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[snamreh]

Does anyone own or has anyone used a DPV (dive propulsion vehicle)?
I am looking at a SEADOO SEA SCOOTER, they sell on ebay for around $350.00
A lot cheaper than they used to be, however are they just an expensive toy or are
they a usefull diving aid for scuba?
Regards MickO

 

[onfloat]

Expensive toy.

 

[Spoon]

Does anyone own or has anyone used a DPV (dive propulsion vehicle)?
I am looking at a SEADOO SEA SCOOTER, they sell on ebay for around $350.00
A lot cheaper than they used to be, however are they just an expensive toy or are
they a usefull diving aid for scuba?
Regards MickO

they are worthless if you ask me, fun for the first time a hassle times after. if you want a nice scooter be prepared to spend a LOT

 

[boomx5]

however are they just an expensive toy or are
they a usefull diving aid for scuba?
Regards MickO

I guess it depends on your goal. What would you be using it for?

 

[DiveGolfSki]

Does anyone own or has anyone used a DPV (dive propulsion vehicle)?
I am looking at a SEADOO SEA SCOOTER, they sell on ebay for around $350.00
A lot cheaper than they used to be, however are they just an expensive toy or are
they a usefull diving aid for scuba?
Regards MickO

The Seadoo is a toy. This isn't:

http://www.diverite.com/Products/productslist.aspx?SubCategoryID=53&CategoryID=7

They are useful for cave diving (see http://www.gue.com/sites/wkp/overview.shtml).

It really depends on what your going to do with it.

 

[Scubagolf]

In August I was diving on Maui and Lanai for a week. I had some new equipment and wanted to do a check-out dive with an instructor. We did a shore entry dive with lightweight scooters. It was a gas, and we were able to cover widely separated reefs in a short period of time.

I wouldn't buy a scooter as a piece of standard equipment, but you might look into doing a scooter dive with your LDS or the dive operator on your next trip to 80 degree water. It was really a lot of fun. Actually rather James Bondian.

 

[Spoon]

The Seadoo is a toy. This isn't:

http://www.diverite.com/Products/productslist.aspx?SubCategoryID=53&CategoryID=7

They are useful for cave diving (see http://www.gue.com/sites/wkp/overview.shtml).

It really depends on what your going to do with it.

i like the gavins or the x-scooters

 

[Vie]

The Seadoo is a toy. This isn't:

http://www.diverite.com/Products/productslist.aspx?SubCategoryID=53&CategoryID=7

They are useful for cave diving (see http://www.gue.com/sites/wkp/overview.shtml).

I doubt the WKPP would ever use a Farallon/Dive Rite Arrow

 

[Spoon]

I doubt the WKPP would ever use a Farallon/Dive Rite Arrow

i agree , nor would you ever see JJ using a travel wing

 

[Kevrumbo]

Good write-up in Diver Magazine (UK) on a Scooter Group Test:
http://www.divernet.com/equipment/0705scooterextra.shtml