Thank you for a very good review 😊 I really like that you are doing this review after 45 dives and had it for more than a year. This is so much more valuable than a review from someone who has just done a singe trydive on it. The point of moving the gauges to the front to keep the heading right is a valuable insight.
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the review. Today I dove my Blacktip in the Colorado River below Hoover dam, and that was quite an experience. The current makes compass navigation semi useless, so it's definitely a challenge. Dive safe!
Helpful vid, thanks for posting. I have been certified since 1979, but only just now entered the scooter world by purchasing a DiveX BT Tech last week. It was helpful that you dive primarily in fresh water, since most of my scooter diving will be in Lake Washington, here in Seattle (Your silt commentary was HIGHLY relatable, lordy, lol!). I was curious, I assume that when you reach your destination and dismount from your scooter, you are also removing your Sherwater from its scooter mount and carrying it with you for the dismounted portion of your dive and then remounting it on its scooter mount for the ride back to shore/your exit point, correct?
Hi Matt. The Shearwater on my scooter stays there. I have one on each wrist, plus the one on the scooter itself. A little sickening to think about having $3000 in just dive computers alone. I originally just had a depth gauge on the scooter, but after just a couple of dives I decided it was more convenient and much safer to have a full blown computer on the scooter. I do some pretty spooky dives, so I hate to compromise on gear. Thanks for watching and dive safe!
@@missionscuba Ahhhhh, OK, got it! I had not even considered that you use multiple Shearwater computers (I run the Perdix 2 AI with just a cheapo Cressi as a backup). Obviously you rely on your wrist mounted units for your deco profile, that all fits now, thanks!
Thanks for the great video. I just bought my BT travel so pretty excited to take it for a ride. You mentioned the ram mount. I can find the ram mount arms on Amazon. I could not find the ram plate with the velcro/strap you have on your scooter. What is it and where can I get one? Thanks.
Hello! Glad you liked the video. Here are some of the RAM parts I use: *RAP-B-201U (RAM 1" ball double socket arm) *RAP-B-201U-A (RAM 1" ball double short socket arm) *RAP-B-202U (RAM 1" ball on round mounting plate) *RAM-B-238U (RAM 1" ball on diamond shaped mounting plate) Dive safe!
I just re-read your comment, and saw that you were looking for the base mounting plate that is held on with staps. These were from Dive X, and they have since discontinued them. They were called "Dive X Minimalist Universal Camera & Light Scooter Mount". If I had to do it again, I would just use a standard deco tank 2" strap and pop rivet or use screws with bolts to attach a RAM mount, or use a DGX Premium Single Tank Adapter with the 2" staps. Visit Dive Gear Express for the adapters I'm referring to. Thanks again for watching, and dive safe.
@@meltingfeather Hi friend. They were mounts that were sold by Dive-X a couple of years ago, but they have since discontinued them. Thanks for watching!
Hi Andrew. Glad you liked the video! I'd like to do an updated video now that I've been diving my Blacktip for a couple of years, but I don't think I'll ever get around to it. The good news is, I still love the scooter, and it's just been amazing to have. Regarding your question about diving doubles before you get the scooter - I would say that if you're already planning to switch to doubles or side mount, then do that first. I say that so you can master your buoyancy and the different diving techniques before you introduce the scooter. On that note - I would never recommend a scooter for a new tech diver. I would think you would want at least 50+ technical dives to really become comfortable before you started adding a scooter to the mix. If you're doing true deep technical dives, it's all too easy to get yourself into a pickle, and a scooter just adds to the trouble you could get yourself into. If you're considering doubles vs side mount: I dove my doubles for over 10 years before I switched to side mount, and the switch was mostly so that I could be a shade more self-sufficient considering I always dive alone. Hope that helps a bit. Thanks for watching and dive safe.
Yes sir. Speed 4 in those videos. There's a possibility it was 3, but I'm usually cruising at 4, so it would not have been any higher than that. Thanks for watching! Dive safe.
Hello! Good question. I added the parts I use to the video description. I use a combination of most of these items, but once you take a look at them, you'll see how they generally work. Thanks for watching and dive safe.
