Online Dive Shops

My primary recommendation is to support a great local dive shop. These are essential small businesses in our community who both need and deserve our support. That said, great dive shops with a good selection are few and far between; especially in the world of tec diving. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of trustworthy online dive shops. Some of the best deals can be found in European online dive shops; but do watch the shipping charges.

When buying diving equipment online, it’s essential to ensure the retailer is reputable and offers appropriate warranties and return policies. It’s also wise to have new equipment checked over by a professional and to get it fitted, particularly for items like dry suits and BPWs, where a good fit is crucial.

1. Dive Gear Express: A family-owned business based in Florida, Dive Gear Express caters to the tec / DIR community. They pride themselves on offering quality gear, in-depth product knowledge, and excellent customer service. Their house brand gear is an excellent value, and they’ve always stood behind what they’ve sold me.
2. Scuba.com: Established in 1996, Scuba.com is one of the largest online stores for scuba diving and snorkeling equipment. They offer a wide variety of brands and products, including their own custom wetsuits. They’ve merged with LeisurePro, making them the preeminent online dive shop.
3. Divers Direct: With both an online store and physical locations in Florida, Divers Direct is a great source for all types of diving equipment. They also provide extensive educational resources for divers of all experience levels.
4. Dive Right in Scuba: Known for their dedication to the technical diving community, Dive Right in Scuba is a top choice for specialized equipment. They also offer a wide range of recreational diving gear.
5. House of Scuba: Based in San Diego, House of Scuba provides a wide range of diving, snorkeling, and swimming equipment. Their website is user-friendly, with a helpful customer service team.
6. GI Dive Store: A Spain-based online dive shop where I’ve found some of the best deals on high end gear.
7. Deepstop.de: A Germany-based dive shop with a good online store. I’ve found the best prices on tec regulator sets here in the past