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30 November 2010
PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a more of the underwater territory in a brief amount of time because they are able to scoot through the water without the need for finning. Whether making a shore dive or diving from a boat, a DPV is a fantastic way to see more and have a blast doing it.
PADI Certification: PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
Classroom Sessions: 1 Classroom Session
Pool Sessions: 1 Pool Session
Open Water Dives: 2 Dives
Minimum Age: Minimum Age 12 years old
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of a medical questionnaire + PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver
Cost: £ 100.00
Included: PADI Crewpak© and Kit Hire
The Fun Part
Fun? Underwater scooters (DPVs) are great fun! It’s all fun.
What You Learn
You learn:
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Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
- Equipment considerations
- Diver etiquette and how to avoid harming fragile aquatic life
Your Next Adventure
DPVs can be particularly useful when wreck diving because they let you tour more of the wreck in less time which, of course, reduces your air consumption. You may want to consider the PADI Wreck Diver course while working your way to Master Scuba Diver.