The new self-sealing BUDDY SMBCi (Surface Marker Buoy - Closed with Inflation Cylinder) - is now in full production.

• The SMBCi features a lightweight aluminium mini-cylinder (choice of 0.1 or 0.2 litre) which is mounted at the foot of the buoy just above the internal baffle. Cylinder Dimensions: 0.1 litre - 115mm x 50mm diam. 0.2 litre - 180mm x 50mm diam. 
• Easily replenished from the main cylinder, the mini-cylinder is small enough to fold unobtrusively inside the SMB to be stowed in pouch or pocket.
• Deployment is simply a question of unfurling the SMB and cracking open the cylinder.
• Developed from the popular BUDDY SMBC, the SMBCi also features a self-sealing baffle so that when inflated the mouth is sealed preventing accidental deflation at the surface.
• Unlike normal open-ended 'sausage-style' SMBs both the SMBC and the SMBCi can be waved to attract attention at the surface.
• An over-pressure / dump valve prevents bursting and allows deflation after use.
• One key advantage of the BUDDY SMBCi over similar systems is that it can still be inflated via the baffle in the usual manner – with a DV or an air-gun - in the event that the diver has forgotten to fill the mini-cylinder.
• Also like the SMBC the new marker buoy features a specially designed flap which folds over the mouth to prevent any ‘sea-anchor’ effect when being towed as a permanent marker buoy.
• The new BUDDY SMBCi is available with either DIN or International A-clamp fittings. Colour RED

Availability: delivery in 5-10 days