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Tide Trek is now on YouTube

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Special Announcement: Tide Trek is now on YouTube!

Happy October everyone! This month, I have an exciting announcement for you: Tide Trek now has a Youtube channel! I started this website with the intention of adapting some of the content into video format eventually, and now that intention has come to fruition!  The first few videos on the channel summarize and condense some of the more popular articles I've written. Everyone learns and absorbs information best in different ways, and I know the super lengthy detailed … [Read more...] about Special Announcement: Tide Trek is now on YouTube!

Filed Under: Round-Up Tagged With: 2019

Tide Trek snorkeling gear master list. Recommendations for all experience levels.

Last updated on: November 8, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Snorkeling Gear: Recommendations for All Experience Levels

Are you looking to get yourself some top quality snorkeling gear for your next adventure? Is renting sub-par equipment that's been used by hundreds of other people just not your thing? Well, you've come to the right place! Below, you'll find my handy list of top quality snorkeling gear that I personally love and recommend. Just so you know, most of the links I provide are affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you buy something after following the link (at no … [Read more...] about Snorkeling Gear: Recommendations for All Experience Levels

Filed Under: Gear Guides, Product Reviews, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, fins, masks, snorkeling gear, snorkels, swimwear

How to kick when snorkeling. Nope, it's not a flutter kick!

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

August Round-Up: Do You Flutter Kick When Snorkeling? Try THIS Instead…

Alas, summer is coming to a close (if you live in the northern hemisphere; otherwise it's just around the corner!) Hopefully, you've had a chance to partake in some aquatic adventures this year, even if it was just a wade or two in the lake!  Sometimes, simpler activities can bring you a unique kind of insight that you might take for granted on more complicated ventures. Even the most accomplished athletes include basic drills in their training routines.  In that … [Read more...] about August Round-Up: Do You Flutter Kick When Snorkeling? Try THIS Instead…

Filed Under: Round-Up Tagged With: 2019

Purge Valves on Dive Masks: Gimmick or Useful?

Last updated on: November 7, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Purge Valves on Dive Masks: Gimmick or Useful?

Did you know the purge valve was once a standard feature on almost all dive masks? In the early days of SCUBA when dive masks looked more like fishbowls, purge valves were a popular mechanism. That's because these vintage masks were characterized by high internal volumes and no molded nose pocket. The skirts on these masks were also made of natural rubber, not the soft silicone modern masks use. All these factors meant purge valves were a big help for clearing the dive mask. What is a purge … [Read more...] about Purge Valves on Dive Masks: Gimmick or Useful?

Filed Under: Gear Guides, Product Reviews, SCUBA Tagged With: 2019, masks, scuba gear

Wearing socks with fins: Choosing Thickness, Styles, and Materials

Last updated on: November 8, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Wearing Socks with Fins (Choosing Thickness, Styles, and Materials)

If you've been on a casual snorkeling trip, you probably didn't think much about what was on your feet beside the fins themselves. Perhaps you used a simple pair of rental fins that you just slipped over your bare feet. However, perhaps you also found that your fins felt loose and slippery, even if they were the right size. Or maybe the fin pocket chafed around your ankles, leaving uncomfortable blisters. To take your snorkeling to the next level, you can optimize these imperfections by wearing … [Read more...] about Wearing Socks with Fins (Choosing Thickness, Styles, and Materials)

Filed Under: Gear Guides, Product Reviews, SCUBA, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, fins, scuba gear, snorkeling gear, swimwear

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