Hi Mahmoud. Thanks for watching! All of the strap mounts with the metal pieces on my scooter are Dive Xras "minimalist mounts". They have since discontinued this item. I'm a big RAM mount fan, so it would pretty easy to make something similar with a tank strap and some clever RAM mounts. Dive safe!
Nice review! You did mention the Dewalt 15ah, I'm considering them if they fit but I'm not sure if this would affect the buoyancy, any ideas? Is yours neutrally buoyant without adding any weights inside? Regards
Good question! I don't know for sure, but I would think weight wise, you would be fine with the 15ah batteries. Even with a compass, dive computer, two GoPros, two aluminum mounts, and two lights mounted to my scooter, I still have a considerable amount of pellet weight and both stainless steel weight plates loaded in the nosecone, and that's in freshwater. I often have something additional hooked to my scooter when I'm on a "special" dive, and even when my scooter is heavy or weighted funny, it still travels well, so my thoughts are the 15ah batteries wouldn't negatively affect anything. Thanks for watching, and dive safe!
Hello. The velco strap with aluminum mount was a product from Dive Extras, and they no longer sell them. I'm suspecting it's due to covid supply chain issues, but I honestly have no idea. Dive Safe.
Hello! I have the Perdix bungee mounted to a rectangular RAM ball mount. Here is the part# for the mounting plate I used: RAM-B-202U-1525 Have fun and dive safe!
Thank you for a very good review 😊
I really like that you are doing this review after 45 dives and had it for more than a year. This is so much more valuable than a review from someone who has just done a singe trydive on it.
The point of moving the gauges to the front to keep the heading right is a valuable insight.
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the review. Today I dove my Blacktip in the Colorado River below Hoover dam, and that was quite an experience. The current makes compass navigation semi useless, so it's definitely a challenge. Dive safe!
Great review. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Dive safe.
Helpful vid, thanks for posting. I have been certified since 1979, but only just now entered the scooter world by purchasing a DiveX BT Tech last week. It was helpful that you dive primarily in fresh water, since most of my scooter diving will be in Lake Washington, here in Seattle (Your silt commentary was HIGHLY relatable, lordy, lol!). I was curious, I assume that when you reach your destination and dismount from your scooter, you are also removing your Sherwater from its scooter mount and carrying it with you for the dismounted portion of your dive and then remounting it on its scooter mount for the ride back to shore/your exit point, correct?
Hi Matt. The Shearwater on my scooter stays there. I have one on each wrist, plus the one on the scooter itself. A little sickening to think about having $3000 in just dive computers alone. I originally just had a depth gauge on the scooter, but after just a couple of dives I decided it was more convenient and much safer to have a full blown computer on the scooter. I do some pretty spooky dives, so I hate to compromise on gear. Thanks for watching and dive safe!
@@missionscuba Ahhhhh, OK, got it! I had not even considered that you use multiple Shearwater computers (I run the Perdix 2 AI with just a cheapo Cressi as a backup). Obviously you rely on your wrist mounted units for your deco profile, that all fits now, thanks!
Thanks for the great video. I just bought my BT travel so pretty excited to take it for a ride. You mentioned the ram mount. I can find the ram mount arms on Amazon. I could not find the ram plate with the velcro/strap you have on your scooter. What is it and where can I get one? Thanks.
Hello! Glad you liked the video. Here are some of the RAM parts I use:
*RAP-B-201U (RAM 1" ball double socket arm)
*RAP-B-201U-A (RAM 1" ball double short socket arm)
*RAP-B-202U (RAM 1" ball on round mounting plate)
*RAM-B-238U (RAM 1" ball on diamond shaped mounting plate)
Dive safe!
I just re-read your comment, and saw that you were looking for the base mounting plate that is held on with staps. These were from Dive X, and they have since discontinued them. They were called "Dive X Minimalist Universal Camera & Light Scooter Mount". If I had to do it again, I would just use a standard deco tank 2" strap and pop rivet or use screws with bolts to attach a RAM mount, or use a DGX Premium Single Tank Adapter with the 2" staps. Visit Dive Gear Express for the adapters I'm referring to. Thanks again for watching, and dive safe.
