Description

MARES XR Emergency SMB Deco Buoy: Ultimate Safety & Visibility for Divers
Attributes: Deco buoys, Diving
Elevate your diving safety and communication with the MARES XR Emergency SMB Deco Buoy. Engineered for the demanding needs of technical and recreational divers, this professional-grade surface marker buoy is an indispensable piece of equipment for signaling your position, managing decompression stops, and handling emergency situations with confidence. Its robust design and superior functionality ensure reliable performance when you need it most, making it a critical component of any serious diver´s gear configuration. Stay visible, stay safe, and communicate effectively with your surface support on every dive.
This deco buoy is designed for maximum visibility and reliability. Its impressive length and lift capacity ensure it stands tall and prominent on the surface, even in choppy conditions. For enhanced safety in low-light situations or at dusk, the top section is marked with Coast Guard-approved SOLAS reflective tape, which brightly reflects any light source, making you easily locatable by your boat crew. The thoughtful design also includes a dedicated transparent sliding area at the top, perfectly sized for wet notes or a chemical light, allowing for clear communication with the surface team.
Deployment is made exceptionally simple and safe, thanks to its advanced features. You can deploy this buoy with confidence from depth, as the integrated over-pressure valve (OPV) automatically vents expanding air during ascent. This prevents the buoy from rupturing and ensures it arrives at the surface perfectly inflated and vertical. The versatile one-way valve offers multiple inflation options; use a low-pressure inflator hose for a quick, controlled fill at depth, or simply use a single breath for oral inflation. This dual-inflation capability makes it one of the most user-friendly deco buoys on the market.
Built to withstand the rigors of demanding dives, the buoy´s construction features welded and double-stitched seams for long-lasting durability. A sturdy stainless steel D-ring and an attached bungee at the bottom provide a secure and streamlined attachment point, preventing the buoy from becoming entangled. When not in use, its smart design allows it to be compactly folded to fit neatly into a BCD or thigh pocket, ensuring it is always within reach but never in the way.
MAIN FEATURES:
* Deploy from Depth: Features an integrated pressure-relief valve (OPV), allowing for safe deployment from any depth without risk of over-inflation damage during ascent.
* Versatile Inflation: Equipped with a one-way valve for easy oral inflation or connection to a low-pressure (LP) hose, offering flexibility and ease of use at depth.
* Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for inflating at the surface to attract attention or for sending up from depth as a reliable surface marker during decompression or ascent.
* High-Visibility Tapes: Features highly reflective tapes on the top for maximum visibility in all conditions, ensuring you are easily spotted.
* Dedicated Message Slot: A unique transparent sliding area at the top is designed to hold wet notes for clear communication.
* Compact & Stowable: When deflated, it conveniently fits into a standard thigh pocket or a backplate storage area, making it an unobtrusive addition to your gear.
Technical Specifications:
* Dimensions: 15cm wide – 1.8m long
* Lift Capacity: 12kg
* Construction: Welded and double stitched
* Safety Features: Top transparent wet notes/calumet sliding area, Coast Guard approved SOLAS reflective tape
* Attachment: Stainless Steel D-ring and bungee attached
* Pressure Control: Over-pressure valve (OPV)