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October 2023 by Richard Clark
Extremely helpful and friendly shop! Thank you very much.
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September 2023 by Stephanie Corkins
Get your dive on! Head to Sink or Swim for your certification. Great folks and a fantastic certification course. We were highly impressed by the instructors Russ and Duane. The class size wasn't overwhelming and they provided 1-on-1 as needed. You never felt like you were floating in the unknown (pun intended). The overall class was fun and informative! Contact these guys and get certified!
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December 2021 by Paul H.
Let me be the voice of experienced reason. First of all, no one here "forces" you to buy equipment as a condition of certification. Yes, the owner is a motivated salesperson because this is a business and the goal of a business is to be profitable. For every piece of equipment that I've purchased here (well over 3k worth), I matched everything with online sales prices through Diver's Supply, Leisurepro, etc. and everything was comparable if not ever-so-slightly more for the benefit of direct sales and setup (not purchasing discount or through a wholesaler). True, they are less likely to assist you with initial setup if you don't buy from them, but that's part of the incentive. The instructors are experienced, knowledgeable, and more than willing to take the time to help you through each step of your scuba education whether it's simply getting an Open Water or shooting for Instructor or technical certifications. I have been to all the surrounding shops around Charlotte (and Gastonia) and these people gave me the strongest impression that they care about the education and safety of their students.
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September 2021 by Michael Rice
RUN! This place is terrible. They do not care about teaching people, the owner is only concerned with how much he can charge you for equipment. We spent over $2500, still did not get the lessons we paid for. Ended up going to another shop and we are thrilled. Please don't waste your time and money.
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August 2021 by Martha Page
When I went into Sink or Swim Scuba, I found MY local dive shop. Brent, the owner, had detailed answers to all of my questions about gear, and was genuinely interested in meeting my specific needs. I had purchased mask, snorkel, and fins from him two years ago and returned to purchase my regulator system and dive computer a couple of weeks ago. I am extremely happy with the level of service he, Russ, and Charity have already provided me, and I'm looking forward to going on dive trips to local quarries with them very soon. I'll expand on my review after we dive together, but for now, I rank Sink or Swim Scuba as A#1.
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August 2021 by Martha Page
Love this dive shop! I purchased mask, snorkel & fins here a couple years ago and returned to purchase my regulator set and computer last week. Brent was able to answer all of my many questions with great detail. The camaraderie in the shop made me feel welcome, and I'm REALLY looking forward to doing dive trips with my new friends at Sink or Swim Scuba.
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July 2021 by Tom Dunaway
Took gear there to be serviced late last year. Got to destination and had equipment problems with the freshly serviced parts. Took it back to have it fixed and explained what needed fixing. They did a complete service instead of just fixing. Still cost over 300 again. Will not go back and recommend you don't either. They are always charging more than other shops I've gotten better service from.Also they must have used a small screwdriver to change batteries and chewed it up.Owner talks like he knows everything and other shops are not knowledgeable, but BS.
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July 2020 by Nicholas Fusco
Very friendly and motivated divers.
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September 2019 by Brian Zapata
The folks here have a very easy-going approach to learning to dive. My ten year old son and I recently finished the classroom/pool program and then went with Sink or Swim on our certification dive in Florida. There, we were able to see how other dive outfits operate and I can attest to the fact that Brent's approach is the way to go. Their gear recommendations are solid and the price comparable to other shops and online stores.
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May 2019 by Ginger Brew
I’m so glad I came upon this class and instructor for so many reasons. First and foremost, you are guided by scuba instructor who cares so genuinely about your safety, has all the knowledge about appropriate gear and what is best suited for you individually, who wants you to have a great experience, and who will patiently guide you through any apprehensions you have about the sport. I came into this class with very little knowledge and have left knowing oodles more than I could’ve ever thought. I trust Brent Clevenger with my gear choices and training 110%... he will not lead you astray, I promise. And the bonus is that he’s done thousands of dives all over the world, so he gives perfect outlines of how a dive should go, what you will see, and what you need to make it great and safe!
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May 2019 by teri hufford
I recently went on my 5th trip with Brent from Sink or Swim. As I have come to expect, my trip was exceptional. Brent is professional, very concerned about safety, and just plain fun!
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May 2019 by Courtney Long
The people at Sink or Swim are so nice and knowledgeable. Brent is awesome and helped us get certified and was there for us every step of the way. He knows his stuff!
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May 2019 by Justin Hamrick
Very helpful and worked with my schedule. I’m very happy with the gear he recommended!
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May 2019 by Walt Hamrick
Excellent environment , great training experience in the classroom and in the water I recommend if you want to scuba dive Sink or Swim Scuba is the place to go
