Comments about Xs Scuba Surface Marker Buoy:

This is a great surface marker. Let me tell you why. First, it's HUGE, and that makes it highly visible. Second, it has several inflation options. This SMB is compatible with a low pressure inflator hose, it can be orally inflated, and it has a baffle inflation option that can be used with an octopus. Third, this SMB has an overpressure valve that prevents it from bursting if you inflate the marker underwater. Forth, this SMB has a loop with a metal ring that is great if you want to attach a reel and send the SMB up while on the bottom, or at your safety stop. A good SMB is a very important piece of safety equipment, and this one works very well. Some people may think it's a bit large, and it is. Im my opinion, that is the whole point, I want to be seen once I inflate my SMB.

Comments about Xs Scuba Surface Marker Buoy:

First used when drift diving off of Boynton Beach, Fl. Easy to manually inflate at surface, very large and highly visible with the SOLAS reflective tape and height! Captain had no problem finding us from a distance.

Did unravel once underwater so be sure that the strap is tight. I attach to the bottom rear side D-ring on my BC with a locking retractor. Bulky but not noticable when connected the bottom of the BC.

Will try suggestion from another reviewer to fold instead of rolling and placing in pocket.

Plan to use on every open water dive.

Service and delivery comments:

Service was prompt and delivered in excellent condition!

Comments about Xs Scuba Surface Marker Buoy:

I used this for open water diving in Jupiter, FL. I believe this is perfect for ocean diving. It makes you highly visible to your boat and I felt significantly safer diving with this as opposed to a much smaller safety sausage.

Comments about Xs Scuba Surface Marker Buoy:

This buoy is functional and well made. Easy to fill.

If you want to be seen on the surface, this works.

Lift capability is a nice bonus, and you can release it at depth if needed.

Fold it (instead of rolling it up) and you can fit it in a pocket, but it's not tiny.

Comments about Xs Scuba Surface Marker Buoy:

First time I unrolled this baby I became the life of the party! The SMB is very rugged, easy to use, and can easily be seen even in moderate seas. It's huge when deployed and rolls up to be very compact. Also the velcro straps keep everything neat and tight. Inflation is easy and I've had no problems with anything. I've used many types of SMB's and this is one of the best. Every dive people ask where I got it.