Pool Use in Chicagoland Area

[CNTdiver]

I was wondering if anyone knows of any pools that are "diver friendly"? Basically, I would like to test out some new gear and I do not have a local pool to do so. If anyone knows of one in the Chicagoland area, please let me know. Thanks for your assistance. :dazzler1:

 

[z969942]

I was wondering if anyone knows of any pools that are "diver friendly"? Basically, I would like to test out some new gear and I do not have a local pool to do so. If anyone knows of one in the Chicagoland area, please let me know. Thanks for your assistance. :dazzler1:

Most of the shops rent out local High School pools almost every week. Some like Scuba Emporium have pools on site. Scuba Emporium charges $15 I think, but is free if you are buying gear from them.

 

[mike_s]

If they ever get this built and open, it'll be neat for the Chicago ares..

http://www.scubaquarium.com

But it doesn't appear to be a cheap either.

 

[divesupport]

If you go to the website and break down the cost per dive, it will be VERY affordable. If one wants to invest, it will be unique-nowhere in the world does one of these exist and therefore, uniquely and amazingly profitable. Think aobut it...Saltwater dive in the Midwest- we midwesterners have to spend a ton to saltwater dive right now. Maybe no longer? I think it's cool.
GRS

 

[Ericshere]

If they ever get this built and open, it'll be neat for the Chicago ares..

http://www.scubaquarium.com

But it doesn't appear to be a cheap either.

Looks Wayyy cool to me. Hope they pull it off.
Eric

 

[Poseidon8118]

Scuba Emporium (Alsip, IL) 708-389-9410 $15
12003 S. Cicero Ave.
Alsip, IL 60803
http://www.scubaemporium.com/locations.html


Goose's Scuba (Dyer, IN) 219-322-7222 ?? call
1490 Joliet St. (RT. 30)
Dyer, IN 46311
http://www.goosesscuba.com/

 

[Dean810]

Scuba System in Skokie has an in-store pool designed for dive use. They use it for classes, but I think they rent time as well. Check out www.scubasystems.org.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any pools that are "diver friendly"? Basically, I would like to test out some new gear and I do not have a local pool to do so. If anyone knows of one in the Chicagoland area, please let me know. Thanks for your assistance. :dazzler1:

 

[Stryker]

Actually there is one other that I know of.... its been around for quite a while....

Ever heard of the living seas at disneyworld? They offer a program that lets you dive in there fora half or full day (dont know the exact details)... Its not a widely advertised program but it was featured on a discovery channel exclusive on the secret world of disney.... any certified diver can do it....

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=TheLivingSeasPavilionAttractionPage

Its called DiveQuest... I dont know how much it costs but it would be an amazing experience im sure... plus their aquarium I believe is much bigger than the one in Chicago is supposed to be...

 

[Stryker]

I did find the price... it is $140 for a 2 hour prep session and 40min dive... sounds expensive, but the marine life they have in there would make it worthwhile (eagle rays, sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, ect)....

 

[kidspot]

Actually there is one other that I know of.... its been around for quite a while....

Ever heard of the living seas at disneyworld? They offer a program that lets you dive in there fora half or full day (dont know the exact details)... Its not a widely advertised program but it was featured on a discovery channel exclusive on the secret world of disney.... any certified diver can do it....

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=TheLivingSeasPavilionAttractionPage

Its called DiveQuest... I dont know how much it costs but it would be an amazing experience im sure... plus their aquarium I believe is much bigger than the one in Chicago is supposed to be...

The Maui Ocean Center does something like that also -

Tim