Adventure Sports

[Mr.Pitbull]

It has been said time and time again on these threads. Find a shop that fits your needs. I have visited and gained tons of information from each of the LDS's in town. Some have a specialty or interest in certain areas of diving that others do not. Some are geared to set you up for tropical diving and whish you away to distant locations, others have more of a local presence and will hook you up with gear and buddies that are more suited to the local "mud puddles". What it comes down to is you must find a niche that fits your interests and your goals in this sport. Each shop is uniquely suited for a certain type of diving and training. Once you find a shop that fits what you want to do and what you want to accomplish.....SUPPORT THEM !! They do not get rich from the equipment that you buy. But by being a consistant customer, you allow them to keep filling you with air and retaining instructors to teach you new skills. I have yet to find any online shops that will teach you safety skills or better ways to do what you love to do. The people make the difference long after you have forgotten the prices. Though everyone has tried to save a few bucks in this very expensive sport, it is essential to keep your LDS in business. If your local doesn't treat you well, there are several others that would love the opportunity. We are lucky to have so many shops in this land locked area each with a different perspective on diving and each are more than willing to do what it takes to make you there customer for life.