Quality DPV on a budget?

[jeraldjcook]

A buddy of mine has a Sea Doo Classic that I've used a couple of times. Definitely more of a toy than a true DPV. The Classic, GTI, and VS Supercharger are all the same design like th one below.

I find the handles very flimsy and they flex a lot during use. I could easily tear them right off if I wanted, they're that bad. The Explorer (below) is a different design and it's handles look like a better design.

 

[terrillja]

Yes, the explorer is a completely different animal from the other seascooters. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures, but the explorer is MUCH bigger than the other seadoos. The classic is maybe 18"-2' long with a 6" diameter, while the explorer is 3' long and 8-10" in diameter. When you see the 2 side by side it is almost comical due to the size difference.

 

[chatfouz]

my gti i worked great last week. yesterday it wouldnt turn on. recharged teh battery and it just didnt turn on. i dont know what happened. for a college student this 200$ was a huge hit for a device that only functioned once.

 

[2Tours N Iraq`]

Bummer, hopefully it is something easy and cheap to fix to get it running again.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

A buddy of mine has a Sea Doo Classic that I've used a couple of times. Definitely more of a toy than a true DPV. The Classic, GTI, and VS Supercharger are all the same design like th one below.

I find the handles very flimsy and they flex a lot during use. I could easily tear them right off if I wanted, they're that bad. The Explorer (below) is a different design and it's handles look like a better design.

I personally wouldn't use the Sea-Doo Seascooter Classic on a dive but the Seascooter GTI and VS Supercharged have their place. No,they're not something I would dive the Andrea Doria with but at only 18 pounds they are handy for shore dives. Of course, to achieve light weight they use lightweight materials, though I must say I pretty much beat the crap out of mine and it's still in one piece. One thing though, they will leak if you don't follow the directions. The O-rings need lube before each dive and the battery cover needs to be securely attached to prevent flooding-people rarely do this.

Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin:

 

[ScubabunnyCR]

Looking to purchase a couple of scooters for use in pacific waters. How easy are the seadoos to handle? and what sort of price range are you looking at really?

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I just discovered this: DPV Review (although it's from 2006) featuring the Sea-Doo Seascooter Explorer and Apollo AV-2 which you might find helpful. A scuba worthy sea doo seascooter runs between $400-$800.

 

[sealnav]

Hi back from irak

I recomend you the X-sierra from dive-xtras they offer a credit plan and is the best of them all is a tow type scooter wich leaves her arms more relaxe.

visit Dive Xtras - Makers of the X-Scooter (underwater scuba scooter DPV) - info@dive-xtras.com - 425 493 9600 - Home

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I just discovered this (although it's from 2006) Sea-Doo Seascooter Explorer and Apollo AV-2 review which you might find helpful. A scuba worthy sea doo seascooter runs between $400-$800.

Oops... I didn't link the review. Here it is: Apollo AV-2 and Sea-Doo Seascooter Explorer Review

 

[terrillja]

Oops... I didn't link the review. Here it is: Apollo AV-2 and Sea-Doo Seascooter Explorer Review

Only thing I disagree with in the review is the weighting- my explorer is certainly negative w/ 4 of the weights in, neutral with 2 in, and positive with none.