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    New propulsion.
    A new horizon.

    On this course you will learn the skills and concepts you need to plan and conduct dives safely using underwater scooters or DPVs.

    8 490 CZK

    SSI Scooter / DPV Diving

    30 mmaximum depth
    2open water dives
    12 yearsminimum age
    OWDentry certification
    01 / WHO IS THE COURSE FOR

    Who should take
    Scooter / DPV Diving?

    From 12 years · Entry level OWD

    1. 01

      For divers who want to explore larger sites without unnecessary effort.

    2. 02

      For those who want to conserve air and energy during a dive.

    3. 03

      For advanced divers who want to take their skills further.

    4. 04

      For anyone who wants to expand their SSI certification and take a step towards more advanced courses.

    Let the new propulsion lead you.

    Further. With ease.

    Scooter control, shared pace and contact with your buddy. A new way of moving underwater starts with a well-prepared dive.

    CLOSE UP / SSI Scooter / DPV Diving

    New propulsion.
    A new horizon.

    30 m · maximum depth

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      A new way of moving.

      On this course you will learn the skills and concepts you need to plan dives safely and conduct dives using underwater scooters or DPVs.

      Photo from the SSI Scooter / DPV Diving course — 1Photo from the SSI Scooter / DPV Diving course — 101 / 03
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      Scooter under control.

      You will learn what special precautions are needed when using a DPV, how to maintain contact with your buddy, and how to control your equipment so that you can safely enjoy the new diving experiences that a DPV provides.

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      Further together.

      After completing this programme, you will receive the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving speciality certification and will be able to dive with a scooter or DPV to a depth of 30 metres.

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    02 / PRACTICAL INFORMATION

    Practical information.

    Course duration

    Approximately 16 hours duration by agreement with the instructor

    Where we will meet

    Training takes place abroad or at a location agreed with the instructor. Before ordering, we recommend a consultation at potapeni@divers.cz.

    Included in the course price

    • Electronic study materials
    • Instruction with an instructor
    • DPV hire for two days (type by agreement)
    • International SSI certification

    What do I need to bring?

    Please confirm the range of equipment and any additional costs with the instructor before the course.

    Course progress

    1. 01

      Preparation

      Self-study and theory of DPV control, planning and communication.

    2. 02

      Controlled conditions

      One lesson in confined water to familiarise yourself with the scooter.

    3. 03

      Two dives

      Practical training in open water with an instructor.

    4. 04

      Certification

      Once the requirements are met, you will receive SSI Scooter / DPV Diving certification.

    03 / TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE COURSE

    Experience it
    underwater.

    See what awaits you in the SSI programme.

    04 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What
    else are you interested in?

    Is the course suitable for recreational divers too?

    Yes. The minimum is Open Water Diver and the age of 12 years. An advanced certification including Deep Diving, age 18 years and buoyancy control are recommended. You can discuss whether the course is suitable with the instructor.

    Is scooter diving demanding?

    Not technically, but it does require concentration. You will learn the correct posture, speed control, dive planning and how to deal with emergency situations. After a few dives, the controls become very intuitive.

    Do I have to have my own DPV, or can I hire one?

    You do not need your own scooter. A DPV is available for the course as part of the training. If you later want to buy your own, the instructor will advise you on selecting one according to your diving style.

    How soon after payment can I start?

    Usually within 1 working day we will activate your access and contact you to arrange the lesson.

    YOUR INSTRUCTORS

    This course
    will be taught to you personally.

    Meet our professionals who can teach this course. We will agree the specific instructor and date together.

    Tomáš KlaputDivemaster Instructor

    Tomáš Klaput

    SSI Divemaster Instructor #108988

    Quarries, lakes and wrecks. He will help you with your first course and with your further diving development.

    Even at his first snorkelling session as a child, Tomáš realised that the world underwater fascinated him and that he could stare at it for hours and hours. After his first “try dive” in Egypt, the decision was made for good. He immediately signed up for the OWD course, then his first safari, and it all took off. He has been actively diving since 2013 and is constantly trying to improve, move forward and pursue his dreams - for example the aircraft wrecks around the island of Vis in Croatia.

