How To Master DSMB Deployment | Master Series
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- In the first instalment of our Master Series, we walk you through the process of properly deploying a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (D.S.M.B). Whether you're a seasoned diver or just dipping your fins, our in-depth guide will hopefully help you nail the technique like a pro!
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Demonstration
01:34 How to Practice
03:15 SMB Types
04:00 Assembly
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Use Your SMB for Breathing Exercises: th-cam.com/video/UyvEcdERh2Y/w-d-xo.html
Rarely comment on such videos, but I just had to compliment you for the very best kind of educational videos.
This is leagues above any usual OWD material out there.
Thank you so much for your generous compliments. The primary motivation behind our decision to create in-depth videos covering a broad spectrum of subjects aligns perfectly with your observation - there's a noticeable deficiency in quality content across the board. Stay tuned for more our regular releases coming up.
The best scuba academy channel. I have learned so much and also practice each lesson at my home and then in the water.
My technique improved and I got confidence in water more than ever before.
Fantastic to hear !! 👏
The breathing indicator is absolutely GENIUS! The first and only instruction video that has that level of detail. And its a game changer, because the real skill here is your breath control.
I've watched many videos, I have practiced myself dozens of times, but ONLY NOW did I actually understood the idea of this deployment method!
THANK YOU!!! Subscribed.
Probably the best DSMB video I have seen so far. Wish I had this quality of skill video for my IDC, can't wait to see the full series of skills!!
Thanks very much, appreciate your comment ! stay tuned for more tutorials
Now do that with 5 mil gloves on!
Except part how DSB was filled. Filling it orally is not the best option, especially not in cold waters. I was also learn to keep SMB in left pocket and not have it rolled but folded like hand fan. And I also always have small loop on big loop which is attached to SMB.
But buoyancy skill is impressive :)
Hey guys, thanks for this clear and cool video! Execpt the last part (putting the Boltsnap to the reel) If you do so, the snap can open acidentially in your pocket and if you take it out, the reel begins his own journey 🙂 downstairs
Hey, thanks. We have heard this multiple times, but I never in my diving career had this issue. Would you clip ut the other way around so the snap' is facing the outside of the spool ?
@@flowstatedivers no, that makes no difference, in some cases the boltclip opens a few mm and the line snaps away, no matter which side of the spool you Clip. It happens to me twice a time so i decided to make this part different. I have a second loop at the end of the line, just before the smb is attached. This loop goes through a hole in the spool to outward direction and that loop is snapped with the boltsnap. In this config the pushbutton can not be triggered by the spool. The loop must be long enough to have some space between spool and snap.
The best demonstration out there, finally not crawling on the bottom ! Well done and looking forward for more of your videos
Thank you very much!
ISE also awesome demo
Wow!! This is such quality content. Extra points for the added data display of lung capacity (sooo valuable to see how to maintain proper buoyancy in these cases) and the end section of which types of DSMBs and even how to set it up properly. And holy shit that voice is DEEPP!
Thank you!
potentially a life-saving video, thanks for sharing with us
I alwaya thought we have to blow tonne of air into the dsmb so that it will stand up straight on the surface. Thank you for this video ❤
Yeah, the amount of air in the buoy is unrelated to its position up on the surface. As long as there's some in it and the correct tension applied, it will stand up straight.
the best DSMB video I have seen so far😊
Thank you!
Best video I've seen so far about DSMB deployment. I've been practicing and when I surface, my dsmb reaches the surface but it's flat in the water. This video mentions what none others have, reel it in a few times to make it vertical.
I'm delighted that you gained some knowledge! Even if the dsmb is fully inflated, it will remain flat unless you exert tension by winding it in. Keep in mind that the less you inflate it, the more tension it will need to stay upright. With some practice, you'll become skilled at gauging its position on the surface by feeling the resistance of the DSMB, determining whether it needs more tension or not.
Or you can attach a small fishing sinker, to keep it vertical. Can be stashed in your pocket with the dsmb. Just attach with bolt snap.
Your videos are amazing! Very simple to follow and very educational. I've been learning a lot from you!
Thanks!
Best smb video I've seen so far. Thanks for the clear explanation, it is very educational! I'm definitely sending this to my buddies who are struggling with smb skills (basically all of them) 😂😂
Awesome, thank you!
wooooah.. guys !! This is some next level Jedi training type of video !!! Excellent presentation, wish I will reach similar levels. I'm planning a trip to Tenerife in December and definitely coming to your scuba workshop 🔥🔥🔥
Looking forward :)
You will have to stay untill January so we can both do a workshop 😁
Wow, looks so easy and elegant 😮😊
Great video I have watched many times. The only part I disagree with is cutting off line from the spool. Diving in places with current you will want as much line as possible, especially if deploying from depth. Rather choose a wider spool that will allow more line and space to clip the bolt snap. I would recommend at least 30-40 meters of line.
