Dive Buddy? Signaling Device?

[Fly Girl]

UUGHGHGH - this was advertised a bunch here before Christmas, but now that I'm ready to buy it, I'm not sure that I have the name straight. I'm looking for the signaling device that does not use air, but rather batteries, and is pretty loud. I think it is called Dive Buddy. Does anyone out there know the name since I'm having trouble finding it? Thanks!

 

[Fly Girl]

Nevermind - I just found it. It is called Buddycall. I'll order one now.

 

[dhammer]

I believe the one you're looking for is called BuddyCall:

Buddy Call Signaling Device reviews and discounts, Trident

 

[capt. dave]

I believe it is called Buddy Call Underwater Signaling Devise -> Buddy Call underwater Signalling Devise specs. There is also a Dive Alert that is a unit that can be operated above and below water and a unit that can be operated just below water. The DA is operated with air only. I have seen posts here concerning both DA units, and it seems that the DA underwater unit only is the unit of choice. However, in an OOA situation, I guess the batteries may be best before you launch yourself to the top. Of course, there are also many other options in terms of signaling your buddy underwater (tank bangers, shakers, and the like) that would be less expensive.

 

[dhammer]

I just ordered one too. ScubaToys.com has a great deal and free shipping.
(no, I don't work for them)

 

[zider]

Anyone have experience with this device?

 

[redacted]

Anyone have experience with this device?

It is not the kind of thing you want to just leave laying around with your dive gear. IMHO, it is quite likely someone will come along and toss it overboard.

 

[Fly Girl]

I've ordered my BuddyCall and will use it on my trip to Playa del Carmen later this month. I'll put a post out to let you know what I thought of it. Thanks to all for the advice!

 

[Web Monkey]

UUGHGHGH - this was advertised a bunch here before Christmas, but now that I'm ready to buy it, I'm not sure that I have the name straight. I'm looking for the signaling device that does not use air, but rather batteries, and is pretty loud. I think it is called Dive Buddy. Does anyone out there know the name since I'm having trouble finding it? Thanks!

I use one of these:

Directions:

• Apply directly to the portion of your buddy that is in range, as often as necessary to gain attention.
• If buddy not in range, store index finger, wait until back on boat, then deploy middle finger.

This is directly related to the question "How long can you go without breathing while panicking and finning like mad?"

Terry