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  • The Essential Snorkeling Kits

    The Essential Snorkeling Kits

    Snorkeling is an easily acccessible activity that does not require any training or certifications. It’s something you can do with family, friends or even for a solo adventure. If travelling be sure to ask your local dive shops for tips and guides, some may even offer tours.

    There is also the added health benfit from snorkeling, so it’s not only fun and exciting but it’s a good way to get some exercise. It can be done in almost any body of water from oceans to lakes, rivers, ponds and of course pools where you should be getting most of your practice.

    Because it doesn’t require a certification like scuba diving it’s easier to get into but could be a good way to work yourself up to scuba if that’s the end goal. Whatever the case you can still reap some of the same benefits when snorkeling like swimming with marine life or underwater creatures.

    Zipoute Snorkel

    Our recommendation for kids is the full face mask by Zipoute because of the design, it has an anti fog system that works due to 2 channels, one for inhaling and one for exhaling. The 180 degree panoramic view allows for a wide field of vision so you won’t be missing out during those adventures.

    X99 Full Face Mask

    For adults there are many options to choose from and trust me when I say that my family and I have tried them all, but since we started using the full face masks it’s made a difference. The full face mask by X99 also features an anti fog system that works quite well. Another great addition to this kit is that it’s equipped with a camera mount for easy recording while exploring.

  • Seesaw/Teeter Totter

    Bring the joy of old school playgrounds to your backyard with a teeter totter guaranteed to provide endless hours of fun for the little one’s. They won’t only bring joy to your child but they will keep them active and healthy, something that can be hard these days with technology in the hands of most kids 6 years and up.

    Today we’ll be comparing two different seesaws that are both readily available, have good feedback and are not too heavy on the wallet. Obviously there are different features that will make each stand out and that’s why we’re here, to differentiaite and help you decide which one is right for you.

    The first one we’ll discuss is the Hedstrom M08845 Roundabout, it’s bright orange and a dark navy blue with a nice powder coated finish that makes it stand out in any yard. It’s equipped with adjustable shock absorbers that will allow it to grow with your child. The design and single fulcrum make for a more stable and safe rocking motion so you don’t have to worry about tipping. This thing also features 360 rotational spin, something most others lack. Another great feature is the ergonomic rounded seat for comfort.

    Pros:

    • 360 rotation
    • Shock absorber
    • Build material

    Cons:

    • Low lift height (24.5 inches)
    • Sponge seat (Will mould)

    The second one we’ll be talking about it is the Spiro Spin Seesaw from TP Toys, a very well known manufacturer of playground equipment so you know this one is going to be sturdy. This one is best suited for children aged 3 to 8 years old with a maximum seat weight of 35kg. It has a 24 inch lift height which is standard for a seesaw this size. It’s also got shock absorbing wheels that will assist with spinning.