Dive Ops/LDS in Tampa Area

[Bazooka Joe]

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Dang theres that 300 pound Gorllia again...:shocked2:

Okay I deal with on a regular basis.....

Scuba West
Divers Supply
Mac's
Zeagle Express Aquatic Adventures (Zepherhills)
Sunshine Scuba in Largo/st Pete
World of Water (once, but they were real nice to me)

Internet
Divers Direct ground ships and it arrives in Tampa overnight.
Leisure Pro (yes I will burn in Hell)

All of the shops in the Tampa area offer something different, lots focus on Spearfishing, some on cave diving, Spring dives. Everyone is trying to find their place in this world.... Mine is underwater. :cool2:

 

[steelcity]

The tampa area is very large so you may want to narrow down your area.

 

[200 Bar]

The ones I frequent the most are

1) Tackle Shack --They have EVERYTHING but ya pay a premium for it..
2) Depth Perception..Geared towards Tech Diving
3) Tampa Adventure Sports..Another nice place
4) Bill Jacksons..Another WELL stocked place, but it aint cheap !!!

 

[JP11283]

I've used, in no particular order:

Mac's Sports
Diver's Supply
Aquatic Adventures
Scuba West

I found all of them to be helpful and friendly.

 

[Salmonboy97]

For all of those that have said they used Mac's Sports, what did you buy there?

 

[bottomfinder]

I use Narcosis in Tarpon Springs, Capt Joyce has always treated me well. They also have a charter boat that Ive found to be good, I like the idea that they let you spearfish on all trips.

 

[BrandonScubaQuest]

IMHO- Opinions are like noses everybody has one and they all smell Take some time and visit a shop and meet the people there. See what they have to offer and make you own evaluation lots of people "like" or " Don't like" a shop based on the people in the shop sometimes not just the staff but the people who hang out there as well. I know that there are a lot of great shops here in the Tampa area you just need to find the one that fits you best. Have fun and safe diving.


B.

 

[NetPro]

How about Tampa area charters? I have a group of 4 divers staying in Dunedin for a week in April and I'm thinking about using Tanks a lot charter for a couple of days. Any experience with them?

Jeff

 

[CJM]

How about Tampa area charters? I have a group of 4 divers staying in Dunedin for a week in April and I'm thinking about using Tanks a lot charter for a couple of days. Any experience with them?

Jeff

Charters too.. All the dive ops I've been on down there were private, not sure who coordinates them or if they advertise. But I'd like to get a list of them too

 

[stinggirl]

How about Tampa area charters? I have a group of 4 divers staying in Dunedin for a week in April and I'm thinking about using Tanks a lot charter for a couple of days. Any experience with them?

Jeff

They are great!