scubastore

[snuggle]

i had heard about this place but could never log on to the website..i could not believe their prices..pretty low but can anyone tell me about the quality of their drysuits?thanks.

[Arnaud]

Scubastore is great. They're based in Estartite, Spain, which is considered one of the best, if not the best, diving location in Spain.

I've used them one to get a particular SPG. I called them before hand because I needed it by a certain date. I got it in 4 days. They were great.

Regarding the dry suits, it doesn't look like a good idea to buy online a suit that you have not tried on. Also, you're going to need to get the suit serviced once a year. Keep that in mind whatever and wherever you buy.

These are my $.02

[salty]

What do you get serviced on a suit every year????
:confused:

[Arnaud]

salty once bubbled...
What do you get serviced on a suit every year????
:confused:

Valve overhaul and leak test. I guess you don't have to do it. But I like to stay dry :)

[Popeye]

snuggle once bubbled...
i had heard about this place but could never log on to the website..i could not believe their prices..pretty low but can anyone tell me about the quality of their drysuits?thanks.

Scubastore is more commonly known as Diveinn (at least in my circles) and they have an excellent reputation for service.

I get fins and masks and stuff from them, and get great deals and fast delivery.

It's my opinion that some things are better bought at the local dive shop, in case of defect (drysuits and regulators at the top of the list), but that decision is different for everybody.

[MaresMan1]

Scubastore and LeisurePro are both very good. I have ordered various equipment and accessories from them both and received items in 4 days or less. Prices are great too. Just be weary of warranties. Sometimes they are with the store and not the manuf.

With regards to the Dry suit, I would now by one unless I tried it on first. The can be dangereous if it doesn't fit properly. You can (although not nice) find the DS that fits you at your local LDS and the buy it from one of the online shops (you didn't hear that from me :rolleyes: ). Dry suits should be fitted, so try one on.

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DiveOn

[Scubaroo]

MaresMan1 once bubbled...
You can (although not nice) find the DS that fits you at your local LDS and the buy it from one of the online shops (you didn't hear that from me :rolleyes: ). Dry suits should be fitted, so try one on.Definitely not nice. When I bought my drysuit online, I ordered the two sizes I thought I might be, tried them on, and returned the non-fitting suit for a refund. This way you get to try two different suits, and it only costs you the shipping for the second suit in order to get the right fit.

[metridium]

Scubaroo wrote...
Trying suits on in a diveshop and then going ahead and buying online is very poor form. Agreed, if you know you won't be doing business with the local shop.

Of course you could always rent a few suits to get a proper feel for your size and what you want. Nothing unethical about that, is there?

[Scubaroo]

metridium once bubbled...
Of course you could always rent a few suits to get a proper feel for your size and what you want. Nothing unethical about that, is there? Not at all - the shop has received compensation for the information you've gathered by renting the suits. But walking into a shop, being fitted for a suit, and then saying "I'll think about it" before rushing home to order off the web is just wrong.

[Rush]

I agree that taking up time from the LDS to then buy off the web is just wrong. But don't think that the LDS's are going to suddenly disappear just because of internet commerce. Internet commerce currently accounts for only 1.3% of retail sales, and isn't showing a significant growth trend. I have purchased from Dive Inn, Leisure Pro, Diver's Supply, Divers Discount, etc., but I also spend a good chunk of money at a couple of my LDS's.

[metridium]

Rush wrote...
Internet commerce currently accounts for only 1.3% of retail sales, and isn't showing a significant growth trend. Where did you get that data?

[Scubaroo]

1.3% must refer to all retail - in the scuba industry, online is HUGE.

[Dectek]

The Magic word is RETAIL. On-line is selling at a discount and the LDS is selling at RETAIL. I beleive the numbers if you put that twist on it.

[Rush]

metridium once bubbled...
Where did you get that data?

Do a search for internet commerce or 1.3% problem on just about any Retail Business website such as Yahoo to find articles concerning this data.

The data comes from census bureau data from this fall. Also, having worked for a company that had a clicks and mortar approach to sales, we kept well aware as to the internet's impact. And yes, the data is for ALL retail. Internet commerce is on the rise, but it seems people want human interaction. But where is the data for scuba internet sales being HUGE versus brick and mortar retail sales ?

[djhall]

Scubaroo once bubbled...
But walking into a shop, being fitted for a suit, and then saying "I'll think about it" before rushing home to order off the web is just wrong. In my case, my LDS practically begged me to try on a new O'Neill 7000X dry suit, even though I told them repeatedly I couldn't afford to buy it. They went through the whole, "no, no, no... I'm not being a salesman, I just want to show you how they fit/work/feel and I don't have anyone else to help at the moment... come on... let's see if it fits" routine. So I tried it on.. and it fit. Last week I bought one on eBay for $150. It will be here tomorrow if I'm here when the UPS guy comes.

I can't really say I feel bad. I told them I wasn't going to buy one, and they can't really complain about buying used gear.

[Lead_carrier]

Rush once bubbled...
But don't think that the LDS's are going to suddenly disappear just because of internet commerce. Internet commerce currently accounts for only 1.3% of retail sales, and isn't showing a significant growth trend. I have purchased from Dive Inn, Leisure Pro, Diver's Supply, Divers Discount, etc., but I also spend a good chunk of money at a couple of my LDS's. :confused:

I'm not sure where your data comes from but I would love to find out how you came up with them. I know of a couple of dive shops that it has hurt extremely bad, they aren't out of business but they are pushing the limits of staying in. I'm not totally against buying from the net and in some instances I've even suggested buying online even though I work at a dive store, but only on non-life support equipment. The shops that are close to the ocean and good local diving they'll hurt but probably survive. Some of us may not be that lucky.

[MaresMan1]

Gents,

Please don't get me wrong. I have a great relationship with 2 dive shops (one happens to be Leisure Pro). I frequent them often, buy all kinds of stuff and take additional training and refresher courses/practice sessions.

However, when it comes to the high priced items, I cannot afford to pass up a grea price. I tell my LDS this. Leisure Pro has been very cooperative in matching prices (lucky), when they can.

:mean:

[Amphibious]

Deeperblue/DiveInn has some great prices and excelent service. If you can spend the extra $$$ buy @ your LDS. If you're a starving Student/Dive Instructor like me, buy where is cheap!

Willer