LB>While reading through my mail, I had another idea on
LB>the subject of markers which can be carried underwater.
LB>Why not a balloon, one of the larger, sturdier types
LB>which could be inflated and tied to a line while underwater,
LB>using a weight which would also need to be carried.
LB>Seems to be the ultimate in compactness which might be effective.
Several years ago, one of the equipment manufacturers was
marketing a small balloon (about 10" round I'd guess) with
a self-inflating CO2 cartridge attached for just that purpose.
I suspect that it was cheaper for the folks to make the
plastic float instead.
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