Name: CORE Freediving Buoy
Brand: Molchanovs
Price: 190.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

The CORE Freediving Buoy is a lightweight freediving float made for recreational freedivers, traveling divers, and freediving schools. Recreational divers appreciate the compact size, the interior that holds up to 30m (98ft) of dive line, and how easily the buoy packs for travel. Freediving instructors and schools value the affordability and internal safety strap system that keeps the buoy afloat, even in the event of an accidental tear. From shallow pool sessions to open water training at sea, the CORE Freediving Buoy is a dependable, affordable choice for every level of recreational freediver.

Internal safety strap system
The internal safety strap system keeps the CORE Freediving Buoy afloat in case of an accidental tear in the outer fabric cover.

Durable fabric exterior
A 500D Tarpaulin exterior is abrasion-resistant and water-resistant, holding its form in challenging sea conditions and rocky shore entries.

Travel-friendly
Weighing in at only 3.5kg (7.7lb), the CORE Freediving Buoy conveniently folds up smaller than a lightweight monofin bag. For an even lighter load, the inner tube can be replaced with any standard car tube purchased at your destination.

Built for recreational freediving
Holds up to 30m (98ft) of rope and comfortably supports up to 3 freedivers at a time–ideal for certification courses and shallow training dives.

Value for money
Priced affordably, making the CORE Freediving Buoy a practical choice for individual recreational divers and busy freediving schools.

Details and Materials

◦ Material: 500D Tarpaulin outer cover
◦ Large mesh zippered compartment to keep the dive line and small items secure
◦ Marine-grade stainless steel D-ring
◦ 8 TPU handles for comfortable placement anywhere on the buoy
◦ 8 water drainage holes for easy emptying after a session
◦ Small ‘molchanovs’ text printed in black on the top of the buoy
◦ Large Molchanovs logo printed in black on the underside of the buoy
◦ Inflatable by bike or car pump
◦ Lightweight and travel-friendly
◦ Can be used in saltwater and freshwater

Technical Specifications

◦ Dimensions:

Outer Diameter: 70cm (27.6in)
Inner Diameter: 50cm (19.7in)
Height: 20cm (7.9in)

◦ Empty Weight: 1.7kg (5.3lb)
◦ Recommended Load: Up to 50kg (110lb)
◦ Color: Orange

General Recommendations

The CORE Freediving Buoy is appropriate for comfortable diving for up to 3 people diving up to 30m (98ft) of depth or shallower.

What’s Included

The CORE Freediving Buoy includes the following:

500D Tarpaulin outer cover
Mesh cover for top of the buoy
Inner tube
Flag

Setting up the CORE Freediving Buoy

Unfold the buoy completely on a flat surface.
Open the zipper and insert the deflated or partially-inflated inner tube into the buoy.
Locate the valve opening on the exterior of the buoy, marked with a printed “hole for nipple connector” label. Align the inner tube valve with this opening and pull the valve through.
Close the zipper fully.
Attach a bicycle or car pump to the valve and inflate the inner tube to the recommended pressure [1.5-2.9 psi / 0.1-0.2 bar]. To avoid overinflation, check firmness by hand.
Once inflated, close the valve securely.
Place the mesh pocket on top of the buoy and buckle it into each corresponding strap.

Diving With the CORE Freediving Buoy

Before each dive, inspect the buoy, rope, and D-ring for any visual damage.
Insert the buoy-end of the rope into the loop inside of the buoy and insert the other end of the line through the carabiner on the D-ring. If you are using a pulley system (highly recommended), you can hook the pulley system directly to a carabiner on the D-ring.
Attach the bottom weight to the rope with an appropriate knot (e.g., water bowline) or a carabiner.
If you are using a pulley system, skip to step 7. We highly recommended that the pulley system is attached to the buoy’s D-ring with a carabiner instead of a shorter piece of rope.
Attach the bottom weight under the buoy with a carabiner and/or an appropriate knot.
Attach the dive line with a clove hitch at the target depth.
Take out the length of line needed for your target depth from the buoy.
Carefully inspect the dive site. If there are divers underwater, wait until they swim away before slowly releasing the line with the bottom weight attached.

Important note: If you’re not using a pulley system, make sure that the weight does not tangle itself with any part of the line as it is lowered. If the dive line is properly braided, this should not be a problem and you will not need to open the braid before lowering the bottom weight. The sinking bottom weight will open the braid automatically and the descent will be stopped by the clove hitch when the rope is fully unbraided.

Disassembling the CORE Freediving Buoy

Open the valve to release air from the inner tube.
Once fully deflated, open the zipper and remove the inner tube.
Fold the deflated buoy and inner tube for storage or transport.

Care Instructions

All equipment should be rinsed in fresh water after use and placed out of direct sunlight and heat. Avoid placing or storing the buoy around sharp objects. See the full list of product care instructions.

Warranty Policy

A 2-year limited warranty applies. Please note that defects or damage to the equipment caused by improper or incorrect use or insufficient/improper maintenance and product care will render our warranty policy null and void.

Production Time

If the product is currently in stock, it will be sent out to you within 2–5 business days. If the product is out of stock, we will contact you by e-mail to inform you about possible delays. If you order this product along with another product that has a longer production time, your entire order will be shipped with all of the items together once the product with the longest production time is ready.

Shipping and Returns

See the Shipping and Returns section of the FAQ.