickster]

Someone at Scuba club bought one to have a try. Brought it to pool. Now we are all fairly proficient and unilaterally hated it.

I had a ping pong one as a kid . I wonder how I love scuba so much after that .


Zoggs are good for occasional use. Enjoy your Holibobs

Thanks. I’m told the snorkelling is v good in Belize

 

[Bazzer]

I don't think I'm going to bother with the camera, just another piece of expensive kit to carry around.

Mask ave snorkel wise, I got this one, seemed to have good reviews, I'm not inclined to spend lots on something I'll use for a few hours

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7606342

Make sure it fits before you go away.
Put the mask on your face with the strap over the front of the mask and breathe in gently through your nose. The mask should stick to your face. If it doesn't, it doesn't fit you and will therefore leak.
And when you are away, if it leaks, it doesn't necessarily mean it is too loose, it could be the opposite.

 

[vickster]

The issue is I guess if it doesn’t fit I won’t be able to return it. I’m hoping I have a Zoggs sized face!

 

[subaqua]

Make sure it fits before you go away.
Put the mask on your face with the strap over the front of the mask and breathe in gently through your nose. The mask should stick to your face. If it doesn't, it doesn't fit you and will therefore leak.
And when you are away, if it leaks, it doesn't necessarily mean it is too loose, it could be the opposite.

Oh ain’t that the truth. Amount of students I have pulling the straps tighter and tighter because it leaks. They amazed look when you loosen it and it stops it. Mine leaks now due to my tache. So every 3rd breath out is through nose to clear mask .

 

[Deleted member 26715]

@vickster I have a cheap GoPro clone, wouldn't matter if you lost/damaged it if you want it sending.

 

[vickster]

@vickster I have a cheap GoPro clone, wouldn't matter if you lost/damaged it if you want it sending.

Thanks Phaeton. Let me have a ponder

 

[Bazzer]

The issue is I guess if it doesn’t fit I won’t be able to return it. I’m hoping I have a Zoggs sized face!

I'm just flagging it up.
Whether I am snorkeling or diving, I want to be looking at the underwater world, not getting p**d off with a problem which could have been sorted before I hit the water.
You might also consider taking an old T shirt. If you find yourself enjoying it, it is easy to loose track of just how long the back of your body has been exposed to the sun.

 

[vickster]

Yep t shirt already in mind

Thanks for the toothpaste tip

I might try to get to west Norwood but it is still an hour away. Mike’s dive shop in Chiswick might actually be more accessible

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Another alternative with the offer £36.99 https://www.7dayshop.com/products/e...illist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20181018

 

[vickster]

Another alternative with the offer £36.99 https://www.7dayshop.com/products/e...illist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20181018

This looks like a very good deal, £53 with the accessories kit. Having lunched with friends who've been snorkelling, it sounds like having a camera is a definite need.
What size memory card should I get? Only likely to snorkel on 2-3 days of the trip but won't be able to upload anything

Actually, I don't have a 4K TV so do I need the ultra version (for faster action) or would this at £22 suffice? Not that the extra £15 is a barrier

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/e...-kit-30m-waterproof-case-and-mount-set-EV-012

 

[Kempstonian]

I have a GoPro Hero4 Silver and its brilliant... but that one from 7 Dayshop looks good too. I wonder if GoPro fittings would be compatible with it?