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Boat diving with a DPV can be an extremely fun experience. Diving with your DPV in the open water allows you to see and explore more. However, brining a large, heavy DPV on a boat can be tricky. Getting the DPV in and out of the water can also be tricky, so following some basic [...]

by David Miner
Before diving your DPV always make sure it is properly charged and closed up. You don’t want your DPV flooding during the dive or dying out because the batteries weren’t charged properly. You also don’t want the integrity of your DPV to fail causing it flood during a dive. A flooded DPV is [...]

by David Miner

Riding a DPV underwater is a lot fun and is exciting, but it requires practice, proper technique, and proper buoyancy control as well as several other things. Using a DPV extends your range on a dive and can be a great tool for exploration dives.
Properly positioning yourself on the DPV is essential. If [...]

There are basically two types of DPVs: ride on and ride behind. Ride on DPVs are equipped with an integral saddle that you physically sit on and ride. Ride behind DPVs are designed to tow you by the arm and a tow strap that is clipped to your BC or harness.
Ride on DPVs
Ride on DPVs [...]

Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you get DPV training?
A number of training organizations offer DPV training. Training organizations such as, IANTD, GUE, NAUI, PADI, and TDI all offer DPV training. Finding a dive shop in your area with DPV instructors may be difficult. You may have to travel out of your area to find a dive [...]

Diver propulsion vehicles (DPV) are underwater transportation systems for recreational and technical divers. There are two types of DPVs: ride on and ride behind. Ride on DPVs are equipped with an integral saddle that you physically sit on and ride. Ride behind DPVs are designed to tow you by the arms and a tow strap [...]

What is a DPV?
A DPV is an underwater transportation system for recreational and technical divers.

What are the advantages of diving with a DPV?
A DPV allows you to cover more territory and see more underwater with increased comfort and maneuverability. Trying to swim three miles on a dive is not practical to the average diver. However, [...]

Diver propulsion vehicles (DPV) are underwater transportation systems for recreational and technical divers. DPVs have emerged from mostly military and commercial use to use in recreational environments for fun, for exploration to previously unexplored areas, and for scientific purposes. Over the past 15 years, DPVs have increased dramatically within the recreational and technical diving communities. [...]