Hmmm. I knew you weren't talking about a Mae West. Have you ever worn a float coat? With respect, making it difficult to dive is hardly the only problem with them. They also tend to be stiff and bulky, making it somewhat harder to move freely and increasing fatigue on long watches, they are hotter than Hades when you don't want them to be, and most are about as breathable as a ziplock bag- they tend to be moving saunas unless it's pretty cold. They don't compress much at all, so even if you take it off and carry it on the airliner, it's going to be unusually hard to stow, for a jacket. There are reasons most yachtsmen opt for separate flotation and foul weather gear.<br><br>I've never seen a folding snorkel- I don't doubt they exist, but if anyone has a link for one I'd like to see a picture (my favorite so far is an Ocean Master). I know a little about yacht racing, but I've never heard of any crew carrying a snorkel and swim goggles in a pocket.. I think that would make you famous in such circles pretty quickly. :-) <br><br>I think your experience with the security at airports must be different than mine. Even back in the decades before 9/11 I got some hassle for a hiking staff (solid wood), a set of juggling clubs about as lethal as plastic detergent bottles, and a ceramic statuette.