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PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle

PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle

PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle Course in Phuket Thailand with Aussie Divers Phuket

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Who should take this course?

Diver Propulsion Vehicles offer a thrilling way for scuba divers to cover much more underwater territory in in a shorter period of time. They glide you through the water allowing you to scoot over reefs, explore more of a large wreck or even make your way from the crowds. Whether making a boat dive or a shore dive, a diver propulsion vehicle is a fun way to see more.

PADI DPV Aussie Divers Phuket

PADI DPV Aussie Divers Phuket

What will you learn?

During the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle course you will do two dives, focusing on maintaining a DPV, planning dives and learn techniques for staying with your buddy during dive.The course outlines proper DPV-handling skills and safety issues such as how to descend and ascend safely.Along the way learning to avoid potential issues and what to do if they arrive.

What scuba gear will you use?

Aussie Divers Phuket will provide you with one of their own amazing Sea Doo RS1 DPV’s along with your
basic scuba equipment.

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