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Sea Scooters – Electric Underwater Scooters for Snorkeling and Diving
A sea scooter is a small electric device with a propeller that pulls you through the water while you simply hold on and steer. The motor does the work instead of your fins, so you stay underwater longer and tire less, even against the current. It's also called an underwater scooter, or a DPV (diver propulsion vehicle), and unlike a jet ski it travels below the surface.
Our range includes compact sea scooters you wear on your arm, ideal for snorkeling, freediving and recreational scuba, pool play, and as a motor on a SUP or kayak.
Which Sea Scooter Should I Choose?
| Where and how | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Snorkeling, beach (a few metres deep) | compact scooter + low speed |
| Diving (deeper water, currents) | depth rating for your dive + more thrust |
| Kids and family (pool, shallows) | propeller guard + low speed |
| Travel (flying) | lightweight model + battery under 100 Wh |
| SUP and kayak (motor above water) | board mount + finger controller |
| Underwater filming (camera) | camera mount + steady speed |
Types of Sea Scooters
Compact Sea Scooters
A compact sea scooter is light and short. You attach it to your forearm or a handle and control it with a finger trigger. Your hands stay free for swimming or holding a camera, and it fits in a backpack or carry-on bag.
Classic Two-Handed Sea Scooters
A classic sea scooter is bigger and heavier. You hold it with both hands and it tows you along behind it. It has more thrust and a longer runtime, so it suits divers better than travellers.
What to Look For in a Sea Scooter
- Depth rating: snorkeling only needs a few metres, but for diving check the rated depth. Recreational models usually handle 30 to 60 m.
- Speed and thrust: a stronger motor copes better with currents. Recreational sea scooters reach around 1 to 2 m/s.
- Runtime: usually 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the speed setting and the current.
- Weight: the lighter the scooter, the more often you'll take it with you.
- Safety: a propeller guard protects fingers, and a wrist strap keeps the scooter with you if you let go.
Sea Scooters for Snorkeling
When you snorkel, you swim at the surface and only dive down now and then, so a compact scooter on a low setting is all you need. You can cover a long stretch of coast or reef with no effort and still get back against the current. In cooler water, you'll be more comfortable in a wetsuit.
Underwater Scooters for Diving
Divers use an underwater scooter to save energy and air, because they fin less. The scooter's depth rating must exceed your dive depth. Riding a scooter on a scuba dive still calls for proper dive training, and dive agencies offer dedicated DPV courses.
Sea Scooters for Kids and Adults
For kids, choose a light scooter with a propeller guard and a low speed setting. Children should use it in shallow water or a pool, with an adult watching. Adults can make the most of the higher speeds and greater depth. One compact scooter can be shared by the whole family.
Using a Sea Scooter on a SUP or Kayak
With a mount, you can fix a compact scooter under a SUP board or kayak, where it works as an electric motor. You control it with the finger trigger, leaving your hands free for the paddle.
Sea Scooter Price
The price depends on motor power, depth rating, battery capacity and accessories. Compact snorkeling scooters are more affordable, while powerful diving scooters cost more. Don't look at the price alone, think about the weight too: a scooter you leave at home because it's too bulky is no saving.
How to Care for Your Sea Scooter
After using it in the sea or a pool, rinse the scooter with fresh water, especially the propeller and seals. Dry it in the shade and charge it to around half before storing it for a long time. Lubricate the seals now and then with the grease supplied.
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