New Flag/Float

[SarahBella]

Anyone use one of these?

Dive Flags and Floats

I was thinking aboutgetting one of those with my Gift Cert and wanted to know how well it worked. It looks more visable than the small flag we use now and I kind of like the idea of being able to light it for a night dive. Any Pros or Cons? Thanks.

[mitchy]

I like his model. The yellow floaty part is able to hold things, as it has no hole in it.

[SarahBella]

Thanks-I was thinking of throwing a lot of different colored glow sticks or a couple of flashlights inside for when we night dive near a campground. I'm hoping it will look a little odd at first before people realize what it is.

[NitroWill]

I have it - its a nice float. Can hold plenty of things on the inside - just have to be careful not to puncture it!

[No Misses]

I prefer the basic dive flag since it is low drag. The wind and current can be a real drag (pun intended). I replaced the standard red & white nylon flag with a hi-vis flourecent orange and white vinyl flag. On night dives I attach a xenon strobe. I find this works much better than the glow sticks and meager led blinkers that others use. I also added reflective tape to the bouy. I have not yet tested how much this helps on night dives.

Good luck with your decision.

[jeepbrew]

I have that model and like it, but as No Misses mentioned, it can "drag" you around if you get in a real current.

[icandy6298]

That model looks nice. I think I will get one too. Thanks for reminding me!!!

[SarahBella]

Thanks for the input fellas-I had not taken in to account the possibility of the wind dragging me...good to know.

[Soonerwink]

I have this model and I really like it. Just make sure it is tied off well if you don't tow it with you, the wind will push the float loose. I do like being able to put a light in it at night to illuminate the dive flag. It is also nice to put accessories in it when the dive is over.

[FishFood]

I think ill get one of those. After all, the regular foam ball type dive flag doesn't give me enough resistance. Not enough excersize and my air lasts too long