buying online

[JBPearson]

Having just purchased all my gear this spring for the first time (woohoo!), I found it was a balancing act.  I did a ton of research online but when it came to buying I used my LDSs (plural) as much as possible.  The only items I bought online were accessory items that had more to do with personal desires than financial savings.  For example the gloves I got because the shops I looked at didn't have the brand/style I was looking for or the weight bags that I can fill with my own shot to give me more control over adjustments.  I found with all the dive shops we have around the area, a person can really shop around, get good opinions, and usually find the products you want with competitive prices.  The recent shop closings are concerning to me and I do my best to support my LDS.