DSMB Specialty
Delayed Surface Marker Buoy
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Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Specialty Course
Experienced divers wouldn't think of diving without carrying a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB), and in many locations it's now required safety equipment. Knowing how to properly deploy and manage a DSMB are valuable skills learned in this course.
Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface alerts others to your location prior to your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.
Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:
- Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.- Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.- Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.- Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.- Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask us about earning credit. Dive requirement: 2 dives Cost: $205 US per diver Multi-Diver Discount: two or more divers joining together will get a 10% multi-diver discount off the cost of the course Prerequisites: 12 years of age and must hold a Junior Open Water Certification or above Please email us your schedule of dates you would be available to dive in Tulum. This course is not on schedule everyday, but if you let us know when you will be here we will do our best to get one scheduled for you. TulumDivingInfo@Gmail.com
Boats and currents are two common factors associated with many dive sites. Boaters don't always recognize that divers are in the area and current can carry you further than expected. Launching a delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) before you surface alerts others to your location prior to your ascent. Adding another layer of safety, you can also use the DSMB line to complete your safety stop, which is advantageous in a current or when there are no other visual references. Take this course to learn about all the beneficial uses of a DSMB.
Marker buoys serve a range of purposes and you'll learn about common types of DSMB along with the reels used to control them. During the two training dives, you'll practice:
- Preparing and stowing your DSMB and reel.- Deploying the DSMB from a stationary position and from mid-water.- Swimming while towing a DSMB and managing the reel and line.- Making a safety stop using the DSMB line.- Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask us about earning credit. Dive requirement: 2 dives Cost: $205 US per diver Multi-Diver Discount: two or more divers joining together will get a 10% multi-diver discount off the cost of the course Prerequisites: 12 years of age and must hold a Junior Open Water Certification or above Please email us your schedule of dates you would be available to dive in Tulum. This course is not on schedule everyday, but if you let us know when you will be here we will do our best to get one scheduled for you. TulumDivingInfo@Gmail.com