Ok, after reading some posts on here I decided to make my own dive flag bouy float thingy. I have the flag, the pole, the basket, and the line. I was going to get a tire inner tube to fit around the basket. The basket is 15.25 x 13.75". I just need to know what size tube I'm going to need. The tire companies around here aren't be much help. :iconeutra
Building Flag Float - What size Inner Tube?
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Go to a trailer shop, RV supply or Hitch installer. Get a tube for a 5"x12" tire. It will blow up fine.
Dave
Dave
Hello ChefChris,
If you are diving in any current, you may want to reconsider using an inner tube. I used to use an inner tube, but it becomes quite a pita when you want to stop and take a picture or grab that lobster in current.
Surge also prove to be a bit problematic tending to pick you up with each wave.
I am now using a store bought float, but I saw a diver with a home built that used foam pool noodles cut into about 1 foot pieces and bungee cord to hold them together....looked easy to travel with as you can always leave the noodles behind and pick up new ones just about anywhere.
couv
If you are diving in any current, you may want to reconsider using an inner tube. I used to use an inner tube, but it becomes quite a pita when you want to stop and take a picture or grab that lobster in current.
Surge also prove to be a bit problematic tending to pick you up with each wave.
I am now using a store bought float, but I saw a diver with a home built that used foam pool noodles cut into about 1 foot pieces and bungee cord to hold them together....looked easy to travel with as you can always leave the noodles behind and pick up new ones just about anywhere.
couv
Warthaug
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In my experience the tire thing is not the way to go - my first DIY project was such a flag, and every day since that POS died is a good day...
I've got instructions for both a tire float and how to do it with a pool noodle or styrofoam on my webpage:
Tire method: http://www.warthaug.com/scuba/diy/float_1.html
Noodle method: http://www.warthaug.com/scuba/diy/float_2.html
Bryan
I've got instructions for both a tire float and how to do it with a pool noodle or styrofoam on my webpage:
Tire method: http://www.warthaug.com/scuba/diy/float_1.html
Noodle method: http://www.warthaug.com/scuba/diy/float_2.html
Bryan
Good one Bryan,
Interesting web page too.
couv
Interesting web page too.
couv
OceanObsessed
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I concur. Unless you are looking for lots of excercise I would not use a tube. I also constructed my own flag that uses a foam float. Mine is extra large because I dive in a high traffic area. You can purchase a float at a local marine store. If you wanted the tube so that you can carry stuff along with you.... believe it or not you can tow a sea kayak with you easier than a flag with a float. The kayak just skims right over the water and has very little drag.
Here is the flag that I made. Out of water it stands over 7 feet tall
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/chrisandchristine/Shared/DSC_3553Small.jpg
Here is the flag that I made. Out of water it stands over 7 feet tall
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/chrisandchristine/Shared/DSC_3553Small.jpg
JEScholz
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If diving in current, I use a store bought float. Most of my inland lake dives are done with a milk crate and an inner tube. If you are staying shallow, stick a retractable clothes line reel in the basket. For deeper dives, use one of the retractable water ski reels.
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