DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time. They scoot through the water without kicking. Whether making a shore dive or diving from a boat, a DPV is a great way to see more and have a blast doing it.

The Fun Part.

Fun? Underwater scooters (DPVs) are a kick! It's all fun.

What You Learn.

You will learn:

  • Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organisation, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards.
  • Equipment considerations.
  • Diver etiquette and how to avoid harming fragile aquatic life.

The Scuba Gear You Use.

You use all the basic scuba gear and a DPV (underwater scooter).

The Learning Materials You Need.

Whether you're interested in purchasing a DPV or you're the proud owner of a new underwater jetpack , PADI's DPV Diver materials provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting area of diving. The Diver Propulsion Vehicle Manual and video on DVD cover DPV maintenance, battery care, proper transportation, dive planning considerations and troubleshooting.

Pre-requisites.

You must be:

  • A PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organisation).
  • At least 12 years old.

Your Next Adventure.

DPVs come in handy when wreck diving because they let you tour more of the wreck, plus reduce your air consumption. You may want to consider the PADI Wreck Diver course while working your way to Master Scuba Diver.