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AP Valves Sealing SMB
SMBC - Surface Marker Buoy Closed (self-sealing) - developed exclusively by the A.P.Valves' design team - has what appears to be an open ended base but as soon as you fill the buoy the internal baffle is forced shut preventing the buoy from accidentally deflating on the surface.
The SMBC also features a stream-lining flap which closes over the mouth when used in a current to prevent any sea-anchor effect.
The AP5 over-pressure / dump valve prevents the buoy from bursting & allows deflation after use.
Simply attach a line or reel & you have a superb decompression marker buoy & also a buoy that can be used as a standard surface marker.
The SMBC & SMBCi now also feature an eyelet at the top end, which can be used to attach a strobe, a message slate or identification marker.
All buoys roll up neatly for pocket storage, external attachment or stowage in the custom SMB pouches now standard on all BUDDY Pioneer, Commando & Explorer BCDs.
New Signal Buoys All three models are also available in all-yellow - which is ideal for use as a Signal Buoy.
For example, as an emergency signal to warn the surface support of an impending 'out-of-gas' situation (or any other pre-arranged communication).
A message slate may also be attached to the top eyelet on the self-sealing models.
