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Diver Propulsion Vehicle
Cover more ground and dive longer with an underwater scooter.
Overview
A DPV lets you explore further, fight current and conserve gas. This recreational course covers scooter handling, planning around burn time and range, and safe DPV procedures.
What you'll learn
- DPV handling and control
- Burn-time and range planning
- Trigger discipline and runaway procedures
- Buddy and team DPV diving
What's included
- All academic sessions and instructor time
- Digital learning materials and certification registration
- Use of training equipment where required
- Confined-water and open-water training dives
Prerequisites
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver (or equivalent).
Kit for this course
Recommended gear
The configuration we'd dive for this course, tap any card to drill into products, or shop it as a ready-made bundle. Not sure what suits you? Take the gear guide →
Base configuration
Single-tank recreational
- Single cylinder + recreational BCD
- Single regulator set with alternate (octo)
- Dive computer
- Mask, fins and exposure suit
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Add-onDiver propulsion vehicle
- DPV / underwater scooter
- Tow leash and clip system
- Burn-time and range planning
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