Great video and set-up. What are those plates you are using as the bases of the RAM mounts?
@@meltingfeather Hi friend. They were mounts that were sold by Dive-X a couple of years ago, but they have since discontinued them. Thanks for watching!
what are the part from ram mount you use for the flashlight in front ?
Thanks for such a great review.
Would you suggest that i get familiar with a doubles tank configuration before i even consider getting a DPV ?
Hi Andrew. Glad you liked the video! I'd like to do an updated video now that I've been diving my Blacktip for a couple of years, but I don't think I'll ever get around to it. The good news is, I still love the scooter, and it's just been amazing to have. Regarding your question about diving doubles before you get the scooter - I would say that if you're already planning to switch to doubles or side mount, then do that first. I say that so you can master your buoyancy and the different diving techniques before you introduce the scooter. On that note - I would never recommend a scooter for a new tech diver. I would think you would want at least 50+ technical dives to really become comfortable before you started adding a scooter to the mix. If you're doing true deep technical dives, it's all too easy to get yourself into a pickle, and a scooter just adds to the trouble you could get yourself into. If you're considering doubles vs side mount: I dove my doubles for over 10 years before I switched to side mount, and the switch was mostly so that I could be a shade more self-sufficient considering I always dive alone. Hope that helps a bit. Thanks for watching and dive safe.
When you show yourself under way with the scooter are you on speed 4 as well? Thx! Great review!
Yes sir. Speed 4 in those videos. There's a possibility it was 3, but I'm usually cruising at 4, so it would not have been any higher than that. Thanks for watching! Dive safe.
Can you please tell me witsch Kinder of ram mount does you have youse to attach eveything
Thanks
Hello! Good question. I added the parts I use to the video description. I use a combination of most of these items, but once you take a look at them, you'll see how they generally work. Thanks for watching and dive safe.
Hey I have the same model and I love it, watched the whole video in hopes you would cover your lights mount, thanks.
Hi Mahmoud. Thanks for watching! All of the strap mounts with the metal pieces on my scooter are Dive Xras "minimalist mounts". They have since discontinued this item. I'm a big RAM mount fan, so it would pretty easy to make something similar with a tank strap and some clever RAM mounts. Dive safe!
Nice review! You did mention the Dewalt 15ah, I'm considering them if they fit but I'm not sure if this would affect the buoyancy, any ideas? Is yours neutrally buoyant without adding any weights inside? Regards
Good question! I don't know for sure, but I would think weight wise, you would be fine with the 15ah batteries. Even with a compass, dive computer, two GoPros, two aluminum mounts, and two lights mounted to my scooter, I still have a considerable amount of pellet weight and both stainless steel weight plates loaded in the nosecone, and that's in freshwater. I often have something additional hooked to my scooter when I'm on a "special" dive, and even when my scooter is heavy or weighted funny, it still travels well, so my thoughts are the 15ah batteries wouldn't negatively affect anything. Thanks for watching, and dive safe!
@@missionscuba Thank you for your reply, that helps to know. 👌🏼🙂 Safe diving.
Great vid. What lights are you using?
Hi Craig. Good question! They are the wide angle handheld video lights from DGX. Inexpensive and very effective! Thanks for watching and dive safe.
Thank you for the review , is there a link for the mount arm and plate?
Hello. The velco strap with aluminum mount was a product from Dive Extras, and they no longer sell them. I'm suspecting it's due to covid supply chain issues, but I honestly have no idea. Dive Safe.
@@missionscuba Hi, Thanks for reply, There are lots of CAD data on web, Maybe I can catch one and print out.
Who makes the holders for your lights??
I purchased the light holders at Dive Gear Express. Dive safe!
how are you mounting the Perdix to the ram mount?
Hello! I have the Perdix bungee mounted to a rectangular RAM ball mount. Here is the part# for the mounting plate I used: RAM-B-202U-1525 Have fun and dive safe!
Send it into explorer technologies in lake havasu city have the owner Jona juice this thing up make it dead silent and waaay faster