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use the equipment that comes with our villa?
Sorry if this has been debated before, but for first time snorkelers, we are wondering if we should buy our own gear, rather than rent it on St. John or use the gear that comes with our villa, which may be of questionable quality and fit?
Have folks had problems using the free gear that comes with the villa? Is it generally comparable to what you can find for $40ish at home?
Hello Tom,
Having a good fitting mask makes snorkeling much more enjoyable. And if you are using a borrowed or rented snorkel you have to keep in mind (or you might try not to keep in mind) that its been in the mouths of lots of other people - people you don't know (yuck)! So I would say invest in a mask and snorkel. The fins you can use the ones at the villa if they fit or rent some if you find you need them.
--Islander
