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  1. 26th July 2013, 02:35 PM #1
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    Cheap Snorkel

    G'day Guys,

    Was just wondering if anyone had ordered a snorkel through this Malaysian company before seems a pretty good price for $185 but then again maybe you get what you pay for.

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  2. 27th July 2013, 08:37 AM #2
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    I would rather buy from MY than China, it looks like a safari copy and the kit looks comprehensive so if it was me i'd take the risk for the price.
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  3. 27th July 2013, 10:02 AM #3
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    looks promising! if you do go ahead with it, keep us posted please, ill be buying one if its all g!
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  4. 29th July 2013, 08:04 PM #4
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    I'm also interested , please do let us know how it goes !
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  5. 30th July 2013, 10:00 AM #5
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    Looks great! Yeah, please let us know how you go. I am in the market for a snorkel as we speak. Not interested in the prices some people want for their "name brand" snorkels!

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  6. 31st July 2013, 12:35 AM #6
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    We've seen some of these snorkels in the UAE and whilst the fitment was okay the grade of plastics used wasn't so great and they became very brittle when exposed to our harsh middle east UV and sunshine.

    It's worth considering guys. Maybe you can treat the plastic with some sort of UV protector spray/paint?
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  7. 31st July 2013, 01:36 PM #7
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    How long was it before they started to be affected? If it's several years, I may still consider one. They are cheap enough after all. Can always replaced it after a few years if need be I guess.

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  8. 31st July 2013, 04:42 PM #8
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    I'm not really sure. I recall a few guys in our local club bought them and then after a few years one chap had to replace his.
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    Quote Originally Posted by streaky View Post
    I'm not really sure. I recall a few guys in our local club bought them and then after a few years one chap had to replace his.
    Were they MY origin or China, Chinese plastics arent that great but the Malaysians are better.
    Maybe fire off an email and ask if the plastic is UV stabilized .
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    Hi mate,

    I have one and I fitted it with a few problems but since then its going great!

    During fitting there were some problems, with the mounting of the air box. and the size of the blocking piece on the front of the box.

    Check out my build up thread on 4wd action.
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    any questions just ask!
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