jsado
Contributor
It was very informative. The instructors were very nice and made everyone feel comfy. The price was OUTRAGEOUS - $550.00. The gear that was given to us was old and less than FULLY functional. As a matter of fact, I'm not even sure it would pass inspection! 8 people in the class and 5 of our BC's were leaking from various spots. The 1st class, I spoke up and said my bc was leaking. 4 other people followed suit. The instructor said it was nothing and it wouldn't effect me, but they would fix it. 2nd class, still leaking - I tolerated it. 3rd class, still leaking and I let them know I wasn't happy. Others followed suit but were shut down with "your bc's are fine." They swapped mine out for a new air2. 4th class I have my old air2 back on and guess what? Still leaking, but they "tagged it this time, so it will get fixed for sure".
Now were at a remote location for our open water dives....old bc, old air2 and same old leak. SO, they give me a different bc that looked like it was possibly the first bc ever invented....and it was too big. I decided to just deal with it because I knew I could manage.
Now before I even signed up for the class, I asked if I could use my own equipment. It was all literally brand new and I had EVERYTHING. I was quickly shut down with a "not unless you bought it here" comment. Fact is, I'll probably never buy anything there. All there gear is about twice the price of what mine cost from a reputable, AUTHORIZED retailer online. And they won't even consider budging on the price. They actually snicker and act as if your joking.
Of course I will have tanks filled there and possibly service, but you have got to be freakin kidding me. $550 for class and rental of faulty gear!! Equipment marked up 100%!!!! UNBELIEVABLE
------OH and not to mention, there were a few people in the class that shouldn't be allowed near an unattended glass of water that passed.
Now were at a remote location for our open water dives....old bc, old air2 and same old leak. SO, they give me a different bc that looked like it was possibly the first bc ever invented....and it was too big. I decided to just deal with it because I knew I could manage.
Now before I even signed up for the class, I asked if I could use my own equipment. It was all literally brand new and I had EVERYTHING. I was quickly shut down with a "not unless you bought it here" comment. Fact is, I'll probably never buy anything there. All there gear is about twice the price of what mine cost from a reputable, AUTHORIZED retailer online. And they won't even consider budging on the price. They actually snicker and act as if your joking.
Of course I will have tanks filled there and possibly service, but you have got to be freakin kidding me. $550 for class and rental of faulty gear!! Equipment marked up 100%!!!! UNBELIEVABLE
------OH and not to mention, there were a few people in the class that shouldn't be allowed near an unattended glass of water that passed.
