SUEX

SUEX has been building diver propulsion vehicles since the 1990s, and Oyster Diving stocks the range end to end: the compact, modular VR Series as Nemo, Quantum and Voyager, plus the aluminium-bodied Goldfinder XJ and XK built for technical and professional work. Whether you want a travel-friendly scooter for reef dives or a long-range unit for cave and wreck exploration, our team can talk you through the real differences.

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The SUEX range at Oyster Diving

Everything on this page is SUEX, and it splits into two families. The VR Series is the newer, compact line built around a modular nose section. The Goldfinder scooters are the aluminium-bodied units aimed at technical and professional diving, where thrust and run time matter more than packing size.

VR Series: Nemo, Quantum and Voyager

All three VR models share a body of reinforced polymers and metal alloys, an eight-level speed regulator that doubles as the on/off switch, and Sport and Eco modes with cruise control. Where they differ is intent. The VR Nemo is the entry point, aimed at recreational divers, freedivers and snorkellers and at anyone using a scooter for the first time. The VR Quantum sits in the middle, for advanced recreational and technical divers who want more power and endurance. The VR Voyager is the travel model.

Goldfinder XJ and XK

The Goldfinder XJ and XK are aluminium-bodied and neutrally trimmed, built for cave exploration, long-range dives and professional work. Both take a tool-free propeller that can be removed and refitted in the water, and both can be coupled in pairs on a twin frame when a team needs more thrust or payload. The XK is the larger of the two, with a bigger battery, a higher top speed and longer run time. The XJ is the lighter unit and the easier one to move on your own.

Choosing between them

Start with how far you travel and how much you are willing to carry. If you fly to your diving, the VR Voyager is the one designed for it: its battery pack complies with IATA UN38.3, so it can travel in cabin luggage. If your diving is mostly UK shore and boat work and you want a scooter you can hand to a buddy without a long briefing, the VR Nemo is the straightforward choice.

If you are running long penetration dives, staged decompression or survey work, the Goldfinder pair are the serious tools. The question is whether you need the XK's extra endurance or whether the lighter XJ covers your dive plan. Carrying weight matters more than most divers expect once they are doing it every day.

Batteries, upgrades and accessories

Every VR Series scooter charges externally, so you are not opening the unit to top it up, and an LED indicator shows green in use and red when the battery is running low. The nose section is interchangeable, which means a VR scooter bought now can be upgraded later rather than replaced. Each one carries an integrated Picatinny mount on the handle for a camera, a torch or a reel, and the ring and mount come in a choice of six colours.

The VR models also pair wirelessly with SUEX's smartphone app, so you can check battery status and cell health and adjust how sharply the motor picks up before you get in the water.

If you are new to scooters

A DPV changes your gas planning, your buoyancy and your buddy procedures before it changes your range. Practise trim and control in open water before you take one into a wreck or a cave, agree a lost-scooter plan with your buddy, and build distance up gradually. If you want to talk it through, our team dive these units and are happy to go through the range with you.

Frequently asked questions

Which diver propulsion vehicle brands does Oyster Diving stock?

This is the SUEX brand page, so every scooter listed here is SUEX. The range covers the VR Series - VR Nemo, VR Quantum and VR Voyager - alongside the technical Goldfinder XJ and Goldfinder XK.

Which SUEX scooter suits a diver buying their first DPV?

The VR Nemo. SUEX position it for recreational divers, freedivers and snorkellers as well as first-time DPV users, and it uses the same eight-level speed regulator, Sport and Eco modes and cruise control as the rest of the VR Series. If you already dive technical profiles and want more power and endurance from the start, the VR Quantum is the better first purchase.

Can I take a SUEX scooter on a flight?

The VR Voyager is the model built for it - its battery pack complies with IATA UN38.3, which allows it to be carried in cabin luggage. Airline policies still vary, so check with your carrier before you book and allow extra time at check-in to explain what you are carrying.

What is the difference between the Goldfinder XJ and the Goldfinder XK?

Power and endurance against weight. The XK runs a 36V 1340Wh battery and a maximum speed of 100 metres per minute; the XJ runs a 25.2V 940Wh battery and a maximum of 90 metres per minute. Without the battery fitted the XK weighs 17 kg and the XJ 14 kg. Both are aluminium-bodied, neutrally trimmed and share the same depth rating, so the choice comes down to whether your dive plans need the XK's extra range or the XJ's easier handling.

Can a VR Series scooter be upgraded later?

Yes. The VR Series is modular and the battery nose section is interchangeable, so you can change the configuration as your diving develops rather than buying a second scooter. Each unit also has an integrated Picatinny mount for cameras, lights or accessories, an external charging system and an LED battery indicator, and the ring and mount can be specified in grey, red, fuchsia, orange, green or blue.

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