DiveX has announced the BlackTip is now shipping with Bluetooth enabled to allow some program setting changes to be performed via their smartphone app, rather than using USB and a desktop app. All of the inventory at Dive Gear Express IS fresh and therefore is Bluetooth and app enabled.

The BlackTip brings high-performance underwater scooters to the market at prices never before thought possible! The BlackTip scooter offers a choice of two versions: the neutral and trim TECH scooter or the compact and lightweight TRAVEL scooter.

• If you travel a large amount and weight is critical, then the TRAVEL model is your best choice. The Travel model does not float trim in the water, however it can be made neutral. The Travel model will always float in a nose-up trim, which will be more significant with a pair of the larger 9 or 12 Ah batteries than with the smaller 4, 5, or 6 Ah batteries. When underway it does not affect scooter handling or diver buoyancy, but some divers have reported a preference for making their BlackTip Travel 2-3 lbs negative to make it trim rather than neutral.
• If you would like a scooter that floats trim, the TECH model is the best choice and by far the most popular model selected by Dive Gear Express customers. It works best with a pair of the larger 9Ah or 12Ah batteries, floats both trim and neutral, and comes with an integral fresh/saltwater trim plate.

Features of diveX BlackTip Scooter Series

• SILENT OPERATION - The BlackTip now includes updated drive firmware, with silent operation and more power efficiency.
• LED DISPLAY - The BlackTip features a built-in LED display screen. The screen displays: Current speed setting, Battery charge level, Battery errors from battery depletion or voltage inconsistency.
• TRIGGER & SPEED - During normal operation in water, the BlackTip features eight speed modes. To activate the scooter, press the thumb trigger twice. The BlackTip will briefly engage ‘safe start’ mode to detect whether it is in water, then will switch to normal operation mode and start in speed 3 (known as ‘cruise speed’). Once your BlackTip is running, pressing the thumb trigger twice will accelerate the scooter by one speed, and pressing the trigger once will slow the scooter down by one speed.
• SAFE START - Activating the BlackTip out of water will start the propeller in a low-power, slow-turning mode. This helps to minimize the risk of bodily injury or damage to equipment. When the propeller detects water resistance, it will automatically switch to normal operating mode.
• STANDARD BATTERIES - The BlackTip is powered by widely available power tool batteries^† installed directly into the body. This makes the scooter easy to charge and even easier to extend total dive time by easily swapping out batteries in the field between dives. At a cruising speed of {150 ft/min | 45 m/min}, the approximate runtime with a pair of 5Ah batteries is 50 minutes and with a pair of 12Ah batteries is 123 minutes.
• AIR TRAVEL FRIENDLY - Your BlackTip can be taken on all commercial flights. By utilizing removable and compact power tool batteries, the BlackTip keeps within the TSA/IATA air travel limits on lithium batteries. While all three models share this feature, the BlackTip Travel’s compact size combined with its weight of only 24lbs make it the most travel-friendly configuration.

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† The BlackTip Scooter accepts rechargeable lithium-ion power tool batteries with the DCB connector. The widely available batteries may be purchased online and at home stores or "big box" retailers. In the USA these are commonly 20v, whereas in Europe they are 18v. Supported amp hours are 5Ah, 6Ah, 9Ah, and 12Ah battery capacities. (The huge 15Ah batteries will not fit inside the housing.) You will also need to purchase a compatible charger for your batteries. While diveX says any generic brand battery will work, for optimal performance in your BlackTip Scooter, Dive Gear Express recommends brand name quality batteries with matching amp hour capacities and ages.