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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
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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
- ^ Advanced Diver Magazine,USA, Issue 22, X-Scooter by Dive Xtras. Page 65-67
- ^ X-Ray Magazine, Global, Issue 26, Girls On Speed
- ^ Diver Magazine DPV review 2005
- ^ TahoeBenchmark2008 Page 21, Design Efficiency Results
- ^ Canadian Forces Lookout Magazine, Feb 1st 2010
- ^ Pulse, A book by Jeremy Robinson ISBN-10: 0312540280
- ^ DYK Magazine, Scandinavia, Issue 11, Monkey Diving. Original
- ^ X-Ray Magazine, Global, Issue 31, Extreme Exploration Dives, Goto Page 16
- ^ UnderWater magazine, Volume 18
- ^ Deeper Blue News, Formula 3 Freediving
Categories:- Diving organizations
- Organizations established in 2004
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