Owekfifv Surface Marker Buoy SMB 5ft with 100ft Reel, Orange, Reflective Diver Below Tape

Owekfifv's 5ft bright orange Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) with a 100ft reel provides a compact, easy-to-deploy visual signal for divers and surface teams.

This SMB and reel kit is built for visibility, simple inflation, and reliable handling during recreational and technical dives. The buoy is made from 210D nylon with TPU coating, double-stitched seams and reflective "Diver Below" tape on both sides. The included aluminum alloy finger spool holds 100ft of flat braided nylon line in high-visibility orange and attaches quickly to a BCD with a stainless steel snap hook.

How will this SMB improve surface visibility for my dive?

The fluorescent orange fabric combined with reflective tape dramatically increases your chance of being seen by boats and surface crews. The 5ft length gives a tall, vertical profile above waves while the reflective "Diver Below" markings catch light in low sun or twilight conditions.

• Bright fluorescent orange fabric for peak daytime visibility
• Reflective tape on both sides with clear "Diver Below" text
• 5ft height creates a prominent marker above chop and swell
• Open-bottom design allows easy oral or octo inflation

How simple is deploying and stowing the buoy during a dive?

Deployment is straightforward: inflate orally or feed air from your alternate second stage, then release the overpressure relief valve as needed. For rapid release, the OPV can be manually pulled to let the SMB ascend; when you finish the dive it packs down small and secures with a bungee loop and D-rings for attachment.

• Inflate by mouth or with octo regulator through open bottom
• Overpressure relief valve prevents bursting during ascent
• Plastic top D-ring and stainless bottom D-ring for secure clipping
• Bungee loop and compact folding for easy storage in a BCD pocket

What does the reel offer for line control and safety?

The included aluminum alloy finger-spool reel is lightweight yet durable for repeated use, while the flat braided nylon line resists tangling and remains highly visible underwater. A stainless steel double-ended snap hook makes it simple to secure the reel to your gear so you can manage line deployment and retrieval without fuss.

• Aluminum alloy finger spool for smooth handling and low weight
• 100ft flat braided nylon line in high-visibility orange
• Stainless double-ended snap hook for swift attachment to BCD
• Design minimizes tangles and eases one-handed operation

What environments and activities is this SMB suited for?

This SMB and reel set is versatile enough for many underwater pursuits, from open-water recreational dives to technical applications like wreck and cave penetration when used as a surface signal or guideline marker. Its compact construction also makes it convenient for spearfishing, underwater photography, and as a safety accessory for beginner divers learning surface signaling protocols.

• Recreational scuba and training dives
• Wreck and cave support when used with established procedures
• Spearfishing and underwater photography for location marking
• Useful backup signal for dive boats and surface support teams

Who is this for: The Owekfifv 5ft SMB with 100ft reel is designed for divers who want a durable, highly visible surface signal that’s easy to deploy and stow. It suits sport divers, technical divers who need a compact marker, dive instructors, and anyone who wants a reliable method to alert surface craft or rendezvous points during shore and boat dives.