Description

MARES XR Regular SMB Deco Buoy – Unrivaled Safety and Visibility
Enhance your safety and communication on every dive with the MARES XR Regular SMB Deco Buoy. Meticulously designed for the discerning diver, from recreational enthusiasts to advanced technical explorers, this surface marker buoy is an essential piece of equipment for marking your position, managing decompression stops, and ensuring you are clearly visible to surface support. Engineered for reliability and ease of use in demanding underwater environments, the Mares XR SMB provides the performance you need when it matters most.
Deploy your buoy with absolute confidence from any depth. The innovative design includes an integrated over-pressure valve (OPV) that automatically vents expanding air as the buoy ascends, preventing rupture and ensuring it reaches the surface perfectly inflated and upright. Inflation is incredibly versatile and straightforward thanks to the one-way valve, which accommodates a secure connection to a standard low-pressure inflator hose or can be inflated with a single breath, making it adaptable to any situation or diver preference.
Crafted for extreme durability, the buoy features robust welded and double-stitched construction, guaranteeing a long service life even with frequent use in challenging conditions. Its impressive 12kg lift capacity ensures it stands tall and remains stable in choppy surface conditions. For maximum visibility, the top of the buoy is equipped with Coast Guard-approved SOLAS reflective tape, making you easily locatable by boat traffic day or night. A unique transparent sliding pocket at the top is specifically designed to hold wet notes or a chemical light, further enhancing your communication and signaling capabilities. When your dive is complete, the buoy deflates quickly and packs down to a compact size, fitting effortlessly into a thigh pocket or backplate storage area without creating unnecessary drag.
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MAIN FEATURES:
* Integrated pressure-relief valve (OPV), allowing them to be deployed from depth
* One-way valve for oral inflate or LP hose connection – easily inflated at depth
* Available in yellow or orange: one color to mark position and one to mark emergencies
* Inflate at the surface to attract attention or at depth to send up as a surface marker
* Reflective tapes on the top for superior visibility
* Dedicated top transparent wet notes sliding area
* When deflated, it fits in a thigh pocket or backplate storage area
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Technical Specifications:
* Dimensions: 1.8m long x 15cm wide
* Lift Capacity: 12kg
* Construction: Welded and double stitched for maximum durability
* Visibility: Marked with Coast Guard approved SOLAS reflective tape
* Valves: Over-pressure valve (OPV) for safe deep-water deployment
* Attachment: Stainless Steel D-ring and bungee attached for secure handling
Attributes: Deco buoys, Diving