I don't think it is quite teh same as Strile's but try
http://www.saverproducts.com/
Julian

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Strike" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] Article on surface survival techniques


> On Wednesday, October 02, 2002 12:40 PM, Lee Bell wrote:
>
> > > As a person who firmly believes in carrying a snorkel for just such
> > > emergencies, but who has found it to be an awkward obstruction when
> trying
> > > to deploy a wrapped long hose, I now always carry a telescoping
snorkel
> in
> > > the backplate pouch.
>
> > Does it telscope or fold?
>
> It has three telescoping sections - all wide bore - and collapses down to
a
> height of 12 inches.  The lower stem has the mouthpiece (silicone) and
> self-draining purge valve barrel placed at an angle of about 45 degrees to
> the main upright section.  A corrugated silicone section (about 4 inches)
> allows for easy positioning of the unit when opened up.  The bore size of
> the top section measures 3/4 inch and the three sections - when opened
up -
> remain firmly fixed in place by a tapering fit. :-)
>
> It also features a plastic, mask strap retaining device on the top third
of
> the collapsed snorkel.
>
> Regrettably, I can't tell you the manufacturer's name.  It was a prototype
> that was being offered at the DEMA Show about three years ago and was
given
> to me to trial!!!!  :-)))
>
> >  What kind of snorkel did you find that is
> > comfortable in the backplate pouch and how do you retain it safely
without
> > making it too difficult to access if/when you want it?
>
> The snorkel fits easily into the pouch and is held in there by a velcro
> fastening on the base of the pouch.  I can easily access it by reaching
back
> and behind me to unfasten the velcro and reach in for the snorkel. :-)
>
> >It sounds like
> > you've found a solution to a problem that's been bothering me for a long
> > time.
>
> Mate!  It's sturdy, functional and neat - and beats the crap out of
folding
> snorkels that I've seen!  :-)
>
> Strike
>