Whats to cheap for a snorkel??

[taslucas]

You could make one fairly cheap. Heres mine, I like the look of custom snorkels better but its a personal thing

[healy]

I had a cheap one on the gq and couldn't fault it and it took a belting but I made own pipe from snorkel to airbox nothing wrong with the cheap ones

[NP99]

I had a cheap one on the gq and couldn't fault it and it took a belting but I made own pipe from snorkel to airbox nothing wrong with the cheap ones

In the short term, no.

[taslucas]

In the short term, no.

all they are is a airtight plastic tube that fit to your car. If they are airtight, and fit to your car then they're ok.

[NP99]

all they are is a airtight plastic tube that fit to your car. If they are airtight, and fit to your car then they're ok.

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.

[taslucas]

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.

yeah true but sometimes a product might be a quarter of the price but last half the time of a more expensive one. In the case of a snorkel, its a fairly easy thing to replace so maybe buying a cheaper one and replacing it again will last longer and be cheaper than buying a sinlge more expensive one first up.
I like my stainless anyway

[Clunk]

Just been having a bit of a think about this one, weighing up pros & cons etc etc........ Anyone know what the life expectancy is of a name brand such as Safari? $600 is a lot for a bit of plastic and yes I know it's supposed to be UV stabilised and tougher and seal better etc etc but if it only lasts say for 5 years and say the cheap arsed ones only last 2 years. Then it's appealing to get 8 cheapies for $75 each over 16 years.
As has been discussed in many many threads regarding cheap brands versus established brands not everyone can afford the well known brands and yes you could always save up for one but that's not always possible for quite a few owners.

Just my 2c worth

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[taslucas]

Just been having a bit of a think about this one, weighing up pros & cons etc etc........ Anyone know what the life expectancy is of a name brand such as Safari? $600 is a lot for a bit of plastic and yes I know it's supposed to be UV stabilised and tougher and seal better etc etc but if it only lasts say for 5 years and say the cheap arsed ones only last 2 years. Then it's appealing to get 8 cheapies for $75 each over 16 years.
As has been discussed in many many threads regarding cheap brands versus established brands not everyone can afford the well known brands and yes you could always save up for one but that's not always possible for quite a few owners.

Just my 2c worth

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

thats what i was trying to say in less words

[Ben-e-boy]

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.

Thats what they make Armour all for. It take less than 2 minutes to give it a wipe

[Clunk]

thats what i was trying to say in less words

Yeah started tapping, then had to sort the kids out half way through so ya beat me to it hahahaha......... Damn those pesky kids

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............