UTD - Scooter 1

This unique Scooter 1 class is designed to share the essential principles of diver propulsion vehicles (DPV, or scooter) and review the critical skills that apply when operating a scooter in recreational realms. This is an excellent class, no matter which type of scooter, to learn not only how to correctly operate a scooter but also how to fix and maintain your scooter.

In addition to simply sharing the fun of scootering, this class instructs divers in the critical aspects of scooter diving, increasing diver fun and efficiency while reducing stress and diver risk.

Skills will focus on improving diver proficiency and awareness while scootering, scooter team communication, scooter buoyancy control, improving underwater communication, effective scooter risk evaluation and efficient dive planning.

We also include scooter care and upkeep for those who own their scooter as well as techniques for proper balance, weight and towline sizing.