XS Scuba 7’ SMB - Surface Marker Buoy

XS Scuba 7' Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) – High-Visibility Offshore SMB for Strong Current and Open-Water Diving

The XS Scuba 7' Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) is designed for divers who require maximum surface visibility in challenging offshore environments. Its tall profile, large diameter, and high-lift design help maintain visibility in rough seas, strong currents, and windy conditions where smaller marker buoys may be more difficult to spot. Constructed from durable military-specification materials and equipped with multiple inflation, attachment, and signaling features, this SMB provides a dependable solution for advanced recreational, technical, and offshore diving applications. Oceanwide Outfitters offers the XS Scuba 7' SMB as a premium safety device for divers operating in demanding open-water conditions.

Why Divers Choose the XS Scuba 7' Surface Marker Buoy

In areas with heavy boat traffic, rough surface conditions, or significant current, increased marker buoy visibility can be critical. The 7-foot design provides a larger surface profile that is easier for support vessels and boat operators to locate, even in adverse conditions.

Key Features

• Extra-Tall 7 ft (2.1 m) Profile – Provides exceptional surface visibility in offshore and open-water environments.
• Large Diameter Design – Measures 15 inches (381 mm) in circumference with a 5-inch (127 mm) diameter to help maintain an upright position in rough conditions.
• Mil-Spec Urethane-Backed Nylon Construction – Durable material designed for demanding marine environments.
• SOLAS Reflective Tape on Both Sides – Enhances visibility in low-light conditions and surface recovery situations.
• Anti-Spill Bottom with Internal Baffle – Allows easy inflation from a regulator second stage while helping retain buoyancy.
• Dual Inflation Methods – Supports both oral inflation and BC quick-disconnect inflator hose inflation.
• Integrated Over-Pressure Relief Valve – Features a 2-inch (50 mm) OPV with manual pull cord for pressure management and controlled venting.
• 50 lbs (23 kg) of Positive Lift – Provides substantial buoyancy and stable surface performance.
• Top Lifting Handle – Convenient for handling, deployment, and retrieval.
• Chemical Light Attachment Loop – Elastic loop accommodates marker lights for night and low-visibility diving.
• Top Stainless Steel D-Ring – Provides an attachment point for slates, identification markers, or accessories.
• Bottom Lifting Strap with Stainless Steel D-Ring – Allows secure attachment during deployment and recovery operations.
• 18-Inch (46 cm) Step-Through Leg Harness – Includes a stainless steel D-ring for secure carrying and deployment.

Perfect For

• Offshore diving
• Drift diving
• Technical diving
• Open-water boat diving
• Strong current environments
• Advanced recreational diving

Mission-Critical Confidence

The XS Scuba 7' Surface Marker Buoy is built for divers who require maximum visibility and dependable deployment performance in challenging conditions. Featuring a tall profile, durable Mil-Spec construction, anti-spill inflation system, integrated lifting hardware, and enhanced reflective visibility, it provides reliable surface signaling when conditions demand more than a standard SMB. Available from Oceanwide Outfitters, this high-visibility SMB is an essential addition to advanced diving safety equipment.

• Length: 7 ft (2.1 m)
• Circumference: 15 inches (381 mm)
• Diameter: 5 inches (127 mm)
• Positive Lift: 50 lbs (23 kg)
• Construction: Mil-Spec urethane-backed nylon
• Features: Anti-spill baffle, OPV, oral and QD inflation, SOLAS reflective tape, lifting hardware, and leg harness