Torpedo DPV

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I've been thinking of a scooter and read the back post....

I see the X-scooter is something like $3,800 but doesn't give a huge performance improvement over the Torpedo if you only look at the numbers. That is 2 mph and 60 minutes burn time. X-scooter is 600' and Torpedo is only 170' but that's still inside my limit. Torpedo list 88 minutes and 2mph but not thrust. X list 60lb. I used a torpedo (1800?) last summer in Superior and I enjoyed everything but the burn time. I got a solid 35 minutes and then it started to feel weak so I stayed close for fear I would have to swim back towing it. I probably got 45 minutes and the battery may not have been new and topped off.

The Torpedo is only $900 so it's the leader right now but the one thing is a tow strap. I don't want to have to hold on with both hands. I had little trouble steering with the one trigger hand.

My question, what am I not seeing with the X-scooter, SS or Gavin to justify the price? I mean 3,000 for the ability to run 2 or more batteries and a cool handle?

Also, Anyone in town sell torpedo's or is it all mail order? I'd rather buy local.