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Deep6 is the current darling here on SB and while it is a fine product - their sales model is different than most in that they don't have a dealer network per se. for annual service.
Many people here service their own regs - their model is perfect for that as they even include a parts kit.
I personally don't so when they first came out, I inquired of shops in my area about service. Of the 4 I contacted - one had no problem - however they are also the SW region distributor, two said no and one offered to check with his insurance b4 committing.
I would think in Canada you would have similar issues.
I suggest you contact local shops and find out what they sell/work on and buy that.
Aqualung is a really good brand and a Mikron would be really good for smaller mouths - as long as you have a nearby dealer because of all the major brands - they're the most anal about controlling parts availability and requiring annual service or inspection to keep warranty intact - times 3 that could cost you once the kids discover girls/cars etc.
Leisurepro ships to Canada - so does Scubatoys - another large competing US retailer. Reg warranties can be funny though - warranties are not always transferable across borders.
The Canadian equivalent of Leisurepro is a large shop in Ontario - I believe it's called Dave's? LMK if you can't find their website and I'll look it up for you.
Also right now I think the exchange rate is going to kill you if you buy American. Even though most regs aren't made here - Deep6 is a Taiwan import and Scubapro mostly made in Italy still afaik.
Atomic Aquatics could be a consideration - they cost more up-front but have a 3 year/300 dive recommended service interval - over time that saves you money. .They're now owned by Huish Outdoors as is Bare and Liquivision - two Canadian companies.. Zeagle is another company owned by them - a local Zeagle dealer here can also get me Atimic Gear even though they're not a dealer. Might save you the taxes/duty if you can do something similar.
Many people here service their own regs - their model is perfect for that as they even include a parts kit.
I personally don't so when they first came out, I inquired of shops in my area about service. Of the 4 I contacted - one had no problem - however they are also the SW region distributor, two said no and one offered to check with his insurance b4 committing.
I would think in Canada you would have similar issues.
I suggest you contact local shops and find out what they sell/work on and buy that.
Aqualung is a really good brand and a Mikron would be really good for smaller mouths - as long as you have a nearby dealer because of all the major brands - they're the most anal about controlling parts availability and requiring annual service or inspection to keep warranty intact - times 3 that could cost you once the kids discover girls/cars etc.
Leisurepro ships to Canada - so does Scubatoys - another large competing US retailer. Reg warranties can be funny though - warranties are not always transferable across borders.
The Canadian equivalent of Leisurepro is a large shop in Ontario - I believe it's called Dave's? LMK if you can't find their website and I'll look it up for you.
Also right now I think the exchange rate is going to kill you if you buy American. Even though most regs aren't made here - Deep6 is a Taiwan import and Scubapro mostly made in Italy still afaik.
Atomic Aquatics could be a consideration - they cost more up-front but have a 3 year/300 dive recommended service interval - over time that saves you money. .They're now owned by Huish Outdoors as is Bare and Liquivision - two Canadian companies.. Zeagle is another company owned by them - a local Zeagle dealer here can also get me Atimic Gear even though they're not a dealer. Might save you the taxes/duty if you can do something similar.
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