I am new 70 years old getting certified this week end at Tenkiller Lake in OK
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Welcome from a 71 year old.
CowMan
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Longtimer, in response to your question about Lake Tenkiller here in Oklahoma. There was a Ferry across the Illinois River run by a family with the last name Tenkiller. The Dam was built in the general area of where their ferry crossed the river. The official name is "Tenkiller Ferry Lake" So there you go Come out and dive Lake Tenkiller
Tenkiller is an amazing dive in my opinion. There are 2 dive shops located right on the lake and a few more within a few hours drive in several directions. In order to be fair I dont side up with any one shop so Ill name a few. Genes is an older shop that just came under new management within the past few years and has really become a neat little place to stop. Its located just minutes from our dive park on the lake. The owners name is John. New website with a hot new look for 2014
We also have Nautical Adventures further North up the lake and they specialize in a lot of different gear for different needs. The owner got married a few years back and she really gave the shop some pep with helping to rearrange the shop so it too has had a face lift inside over the past few years and their staff is great too. The owners name is Tim. Nautical Adventures Scuba <br />Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma
Ocean Impact is located East of the lake in Fort Smith and I have heard great things about them but really have never been inside. Their instructors have been to the lake for classes though and I give them top notch ratings on their friendliness. Sorry but I am not sure who the owner of this one is. Ocean Impact - Scuba Services for the Fort Smith, AR River Valley
Oklahoma City to the West has alot of diveshops and far too many for me to come up with but they do have Blue Water Divers, Scuba Shack and many more. If I missed any I hope they will feel free to post after me their shop. I have been to most and no complaints on any of them.
There are 3 in Tulsa located just up the Muskogee Turnpike. One of them is named Dive Site Scuba and the owner is named Terry. Terry has SSI instructors and has had good reviews. Tulsa Scuba Lessons, Dive Classes, Diving Certifications from Dive Site
Then there is Poseidon Adventures which is boasted to be Tulsas Oldest Dive store though truth be told this was before I got in to diving so I cant personally verify that. The owner of the shop is named Randy and he is a former Navy Seal (UDT Team) from around the Vietnam era and is the shop I originally certified Open Water with and have most of my Certs through. www.scubatulsa.com
There is also a new shop I know very little about but its named Scuba Savvy and its in Jenks Oklahoma. As it is still new I cant really give much information as I dont know anything about them but one of their instructors has been quiet active in the scuba world and is from what I have heard very well recommended. The owner is Chad and my limited information I have of him is actually all based on 3rd party reviews but seems to be an alright guy. www.scubasavvy.com
We also have Nautical Adventures further North up the lake and they specialize in a lot of different gear for different needs. The owner got married a few years back and she really gave the shop some pep with helping to rearrange the shop so it too has had a face lift inside over the past few years and their staff is great too. The owners name is Tim. Nautical Adventures Scuba <br />Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma
Ocean Impact is located East of the lake in Fort Smith and I have heard great things about them but really have never been inside. Their instructors have been to the lake for classes though and I give them top notch ratings on their friendliness. Sorry but I am not sure who the owner of this one is. Ocean Impact - Scuba Services for the Fort Smith, AR River Valley
Oklahoma City to the West has alot of diveshops and far too many for me to come up with but they do have Blue Water Divers, Scuba Shack and many more. If I missed any I hope they will feel free to post after me their shop. I have been to most and no complaints on any of them.
There are 3 in Tulsa located just up the Muskogee Turnpike. One of them is named Dive Site Scuba and the owner is named Terry. Terry has SSI instructors and has had good reviews. Tulsa Scuba Lessons, Dive Classes, Diving Certifications from Dive Site
Then there is Poseidon Adventures which is boasted to be Tulsas Oldest Dive store though truth be told this was before I got in to diving so I cant personally verify that. The owner of the shop is named Randy and he is a former Navy Seal (UDT Team) from around the Vietnam era and is the shop I originally certified Open Water with and have most of my Certs through. www.scubatulsa.com
There is also a new shop I know very little about but its named Scuba Savvy and its in Jenks Oklahoma. As it is still new I cant really give much information as I dont know anything about them but one of their instructors has been quiet active in the scuba world and is from what I have heard very well recommended. The owner is Chad and my limited information I have of him is actually all based on 3rd party reviews but seems to be an alright guy. www.scubasavvy.com
sealark
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Welcome Old man, I can say that I'm 73 been Diving since 10 years old. When are you gonna move down here to Florida where you can dive every day? Good luck on your adventure. Get certified in nitrox at our age it's just another safety factor.
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