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Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) Yellow

SKU: BLRDBS6YL MFR: SP0116
$54.95
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Key Features

  • Enhance dive safety with this 6ft Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)!
  • Hi-visibility neon yellow, orange, or pink SMB ensures you're seen by boats.
  • Quickly inflate your safety signal tube orally before or during your dive.
  • Attach a dive light for increased visibility during low-light conditions.
  • Use the manual dump valve for easy deflation and compact storage after diving.
  • This durable surface marker buoy is a must-have for any serious diver!
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KYLE K : What is the lift capacity of this surface marker buoy? I don't intend on using it as a lift bag but my Cavern Diver course requires me to have a lift buoy/surface marker of at least 50lb lift capacity.HAROLD D : As has already been stated, this item is not used or intended for lift at all, and it has nothing near a 50 pound lift capacity. It is a safety signaling/marker device used only to attract attention after surfacing and on top of the water surface for divers who may be ascending toward it. I would suggest you ask your instructor for his/her recommendation for the item you are looking for.BIJAN G : I don't know the lift capacity but I can definitely tell you that this buoy is in no way intended for that purpose. The buoys/surface markers that they are referring to will be larger and have more surface area. This is so narrow that it will likely be pulled straight down.
Shopper : Does it come with a whistle as shown in picture?GREGORY U : Both that I bought had themJerry L : The Blue Reef surface marker I bought did not come with a whistle. It is a pretty nice marker, though.stuart s : I dont remember it coming with whistle. What looks like a whistle in picture is a valveCARI L : Nope, no whistle.
Shopper : Does it have reflective tape?Brian R : No, it does not.CEA C : No, it does not.
VINCENT C : does this also fill from octi?KEVIN F : No, this one is closed at the bottom. If you want to use your octo to inflate, you would want this one: <a href="http://www.leisurepro.com/p-blrdbds6/blue-reef-deluxe-6183m-smb" target="_blank">http://www.leisurepro.com/p-blrdbds6/blue-reef-deluxe-6183m-smb</a>
Shopper : how much lift does this have? if i needed it as a lift bag in an emergency, how much would it lift?WILLIAM S : Will not work as a lift bag. Surface marker only.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2022-05-26T09:26:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Safety Sausage

It?s what I wanted. It is bigger than some SMB?S but I prefer the higher visibility, that?s the point.

Christopher R.

2021-05-26T10:05:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Good quality for the price.

I wanted a good quality product that would fit my need but would not be very expensive. I do not need to carry this all the time but feel more confident I have it for those dives in wide open areas where visibility could be an issue.

DENNIS K.

2020-06-12T12:43:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Safety Gear

Great Safety Sausage. Works well. Have needed to use it a couple of times and it is tall enough the boat always finds me.

STEVEN M.

2019-08-28T08:16:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent!

Excellent!

Paul R.

2019-08-04T21:57:23

Rated 5 out of 5

As advertised

Worked fine, and easily fit in my be pocket out of the way.

Gregory U.

2019-03-16T17:43:49

Rated 5 out of 5

does everything it needs to

wish it were a bit less bulky, but a necessary evil to have a nice long SMB for drift dives and areas with boat traffic

Jennifer K.

2019-02-24T17:19:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Basic SMB

Basic SMB. Good cordura type materiail and not plastic. The clip is plastic though.

Benjamin H.

2018-11-06T18:13:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Pink & visible!

Easy to inflate. Very visible. Crew on land said they saw it which was great. Pink color is fabulous!!

Rebecca B.

2017-09-01T12:56:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product for the price

Easy to see when the diver is in the water even when not deployed

ROBERT H.

2016-06-30T07:36:12

Rated 2 out of 5

signaling device is too wide.

This Signal Tube I ordered is to large to hook on your BC if you are a recreational diver...better suited to a dive master who is responsible for a group. I should have checked out the dimensions first before ordering given that it's 6" wide.

Griff

2016-05-15T05:42:28

Rated 5 out of 5

life saver

Have had one really bad day in 15 years of diving. I have this always in my BCD and have used it once. But it was a day when the waves escalated from 4 to 10 feet cutting off the rocky shore exit. The fog had rolled in and got worse while waiting on the coast guard. My whistle was pathetic hung too long on my BCD and I never checked it. But they spotted the tube fully inflated. A bad judgment day on my part to be in the water. This safety sausage probably saved my life saving me from a Darwin award.

James B.

2015-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good

Very good, Recommended safety when pressure

SUDA J.

2014-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Surface Marker!

Awesome, LARGE, surface Marker that is easy to use. If you want to be seen, don't settle for saving a couple of bucks on a smaller, cheap marker. Get this big one. I purchased one of each color, one for me and one for my wife. It always pays to be prepared and "think safety" all the time.

ScubaBob

2014-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Much larger than I expected

Bought it for recreational use and returned it. Much larger than expected and only inflates orally. I will be looking for another SMB.

J N.

2013-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I used this product for last six years

I used this product for last six years on weekly base until I lost it. I was so used to this product that I feel unsafe with out it. So I ordered new ASAP

Gidi

2013-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MUST HAVE SAFETY SAUSAGE

USED THIS RECENTLY.... EASY TO INLATE EVEN BY MOUTH. 4 TO 5 BREATHS. ALSO USED FOR SNORKLING UNDER ARMS... REALLY HELPED W BOUYANCY.

mike j.

2013-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

so nice i bought a second one

has overfill valve so no worries about popping as you ascend. clip a little flimsy. would recommend upgrading

mike j.

