| U.S. Divers Cortez LX Mask, Total Dry Snorkel, Hydrosplit Fin, and Travelite Bag Snorkeling Set | 
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| Brand: U.S. Divers
Category: Sports
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 52075
Media: Sports
ASIN: B000EOPB8I
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| Features:
| • | Snorkeling bundle with Cortez LX mask, Total Dry snorkel, Hydrosplit fin, and Travelite bag | | • | Float mechanism in snorkel tube instantly closes when submerged to keep water out | | • | Mask offers 3-window design, hypoallergenic face skirt, and quick-release strap | | • | Fins feature split-blade technology with co-molded flex zones and adjustable foot strap | | • | Comes with Travelite bag to hold snorkel, mask, and fins; 2-year limited warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Consisting of the Cortez LX mask, Total Dry snorkel, Hydrosplit fin, and a storage bag to hold it all, this snorkeling bundle from U.S. Divers is a must for water enthusiasts everywhere. The Total Dry snorkel is among U.S. Divers' most innovative products, with such features as a silicone mouthpiece for added comfort and durability and a contoured barrel that's ergonomically shaped for the best positioning in the water. More significantly, the Total Dry snorkel sports a float mechanism in the tube that closes instantly between breaths. As a result, you needn't worry about getting water in your lungs when accidentally or purposely submerged. Other details include an easy-purge valve, a drop-away, full-flex section to enhance performance, and a translucent blue coating in the center. The Cortez LX diving mask, meanwhile, boasts a comfortable and durable hypoallergenic face skirt, along with a high-tech three-window design that boosts your peripheral vision for a better undersea view. Users with large and/or wide faces will especially appreciate the mask's sizable footprint, which is custom designed with extra room on the edges. And thanks to the quick-release strap system, the mask goes on and off with speed and ease. The Hydrosplit fin is distinguished by its patented Nature's Wing split blade technology, which reduces drag while increasing lift and propulsion, resulting in a more efficient kick. The beautifully designed, dual-composite split blade fin also offers excellent power compared to other fins, with a little contemporary style and flare thrown in for good measure. And thanks to the co-molded flex zones, the fin cups and channels water with ease. Other details include a super-soft and comfortable foot pocket, an adjustable foot strap, and a translucent blue color with black highlights. The fin, which doesn't require dive boots, comes in both S/M (5 to 8-1/2) and L/XL (9 to 13) sizes. The entire bundle, which stores easily in the included Travelite bag, is backed by a two- year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Warning... December 25, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This product is ineffective.
The snorkel gets stuck, either open so that water pours in while you're trying to breathe, or stuck shut so you cannot take a breath of air while under water. It's is very distressing when you're out in deep water snorkelling and the breathing tube fails to perform! I often take in mouthfuls of water, or worse; suck for a breath of air and get nothing! It is therefore useless, I stopped using the tube as it is more trouble than good.
I bought two sets, one for my partner and one for myself, and they both fail to perform. The mask on one set broke after 2 months (the metal pin became dislodged) and the tightening clips on the flippers frequently fall off while trying to tighten them to your feet. The bag's zippers rusted not long after use... given that most people snorkel in salt water, you think they would have considered rust proofing the metal.
Overall the quality of these not-so-cheap kits are embarrassingly bad. We both felt awkward snorkeling with them, and sometimes I even felt they were hazardous.
We tossed these products and bought Cressi brand gear. It has changed our underwater experience!
 Only thing that works well is the mask..... August 18, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Kudos to the mask, works excellent and cant complain one bit. Excellent seal, soft silicon, clear view and nice sturdy frame.
Snorkel... Nice feature, works well, the soft tube near the mouth piece causes snorkel to bend easy... I would prefer a old fashioned rigid snorkel
Fins............. They look cool, soft boot, My biggest complaint about the fin is that the straps come loose as you start to swim, the intial force to get moving causes the strap to pop down a couple notches. For some reason the straps kept loosening up even though the strap was not in the open position.. I have had other fins that never did that the way these did.. I was able to swim at a slow pace for over an hour with no issue but the minute I had to suddenly pick up speed the strap would come off my heel which is unacceptable to me. Per US Diver its not recommended to use dive boots and I just dont like how if you pull the strap a little it loosens up... I just think its a design defect with the strap, technically rendering the fins useless unless you have a replacement strap to put on.
Bag.... its a regular cheapo carry bag... typical cheap china material plastic smell (only the bag had that smell)
Overall.. Its a good package for someone who wants all in one with the best they claim they have... The fins would be better if the strap design worked better for me at least.. Could have been my foot, could have been something out of my control.. The product was designed for people with narrow feet which is probably why i had so many issues.. I honestly don't know why the fins gave me such a hard time. Again what to take away from this is that as a overall package its worth the money but I would recommend to go with the cozumel kit for $24.99 as a starter package or just goto a local dive shop so they can recommend a good fin based on your feet, strength and purpose... (scuba cold or warm watter, open heel or full foot, snorkel, current speed... ) so much out there its amazing.. But good luck finding some good snorkel gear.. (Scubapro is a awesome brand and they are made 100% USA!!!
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