I'm having problems finding a good quality SMB in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. The SMB I bought recently leeks like a sieve, and the other confirgurations on sale here are cheap and nasty. Any pointers? thanks
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surfacemarker
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Hello Divingdon,
sorry for replying so late. Our internet is still very restricted here after the earthquake in Taiwan destroyed some lines.
Our Surface Marker Buoys are not yet available in Egypt (but we are working on it) .
Meanwhile you could purchase one online at our website http://www.surfacemarker.com. We do deliver to Egypt via DHL.
The Surface Marker costs 45 US$ plus shipping (flat rate for egypt 12 US$ for up to 4 pieces, 5 pieces ship for free)
We are looking forward fot get some dealers for that region at one point.
sorry for replying so late. Our internet is still very restricted here after the earthquake in Taiwan destroyed some lines.
Our Surface Marker Buoys are not yet available in Egypt (but we are working on it) .
Meanwhile you could purchase one online at our website http://www.surfacemarker.com. We do deliver to Egypt via DHL.
The Surface Marker costs 45 US$ plus shipping (flat rate for egypt 12 US$ for up to 4 pieces, 5 pieces ship for free)
We are looking forward fot get some dealers for that region at one point.
two.crows
Contributor
Totally impressed by the quality: I've seen essentially the same model for more than three times the price in my LDS. Check http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270075724986 .. they sell them in yellow or orange, ship world-wide and have them for auctions and for sale. They seem to be a store, but they were friendly, fast and and responsive.
HTH -
two.crows
HTH -
two.crows
scubaaaronh
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Hi scubaaronh
on the surface, once the WDS has been secured with the Bungy, you can let go of the whole unit with out worrying about the unit deflating (there is enough weight on the whole WDS to ensure that air does not spill from the buoy even in a swell.
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
- The Surface Marker Buoy does not have a one way flap;(duck bill valve set up) there is a throat or restrictor at the bottom end to channel the air into the buoy. The buoy and Webbing Deployment System (WDS) have been designed in such a manner that:
on the surface, once the WDS has been secured with the Bungy, you can let go of the whole unit with out worrying about the unit deflating (there is enough weight on the whole WDS to ensure that air does not spill from the buoy even in a swell.
- Therefore there is no need for an OPV (Over Pressure Valve). By eliminating the need for and OPV the unit is much more compact and easier stow as well as being able to fully deflate the unit in a matter of seconds for stowage.
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact me.
scubaaaronh
Contributor
Udo Hartig:
Thanks you for all the information. I am tring to decide what to buy. There are just to many choices out there. Thanks you again that answered a few questions
codecruncher
Contributor
Can't go wrong with a Carter. I have 2 of the 35 lb. ones. Order direct or LeisurePro stocks them also.
http://www.carterbag.com/personalfloat.html
The flap thing on the bottom is just amazing in how easy it is to put air into, but not to let it out. I've tried to drain water out the flap and figured out after struggling for a long time that it is far easier to simply use the relief valve - the flap is that solid.
Some will say it is big, but I like the safety of it being very tall relative to waves/chop and hopefully thick enough that it won't immediately be blown over/bent in half by a strong wind.
I stash mine under my backplate in a couple of bungies.
http://www.carterbag.com/personalfloat.html
The flap thing on the bottom is just amazing in how easy it is to put air into, but not to let it out. I've tried to drain water out the flap and figured out after struggling for a long time that it is far easier to simply use the relief valve - the flap is that solid.
Some will say it is big, but I like the safety of it being very tall relative to waves/chop and hopefully thick enough that it won't immediately be blown over/bent in half by a strong wind.
I stash mine under my backplate in a couple of bungies.
two.crows
Contributor
scubaaaronh:
Seeing that you've PM'd a bunch of us, it would be appropriate for you to post a summary
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scubaaaronh
Contributor
I only pmed you two.crows. The others offered information i didn't send pms, which i appreciate the info. Thanks for all the info everyone. As far as which one i am going to buy i still dont know yet as i am trying to weigh the options. I like the one you talked about two.crows and i also like the one on this thread from surface marker. i have also looked at other but still don't know.
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