Great video, tks
Awesome video !!
If you guys have a suggestion of the next skill we should cover, leave a comment down below !!
Most hated skill by most new divers. Mask removal 😅
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The primary adversary for many divers! We're diligently addressing this issue, so be sure to subscribe to our channel for updates on its upcoming release!@@sammoyers905
Remove/reequip BCD underwater.
Nice job. This is a skill that not enough divers are familiar with
Agreed! We hope to change that by introducing this video.
Good video!
well done!
love this, big thanks
Glad you like it!
Nice job! Curious how you’re doing the overlay. Grabbing computer data for depth and gas, then kind of guessing on the lung capacity to illustrate buoyancy?
Why the right pocket and not the left? Also why change yr breathing pattern when shooting the smb.
Also I would put the double ender the other way trough the spool, now if yr spool turns the double elder could get clipped of, just some minor details in my opinion 😉 but hey I do like how you are showing the skills,
I'm sure flowstate have their own reasoning but in general safety items on the right and utility items on the left. This is because stage tanks are usually slung on the left side leaving your right side always accessible. There is still debate as to whether your primary SMB is classed as a safety or a utility item, so I therefore assume flowstate believe it is a safety item that must always be accessible without obstruction. Traditional safety items you may also find in the right pocket include wet notes and a backup mask.
The change in breathing pattern is to compensate for the changes in bouyancy as you shoot an smb. If you are neutrally bouyant at a given depth, the two things dictating buoyancy are your wing and you lungs. when you add an SMB that adds a third thing affecting your buoyancy. If you were to add air to the SMB without reducing volume in your lungs or wing you would lose this neutral buoyancy and start to rise in the water. We reduce the lung volume as this is easier to control on the fly rather than altering your wing.
Finally, a bolt snap will twist off a reel no matter the orientation its clipped through. Some dives clip a loop in the line and suspend it, some put a few twists around the stem or loop as flowstate do before clipping the spool. This part of SMB use is also heavily debated but at the end of the day if its being stored inside your pocket it really shouldn't matter as the boltsnap is their as a precaution rather than a necessity. Hope my two pence on the matter has answered some of your questions! Happy diving friend.
Did you use dashware for those sexy overlay gauges?
Excellent quality and content! I have subscribed. I also put a micro-breath into my DSMB at the start to unroll it and reduce risk of entanglement. How about covering rebreathers?
Thank you! I will buy the t-shirt...
Thanks for your comment! Yeah, it's a great technique to initially unfurl your DSMB if it is that long for sure. As long as the tube' is being orally inflated, there are multiple valid methods :) we are planning on more advanced topics such as CCR's. However, we are going in a logical order and covering fundamental topics first, so these will serve as cross references to more advanced subjects. Stay tuned for more 😉
The more fundamentals the better. We all need more practice, me especially!@@flowstatedivers
What camera gear are all using too? Quality is on point!
All our underwater footage is shot on a gopro with specific settings coupled with a lot of post editing.
if you store the SMB in a pocket, do you still need to use a snap?
Yes, because you have to lock your spool and secure it to the SMB until deploying it.
May I inquire what is the thigh pouch that the DM is storing the SMB into??
Hi, you essentially have two primary choices. You can opt for a drysuit, which typically comes with built-in pockets. Alternatively, if you prefer to add pockets to your wetsuit, you can purchase shorts specifically designed for this purpose. Most reputable brands offer their own versions, but they generally serve the same function.
Can someone tell me what is the clear plastic part we see before rolling it back together is for ? Tks
It's for communication with the surface support in case you are doing a long decompression stop and in need of assistance. You can simply write a note and insert it before you send up the SMB. Alternatively you can insert a small light or a GPS beacon, so search crew can find you easier at the surface in case you are lost.
3:24 Why can the open ended dsmb only be deployed on the surface? Wouldn’t any over pressure / excess air come out of the bottom opening?
Indeed, the excess air would come out, but the same would happen if the SMB flips over (or get into a flat position) on the surface, so in my opinion it's always better to use one with the closed end. Also because those can be inflated orally, instead of using your regulator.
@@Babmajom88yep don’t disagree with you, just thought the comment in the video wasn’t correct.
Why is the close ended dsmb better than the hybrid ?
Hi, that's a great question. The reason is quite straightforward: it doesn't allow to be inflated with the second stage, which can be a risky practice because of its uncontrolled nature and the significant entanglement risk it poses.
Great videos but try doing all these skills with 5mil gloves on. Its a whole different ball game doing anything under water with 5mil gloves on especially taking things in and out of your pocket and using the bolt snaps. Great videos so far but put some 5mil gloves on in the future to show people what they might face. 👌
Thanks for your feedback. Cold water diving deserves its own series of skills with modified procedures however, you would have no issue accessing the pockets on a dry suit with dry gloves on. All parts of a dry suit are designed with cold water diving in mind, everything is bulky and pretty accessible regardless of what you are wearing.
