Dive Xtras

Dive Xtras Inc.

Industry	Corporation
Founded	October 12, 2004
Headquarters	Mukilteo, Washington, USA
Key people	Ben McGeever, founder
Products	DPV, Canister Dive Light
Employees	5 (January 6, 2011)
Website	Dive-Xtras.com

Dive Xtras is a manufacture of DPV's or Dive Scooters in Mukilteo, Washington

History

Established in 2003 by Ben McGeever and Andrew Georgitsis, they introduced their first DPV in 2005^[1].

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.^[2][3][4]

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.

Accessories

X-Ray Mk 1 - LED Light

Dive Xtras Military

Dive Xtras DPV’s are used by various military forces around the world to aid in various maritime interdiction tasks.^[5]

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 III. 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^[6]

• 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.^{[7][8][9][10]}

References

1. ^ Advanced Diver Magazine,USA, Issue 22, X-Scooter by Dive Xtras. Page 65-67
2. ^ X-Ray Magazine, Global, Issue 26, Girls On Speed
3. ^ Diver Magazine DPV review 2005
4. ^ TahoeBenchmark2008 Page 21, Design Efficiency Results
5. ^ Canadian Forces Lookout Magazine, Feb 1st 2010
6. ^ Pulse, A book by Jeremy Robinson ISBN-10: 0312540280
7. ^ DYK Magazine, Scandinavia, Issue 11, Monkey Diving. Original
8. ^ X-Ray Magazine, Global, Issue 31, Extreme Exploration Dives, Goto Page 16
9. ^ UnderWater magazine, Volume 18
10. ^ Deeper Blue News, Formula 3 Freediving