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Aug 13, 2022 13:41:40   #
Be careful of full foot fins so that you don’t blister or scrape your feet. You might want dive socks with them. Not sure why you won’t or can’t use split fins. Try a variety of fins because you can get very sore legs from a lot of finning and spend a lot of time in a pool getting used to what you choose. Just rinse them as chlorine is not good for them. As to a wetsuit, highly recommended. Check water temperature that time of year. If under 80 degrees, you need at least 3 mil, if under 75 degrees, 5 mil. For a jacket, I recommend a neoprene jacket as they are wind proof, rain proof and keep you warm even if you are wet. As you might guess, I am a scuba diver. Have a fabulous time. Tonga is on my bucket list!




CindyHouk wrote:
I will be going to Tongo for a snorkel with the whales trip next year. I have never snorkeled and this will also be the first time I have traveled overseas....so excited!! So I have some questions for everyone that has snorkeled before.

I will be able to take a checked bag (under 50 lbs), small carry on bag (15 lbs) and back pack.

Backpacks - what type do you use for travel? Will want to have my camera gear in the back pack or small carry on bag
Wet suits - recommended to use full body and 3mm or under - any brand better than another?
Fins - full foot fins that do not require neoprene boots, no split fins -- any brand better than another?
Snorkel - what type do you use?
Jackets -- will need some type of light weight jacket for on the boat...any recommendations?

Waterproof camera ---- want to purchase a small compact camera to take .... what would you recommend? I will be taking my Nikon D500 with the Tamron 16-300 and maybe the Nikkor 200-500 lens with me as well but want one for underwater shots.

Anything else that I need to look into?

Thanks for the help!
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Jul 19, 2012 02:08:41   #
Hi, I'm new to posting on this site, but just took a picture with a lot of white that I'd like to share. Camera is Nikon D700 with 70-300 f4.5-5.6 lens at ISO 400, 180 mm f25.

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