Activation Buttons
Troubleshooting
If you have an issue with your Sublue WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter, below is a link to the troubleshooting guide, you will be able to identify your issue and be linked to a guide to help resolve the issue.
Sublue WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter Troubleshooting
Background
The Sublue WhiteShark Mix is an underwater scooter equipped with two motors that propel the device o 3.35 mph at 131 feet. Upon purchase the scooter come with an removable floater and a safety leash and has a built-in mount for action cameras such as a GoPro. The Mix was released in 2017 as the first commercially available underwater scooter with two motors. Sublue is still manufacturing the WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter. Sublue has markets in the following regions:
- New York
- Florida
- California
- Hawaii
- Malaysia
- Japan
- Thailand
- Germany
- Australia
- France
The intended user group is all marine activity lovers, while there is no certain demographic due to the general excitement for the device from all ages. On the Sublue webpage, the WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter is listed for $499.00 USD.
The important component to consider for issues is the motor that tends to malfunction after a few months of use, likely due to build-up of rust on the magnetic components.
Within consumer reviews, the majority of the review were very positive bringing light to the fact that the majority of users do not fit into one demographic, but all ages as well. It also points at being the center of attention between family and friends. Some reviews were underwhelmed with the performance and reliability of the device stating that after only a few uses to a few months the motors have stopped working on full batteries.
It is a part of the consumer underwater scooter family of devices. The successor to the Mix is the Mix Pro, which has improved battery life, improved speeds, lighter weight, a buoyancy tank, and comes with more accessories than the Mix.
Fun Fact
The underwater Scooter was originally created during World War II by the Italian Navy as a manned torpedo. Where two divers would drive the warhead towards the target, release the warhead and then drive away to a safe distance in order to detonate the warhead. These manned torpedoes had a range of 15 miles, with a top speed of 2.5 knots, or 2.87 mph.
The first commercially available underwater scooter was invented by and East German Chemical Engineer in 1967. It was known as the Aqua Scooter and was able to run for 5 hours at 3 mph.
Identification
The Sublue WhiteShark Mix Underwater Scooter comes in many different colorways, and have a floater that you can choose to attach to the top of the device. It has two separate motors, one on either side of the main body where the battery electronics are stored. The WhiteShark also has two activation buttons, one on each handle, where to activate the motors and propel yourself, you need to depress both at the same time. There is also a safety lock switch on the bottom of the right side handle.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
- 15 x 5.5 x 4.7 in (465 x 230 x 150 mm)
Weight:
- 6.28 pounds (2.8 kg)
Charging time:
- 4 hours
Power:
- 520W (2 x 260W)
Battery life:
- 30 min
Max diving depth:
- 130 ft. (40m)
Max Speed:
- 3.45 mph