Editing Snorkeling (section)

===Weight belt===
{{See also|Diving weighting system#Weight belt}}
[[File:Zavorra.JPG|thumb|Typical weight belt ]]
Weight belts are the most common weighting system currently in use for snorkeling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scuba diving air Regulators, buoyancy compensators scuba diving equipment, information advice help with scuba gear products safety|url=http://ygraine.membrane.com/enterhtml/live/scuba/products.html|website=Philadelphia Area Dive Shops|access-date=2022-07-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621090205/http://ygraine.membrane.com/enterhtml/live/scuba/products.html|archive-date=2007-06-21}}</ref> They are generally made of tough [[nylon]] webbing, but other materials such as [[rubber]] can be used. Weight belts for snorkeling are generally fitted with a quick release buckle to allow the dumping of weight rapidly in an emergency.

The most common design of weight used with a belt is rectangular [[lead]] blocks with two slots in them threaded onto the belt. These blocks can be coated in [[plastic]], which increases corrosion resistance. The plastic coated weights may be marketed as being less abrasive to [[wetsuits]]. The weights may be constrained from sliding along the webbing by metal or plastic [[Glossary of underwater diving terminology#belt slide|belt sliders]]. Another popular style has a single slot through which the belt can be threaded. These are sometimes locked in position by squeezing the weight to grip the webbing, but this makes them difficult to remove when less weight is needed. There are also weight designs which may be added to the belt by clipping on when needed. The amount of weight needed depends mainly on the buoyancy of the wet suit.