Colorado Scuba Center

Hey Dave M Owner --Can you give -0- stars?You are a complete jerk and that's saying it very nicely. WALKED INTO STORE just to check it out as I was at the bookstore close by. I am a professional reseller and saw some books beyond the counter. The dog balking was intimating and wouldn't shut up and I love dogs.I asked to see a few of the books and took a picture and scanned one for pricing. Dude immediately freaks out and is extremely unprofessional going off about how others are doing the same thing with other products. He said I was wasting his time although there was no one else in the store(I wonder why). He was extremely condescending and treating me like a thug or thief off the street. All he had to do was tell me to kindly leave because "he doesn't cater or accept" resellers in his store. Instead, he's getting a bad review and if one person doesn't shop there that is reading this it wasn't a waste of time. God awful business owner and I told him off the gates I owned a bookstore and was complimenting him at the same time. The whole encounter took about 3-4 minutes tops and I walked out laughing knowing this dude it just a complete fool with little knowledge of how business works. Stay old buddy! I'm lol still from today's event at your shop.This old-timer is just salty because it's business has not adapted. Books were extremely overpriced it wasn't even close. Very out-dated inventory. Dude has NO CLUE what he is doing. It's 2023 not 1970 and if he hates resellers in any capacity that much, well just put a sign on the front door or act professionally and tell me to leave.AVOID AVOID AVOID.

Just finished our confined water training here. Dave helped us begin the process and paperwork and we took our first dives with Steve and Carl. These guys were great! They helped keep us accountable for what we were learning and were always close by in case we encountered a problem. They took their time explaining things in detail and let us practice our skills until we were comfortable. They knew all the tricks for the best experience and they helped us experiment with different styles in equipment to discover our comfort. Their experience was so valuable to our training, as they could help us make adjustments to all gear and had plenty of great stories to share! Their knowledge and humor made this such a great time for my fiancé and me. Afterward, we headed to the shop where they have a great selection of quality gear, in all sorts of styles and price points. We couldn't have imagined a better experience. Thank you Dave, Steve and Carl for such a genuine and fun experience!! We will definitely be looking into some future adventures with CO Scuba Center.

I have been diving with Colorado Scuba Center for over 25 years. I learned the hard way that the direction from Colorado Scuba Center is not only always spot on, but cheaper. The comment that it is a "No Frills" Shop, the service and support are founded on not just the broadest research, but hard won experience. They will discuss the needs you have first. It is never a rush to sell, but a detailed education, and what best suits you. Observing many people coming in through the shop, appreciating Dave's gentle presence, waiting for the visitor to ask a question. He is there but non-intrusive. One time, someone came in wanting a dry suit, knowing nothing. He asked what dry suit recommendation. I had offered to get us lunch (my turn to buy). This newbie would take awhile, so I waited almost an hour, then left to pick up lunch. Almost another hour after returning, with hot food, the newbie left, educated. When I bought my first of three underwater cameras from Dave,the time came to select a case. Not being rich, I was whimpering at the Pelican case recommended for the camera kit. Without a word, he showed up from the back with a used case. Another example was a wet-suit from Dave. Was happy with it. Then, my fault, I damaged it. Past any warranty. Dave, in his normal understated way said, Bring it in" I replied, "but what can be done?" He said again, "bring it in". I did. A week later i got a call, saying, "it's fixedDave has a passion for diving. He supersedes any dive shop or instructor I have met. He likes to befriend all that come into his shop, it is not just a job to him. It defines his soul. Before locating his shop, I visited most of the area shops. I wondered around looking at the inventory which exceeded what I saw in the other shops (and still does). I was already a certified diver. I was undisturbed during this search I asked a few questions. A friendship was born. Since then, I certified as Advanced and Rescue. And a bucket load of Safety is a huge concern. It is discussed in shop conversations and trips. And in them are always a number Rescue divers This includes the trips. They are very competitively priced, and even lower, the food is great. The worst trip I was ever on with Dave was beyond fantastic. The best were better. Yes, no non-sense, no frills for the uneducated eye, but the best stocked, furnished with exceptional instructional talent, nicest staff, no non-sense dive shop, Colorado SCUBA Shop is the choice. You become family.

Called to get some information and pricing on an open water cert for both my wife and IWas given some pricing by someone named Dave. They were hundreds more then other local shops. I simply ask him why that was the case and he started bashing all the other shops and basically complaining to me about how he can't make any money and the other places are garbage yada yada yada. Then tried to tell me that there are hidden fees with the other shops when I have a written quote from them explaining that everything is included. Classic example of someone lying to a potential customer to make another shape look bad. Was a huge turn off and I don't think we will be looking at or buying anything from this place. What he didn't know was my wife and I are going on a dive vacation and need full sets of gear for both of us. Was planning to spend about $2500 on gear. Guess he missed out

I have taken several trips with Colorado Scuba Center and purchased several new items from them for my diving experience. Dave the owner is very knowledgeable and is a no nonsense type of guy. If you want the truth on how to dive and real equipment recommendations this is the place to go. He won't sell you anything you don't need, in fact he will talk you out of something more expensive and sell you something more practical. This is a no frills dive shop and you will get honest answers if you are willing to listen. The staff that goes on trips and teaches the classes are very helpful, friendly and want you to enjoy your experiences once you complete the training. I would highly recommend this shop to everyone that is looking to be trained to enjoy your future diving experiences and have safety come first and not be a number in the cattle gate.