    He enjoys flooded quarries, wrecks, dives into the depths of Austrian lakes, as well as the warm waters of the Red Sea with its rich underwater life. He is one of the newcomers to the Divers team, but has been a professional instructor since 2018. He will certainly be happy to advise you on any question, request or your personal development in the form of another course. Do not hesitate to contact him.

    “I could never enjoy diving so fully and freely without the great support of my family, especially my wife. My huge thanks go to her!”, Tomáš adds, and looks forward to diving with you.

    Renda HoraOpen Water Instructor

    Renda Hora

    SSI Open Water Instructor #117687

    Experience from seas, quarries and alpine lakes. He helps beginner divers with a smile.

    Renda is an enthusiastic diver with extensive experience from seas, oceans and Czech quarries, as well as Austrian and Swiss lakes. These varied environments provide him with unique perspectives and skills that he enthusiastically shares with other divers. He is always happy to help beginners on their diving journey with a smile, sharing his knowledge and experience with them so that they too can immerse themselves in the fascinating world beneath the surface. His dedication to diving is linked to a desire to explore new marine territories and share his love of the ocean with others.

    Renda’s connection with aquatic environments from around the world allows him to bring unique perspectives and insights to the diving community, whether in a local quarry or on an exotic coral reef. His endless desire to learn about new species of marine life and discover underwater sites continually drives him to travel all over the world. With his indomitable travel spirit, he often sets off to various corners of the world to discover new diving sites and explore their underwater kingdom. With every new experience, his repertoire of diving skills and techniques expands, and he willingly passes them on to other enthusiasts.

    Renda always throws himself enthusiastically into new diving skills and techniques in order to continually improve and push his boundaries.

    The course does not
    end with us.

    Divers Direct regularly organises one-day and weekend Events and diving expeditions for members of its club. And you can continue with follow-on courses right at these events.

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    On the road. Together.
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    The next dive starts with us.
    Divers with an instructor during a shared dive in open water
    For adventures in open water.
    10%

    Discount on everything from day one

    You also get a 10% discount from the very start of the course in our diving shop in Dejvice on all diving equipment and other courses.

    Why dive
    s Divers?

    Individual approach

    One instructor at our school always teaches a sensible number of students. We never push things to the limit and give every student 100% of our attention.

    Professional instructors

    Every one of our instructors and divemasters lives and breathes diving, loves teaching, and passes that enthusiasm on. We are a team of enthusiasts who will draw you into the world of diving.

    Quality training

    We maintain high standards and take no shortcuts. Safety, fun, efficiency and ecology too – that is the foundation of every course we run.

    SSI Certification

    We run certification courses according to SSI standards. SSI certifications are internationally recognised in the diving world.

    Flexible dates

    We will agree on training dates that suit you. Flexibility is a given for us and we always do our utmost to accommodate you.

    Our own 8m diving pit

    We train in the deepest pit in the Czech Republic – at Aquapalace Praha in Čestlice. There we have ideal conditions for pool training, and it shows in our divers.

    We don’t end with the course

    With us you can continue – lectures, training sessions, trips, expeditions, follow-on courses. And on top of that, a 10% discount on equipment and other courses.

    A great community

    Divers Direct is more than a school – it is a community. Lectures, evenings in the clubhouse, experiences that bring people together.

    Experience from all over the world

    Our instructors teach here and abroad – we have know-how from all over the world. We are happy to share it with every one of our students.

    Your next dive
    begins here.

    SSI Scooter / DPV Diving

    A date that suits you.

    The date and suitable type of scooter are arranged individually. The recommended age is 18 years and the recommended level is Advanced Specialty Diver including Deep Diving; the minimum is OWD and 12 years.

    potapeni@divers.cz+420 725 316 772

    How do I get started?

    1. 01

      Choose your course

      Order your selected course online.

    2. 02

      Set up your MySSI

      Register at my.divessi.com. Dive centre: Divers Direct 722162.

    3. 03

      We will arrange a date

      We will fine-tune everything together. You will arrange individual lessons directly with the instructor according to your availability.

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