@@flowstatedivers Yeah but doing all the skills you do with 5mm gloves on is nothing like doing them with bare hands. Have a great weekend.
Always Carry a cutting tool, just in case you do get tangled up.
yeah that's part of the basic equipment
only comment i have on this video is that i would much rather have the DSMB in my left pocket. otherwise excellent.
Can't tell you how many divers don't know how to deploy let alone have a smb...esp on drift dives....it's dangerous not to master this skill.
why would you send up the DSMB only 1/4 filled with air? not a good demonstration in my opinion
The video was made to show divers how to practise efficiently, so if you add less air it is easier to reel it back in and deploy again. The amount of air you add to the DSMB depends on your depth, and the purpose you use it for.
Hmmmm... I'm afraid I don't agree with all of the people fan Girling over this clip saying it is the best ever... There are several things that could be better with this clip. And there are far better clips on TH-cam on this subject.
Firstly, there are more than three "main types" of DSMB's... You missed out at least three really common types... Self sealing Open End without inflator (being more prevalent than purely open end like in your clip), CO2 canister, and the crack-bottle style.
Second, although, like you, I prefer using a closed DSMB, it certainly isn't the most versatile. In fact, it is less versatile than the one that has the self-sealing open end and oral/LPI inflate option. As that can be inflated in at least four ways.
Third, how you deployed this is far from the safest way. It would have been far safer for you to have removed the LPI hose from your Drysuit inflate and used that, rather than taking the regulator from your mouth. I get why you did, as you only wanted a small amount in the DSMB so that you could then wind it back in from the surface. But without referencing that, people may get the wrong impression in that a very under inflated DSMB is the correct way.
And finally, I do not like the the way you wind in the line by spinning it around the spool with the double ender. It is far better to keep the continual tension of the line by trapping it against the double ender with the thumb, and then winding in the spool towards the double ender. Again, I will concede you may have only been doing it this way as the DSMB was only partially inflated. But it certainly isn't the best way to wind in a spool.
Sorry for nit-picking.
On a positive note, your buoyancy was on point. :)
Looking forward to see your demonstration
Thanks for your feedback.
whaouuuu !!! such a bad video showing you exactly what not to do !! I would love to know the difference between a 1/2 filled dsmb (floating horizontally) and a empty dsmb (floating horizontally) at the surface ... DSMB is a long floating tube, ask yourself why ???
I think the point of the video is the deployment technique and how to practise it. Clearly when you intend to use it for signaling, you'd fill it up more. But if you want to practise more than one time on the same occasion, you want to be able to reel it back down. Also fyi even a fully inflated smb would lay flat on the surface if you don't make the line tight buy reeling it back appropriately. As you said it's a long floating tube which would not stick out from the water vertically just by inflation. In my opinion, the video shows the correct way of deployment (for sure it helped me a lot with my training as no one explained it to me as well as this video) and how much air you need to add to it depends on the purpose and depth you deploy it from 😎
I'm sorry, showing proper deployment technique is a good thing but showing fully inflating and tight line is important, way more than showing staying between 7,85 and 8 m when deployment !! Beginners (without mentioning instructors doing the same) are monkeys (without judging them) and watch this video also so what they gonna remember after this demonstration ? what the goal of the dsmb ? make the people better when deploying or make them safe with a fully vertically inflated VERY VISIBLE dsmb ? so sad to see so many dsmb laying flat on the surface all the time ... hopefully people will see these comments and will step back with there tough ... @@Babmajom88
Hi David, I appreciate your feedback. Just to clarify, a DSMB will never naturally remain vertical on the surface due to the air it contains. Its upright position is solely induced by the tension applied from below by the diver by reeling the line back in. The quantity of air in the tube only affects its height. If you plan to use it for signalling in rough conditions, you can adjust the air volume pre-deployment accordingly. However, for practice deployments, it's advisable not to overinflate, as this can make repeating the exercise more challenging, which is counterproductive if your goal is to practice multiple deployments in a single session.
@@flowstatedivers I don’t think it’s a “bad video” but I was confused as to why the diver only put a tiny bit of air. Once you explain you’re just demonstrating how to practice, it makes sense. I think it’d be great if you could make another video about dsmb but not just for practice. Basically and explanation and demonstration of how to properly execute this skill. Although I’m an advanced diver with over 100 dives (in 4months) none of my instructors taught me this so I rely on tutorials on the internet 🤦🏽♀️
@CarosEditorial there is no more trick to this. If you want to inflate it more, you go ahead and blow more air into it. Consider your depth and how much air expands due to the pressure change and that's it.
Wow….. Your videos are helping me become a better diver in a big way. Much appreciated. Serious professional and concise advise. Working to make my way to your level! 🫡
Amazing to hear!