Archive for the 'DPVs & Scooters' Category

DPV Training – Questions

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 [...]

DPV/Scooter Training

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 [...]

DPV – Frequently Asked Questions

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 [...]

DPV/Scooter Overview

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. [...]