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  1. Capt.Bob

    How much should I be spending on PADI training?

    Do a little googling. Yelp, Google reviews, Facebook all provide lots of information. Some shops have less costs and different motivations than others ;)
  2. Capt.Bob

    Chicago Scuba

    Chicago scuba shop will be re-opening in the near future. We think we may need to re-staff including the shop manager position as the unemployment benefits were raised to a point that we don't think our former staff will return :banghead: So, if you have retail scuba experience and are looking...
  3. Capt.Bob

    Wanted - K Tanks

    I will buy 6. I assume they are already hydro'd and ready to go. And include valves. How do I proceed?
  4. Capt.Bob

    Wanted - K Tanks

    Definitely interested!
  5. Capt.Bob

    Wanted - K Tanks

    We need to expand our bank. Anybody have any K tanks they want to get rid of?
  6. Capt.Bob

    Compressors - last two

    Do have any K tanks for sale?
  7. Capt.Bob

    For Sale: Bauer Unicus K15 17cfm Comressor W/4 Asme Bottles $6,000

    Hi Greg - I would be interested in the bottles. Email me.
  8. Capt.Bob

    Shop Introduction - Learn Scuba Chicago

    Want to thank those that were able to attend. It looks like we raised over $2K! And met lots of new faces. Still want to join the activities? We are working on our next Vet event - email the shop to get in the know.
  9. Capt.Bob

    Shop Introduction - Learn Scuba Chicago

    This weekend is the big party! Not too late to come join us. Food by Ronnie and Mariel. All sorts of auction items - boat charters, Disney passes, scuba classes... And, most of your favorite LSC crew will be there to share time, stories and a beverage. Hope we will see you there too.
  10. Capt.Bob

    Shop Introduction - Learn Scuba Chicago

    The Silent Auction lists grows impressively/ The latest addition - a fishing charter for 5! Now, the Captain (Neill) is a scuba diver, friend of the program and will be present at the event - soooo you might ask him if you win, whether you could turn it into a scuba charter! Not saying he will...
  11. Capt.Bob

    Shop Introduction - Learn Scuba Chicago

    Thanks - mostly to members of our crew that have joined Scubaboard to become active in the Chicagoland community. Our Silent Auction list continues to grow: Scubamax full facemask for snorkeling Signed Chicago Bears photo 4 Disney park-hopper passes Underwater Photography class Chicago...
  12. Capt.Bob

    Shop Introduction - Learn Scuba Chicago

    Hi gang, Some of you have come across us, but it's time for an introduction. I'm here on behalf of a Chicago dive shop, Learn Scuba Chicago on Fullerton at Western. We are a little unique. First, we are a full service, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. How? Well, we like to work with...
  13. Capt.Bob

    PADI update from DEMA

    We do alot of DSDs and OWs. And we are making a change. We added NAUI, and are looking to add SSI. Our DSDs will not be "PADI" - ever - so we will not be buying those brochures or giving PADI our customer lists. We will push non-PADI OW - and up charge the PADI version. Only reason we will...
  14. Capt.Bob

    PADI update from DEMA

    I'm sitting in the PADI DEMA update seminar. Shocking development: PADI has rolled out some changes in the discover dive program. Not surprising: all DSD divers must now be registered (so PADI can market them) AND local dive shop must use original DSD brochure (~$7 cost per diver). PLUS, PADI...
  15. Capt.Bob

    Looking to add Nitrox Stick - Chicago

    I have a shop in Chicago and want to add a Nitrox Stick system for Nitrox fills. Anybody have a recommendations for vendors to install one?
  16. Capt.Bob

    CHICAGO - Looking for a couple OWSI and Divemasters

    Learn Scuba Chicago is looking to hire 2-3 instructors and 1-2 divemasters for part time work. Recent Groupon netted 200+ certs - so plenty of work to be had. Send email to: capt.bob@learnscubachicago.com
  17. Capt.Bob

    CHICAGO - Looking for a couple OWSI and Divemasters

    Learn Scuba Chicago is looking to hire 2-3 instructors and 1-2 divemasters for part time work. Recent Groupon netted 200+ certs - so plenty of work to be had. Send email to: capt.bob@learnscubachicago.com
  18. Capt.Bob

    Chicago Captains - Location question

    Does anyone know the GPS coordinates for the Rachel Carson Scuba Park? Can you send them to me? Thanks.
  19. Capt.Bob

    Straights of Mac, Michigan

    I am planning a camping trip later in September. I have never been there and am looking for advice on places to camp (RV friendly) and places to rent boats big enough to dive from. Any help would be appreciate :D
  20. Capt.Bob

    Chicago in September

    Hi Goat, We have been taking divers out mid-week alot this summer. I have a handful AOW students and they often like to jump in during the week and knock out a couple of their dives. Please feel free to PM, check the website or contact me directly.
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