Friday, March 29, 2024
Blue Wild ExpoThe Sublue WhiteShark: More Zoom, Less Room

The Sublue WhiteShark: More Zoom, Less Room

-

This weekend at the Blue Wild Expo, we got a chance to check out the Sublue WhiteShark—a DPV that boldly claims to be the most compact scooter on the market. With a frame of just under 19” x 10” x 9” (48 x 25 x 23 cm), we’re inclined to believe them! Weighing in at 6.4 lbs (1.58 kg), the unit features dual motors and a detachable hood that when removed, changes the WhiteShark from positively to negatively buoyant.

The body, which looks like a spaceship or futuristic ROV, is available in three color selections—white, aqua, and blue and gold. There’s also a battery usage gauge that will let you know how much of your 30-minute battery capacity you have left for your dive. It takes about 3.5 hours to completely recharge, but replacement batteries are only $150 and are about the size of a large tv remote control, so keeping a spare in your kit is easy. The battery itself resides in a compartment underneath that is designed not to be waterproof, but keeps only the business components safe behind sealed o-rings. This cuts down on the risk of flooding and makes switching in your backup a snap for your second dive.

As little as it is, the WhiteShark doesn’t sacrifice power for size. The scooter will pull even a big human with full scuba gear up to 3.35 miles (5.4 km) per hour to a depth of 130 feet (40 m). The propellers operate at a single speed, controlled by a pair of triggers in the handles. To control your speed, you simply squeeze to power on and release to slow your forward momentum.

There’s even a GoPro mount on the bottom of the frame so you can capture your adventures even sans-hands!

The WhiteShark retails for $699 (541 GBP), and you can get yours at www.sublue.com.

Erin Durbin-Sherer
Erin Durbin-Shererhttps://www.deeperblue.com
Erin began diving in 2012 as preparation for a trip to Hawaii and before the year was out she'd left her old life behind to work in the dive industry full-time. When she's not out exploring the deep and collecting c-cards, you might find her making art or working on her master's thesis in cultural anthropology at San Diego State University. Erin is an Associate Editor with DeeperBlue.com.

SEARCH

CONNECT WITH US

858,282FansLike
108,994FollowersFollow
2,738FollowersFollow
22,801FollowersFollow
13,177FollowersFollow
25,921FollowersFollow
2,531SubscribersSubscribe

RECENT ARTICLES