They look like fun, especially in a video.

It’s like riding a motorcycle, flying a plane and steering an astronaut jet pack on a space walk, all in one.

That’s all the reason you need to get one.

But suppose you have to convince a nondiving spouse or something like that, and “cool underwater ride” doesn’t cut it.

No worries. Besides the obvious adventure benefits, your DPV provides two significant, practical advantages for recreational diving.

First, with a DPV you’ll cover more area. Although you don’t necessarily go farther away (more about this shortly),

you’ll see more of the diving within range of the boat.

This combines well with other activities. If you’re engaged in a search, a DPV can let you cover the pattern more quickly.

If you’re an underwater photographer and take care not to disturb aquatic life with your DPV, you may find more top-notch subjects.

If you’re into wreck diving, a DPV lets you see more of a big sunken ship on one dive.

In short, a DPV is a tool that helps you get more out of a dive.

If you have a physical challenge that limits your swimming, a DPV’s travel advantages proves an especially big benefit.

Second, a DPV will usually make your dive longer because you use less air.

Because you exert yourself less, you don’t breathe as hard so you stay down longer (no stop time allowing, of course).

Not only can you see a wider area, but you have the air to do it.