Underwater Thrusters or How to Move Faster While Diving

Submarine thrusters began to be used in World War II for military purposes. In fact, Torpedoes were used in their manufacture. Their mission was to facilitate incursions onto enemy ships and made make quick getaways.

Currently, the use of underwater scooters is widespread. Mainly, it focuses on making the most of the bottom time, either by expanding distance covered or increasing the speed you can move about from one point of interest to a next.

Furthermore, they are widely used by technical divers, who need to carry a large, heavy, and voluminous amount of gear. The underwater thruster pulls all that weight, and the diver can advance effortlessly.

On the other hand, divers with disabilities use them to obtain the propulsion that their legs cannot provide.

1. When using underwater thrusters, you need to be focused. You are literally going to fly through the water over reefs or around wrecks, so your dive preparation must take this into account.
2. Never forget the pressure effect. Yes, with an underwater scooter, you will move faster, but the rapid increase in pressure can have unpleasant consequences. Of course, you should never ascend powered by a scooter.
3. Beware of impact risks. Moving at high speed in an environment with poor visibility can have unpleasant consequences. That is why you must have good training on how to use an underwater thruster.
4. You are going to miss part of the show. You will go fast, so much you may not see some tiny or shy animals, not to mention the details of the underwater landscape.
5. Environmental impact is another variable to take into account. Although underwater scooters run on increasingly less polluting electric batteries, they continue to emit noise that can disturb wildlife.In summary, as with everything, underwater scooters have their benefits applied to diving. Among them: the speed of movement and the possibility of carrying much more equipment. But they also have disadvantages that must be considered, such as the environmental impact and increased stress during your dives. Have you ever used underwater thrusters? Please, feel free to share your experience with us on Facebook.