Technical dive shops in LA

sailor · 24th May 2008, 06:00

Hi,

i'm visiting Los Angeles presently.
Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area.
I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff.

Thanks a lot, Reiner

scubagrunt · 24th May 2008, 06:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by sailor)

Hi,

i'm visiting Los Angeles presently.
Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area.
I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff.

Thanks a lot, Reiner

check out this board:
SDTechDiving Forums - Powered by San Diego Technical Divers
also look up deep outdoors they can can help and are ccr and tech friendly.
mel

bambang · 24th May 2008, 06:50

Hi,

Hollywood divers in Cahuengga boulevard is probably your best bet (363) 969-9875.

They do stock supplies for Inspo and Evo.

BB

ScubaAl · 24th May 2008, 12:01

You could check out Scuba Schools of America I bought my used Inspiration from Rusty. I believe he is one of the largest sellers/trainers of the KISS. Just do the Google for location.
Al

sailor · 24th May 2008, 13:55

Thanks a lot, i'll have a look around.

**vidodivr** · 24th May 2008, 15:03

SSA is quite a drive from Los Angeles, Hollywood Divers is the best bet that I know of in LA.

I used to go to Eco Dive Center in Culver City as well, Ron and Beth are great....they didn't carry rebreather stuff when I lived there, but they do carry a wide variety of gear, including some OC tech stuff.

gottrimix · 24th May 2008, 19:46

Try Xtreme Scuba as well.

Xtreme Scuba Technical Dive Center

Great shop..lots of support for tech divers as well.

Tim@TDL · 24th May 2008, 20:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by gottrimix)

Try Xtreme Scuba as well.

Xtreme Scuba Technical Dive Center

Great shop..lots of support for tech divers as well.

Xtreme scuba does have a great selection, however, it's not close to the greater LA area.

He might as well drive to Lake Havasu and shop at TDL

.... Just kidding of course.

cool_hardware52 · 24th May 2008, 20:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by sailor)

Hi,

i'm visiting Los Angeles presently.
Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area.
I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff.

Thanks a lot, Reiner

These guys Scuba Diving - Ocean Adventures Dive Co. Los Angeles, Venice CA

Are in Venice, fairly close to LAX.

They have a complete "tech" fill station, boosters, O2 etc. Not sure about sorb.

Talk to Andy Huber. Herr Huber is trained on the Prism, and has an appreciation of the needs of Rebreather divers.

Tobin

Buck-O-Five · 26th May 2008, 07:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

You could check out Scuba Schools of America I bought my used Inspiration from Rusty.
Al

SSA has no technical gear and they don't do tech training. They put BC's on KISS rebreathers and don't even stock backplates, harnesses or bladders. I think a high pressure QD sells for $150. They are very far inland and not worth the drive.

You may be able to buy sorb at twice the retail price but that's it.

The drive to San Diego is worth it. Like Mel said, go to SDTechDiving and you will find info, dive sites, charters, drinking buddies and perhaps a diving tour guide.

There are 3 very good tech shops in San Diego. Most gear is readily accessible and SDUA has one of the best fill stations that I have seen.
- Water Ranch
- San Diego Underwater Adventures (SDUA)
- Aquatech

24th May 2008, 06:00	#1 (permalink)
sailor New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UAE Posts: 64	Technical dive shops in LA Hi, i'm visiting Los Angeles presently. Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area. I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff. Thanks a lot, Reiner
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24th May 2008, 06:22	#2 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 428	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Quote: (Originally Posted by sailor) Hi, i'm visiting Los Angeles presently. Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area. I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff. Thanks a lot, Reiner check out this board: SDTechDiving Forums - Powered by San Diego Technical Divers also look up deep outdoors they can can help and are ccr and tech friendly. mel __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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bambang New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 48	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Hi, Hollywood divers in Cahuengga boulevard is probably your best bet (363) 969-9875. They do stock supplies for Inspo and Evo. BB
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ScubaAl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota Posts: 41	Re: Technical dive shops in LA You could check out Scuba Schools of America I bought my used Inspiration from Rusty. I believe he is one of the largest sellers/trainers of the KISS. Just do the Google for location. Al
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sailor New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UAE Posts: 64	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Thanks a lot, i'll have a look around.
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vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 499	Re: Technical dive shops in LA SSA is quite a drive from Los Angeles, Hollywood Divers is the best bet that I know of in LA. I used to go to Eco Dive Center in Culver City as well, Ron and Beth are great....they didn't carry rebreather stuff when I lived there, but they do carry a wide variety of gear, including some OC tech stuff. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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24th May 2008, 19:46	#7 (permalink)
gottrimix New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 56	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Try Xtreme Scuba as well. Xtreme Scuba Technical Dive Center Great shop..lots of support for tech divers as well. __________________ Steve www.lakemeadtechnicaldivers.com
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24th May 2008, 20:08	#8 (permalink)
Tim@TDL New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 42	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Quote: (Originally Posted by gottrimix) Try Xtreme Scuba as well. Xtreme Scuba Technical Dive Center Great shop..lots of support for tech divers as well. Xtreme scuba does have a great selection, however, it's not close to the greater LA area. He might as well drive to Lake Havasu and shop at *TDL* .... Just kidding of course.
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24th May 2008, 20:41	#9 (permalink)
cool_hardware52 RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 385	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Quote: (Originally Posted by sailor) Hi, i'm visiting Los Angeles presently. Could anybody recommend diveshops offering technical stuff with exact location in greater LA area. I found plenty of common diveshops with a limited selection regarding technical stuff. Thanks a lot, Reiner These guys Scuba Diving - Ocean Adventures Dive Co. Los Angeles, Venice CA Are in Venice, fairly close to LAX. They have a complete "tech" fill station, boosters, O2 etc. Not sure about sorb. Talk to Andy Huber. Herr Huber is trained on the Prism, and has an appreciation of the needs of Rebreather divers. Tobin __________________ www.deepseasupply.com
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Buck-O-Five CK #287 Pursuit & HUD Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 262	Re: Technical dive shops in LA Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) You could check out Scuba Schools of America I bought my used Inspiration from Rusty. Al SSA has no technical gear and they don't do tech training. They put BC's on KISS rebreathers and don't even stock backplates, harnesses or bladders. I think a high pressure QD sells for $150. They are very far inland and not worth the drive. You may be able to buy sorb at twice the retail price but that's it. The drive to San Diego is worth it. Like Mel said, go to SDTechDiving and you will find info, dive sites, charters, drinking buddies and perhaps a diving tour guide. There are 3 very good tech shops in San Diego. Most gear is readily accessible and SDUA has one of the best fill stations that I have seen. - Water Ranch - San Diego Underwater Adventures (SDUA) - Aquatech __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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