Surface Marker Buoy Overview
A Surface Marker Buoy is an Inflatable Signalling Device used to mark the divers location either underwater or after surfacing. A DSMB - or Delayed Surface Marker Buoy is generally inflated underwater during a decompression or Safety Stop.
3 Basic Types of Delayed Surface Marker Bouy or DSMB:
Basic DSMB
with an open bottom for inflation with an alternative air source
with an open bottom for inflation with an alternative air source
Pros
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Cons Buoy opening must be held underwater to keep inflated |
compact Pocket Buoy All in One Surface Marker WDS |
DSMB with with a Self-Sealing Baffle at the bottom which traps all air in the SMB until released via the Over Pressure valve & Dump Toggle .
The SM-7 includes a LP Inflator & Oral Inflation Valve. All Self-Sealing (Semi Closed) buoys can be filled with alternative air source / octopus
Pros-Remains full inflated on surface Can be waved above head to attract attention Ideal Decompression Dives |
Cons- Takes longer to deflate and stow, Slightly larger stowage size |
X- Marker, Surface Marker Pro, SM-7 |
Fully Closed (Sealed DSMB) Surface Marker Buoy
Sealed DSMB with Over Pressure Valve & Dump Toggle - can only be inflated via LP Inflator Valve or Oral Valve
Pros
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Cons
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FC Marker sealed |
What about Colours:
Orange Yellow Combo - is the most visible in all types of light conditions and is best suited for recreational diversOrange - Generally used by Tec dives on Decompression Stops to signal all OK.
Yellow - Generally used by Tec dives on Decompression Stops to signal an Emergency
Pink - WOW! Actually studies have shown this a very visible colour for an SMB
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![SURFACE MARKER WDS [orange-yellow]](media/image/product/133/md/surface-marker-wds-orange-yellow.jpg)
SURFACE MARKER WDS [orange-yellow]
52,00 € *
![X-MARKER [orange-yellow]](media/image/product/136/md/x-marker-orange-yellow.jpg)
X-MARKER [orange-yellow]
45,00 € *
![X-MARKER [orange]](media/image/product/282/md/x-marker-orange_1.jpg)
X-MARKER [orange]
45,00 € *
![X-MARKER WDS [orange-yellow]](media/image/product/143/md/x-marker-wds-orange-yellow.jpg)
X-MARKER WDS [orange-yellow]
65,00 € *
![X-MARKER WDS [Orange]](media/image/product/317/md/x-marker-wds-orange_1.jpg)
X-MARKER WDS [Orange]
65,00 € *
![X-MARKER [pink]](media/image/product/170/md/x-marker-pink_1.jpg)
X-MARKER [pink]
45,00 € *
![X-MARKER WDS [pink]](media/image/product/176/md/x-marker-wds-pink_1.jpg)
X-MARKER WDS [pink]
65,00 € *

SM-10
65,00 € *
![SM-7 [yellow]](media/image/product/275/md/sm-7-yellow.jpg)
SM-7 [yellow]
55,00 € *
![SM-7 [orange]](media/image/product/168/md/sm-7-orange_1.jpg)
SM-7 [orange]
55,00 € *
![SM-7 WDS [orange]](media/image/product/177/md/sm-7-wds-orange_1.jpg)
SM-7 WDS [orange]
75,00 € *
![POCKET BUOY [orange-yellow]](media/image/product/135/md/pocket-buoy-orange-yellow.jpg)
POCKET BUOY [orange-yellow]
26,00 € *

POCKET BUOY ORANGE
26,00 € *
![POCKET BUOY PINK]](media/image/product/313/md/pocket-buoy-pink.jpg)
POCKET BUOY PINK]
26,00 € *
![FC MARKER [orange]](media/image/product/134/md/fc-marker-orange_1.jpg)
FC MARKER [orange]
40,00 € *
![SURFACE MARKER PRO [orange-yellow]](media/image/product/140/md/surface-marker-pro-orange-yellow.jpg)
SURFACE MARKER PRO [orange-yellow]
65,00 € *
![SURFACE MARKER PRO [orange]](media/image/product/139/md/surface-marker-pro-orange_1.jpg)
SURFACE MARKER PRO [orange]
65,00 € *
![SURFACE MARKER PRO [PINK]](media/image/product/238/md/surface-marker-pro-pink_1.jpg)
SURFACE MARKER PRO [PINK]
65,00 € *