2013-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lots of air!

Good quality and relatively easy to use. It does require a fair amount of air to inflate it though, so someone with 'small' lungs might have some trouble. Works well, though.

Diver D.

2013-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks good

Haven't used it yet. I have unrolled it and tested it. It looks fine. Should be able to see it for miles

Bike M.

2013-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Large and well made

Arrived quick and in good order.

traveljunkie523

2012-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

can fill with water

i do not use this product very often but in most cases it surfices well. I did have a problen on one difficult dive. We were in rough water and I signaled the boat using my signal marker. Once the boat acknowlage are location and started to pick us up I deflate my marker. (the marker was attached to a ring on my BC). Due to the rough sea we were thrown a line and were being pulled behind the boat. I had a very rough time getting my fins off and getting into the boad. Once in the boad I foud that the signal tube was full of water. The dump valve must have stuck open or the cord was trapped during the exit from the water. I suggest rolling up the tube and secure it before exiting the water. I would recommend this item with reversations.

bill

2012-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dive sausage

This is a must have for safety

Rob

2012-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

i would recomend this product to friends

no problem with delivery

b e.

2012-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Safety Sausage

Exactly what I neede for a safety tool to have as part of my BCD and to use if needed during drift diving.

April

2012-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks Good

Haven't used this while diving yet, but it looks solid. Can be blown up in 3 or 4 big breaths. Pressure relief valve is a nice feature.

geriatric d.

2011-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gtreat value!

Well made which makes it a bit heavy. However its worth the tradeoff.

travelermdf

2009-08-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Won't dive without it.

Easy to use amd can be seen it heavier seas = 6' is the only way to go.

THOMAS L.

2009-08-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

SEA(sic) Me

like the size and color nice for dual use

RONALD L.

2008-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Fine on the surface, not so at depth.

I tried to use this as a "hang-buoy" with a reel for safety stops but the oral inflator is quite fuzzy to use below the surface and negates the use of the second stage or octopus to inflate it. Get instead an open ended one, or the "deluxe" sibling that allegedly offers alternative inflation via the 2nd stage. Fine on the surface where you can deploy it at leisure. A loop to attach a small lamp would come handy for night dives.

JORGE G.

Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) Specifications

  • Purpose

    Safety Signal Tube

  • Dimensions

    Length: 6' (1.83m)

  • Color

    Neon Yellow, Hi-Viz Orange or Pink

  • Inflation (Valve)

    Oral Inflator Valve

  • Light Attachment

    Yes

  • Over Pressure Relief Valve

    No

  • Manual Dump Valve

    Yes

About Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)

FEATURED REVIEWS

life saver

By James B.

Have had one really bad day in 15 years of diving. I have this always in my BCD and have used it once. But it was a day when the waves escalated from 4 to 10 feet cutting off the rocky shore exit. The fog had rolled in and got worse while waiting on the coast guard. My whistle was pathetic hung too long on my BCD and I never checked it. But they spotted the tube fully inflated. A bad judgment day on my part to be in the water. This safety sausage probably saved my life saving me from a Darwin...

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MUST HAVE SAFETY SAUSAGE

By mike j.

USED THIS RECENTLY.... EASY TO INLATE EVEN BY MOUTH. 4 TO 5 BREATHS. ALSO USED FOR SNORKLING UNDER ARMS... REALLY HELPED W BOUYANCY.

Blue Reef Diver Below 6' (1.83m) Signal Tube:
The Blue Reef Diver-Below Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) is a great safety device that all serious divers carry on every dive. The SMB is the smart way for a diver to mark their location when making safety stops, completing mandatory decompression stops and signaling the boat if they surface a distance away from the boat. This 6' (1.83m) long signal tube can be stowed easily in a regular pocket or clipped out of the way on your BCD. When the SMB is inflated it is long enough to be easily seen from a distance and sturdy enough to stand up to any weather conditions you may encounter. It is also conveniently labeled with "Diver Below" so you can send it up to mark your location.

Surface Marker Buoy features an easy to use oral inflation valve with lock to prevent accidental deflation as well as a larger over pressure/dump valve. The SMB is also equipped with a D-ring at the top for attachment of a light, strobe or chemical light for use at night. Blue Reef's SMB's are available in multiple colors. Don't risk not being seen in an emergency, pick up a Diver-Below SMB today.

Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) Features

  • Diver-Below Surface Marker Buoy (SMB):
  • Great Safety Devise Used by Serious Divers
  • Carry On-Every-Dive
  • Smart-Way for Diver to Mark Location
  • Great for Safety Stops, Decompression-Stops & Signaling Boat
  • Dimensions: 6' (183m) Long
  • Stowed Easily In-Large BCD Pocket or Clipped Out-of-Way On-BCD
  • Easily Seen from Distance
  • Colors: Neon Yellow or Hi Viz Orange
  • Conveniently Labeled w/"Diver Below"
  • Easy to Use Oral Inflator w/Lock to Prevent-Accidental Deflation
  • Top D-Ring for Attachment of Light, Strobe or Chemical Light for Night Diving

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Enhance dive safety with this 6ft Blue Reef Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)!
  • Hi-visibility neon yellow, orange, or pink SMB ensures you're seen by boats.
  • Quickly inflate your safety signal tube orally before or during your dive.
  • Attach a dive light for increased visibility during low-light conditions.
  • Use the manual dump valve for easy deflation and compact storage after diving.
  • This durable surface marker buoy is a must-have for any serious diver!

What's in the box:

  • Surface Marker Buoy
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty