which type of SMB do you use?

[Pullmyfinger]

I use Halcyon. I like the inflation valve they use.

 

[claymore]

DAN SMB. Self sealing duckbill bottom, oral/inflator hose inflator, OPV and a pocket for mirror and whistle.

 

[Hawkwood]

DAN SMB. Self sealing duckbill bottom, oral/inflator hose inflator, OPV and a pocket for mirror and whistle.

Me too. Radar reflective, too.

 

[OtherHalf]

I use halcyon have a 3' and a 6'. I like the oral valve. Works great off a drysuit or inflator hose. Easy to control. I added SOLAS tape to mine for better visibility.

 

[rivers]

halcyon 4.5 ft, use my drysuit hose to inflate. my back-up is an ap valves self sealing, but the halcyon is easier to use.

 

[drbill]

After 52 years of diving I finally bought my first one, a used Mares. Probably wouldn't use them in my home waters since almost all diving is very close to shore due to the steep underwater terrain but they are recommended for several places I travel. This one is an oral inflate type and I plan to only use it after surfacing since I don't expect deco diving on my upcoming trip.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I have a DAN and a HOG 6 ft. The HOG is weighted at the bottom, as well as self sealing, to help keep it upright on the surface.

 

[rwkosh]

I use DAN's as well. Really like the ability to inflate it with my drysuit hose.

 

[Grocio]

Me too I've a self sealing surface marker buoy made by AP Valve. It works great.

 

[JohnNielsen]

DAN SMB also...