TUSA Hyperdry Elite II Snorkel for Divers

TUSA Hyperdry Elite II Snorkel: Dry-Top Snorkel Built for Scuba Divers and Serious Snorkelers

The TUSA Hyperdry Elite II is a full-featured dry-top snorkel designed with scuba divers specifically in mind, though it works just as well for dedicated snorkelers who want reliable performance in choppy or wave-affected water.

If you have ever had a basic snorkel flood on you mid-surface swim, or found yourself constantly clearing water before a dive, this is the kind of upgrade that solves those frustrations directly.

What "dry top" actually means here

A dry-top snorkel uses a valve mechanism at the top of the tube that closes when the snorkel goes underwater or a wave washes over it. Water does not pour down the tube.

The Hyperdry Elite II takes this further with a design that keeps the tube sealed even when you submerge completely. That matters most for scuba divers, who regularly duck below the surface and then return to the snorkel for the surface swim back to the boat.

Clearing water: the purge chamber design

Even a dry-top snorkel can let in small amounts of water. The Elite II handles this with a large-diameter purge valve set inside a covered purge chamber at the bottom of the tube, just below the mouthpiece.

A purge valve lets you exhale sharply to push water out through the bottom, rather than blasting it back up through the top of the tube. The large diameter means less resistance, so clearing takes less effort and less breath than a standard purge design.

The chamber is also shaped to reduce how much water pools around the mouthpiece in the first place, which makes breathing feel cleaner between clears.

Jaw fatigue and the mouthpiece

Jaw fatigue is a real problem on longer snorkel swims, and it usually comes from a mouthpiece that does not sit at the right angle, forcing your jaw to compensate.

The Elite II addresses this in two ways.

First, the flex tube is made from crystal silicone and bends to let the mouthpiece drop to a natural angle for your jaw, rather than holding a fixed position. Second, the mouthpiece itself is made from a hypoallergenic silicone that is designed with jaw comfort in mind. If you have had reactions to rubber or lower-grade silicone mouthpieces before, the hypoallergenic material is worth noting.

The mouthpiece is also removable and replaceable, so if it wears out or you simply want a different fit, you are not replacing the whole snorkel.

How it attaches to your mask

The swivel adapter is one of the more practical details on this snorkel. It clips onto your mask strap and lets the snorkel rotate, so you can position it to sit comfortably against your head rather than sticking out at an awkward angle.

For scuba divers, the flex tube also allows the mouthpiece to swing away and lie flat against your head when you switch to your regulator. This gives the snorkel a low-profile, low-drag position during the dive itself, rather than creating unnecessary resistance in the water.

What is in the box and sizing

• Size: Adult
• Tube style: Flexible silicone flex tube
• Top type: Dry top with sealed valve
• Mouthpiece: Hypoallergenic silicone, removable and replaceable
• Colors: Multiple color options available

Who this snorkel suits, and who it does not

The Hyperdry Elite II is a strong choice if you are a scuba diver who snorkels on the surface between dives, or a regular snorkeler who dives through waves and wants a tube that will not flood on you.

The swivel mount, flex tube, and swing-away mouthpiece are all clearly designed with scuba use in mind, and they add real convenience in that context.

If you are an occasional snorkeler on calm, flat water who just wants something simple and inexpensive, the Elite II has more engineering than you will likely use. A basic semi-dry snorkel would serve you fine for less.

But if you want a snorkel that handles rough conditions, stays dry when submerged, clears easily, and sits comfortably on your face for extended time in the water, the TUSA Hyperdry Elite II is a well-thought-out piece of gear.