Best local dive shop?

Acolin · 03/24/2006, 08:20 AM

I want to get a pair of those dive goggles that allow you to choose your prescription lens before my Cozumel trip in April Ã¢â‚¬â€œ nothing fancy. Who in Tampa (I am in Temple Terrace) has the best SCUBA prices?

Thanks

Warnberg · 03/24/2006, 09:37 AM

My opinion, I have been to several here in town, I would suggest Divers Supply on Gunn..... Before you go look at their website.

Acolin · 03/24/2006, 11:38 AM

Hey, I know that store! Not only do I love their store in Largo (they always have a bushel of stuff that is clearing out fast at low prices) but their store on Gunn is the only one I have been to in Tampa, didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t realize it was the same outfit!

luminary · 03/24/2006, 03:56 PM

I was never happy with Divers Supply when they had the shop on Hillsborough and Sheldon. No reason that I can really articulate other than I just didn't seem to hit it off with the people that worked there.

Pretty much the only store that I deal with is Mac's in Clearwater. That's not to say there aren't other good ones, I just really like them and stuck with 'em. They recently opened another location in the Carrollwood area. I believe it's a "trial" store that's setup as a ScubaPro outlet store (I'm not sure if they carry other brands there).

I wouldn't consider Mac's to be the "best prices" though. But I'm comfortable paying a premium because of the pre and post sale support I've gotten from them.

bugged · 03/24/2006, 05:59 PM

Just go to the nearest Scuba Quest.

michindi · 03/24/2006, 06:34 PM

EZ Scuba on Hillsborough

fish_taste_good · 03/24/2006, 09:42 PM

there are two located off of bearss / ehrlich.

The one near 275 that used to be a wendy's, then a Chinese take out place, is pretty expensive from what I hear.

The one that luminary is talking about is supposed to be a really good store. It is on the corner of Ehrlich and Dale Mabry. For the old time Tampa people, it is in the complex behind the former Barnett Bank. There is a Sylvan Learning center in the same complex as the dive store.

My next door neighbor is a dive instructor there. His name is Joe. Mention me, Tripp, and he may be able to help you out.

Look for the little dive flags on the side of the road. It is easy to pass. keep in mind it is at the corner of ehrlich and dale mabry (across from Macaroni Grill).

oldsaint · 03/25/2006, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bugged
Just go to the nearest Scuba Quest.

Thats's where I do all my shopping.

03/24/2006, 08:20 AM	#1
Acolin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Temple Terrace Posts: 1,629	Best local dive shop? I want to get a pair of those dive goggles that allow you to choose your prescription lens before my Cozumel trip in April Ã¢â‚¬â€œ nothing fancy. Who in Tampa (I am in Temple Terrace) has the best SCUBA prices? Thanks __________________ Cleaning pads, swapping water and loving it! Current Tank Info: 40-algae filtered freshwater, 40-algae filtered soft coral

03/24/2006, 11:38 AM	#3
Acolin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Temple Terrace Posts: 1,629	Hey, I know that store! Not only do I love their store in Largo (they always have a bushel of stuff that is clearing out fast at low prices) but their store on Gunn is the only one I have been to in Tampa, didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t realize it was the same outfit! __________________ Cleaning pads, swapping water and loving it! Current Tank Info: 40-algae filtered freshwater, 40-algae filtered soft coral

03/24/2006, 03:56 PM	#4
luminary Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,423	I was never happy with Divers Supply when they had the shop on Hillsborough and Sheldon. No reason that I can really articulate other than I just didn't seem to hit it off with the people that worked there. Pretty much the only store that I deal with is Mac's in Clearwater. That's not to say there aren't other good ones, I just really like them and stuck with 'em. They recently opened another location in the Carrollwood area. I believe it's a "trial" store that's setup as a ScubaPro outlet store (I'm not sure if they carry other brands there). I wouldn't consider Mac's to be the "best prices" though. But I'm comfortable paying a premium because of the pre and post sale support I've gotten from them. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 225 Room divider

03/24/2006, 06:34 PM	#6
michindi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 300	EZ Scuba on Hillsborough __________________ Fish:Chrysurus Angel Multicolor Angel, Pink spotted goby 2x miss bar clowns and 1 cleaner shrimp Current Tank Info: 90 FOWLR 90lbs of live rock, wet/dry, remora pro skimmer

03/24/2006, 09:42 PM	#7
fish_taste_good Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 635	there are two located off of bearss / ehrlich. The one near 275 that used to be a wendy's, then a Chinese take out place, is pretty expensive from what I hear. The one that luminary is talking about is supposed to be a really good store. It is on the corner of Ehrlich and Dale Mabry. For the old time Tampa people, it is in the complex behind the former Barnett Bank. There is a Sylvan Learning center in the same complex as the dive store. My next door neighbor is a dive instructor there. His name is Joe. Mention me, Tripp, and he may be able to help you out. Look for the little dive flags on the side of the road. It is easy to pass. keep in mind it is at the corner of ehrlich and dale mabry (across from Macaroni Grill). __________________ Looking for a day job Current Tank Info: 240 Reef

03/24/2006, 09:37 AM	#2
Warnberg Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,366	My opinion, I have been to several here in town, I would suggest Divers Supply on Gunn..... Before you go look at their website.

03/24/2006, 05:59 PM	#5
bugged Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Polk County, Fl Posts: 184	Just go to the nearest Scuba Quest.