Are scooters just a novelty or do people keep them because they book, cheap to maintain and last a lifetime?

CB wrote:

> This is what I received as correspondence with the factory:
>
> "By the way, the Torpedo switch is magnetically activated -- no trottle.
> The switch handle is clearly marked and you simply apply the magnet ( which
> is in a convenient palm strap) against the switch area and off you go."
> --Alfred Cho-Chung-Hing
>
> I thought there was a 'high' and 'low' speed, the formor would give 45
> minutes of speed the later would give 1.5 hours of speed, no?

As said before, haven't driven a Torpedo myself, but the spec on
their website would indicate 45min drive time:

http://www.torpedodpv.com/models.php

And no "hi/lo" settings.

/marcin

[ICE]

I'm getting my scooter next year.

The only reason I'm getting one is to explore our local beaches, I can cover hundreds of yards on a single dive.