Best shops in Bali?

[juggernutt]

Still need some stuff...where do you suggest i shop? In Bali itself? Is there any places that you can recommend?

I am looking for Fins and Boots.

 

[indodiver]

Depends on where in Bali, ru there now?

In Kuta you have several choices in other areas you may be limited to a couple close by places, but there are several on the north east coast.

Remember generally the best prices are negotiated, always ask for a discount, prices should be lower or the same with the US.

Here are some to try:

AquaMarine Diving - Bali
Jl Raya Seminyak 56
Kuta, Bali 80361
ph: +62 361 730 107
fax: +62 361 735 368
Mobile: +82 239 441 62

Scuba Duba Doo Dive Center
Jl. Legian Klod 367
Kuta - Bali - Indonesia 80361
ph+fax +62 361 761 798
afterhours +62 818 353060
eMail: diveman@indo.net.id

Bali Marine Sports
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Blanjong-Sanur
Denpasar 80228 Bali
Phone: (62) 361-289308
Fax: (62) 361-287872

Baruna Water Sports
Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 300B
Denpasar Bali 80034
Phone: (62) 361-753820
Fax: (62) 361-753809

Dive & Dive's
Jl. Bypass I Gusti Ngurah Rai #23
Sanur Denpasar, Bali
Phone: (62) 361-288052
Fax: (62) 361-289309

Ena Dive Center & Water Sports
Jl. Tirta Ening No. 1, Sanur
Denpasar, Bali 80227
Phone: (62) 361-288829
Fax: (62) 361-287945

Indonesian Cactus Divers
Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai No.15
Denpasar, Bali
Phone: (62) 361-236273
Fax: (62) 361-239164

Spice Dive
Desa Kaliasem-Lovina Beach
Singaraja, Bali 81152
Phone: (62) 362-41305
Fax: (62) 362-41171

Geko Dive
Telephone: 62 (0) 363 41516
Facsimile: 62 (0) 363 41790
E-mail : gekodive@indosat.net.id
Street: Jalan Silayukti, Geko Dive
Town: Padang Bai - Karangasem

 

[juggernutt]

I'll be staying in Kuta in the beginning.
Which is the best shops? or should I just shop around by area?

I was also thinking of doing a AOW. Via Email geko gave the best price..other were seriously more expensive.
What kind discount from the listed price could i expect? aquamarine offered 33% discount.

 

[indodiver]

I did my original PADI Cert with Geko dive, they do a good job and had good rental equip. I would dive with them again anytime and I've seen others say there prices can't be beat also.

As for discounts on equipemnt in kuta you should be able to get 25% off. For 1 day dive trips 33% or at least matching the compititions best prices should be doable. Prices will depend greatly on the number of other divers they have going and transportation logistics (extra cars/boats cost money, extra air is cheap)

To give you an idea I paid under $200 for my open water cerification (class, pool and OW) in 2000 I think the advertised rate was $400 then. But I was a last minute single add on to a class they already had scheduled and I had a motorbike to transport myself to the pool and dive sites.

Finally if all you need is boots and fins just find a shop with a good selection, and don't pay too much. Scuba Duba Doo Dive Center - or Bali Marine Sports would be my first stops