St Louis

[scubaculture]

Hi everyone.

I have recently moved to St Louis from South Africa. Can anyone recommend a LDS? Any local clubs around?

I am a NAUI Instructor and I see that there are no NAUI facilities listed here, but thats not an issue for me.

Cheers
Wade

 

[Tom Smedley]

Try the Great American Dive Company in St Charles MO
http://www.tgadc.com/
or
Scuba World in Swansea Illinois
http://www.scubaworldinc.net/

 

[Zenshift]

Ditto Smedley's recommendation. TGADC also has a few other locations and has been extremely helpful with service and advice.

 

[skdvr]

My personal fav is y-kiki (www.y-kiki.com) the people there are the nicest to talk to and very helpful. TGADC and Midwest Scuba (both in St. Charles) are nice places, the only problem that I have had with TGADC is that the employee's were rude the few times I have been in there. Nice shops though. TGADC also has a pool that you can rent time in.

Phil

 

[b1gcountry]

I think the three best are TGADC, Midwest, and Y-Kiki. I like the fact that TGADC and Midwest are right next to each other, so I can check them both out in one trip.

TGADC- Apeks, Diving Concepts, Aqualung, Suunto

Midwest- Scubapro, Henderson, Mares, DUI

Y-Kiki Scubapro, Henderson, DUI, Aqualung (at least at one point in time)

 

[cummings66]

I've dealt with instructors at Midwest and have been impressed by them in the past.

 

[MsParamedic]

If you are looking for a "dive club", Hammerheads does have group there. Go to one of the meetings, and you will meet some of the nicest people around! I love Florida and diving in the Keys----but I sure do miss the midwest hospitiality!

Pat

 

[scubaculture]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Y-Kikki is very near to where I stay, but then again so are the others. I will go check them all out this weekend

Thanks again!

 

[b1gcountry]

That's probably best. If you go to Midwest, ask if Big Chris is there. Val and Ken own Y-Kiki, and Mark and Steve are the owners of TGADC (Diane and Sandy are also great at TGADC)
Tom

 

[morecowbells]

I did my classroom and pool training through Y-kiki. I originally chose them because they are close to my house. I am glad I did because they have a great reputation in St. Louis and their service is always professional and friendly. I am, not a member of The Hammerheads. I think you can get more info on that group as well through Y-kiki.