I've placed several orders with leisure pro and have been very happy with the service and products. Like anything purchased on line make sure sizing is correct, it's easy enough to return but who wants to pay the additional shipping.
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ColdH20diving:it's easy enough to return but who wants to pay the additional shipping.
I am newly certified (OW June 2003, AOW Sept 2003) and I'm now considering purchase of my first set of gear. Just this morning I ordered a new Suunto Vyper wrist computer from LP. I don't have a problem ordering many things from LP but I'm concerned about the regulator, octopus, and gauges. I don't know how these things fit together, whether special tools are needed, if particular ports need be used on the first stage, if a particular tourque is required for assembly, etc.
If I buy from LP, do these things come assembled already? If not, do they come with instructions? Are there secrets to getting the assembly correct, that I should be aware of? Or, am I better off buying these items from my LDS at 100% higher prices than LP? BTW, 100% is not an estimate, it's their quoted price, after being given a discount for a package purchase.
Thanks for the help.
Scubakevdm:My friend ordered a BCD from a mail-order scuba place once... but when he opened the box it was full of angry Africanized Honey Bees instead. They stung him on the eyeballs and privates. His last words to me were "I should have gone to my LDS".
velazques25:Nice analogy 
Buying form a mail order service is very tempting thing to do for a novice diver. These guys are only interested in selling the equipment, no service, no quality control no nothing. These are big companies that dont worry in selling the wrong type of equipment to a unknowing buyer. A friend of my bought a BC from those guys at a rock bottom price instead of the LDS. It turns out that the BC had a recall on from Sherwood because of a faulty power inflator valve and at 45ft. the valve stuck open he went shooting up to the surface like cork thanks to God that he did not suffered any harm. Because he bought the BC from a web site and not from an authorized the recall didnt applied to him and he had to pay for the replacement. Do not get fold by sites that claim to be authorized merchants the majority of respectable scuba equipment manufacturers dont allow the selling of there equipment by authorized dealers in the web (that includes ebay) this is stipulated in their dealer agreement. In closing diving equipment are the things that keep you alive underwater if being safe means spending a few more dollars so be it. Also the your LDS will enjoy doing business with you will get professional attention the experience of the staff of the shop that will be happy to help you with any questions and the daunting task of selecting SCUBA gear and with time and if you are loyal a your LDS you may get a discount on the things that you buy.