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.
Prerequisites
Minimum 18 years of age
UTD Rec 1 or open water certification from a recognized agency
Minimum of 25 logged dives
Course Limitations
Maximum depth 100’/30m
Standard gasses are air and Nitrox 32
Doble or Single tank configuration
No stage decompression
Why this class?
In addition to simply sharing the FUN of DPV (scooter) diving, the scooter 1 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 & 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.
Who is this class designed for?
This class is designed for recreational/technical/cave divers interested in exploring the underwater world at the controls of a scooter. In order to maximize your class experience we require that you either be a certified diver and have participated in a Essentials of Recreational Diving class (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 25 logged dives OR have the UTD Recreational level 1 class. By having participated in one of these UTD classes, you'll understand the basic concepts of UTD and how they apply to scooter diving and then will be in the best position to amplify your diving. More information can be found on UTD's website HERE.
Cost: $375
Includes: Classroom session, open water dives, and certification card
Does NOT include: Rental equipment, UTD membership, or materials