The prices on safety sausages

[theduckguru]

I realize this stuff is a hobby, I realize scuba divers aren't the smartest bunch - they love to pay way more than things should cost and brag about it, and I realize people have to make a profit, but $25 - $100 for safety item that borders on a swimming pool toy?

 

[OBXDIVEGUY]

A good smb is a bit more than a toy. If you get a cheap toy version, well... you get what you pay for.

Look for additional features like durable cordura, over-pressure relief valves, inflation options, etc. One of the most popular ones is the DAN kit. It's a very good smb, and it comes with a few other useful goodies.

 

[Interceptor121]

I agree. My AP Valves self sealing DSMB cost some £25 and it is just the best.
However that is short of $40. How do you get to $100???

 

[tc]

I realize this stuff is a hobby, I realize scuba divers aren't the smartest bunch - they love to pay way more than things should cost and brag about it, and I realize people have to make a profit, but $25 - $100 for safety item that borders on a swimming pool toy?

Look at it this way, you've identified a great marketing opportunity.

 

[ringmod65]

Cf. "signal marker buoy" (SMB) and "safety sausage"

One is launched at depth and the other is inflated at the surface.

A "real" SMB requires an OPV and / or some strong stitching to prevent the SMB from exploding upon ascent.

 

[dkktsunami]

Grow up.

 

[drdaddy]

I realize this stuff is a hobby, I realize scuba divers aren't the smartest bunch - they love to pay way more than things should cost and brag about it, and I realize people have to make a profit, but $25 - $100 for safety item that borders on a swimming pool toy?

As others have said - you get what you pay for. A good "safety sausage" is not a toy, and is certainly made to be durable.

Buy "DAN" - it works as a lift bag as well, and does contain other useful items, and if you have not yet, join the Divers Alert Network.

 

[drdaddy]

Cf. "signal marker buoy" (SMB) and "safety sausage"

One is launched at depth and the other is inflated at the surface.

A "real" SMB requires an OPV and / or some strong stitching to prevent the SMB from exploding upon ascent.

The DAN one works as both, and it works/rated as a lift bag as well. As I said before, join DAN, and buy this SMB.

 

[theduckguru]

I agree. My AP Valves self sealing DSMB cost some £25 and it is just the best.
However that is short of $40. How do you get to $100???

Hey, its scuba, not real difficult.

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