Do You Need A Purge Valve On A Snorkel?

There’s no right or wrong answer to this question, as you can snorkel without one. Many snorkel rentals may even be classic snorkels without one.  Their usefulness, however, is increasingly being taken up. They make snorkelling much easier, so experienced snorkelers will have a drain valve as a matter of course.

You can dive, snorkel, dive again, and resurface all without breaking the surface. It allows for a more continuous experience.

It’s also cured the age-old snorkelling problem of water into the snorkel. Large waves, splashing, and dives all require clearance of water from the tube.  For people who don’t like swallowing water or that feeling of water in the tube, it’s a must.