XS Scuba Highland Technical Marker Buoy

Highland Technical Marker Buoy – Heavy-Duty DSMB for Technical, Rebreather, and Sidemount Diving

The Highland Technical Marker Buoy is purpose-built for technical divers who require a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) designed to meet the demands of advanced diving environments. Constructed from durable 420D nylon fabric and equipped with robust attachment hardware, this DSMB is well suited for rebreather diving, sidemount configurations, decompression diving, and extended-range operations. Its compact profile, closed-bottom design, and multiple inflation methods provide dependable deployment and visibility while maintaining the streamlined characteristics technical divers prefer. Oceanwide Outfitters offers the Highland Technical Marker Buoy as a reliable safety accessory for advanced diving applications.

Why Divers Choose the Highland Technical Marker Buoy

Technical diving environments often require equipment that balances durability, reliability, and streamlined performance. The Highland Technical Marker Buoy incorporates practical features specifically selected to support advanced diving procedures, including decompression stops, offshore ascents, and extended-range dives.

Key Features

• Technical Diving-Specific Design – Developed for rebreather, sidemount, decompression, and extended-range diving applications.
• Durable 420D Nylon Construction – Heavy-duty fabric provides excellent durability for demanding underwater environments.
• Closed-Bottom DSMB Design – Helps maintain buoyancy after inflation and surface deployment.
• 45-Inch (114 cm) Visibility Profile – Provides a highly visible surface marker while maintaining compact storage characteristics.
• 10-Inch (25.4 cm) Circumference – Streamlined design suitable for technical diving configurations.
• Stainless Steel-Tipped Inflator – Supports both oral inflation and low-pressure quick-disconnect hose inflation.
• SOLAS Reflective Tape Around Entire Circumference – Features 2-inch (5 cm) reflective tape for enhanced visibility during surface recovery operations.
• Integrated Identification Panel – White 2 x 4 inch (5 x 10 cm) panel allows marking with a permanent marker for identification purposes.
• Over-Pressure Relief Valve – Equipped with a 1.5-inch (38 mm) OPV and pull cord for pressure management and controlled deflation.
• Top Attachment D-Ring – Includes a 1-inch (25 mm) plastic D-ring for attaching accessories, lights, or identification markers.
• Oversized Bottom Attachment Point – Designed to accommodate the needs of technical diving deployment systems.

Perfect For

• Technical diving
• Rebreather diving
• Sidemount diving
• Extended-range diving
• Decompression procedures
• Offshore and open-water diving

Mission-Critical Confidence

The Highland Technical Marker Buoy provides the durability, visibility, and deployment flexibility required by advanced divers operating in demanding environments. Featuring heavy-duty 420D construction, multiple inflation options, reflective visibility enhancements, and practical technical diving features, it delivers dependable performance when reliable surface signaling matters most. Available from Oceanwide Outfitters, this DSMB is an essential addition to serious technical diving equipment setups.

• Length: 45 inches (114 cm)
• Circumference: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
• Material: 420D nylon
• Inflation Methods: Oral inflation and LP quick-disconnect hose inflation
• Features: SOLAS reflective tape, identification panel, OPV, and attachment D-ring