The RAID DPV Diver certification program is the first part of two tiers of DPV (dive scooter) training and encompasses all the necessary knowledge regarding the usage and maintenance of a DPV in recreational diving. With the RAID Advanced DPV certification, you can acquire additional skills like intricate navigation techniques and using longhose configurations to spice up more challenging dives.
The introduction of this new program is a testament to RAID’s dedication to providing our members and the diving community with the most up-to-date and beneficial training tools. It’s evident that both recreational and technical divers are increasingly relying on DPVs to access dive sites that are otherwise challenging to reach and explore using conventional propulsion methods.
Using a DPV scooter allows you to cover more ground in less time. You can move effortlessly through the water, conserving your energy and allowing you to explore more of the underwater landscape. DPV’s allow you to reach more remote dive sites are difficult to access without a DPV scooter. Using a scooter allows you to reach these sites easily and safely, opening up new opportunities for exploration. Malta and Gozo is home to several fascinating shipwrecks, and using a DPV scooter allows you to explore these wrecks in greater detail. You can move easily through the various compartments and explore every nook and cranny of these underwater treasures.
The RAID DPV Diver course will help you gain knowledge about the development and construction of DPVs, including their design, features, maintenance, management, and care. You will also acquire the skills necessary to dive safely with a DPV. The aim of this certification option is to teach recreational divers how to use a DPV to improve their diving experience, with a focus on natural navigation techniques.
DPVs aid in the transportation of bulky twinsets and rebreathers and enhance dive safety in areas with strong currents, all while delivering an exhilarating experience of shooting through the water at high speed and performing underwater stunts. By expanding your capabilities and range, utilizing a DPV unlocks new horizons for adventure and excitement.
Using a DPV scooter is just plain fun! It adds an extra element of excitement to your dive, allowing you to move through the water with ease and speed. It’s a thrilling way to explore the underwater world.
Learning to use a DPV scooter in Malta is a great way to enhance your scuba diving experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, using a scooter can open up new opportunities for exploration and discovery. So why not consider adding a DPV scooter course to your scuba diving itinerary in Malta? You won’t regret it!
Prior to joining us in Gozo, Malta for your course, you are required to finish the online study component of the RAID DPV course.
The inwater skills dives are completed in sheltered areas to allow you to build skills introduced by your Toby in small steps.
Once you can repeat the skills in a relaxed way, Toby will take you diving and complete the certifiying dives of the RAID DPV Diver!
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