XS Scuba “Quick Launch” Marker Buoy

Highland Quick Launch Marker Buoy – Integrated SMB with Built-In Spool for Simplified Surface Marker Deployment

The Highland Quick Launch Marker Buoy is designed to streamline delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) deployment by integrating a line spool directly into the buoy system. By eliminating the need to separately retrieve, connect, and manage a spool during deployment, the Quick Launch Marker Buoy helps simplify a task that can otherwise become complex underwater. Featuring a built-in spool with 100 feet (30 m) of line, multiple inflation options, and an anti-spill design, this SMB is ideal for recreational and technical divers seeking efficient and organized deployment procedures. Oceanwide Outfitters offers the Quick Launch Marker Buoy as a practical safety accessory for open-water and offshore diving environments.

Why Divers Choose the Highland Quick Launch Marker Buoy

Deploying a marker buoy while maintaining buoyancy, monitoring depth, and managing equipment can be challenging. The Quick Launch design keeps the spool permanently attached and stored inside the buoy, helping reduce setup time and simplify deployment when surface visibility is needed.

Key Features

• Integrated Spool Storage System – Built-in spool is stored directly within the marker buoy for streamlined deployment.
• 100 ft (30 m) Line Included – Pre-installed spool line is ready for immediate use.
• Pre-Attached Spool Connection – Line is secured to an internal D-ring, eliminating the need for separate setup before deployment.
• 6 ft (183 cm) Surface Marker Height – Tall profile helps improve visibility on the surface.
• 12-Inch (30.5 cm) Circumference – Provides a highly visible marker once deployed.
• Open-Bottom Anti-Spill Baffle Design – Helps retain buoyancy while allowing efficient inflation.
• Dual Inflation Options – Supports both oral inflation and quick-disconnect inflator hose inflation.
• Integrated Over-Pressure Relief Valve – Includes a pull cord for manual venting and pressure management.
• SOLAS Reflective Tape on Both Sides – Enhances visibility in low-light and surface recovery situations.
• Compact and Organized Storage – Keeps buoy and spool together as a single deployment system.

Perfect For

• Delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) deployment
• Recreational scuba diving
• Technical diving
• Drift diving
• Boat diving operations
• Open-water safety procedures

Mission-Critical Confidence

The Highland Quick Launch Marker Buoy simplifies one of the most important safety procedures in diving by combining a DSMB and spool into a single ready-to-deploy system. Featuring an integrated spool, anti-spill design, multiple inflation methods, and enhanced surface visibility, it helps divers deploy a marker buoy efficiently while reducing equipment management complexity underwater. Available from Oceanwide Outfitters, the Quick Launch Marker Buoy is a valuable addition to any diver's safety equipment collection.

• Length: 6 ft (183 cm)
• Circumference: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
• Line Length: 100 ft (30 m)
• Features: Built-in spool, anti-spill baffle, OPV, oral and QD inflation, SOLAS reflective tape