Torpedo DPV

[LKunze]

Perhaps John J could answer your questions as he has an X-Scooter.  I got a chance to see his at last years GLSPS DIP show and it was nice.  I've looked at scooters some myself over the past couple years and have had a chance on a couple of occasions to try the Torpedo.  I found the lack of handles, excessive weight of the scooter, length and the magnetic switch to be cons.  Build quality is not in the same league as the X either but then again it's really an apples to oranges comparison.  The X is made to handle tech diving and extreme dives. If you have the money to spend and/or are looking at doing tech dives with the scooter I'd take a hard look at the X-Scooter or the SS N-19. If I were looking for a mid priced scooter for doing more recreational dives or even deco dives in the 150 foot or less range I'd probably look hard at the Oceanic Mako. I've seen several used Makos sell on the DecoStop in the $1000 to $1500 price range.  They have a pretty solid reputation judging by the many posts and reviews on that forum.  They also have a max depth rating of 180' and a 40 to 120 minute run time depending on speed.  You may want to check with Tammy over at Diversions SCUBA in Madison as she had a used Mako posted for sale last year.  Probably long since sold but might be worth checking on anyway.