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Diverjim's in Belmont is old school dive retail. Stuff lurking in boxes in corners, one of everything tucked away somewhere. A little depressing to go in, because you know that that sort of place cannot compete with the LeisurePro's of the world.
PG Dive, in my mind, is what the new LDS should try to be. Fun, enthusiastic, young, and the owners actually still dive. Their philosophy doesn't seem to be one of everything, but instead a few good representative items over a broad range of gear. Prices are good - not necessarily as good as what you might find on the internet, but not nearly the 2x margins that retail used to carry.
The free air is a good model -- you hang around, meet other folks, and I usually end up buying something anyways.
PG Dive, in my mind, is what the new LDS should try to be. Fun, enthusiastic, young, and the owners actually still dive. Their philosophy doesn't seem to be one of everything, but instead a few good representative items over a broad range of gear. Prices are good - not necessarily as good as what you might find on the internet, but not nearly the 2x margins that retail used to carry.
The free air is a good model -- you hang around, meet other folks, and I usually end up buying something anyways.
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knobhdy:
Pgdive gets my vote.....
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localdivah:
Hell yeah! I bought a $100 mask last time i was in for my "free" fill
Great folks though !!!
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