snorkeling gloves

Hello all

I%26#39;ve never snorkeled off an island made entirely of lava. Someone suggested I purchase diving gloves. Any thoughts?

Cheers

L

snorkeling gloves

I%26#39;d imagine as long as you%26#39;re not touching things (which you shouldn%26#39;t be anyawy) you%26#39;ll be fine without?

snorkeling gloves

You shouldn%26#39;t need them but if you think you do you can either buy real dive gloves from a dive shop, or you can also buy fishing gloves from many places that sell fishing tackle, including places like CTC or Wal Mart. Fishing gloves are similar and cheaper.

Lar, Aloha

Rearding dive gloves. Indeed, the other posters are absolutely correct, You are not supposed to be touching anything, fish, or coral.

However, things dont always turn out as planned, and a swell or current can sweep you into coral. Using your bare hands to fend off is NOT a good idea.

We have snorkeled on many visits ( actually skippering sailing vessels ) from the Bahamas, British virgin islands, French West Indies, and the Windwards and Grenadines, as well as the Tahitian Islands, the Kingdom of Tonga, And recently the Australian Whitsunday Islands, and did a wonderful adventure on the SPIRIT OF FREEDOM ( live aboard dive boat )on the great barrier reef and the coral sea.

My point being, we do have some experience snorkeling and diving other sites as well as the Hawaiian Islands, and do suggest gloves.

If you wish, you can pick up some dive gloves from a mainland dive shop. Better safe than sorry with coral cuts that will have living organisms festering for quite a long time.

Sometimes, it might take a gentle push off coral or rocks, to avoid more than just cuts on your hands, but on other parts of the body.

We always try to plan ahead, and stay clear of coral, or rocks, but mother nature might just surprise you.

Your choice, of course, but a little added protection is not a bad idea.

Denny and Erica