R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
So, I'm just in the middle of adding my new Safari Snorkel onto my DII. We just went through a pretty good blizzard last night, but the snorkel wasn't on yet so I haven't tested it at all, but it got me thinking.
I'm just wondering if there are any considerations for snorkel use in heavy snowfall? Should I turn the scoop backwards? Keep in mind, I'm not just worried about snow flakes going in, but HEAVY sprays of slush thrown up by trucks on the highway. Sometimes you can get hit with a wave from an oncoming truck that totally obscures vision. Not sure if that would be bad if that went down the snorkel.
Also, what about parking the truck outside during a blizzard? Should I cover the hood so snow isn't blown down?
What about travelling on the highway during a heavy rainstorm in general, with heavy spray coming off the big rigs?
I'm just wondering if there are any considerations for snorkel use in heavy snowfall? Should I turn the scoop backwards? Keep in mind, I'm not just worried about snow flakes going in, but HEAVY sprays of slush thrown up by trucks on the highway. Sometimes you can get hit with a wave from an oncoming truck that totally obscures vision. Not sure if that would be bad if that went down the snorkel.
Also, what about parking the truck outside during a blizzard? Should I cover the hood so snow isn't blown down?
What about travelling on the highway during a heavy rainstorm in general, with heavy spray coming off the big rigs?