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Tenerife Diving ~ PADI Courses ~ Diver Propulsion Vehicle Course


The PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Course  

DPVs offer a thrilling way to see a lot of underwater territory in a brief amount of time. They scoot you 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 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 or DVD cover DPV maintenance, battery care, proper transportation, dive planning considerations and troubleshooting.
 

Prerequisites

You must be:

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

Your Next Adventure

DPVs can 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.  

 

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