2airishuman
Contributor
In another thread, someone mentioned having a self-inflating SMB. I found these for sale at a couple of shops outside the U.S.:
https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/dive...d=2750&zenid=4ee45eafc96d60849abf1908bf446086
The product is a larger SMB with a small aluminum cylinder (0.1l, around 1 cf) with a standard DIN or yoke cylinder valve. Details are unclear but the SMB can be inflated from the little cylinder, eliminating the problems with buoyancy control otherwise inherent in the process. Since the cylinder is small and has a standard connector, it can be refilled at a dive shop or from a transfill whip.
Regulatory standards for cylinders differ between the U.S. and Europe so it might not be feasible to bring one of these home from abroad.
Has anyone used these? What are there benefits and drawbacks? Is there a similar product for sale in the U.S.?
https://www.scubadoctor.com.au/dive...d=2750&zenid=4ee45eafc96d60849abf1908bf446086
The product is a larger SMB with a small aluminum cylinder (0.1l, around 1 cf) with a standard DIN or yoke cylinder valve. Details are unclear but the SMB can be inflated from the little cylinder, eliminating the problems with buoyancy control otherwise inherent in the process. Since the cylinder is small and has a standard connector, it can be refilled at a dive shop or from a transfill whip.
Regulatory standards for cylinders differ between the U.S. and Europe so it might not be feasible to bring one of these home from abroad.
Has anyone used these? What are there benefits and drawbacks? Is there a similar product for sale in the U.S.?