Technical DPV Diving

DaivoonTec, Lanzarote
Lanzarote has many hidden gems both on the surface and underwater. Now with a DPV you will be able to discover them all with ease!

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Increase your range: Learn to use a DPV

SSI Technical DPV Diving unlocks the next level of underwater exploration, giving you the skills to cover more distance, conserve energy, and handle powerful Diver Propulsion Vehicles with precision and control.

This course goes beyond recreational DPV use, focusing on technical-level procedures, team coordination, and dive planning in complex environments. You’ll learn how to manage gas, depth, and a team while operating a DPV, all while maintaining strict buoyancy and trim.

Why should I use a DPV:

  • Cover more ground

  • Save air, dive longer

  • Thrill factor

  • Perfect for tech & exploration

  • Enhances team diving

  • Minimal impact

  • Builds advanced skills 

  • Asolutly FUN!!!
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What You’ll Do in the SSI DPV Diving Course


Dry Land Training
Before hitting the water, you’ll build a solid foundation with essential land-based skills:

  • Equipment Assembly – Learn how to properly set up your DPV system.
  • Pre-Dive Inspection – Ensure everything is functioning safely and smoothly before the dive.
  • Equipment Care – Understand how to maintain your DPV for reliability and longevity.

In-Water Skills
Once you’re geared up, you’ll head underwater to master a wide range of practical skills:

  • Tow-Cord Adjustment – Optimize your setup for comfort and control.
  • Buoyancy Check with DPV – Dial in your trim while managing propulsion.
  • DPV Positioning & Turns – Navigate with precision using standard and 360° turning techniques.
  • Switching Arms – Maintain control and comfort by alternating control arms mid-dive.
  • Surface Air Consumption Rate Check – Monitor and evaluate your gas consumption with a DPV.
  • Runaway DPV Drill – Learn how to safely handle a malfunctioning DPV.
  • Flooded DPV Recovery – Practice recovery techniques in case of a flooded unit.
  • Gas-Sharing Ascent – Team-based emergency protocols while managing a DPV.
  • Underwater DSMB Deployment – Signal your ascent safely, even while handling a scooter.

This course is hands-on, fast-paced, and packed with skill-building moments—ideal for divers looking to take their underwater mobility and efficiency to the next level. Ready to glide through your dives like never before?