Best Underwater Scooter

[jakeboat]

Hi everyone,

every year I go on vacation for 2 weeks and end up renting underwater scooters each time. I have decided that it is now time to make a purchase, and I am willing to spend a good amount since renting them adds up fast. I really want one that is durable, and that will last for years with no major worries.

Right now, I think the second one on this chart is the best underwater scooter to buy based on what I need. I will be using it for both snorkeling and and diving, so I would value anybody that has an opinion on the one that I mentioned.

Also, I am considering this one as well.

Thank you in advance for your reply

 

[Dr. Lecter]

The best? A Genesis from Logic Dive Gear.

The best for your application/budget? Maybe a different answer.

 

[pensacolaracer]

I would be careful with these. Whoever is in charge of this site is not being honest with the speeds. If you can show me any of those scooters that can pull a geared diver at 3 MPH or greater, I will trade you my Magnus for it.

 

[Dr. Lecter]

There is a DPV testing report called the Tahoe Benchmark, most recently from 2011, that the OP would do well to google.

 

[dreamdive]

Having been on both Magnus and Genesis 1200 and 1500, the Genesis is more powerful than the Magnus. It is overall a superior scooter over the Magnus.

 

[Randy g]

I own 2 Genesis, a 600 and 1200.

 

[jakeboat]

I would be careful with these. Whoever is in charge of this site is not being honest with the speeds. If you can show me any of those scooters that can pull a geared diver at 3 MPH or greater, I will trade you my Magnus for it.

Yea, I guess those speeds are without gear.

Anyways, thanks for the input everyone. I look forward to hearing from anyone else if they have advice.

 

[pensacolaracer]

Having been on both Magnus and Genesis 1200 and 1500, the Genesis is more powerful than the Magnus. It is overall a superior scooter over the Magnus.

I couldn't agree more. That's why I own a Genesis 1200 as well.

 

[Deco Duck]

I do like that the Magnus is a bit easier in terms of ambidextrous operation.
The only thing I can complain about the Genesis is that I have trouble adjusting speed while holding it with my left hand.
I'd propose having two speed levers on either side of the handle that are interlocked, but someone with fat hands will invariably complain.
Maybe I need more training.

 

[CCR Josh]

Hi everyone,

every year I go on vacation for 2 weeks and end up renting underwater scooters each time. I have decided that it is now time to make a purchase, and I am willing to spend a good amount since renting them adds up fast. I really want one that is durable, and that will last for years with no major worries.

Right now, I think the second one on this chart is the best underwater scooter to buy based on what I need. I will be using it for both snorkeling and and diving, so I would value anybody that has an opinion on the one that I mentioned.

Also, I am considering this one as well.

Thank you in advance for your reply

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