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#68
 Ball Dive Markers
Izzy - 5/15/2014 4:43 AM
Category: Equipment
Replies: 6
I have been searching the web looking for a ball-type dive float/marker (similar to a mooring marker ball) that does not incorporate a flag, but is red and white and might have the word(s) "diver" or "diver down". The rubber/plastic ball would alleviate losing flags in the wind/chop. Anyone know of a distributer of such a marker? Thanks!
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Greg - 5/15/2014 4:52 AM
How about something like this: thescubadiverstore.com/product-details.asp?cat=Di...loats&ID=127&pID=891

You would have to buy the inner tube separately.
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LatitudeAdjustment - 5/15/2014 6:32 AM
In places were a "dive flag" is required a ball or float might not pass muster with the marine police.

I dive in areas with docks and made a dive float from a fishing float I picked up at West Marine, an old folding tent pole running up thru it, flag on top and a few fishing sinkers I found clamped to the bottom to keep it upright.

It’s just buoyant enough to float but I can pull it under to go under docks or make it bob when I hear a boat too close so they can see there is really a diver down.
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Izzy - 5/16/2014 1:58 PM
That’ll be my fall back marker if the ball float cannot be found..thank you!
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Eric_R - 5/16/2014 5:33 PM
Try this site. No images but I bet you can get more details by contacting them.

fishnetco.com/oc/index.php?route=product/category&path=101
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Eric_R - 5/16/2014 5:42 PM
Here’s another possibility.
marsupco.com/product-p/08030100000-1.htm
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Izzy - 6/02/2014 4:12 AM
I found one at SpearfishingWorld.com. A red hard float with a white stripe...should workout nicely.