Very much so still around, in terms of a worldwide base, the US? Not as much.
They seem to have resorted to
primarily direct sales in North America via the internet,
something which many manufacturers will likely follow along. This model will cause LDS to drop them like Ebola. It's really where things are headed.
Homepage | SpearoTek
There's even a "clearance" section. Their product is such that the divers who want it? They will come direct via the net, an LDS means very little to this audience. Big in Europe, not finding that same volumes of niche customer in the States. Not much different than high-end bicycles or semi-custom pistols, at least here in the USA.
I have some Beuchat long blade (think
56 Cadillac) fins and use them for SCUBA. They cause derisive comments which I pass off to covetousness and the fact that "their" chicks dig my flippers, that kind of stuff.
Beuchat has always been very responsive to me as an end-user, even with some of the dumbest things. Years ago, I asked them to
quickly replace and ship One (1) full pocket long blade fin to me in Viet Nam. I had
a pair (at no charge) within the week. I have used their regs, but in the US, you have to consider parts access, tougher than Poseidon. (
Hammer work under Warranty by authorized reps is a red herring, so get over that for any manufacturer, will ya?)
Good products.
