We recently designed and commissioned the manufacture of a somewhat unique SMB or closed lift bag (see link below).
It is a short, somewhat stout SMB that is completely sealed, so it has a dump valve/Over pressure relief valve and an inflator that works orally or can be connected to a standard low pressure inflator hose. The material itself is robust and should hold up to frequent use. The bag has only about 8 lbs of lift and is about 2 feet long, so it rolls up nicely into a very compact package using the integrated strap.
It is designed primarily for scuba spearfisherman who desire to send a speared fish directly to the surface, rather than carry a fish during a dive if/when sharks are present. Obviously, this requires the assistance of a live boat and an attentive captain to retrieve the fish from the surface in a timely manner. The OP valve means it can be released from any depth without any concern for over-expansion. The small size allows a scuba diver to easily carry a few during the dive.
Anyway, we were wondering if this specific product would have some utility for recreational SCUBA divers who want a very small and compact DSMB marker? Perhaps one that is intended as a practice or training device? Although it does not provide long distance signaling/visibility, the relatively small volumetric capacity should make it easier to manage and thus less difficult to handle underwater, compared to a typical "long" SMB. It should be easier to completely fill underwater.
Is this an application or use that we should list on our website? If so, any ideas how best to describe the product for that application? Are there other uses or benefits for typical scuba divers that we haven't considered?
Thanks for your time and we would appreciate any feedback!
dano
makospearguns.com
It is a short, somewhat stout SMB that is completely sealed, so it has a dump valve/Over pressure relief valve and an inflator that works orally or can be connected to a standard low pressure inflator hose. The material itself is robust and should hold up to frequent use. The bag has only about 8 lbs of lift and is about 2 feet long, so it rolls up nicely into a very compact package using the integrated strap.
It is designed primarily for scuba spearfisherman who desire to send a speared fish directly to the surface, rather than carry a fish during a dive if/when sharks are present. Obviously, this requires the assistance of a live boat and an attentive captain to retrieve the fish from the surface in a timely manner. The OP valve means it can be released from any depth without any concern for over-expansion. The small size allows a scuba diver to easily carry a few during the dive.
Anyway, we were wondering if this specific product would have some utility for recreational SCUBA divers who want a very small and compact DSMB marker? Perhaps one that is intended as a practice or training device? Although it does not provide long distance signaling/visibility, the relatively small volumetric capacity should make it easier to manage and thus less difficult to handle underwater, compared to a typical "long" SMB. It should be easier to completely fill underwater.
Is this an application or use that we should list on our website? If so, any ideas how best to describe the product for that application? Are there other uses or benefits for typical scuba divers that we haven't considered?
Thanks for your time and we would appreciate any feedback!
dano
MAKO Oral Inflate Lift Bag
Discover the MAKO Oral Inflate Lift Bag – Your essential companion for commercial and recreational spearfishing and lobster diving. Safely ascend your catch in sharky waters with ease. Equipped with a locking nylon inflate valve, overpressure relief valve, durable nylon webbing attachment...
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