Akona 6ft Surface Marker Buoy w/ 20m Spool

Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Boat diving
• Drift diving
• Safety-stop and ascent signaling
• Divers who want an SMB and spool packaged together

Not Ideal For

• Divers who specifically require a closed-bottom SMB
• Applications requiring more than 65 ft / 20 m of line

Key Features

• 6-Foot Surface Marker Buoy: Tall profile provides strong surface visibility.
• 12-Inch Circumference: Provides a substantial profile while remaining compact enough for dive use.
• Durable 210D Nylon: Constructed from high-visibility nylon for dependable repeated use.
• 20 m / 65 ft Spool: Included spool comes loaded with high-visibility orange line.
• Built-In Line-Lock Chips: Integrated spool features provide additional control and easier line management during deployment.
• Integrated Line Attachment: Spool line is attached to a D-ring located inside the SMB pocket.
• Open-Bottom Design: Allows inflation using a regulator or by oral inflation.
• Complete Combo System: Buoy and spool are designed to work together for easier storage, deployment, and handling.

Specifications

• Brand: AKONA
• Product Type: Surface Marker Buoy & Spool Combo
• SMB Height: 6 ft
• SMB Circumference: 12 in
• Material: 210D Nylon
• Line Length: 20 m / 65 ft
• Line Color: Hi-Viz Orange
• Bottom Design: Open Bottom
• Inflation Methods: Regulator or Oral Inflation
• Spool Feature: Built-In Line-Lock Chips

What's Included

• One AKONA 6 ft Surface Marker Buoy
• One spool loaded with 20 m / 65 ft of Hi-Viz Orange line
• Integrated line attachment to D-ring inside the SMB pocket

FAQs

How tall is the AKONA SMB?
The buoy is 6 feet tall.

How much line is included?
The spool includes 20 meters / 65 feet of high-visibility orange line.

Is the spool included?
Yes. This is a complete SMB and spool combination system.

How is the buoy inflated?
The SMB has an open-bottom design and can be inflated with a regulator or orally.

Does the spool have a locking feature?
The spool includes built-in line-lock chips designed to improve control and line management during use.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the SMB, spool, and line thoroughly with fresh water after use, especially after saltwater diving. Allow all components to dry completely before storage and periodically inspect the nylon, stitching, line, D-ring attachment, and spool for wear or damage.

Expert Insight

The AKONA SMB & Spool Combo is a practical all-in-one signaling setup for divers who want the buoy, line, and spool kept together as a single system. The 6-foot profile improves surface visibility, while the built-in spool controls and attached line help make deployment more organized and manageable.