Shop Recommendations?

[BitterBuick]

I moved from Oahu about a year and a half ago, but have yet to do a Tampa area dive. I wanted to know if anyone could recommend a decent dive shop in the Tampa Bay area?

I would need to get my gear checked out if it may need any repairs since being in storage for a year. Also, I would feel more comfortable if there were any shops that offered refresher courses before I start diving again.

Thanks!!

P.S. I think I posted on here a long time ago for introductions, but then disappeared due to work obligations. So if anyone recognizes my screen name, I didn't leave because I hate you guys.

 

[K Mejean]

It all depends on what area of Tampa you live in. I am in the Brandon/ east end of Tampa. I work with Scuba Quest in Brandon as an Instructor so I am a little biased but it is a very good shop.

If you are on the west side of Tampa I would recommend Divers Supply. The manager is a friend of mine and a very good Instructor. This is a PADI shop and Scuba Quest is a NAUI shop.

Both shops do refresher classes. Both shops have full service for repairs and maintenance.
If you are looking for instruction for your refresher shoot me a PM and we can chat about it. I might be able to get it done for you pretty quickly so you are ready for dive season.

 

[TJF]

It all depends on what area of Tampa you live in. I am in the Brandon/ east end of Tampa. I work with Scuba Quest in Brandon as an Instructor so I am a little biased but it is a very good shop.

on the Scuba Quest recommendation.

 

[BitterBuick]

Thank You much!!

Hopefully, I'll be seeing some of you guys in the water this year.

 

[Law5Guy]

Bill Jacksons. The heated pool is SO nice.

Bill Jackson's - Scuba Diving

 

[Salmonboy97]

I dont work for Scuba Quest in Brandon but HIGHLY recommend them to all. The manager, Brandon, is a great diver and has the best deals I know of. I live more than 40 miles from his shop but still buy from him, passing countless shops to get there!

 

[BrandonScubaQuest]

Thanks for the recommendations guys!!!:thumbs-up

 

[Shcubasteve]

If you live near USF, Jim at Scuba Haven on Fowler is a great guy. Did my NAUI advanced ow and EANx with him. He has two compressors and runs a great scubapro service center.