Dive Xtras
Encyclopedia
Dive Xtras is a manufacturer of diver propulsion vehicle
s (DPVs) or dive scooters in Mukilteo, Washington.
This DPV was innovative in that it was the first DPV to utilize a brushless motor
and electronic speed control
. The combination of these features with NiMh battery technology drastically reduced the weight of DPV’s at the time.
CUDA 400 - NiMh Version of the CUDA Fury 1150 (aka Mini CUDA)
CUDA 650 - The CUDA 650 is the front runner of the CUDA models. At 53 lbs, it is a lightweight compared to more traditional lead acid scooters yet packs the performance of a heavyweight.
CUDA Fury 1150 - This X-Scooter sets new standards for performance. Only 5lbs/2kg heavier than a Sierra, but with the performance of almost two CUDA 650’s.
In addition to the units sold into Canada, there are various South East Asian Navies currently using a modified version of the Dive Xtras CUDA.
Military products are primarily distributed by Divex Asia Pacific in South East Asia.
Diver Propulsion Vehicle
A diver propulsion vehicle is an item of diving equipment used by scuba and rebreather divers to increase range underwater...
s (DPVs) or dive scooters in Mukilteo, Washington.
History
Established in 2003 by Ben McGeever and Andrew Georgitsis, they introduced their first DPV in 2005.This DPV was innovative in that it was the first DPV to utilize a brushless motor
Brushless DC electric motor
Brushless DC motors also known as electronically commutated motors are electric motors powered by direct-current electricity and having electronic commutation systems, rather than mechanical commutators and brushes...
and electronic speed control
Electronic speed control
An electronic speed control or ESC is an electronic circuit with the purpose to vary an electric motor's speed, its direction and possibly also to act as a dynamic brake...
. The combination of these features with NiMh battery technology drastically reduced the weight of DPV’s at the time.
Models
Sierra Std - The Sierra standard body X-Scooter is the lightest scooter in the Dive Xtras family.CUDA 400 - NiMh Version of the CUDA Fury 1150 (aka Mini CUDA)
CUDA 650 - The CUDA 650 is the front runner of the CUDA models. At 53 lbs, it is a lightweight compared to more traditional lead acid scooters yet packs the performance of a heavyweight.
CUDA Fury 1150 - This X-Scooter sets new standards for performance. Only 5lbs/2kg heavier than a Sierra, but with the performance of almost two CUDA 650’s.
Dive Xtras Military
Dive Xtras DPV’s are used by various military forces around the world to aid in various maritime interdiction tasks.In addition to the units sold into Canada, there are various South East Asian Navies currently using a modified version of the Dive Xtras CUDA.
Military products are primarily distributed by Divex Asia Pacific in South East Asia.
Dive Xtras in the Media
- Featured in Mission: Impossible IIIMission: Impossible IIIMission: Impossible III is a 2006 spy film, the third based on the spy-themed television series Mission: Impossible starring Tom Cruise who reprises his role of IMF agent Ethan Hunt....
. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is rescued by Luther (Ving Rhames) when he uses a Sierra X-Scooter to tow himself and gear scuba diving under the Vatican.
- In the Book Pulse, by Jeremy Robinson a Dive Xtras DPV(Sierra CSI) is used
- Photo’s of Dive Xtras DPV’s often appear in diving publications as they are frequently used during diving activities noteworthy enough to warrant publication.