Posted by Chris on August 11, 2000 at 20:37:51:
In Reply to: DIVE ENTRIES: reg vs. snorkel? (long) posted by HAL on August 11, 2000 at 14:26:28:
Why waste time on the surface? Jump in the water, with the regulator in your mouth and head for the bottom!
I find snorkels get in the way, especially when bug diving, or swiming in thick kelp.
I also don't see how any lung damge can happen, unless you are holding your breath?