Looking for a good Tech oriented shop in SoCal

[Coo's Toe]

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good dive shop in the greater LA area ( and probably the San Diego area too, just in case ). I plan on making a visit soon, and would be looking to rent a set of doubles, as I'll be bringing everything but tanks. Thanks.

 

[xSandman3]

Check out Hollywood Divers in Studio City - just across the 101 from Universal Studios. They have lots of cool techie stuff.

 

[Diver_Jan]

Here is one in the San Diego area: http://www.taopitek.com

 

[caveseeker7]

good dive shop in the greater LA area ( and probably the San Diego area too, just in case )

Of the top of my head here are the stores that support tech divers, as they all offer at least Adv. Nitrox you should be able to rent from them. I've done biz with all and never had problems with any of them.

Scuba Schools of America/Montclair - Nitrox, Trimix, O2
http://www.scubaschoolsofamerica.com/

Hollywood Divers/North Hollywood - Nitrox
http://www.hollywoodivers.com/

Beach Cities Scuba Center -
http://www.beachcitiesscuba.com/

and if you're heading further north (to dive Anacapa - San Miguel islands)
Anacapa Dive Center/Santa Barbara - Nitrox, Trimix, O2
http://www.anacapadivecenter.com/

Also, you can pick up a free copy of CA Diving at any dive shop. It's a monthly paper with complete boat schedule and plenty of store adds etc..

 

[Rickg]

My recommendation for the San Diego area would be Aqua Tech. Here is the URL to their website.

http://www.divecenter.com/

Rickg

 

[Coo's Toe]

I'm still waiting to hear back from these shops. I'll post some feedback once I know for sure, just in case anyone else is curious...

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Scuba Toys in Cypress rents doubles for $16 and will fill any mix you need.
http://scuba-toys.com/rentals.html

 

[JPBECK]

Scuba Toys or Mike Pratt's shop ---Open Water Habitat---in Santa Anna----
(909) 689-2422 is one number they have

Open water can fill Anything including Trimix

 

[trymixdiver]

The Cypress shop is great i like them for my teck gas needs.

Aqua tec is my top choice even tho i dont live in SD.

DONT USE OWHMS The Mike Pratt shop. I have posted about his shop before, not using the name.... arughghhh. PPL you have been warned!!

TMD

Scuba Toys or Mike Pratt's shop ---Open Water Habitat---in Santa Anna----
(909) 689-2422 is one number they have

Open water can fill Anything including Trimix

 

[Coo's Toe]

The Cypress shop is great i like them for my teck gas needs.

Aqua tec is my top choice even tho i dont live in SD.

DONT USE OWHMS The Mike Pratt shop. I have posted about his shop before, not using the name.... arughghhh. PPL you have been warned!!

TMD

What is the reason for avoiding them? PM me if you don't want a public discussion.