Scooter Tow Rope

[trimixdiver]

Hey Guys never thought much of this ...However why do some scooter brand tow rope position go from 12 -6 o'clock and others go from 9-3 o'clock... would this be more comfortable riding or better towing?

 

[NothingClever]

I definitely prefer 9 to 3 o’clock. I don’t think I’d consider a DPV with vertical anchor points.

If my tow rope isn’t equidistant when I want it to be (going straight ahead), it only requires a small nudge left or right with my drive hand while underway without affecting buoyancy.

If the anchor points were at 12 to 6 o’clock, that little adjustment up or down would alter my buoyancy in ways outside my tolerance. I wouldn’t lose control of my buoyancy but there would be more fluctuation than I desire.

 

[Jon Nellis]

Here you go...

Thread 'DPV rigging'

Jan 10, 2024

I have a question for DPV divers:
most of the times I see DPV leash rigged at 6/12 o'clock position. From my very limited experience, turns, more so tight ones, are made by rotating DPV to the side you want to turn and pulling on handle. If rigged at 6/12 position leash has to slide through boltsnap to allow turn or you have to make leverage against the leash. Depending on tension and some rigging options, leverage might be the only option.
Wouldn't 3/9 position be a lot better, since DPV can just pivot around the tie off points?

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• Forum: Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPV)

 

[grantmac]

12/6 with the cord sliding through the boltsnap. Trims perfectly, can run at medium speed hands free for ~5 seconds, turns easily. When I need my right hand or just a rest I put my left on the shroud with the cord between my thumb and index, can drive like that as long as I'd like