Anyone use this Dive Flag? 3D Buoy

[Tournesol2000]

This looks really cool. Anyone use one?
I think it makes sense and would be visible, but not sure how good it is in real life scenarios.
Just looking for opinions from those that have actual experience.
Thanks

 

[mmerriman]

before you get any flag - make sure it meets your local laws - for example this flagg would not be legal in MA. Section 13A. Every scuba diver or group of scuba divers while swimming on or under the surface of the waters of the commonwealth shall display for each diver or group of divers as a warning device to boat operators, a diver's flag, so called, constructed of rigidly supported material at least twelve inches by fifteen inches in area of red background with a white diagonal stripe. Such diver's flag shall be displayed on a boat or surface float and shall extend a minimum distance of three feet from the surface of the water. Divers shall remain in an area within one hundred feet of such displayed diver's flag while at or near the surface of the water. A boat operator within sight of a diver's flag shall proceed with caution and within a radius of one hundred feet of such flag shall proceed at a speed not to exceed three miles per hour.

 

[mmerriman]

before you get any flag - make sure it meets your local laws - for example this flagg would not be legal in MA. Section 13A. Every scuba diver or group of scuba divers while swimming on or under the surface of the waters of the commonwealth shall display for each diver or group of divers as a warning device to boat operators, a diver's flag, so called, constructed of rigidly supported material at least twelve inches by fifteen inches in area of red background with a white diagonal stripe. Such diver's flag shall be displayed on a boat or surface float and shall extend a minimum distance of three feet from the surface of the water. Divers shall remain in an area within one hundred feet of such displayed diver's flag while at or near the surface of the water. A boat operator within sight of a diver's flag shall proceed with caution and within a radius of one hundred feet of such flag shall proceed at a speed not to exceed three miles per hour.

that said - nice inflation valve since i'd need to transport it uninflated. would be nice if there were more rings to attach things to, or a basket to store stuff. Add a "Legal" flag and assuming it wasn't a major drag to pull it might be good. https://www.browniedive.com/uploads/4/3/0/2/43021041/3d_buoy_instructions_070115.pdf

 

[AfterDark]

Looks like a lot of drag if towed.

 

[RyanT]

Having to tow a flag sucks. If I were going to do it on a regular basis I would opt for one of these.

https://www.makospearguns.com/High-Pressure-Spearfishing-Float-p/mhpf.htm

 

[kelemvor]

Doesn't look too sturdy. Dive flags take a beating..at least mine do. Go for standard flags which are inexpensive. You don't want to be too upset when it's too beat up and needs replacing.

All dive shops sell 'em. Should cost around $20-$30 USD.

 

[AfterDark]

Being a rock hopper I have to tow the f'ing thing everywhere. FTF

 

[mmerriman]

Looks like a lot of drag if towed.

it does. and a ton of windage.

 

[mmerriman]

Having to tow a flag sucks. If I were going to do it on a regular basis I would opt for one of these.

https://www.makospearguns.com/High-Pressure-Spearfishing-Float-p/mhpf.htm

nice but again doesn't meet the legal requirement here.

 

[scubadada]

I've never seen the inflatable dive flag buoy or the Mako float while diving in SE FL. Most of the flags look like the photo posted by @kelemvor or something like this: