Question about GoPro Super Suit diving case

Hello Michael Bermann
I don't have any long-term experience, I bought the diving case because I dive with equipment and that up to 40 metres. However, one point that also comes into play when snorkelling is the protection against mechanical damage. The supplied "retaining ring" only partially fulfils the criterion of mechanical protection in my view. I have never taken the Hero 5 into the water without a diving case, but the manufacturer guarantees water resistance, which is why I would have no problems taking it into the water without a diving case.
By the way, the lens is easy to remove, pull it out and turn it anti-clockwise.

Greetings Daniel Baghdadi