SUPPLIED AIR SNORKELING DEVICE

摘要

A supplied air snorkeling device (10) is provided. This device includes a flotation vest (12) coupled with a tank holder (14). This flotation vest (12) contains flotation material that cannot be deflated and substantially prohibits a user from submerging. A tank cover is positioned within the tank holder (14) for holding an air tank. Still further, a hose retainer is coupled with the vest (12). In use, an air tank is placed within the tank cover which is then placed within the tank holder (14). A hose (58) extends from the air tank through the hose retainer and is connected to a regulator that is connected to a mouthpiece which fits into a user's mouth. The hose retainer keeps the mouthpiece in close proximity to the user's mouth. Another aspect of the repesent invention is a method of making this supplied air snorkeling device. This method includes coupling a tank holder (14) with a flotation vest (12). Still another aspect of the present invention is a method of snorkeling that includes securing this flotation vest (12) coupled with a tank holder (14) around a user and supplying contained air held by the tank holder (14) to the user.