Recreational DPVs: Why DPVs Are the Next Big Upsell in Dive Shop Retail
DPVs are no longer niche tools reserved for technical explorers. With the launch of new recreational series scooters, high-performance DPVs are now more compact, travel-ready, and accessible to everyday recreational divers—creating a major retail opportunity for dive shops.
This session explores how dive shops and instructors can position DPVs as premium lifestyle gear and a high-margin upsell that drives both revenue and customer retention. Attendees will learn how to introduce DPVs and build classes, structure test-drive programs that convert to sales, and develop a profitable rental fleet.
From bundling DPVs with accessories and videography kits to launching exclusive guided DPV tours and certification courses, this session offers practical retail strategies to boost your shop’s bottom line.
In a competitive retail landscape, the shops that stand out are those offering elevated, immersive dive experiences. DPVs are the future of that experience.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to position DPVs for recreational divers and travel markets
- Discover bundling and rental strategies that maximize profit
- Understand how instructors can drive DPV sales through training and demos
