XS Scuba Quick Launch Marker Buoy

The XS Scuba Quick Launch Marker Buoy is a must-have for any diver looking to stay safe and visible in the water. The build quality is fantastic—durable and sturdy, yet lightweight enough to pack easily. It inflates quickly and deploys smoothly, making it easy to use, even in tricky conditions.I especially appreciate the high-visibility color, which makes it easy for boat crews and dive buddies to spot from a distance. The compact size when rolled up is perfect for travel, but it’s large enough when inflated to do the job effectively. The integrated oral inflator works well, and the buoy feels reliable.Overall, this marker buoy gives me peace of mind during my dives, knowing I have a dependable safety tool. Highly recommend for any diver looking for quality gear!

As an experienced reviewer and frequent diver, I’ve tested a wide variety of surface marker buoys over the years—and the XS Scuba Quick Launch Marker Buoy has quickly earned a permanent place in my dive gear.Right out of the package, the quality is apparent. The material is durable and well-stitched, and the inflation system is smartly designed for quick deployment without fuss—even with gloves on. The oral and inflator valve options make it versatile in any situation, and the over-pressure valve works exactly as it should.What really makes this SMB stand out is how compact it rolls up, taking up minimal space in a BCD pocket or clipped to a D-ring. Yet when deployed, it’s highly visible—even in choppy conditions—which is exactly what you want for safety and signaling.I’ve launched this from depth and at the surface, and in both cases it deployed smoothly and stayed upright without issue. Whether you're a recreational diver or pushing into more technical territory, this is a piece of kit you can rely on.Highly recommend—five stars for design, reliability, and execution. XS Scuba nailed it with this one.

This is a great SMB! I love that the spool is integrated, which saves fiddling when deploying. It also ensures the two items will never be separated. There are 3 inflating options--oral, BC LP hose, and from the bottom with either an alternate air source or, if you can manage it, exhaust bubbles from your primary. I like inflating with my LP hose and letting it fly. There's a reflective strip on the top as well as a plastic D-ring for a light. It's big, which means it's visible on the surface, but that also means it's bulky underwater. I still won't dive without it.

Great quality, and worked perfectly. I really like that the reel was in a velcro protected pocket. I love the pink color. My husband also got the orange one and it was perfect as well.

I love that this SMB has a pouch for the spool attached with it. To send it, I open up the bottom, stick in my 2nd stage regulator and let as much air flow in before it starts to pull me up with it. Then I let it unspool on my finger to the surface. I decrease buoyancy just before I send it. It’s perfect. It’s super sturdy and it dries quickly and it’s easy to get out the water from the inside by unscrewing the over pressure valve. I bought 2 of these things. They’re the best for me, a recreational diver.

This is my first dsmb. I purchased based on reviews here and it did not disappoint.I used it last week with a DM and it was easy to fill with my second stage octopus and easy to deploy as the reel is attached. Reminder to let the reel go so the dsmb doesn’t mess with your buoyancy.

This all in one surface marker buoy makes a very good, somewhat compact package in satisfying and essential scuba diving need. Simply unclip it from your D-ring and inflate it with your 2nd stage while holding the finger spool with your other hand. Nice and tidy.

I bought the flourescent yellow sausage and added a few more pieces of flourescent tape to make it even more visible at night. The attached reel makes it easy to deploy from depth. I tied a loop at 15 feet to fasten with a snap hook to my BCD for an easy safety stop.