If Your Local Dive Shop Disappeared, What Would You Do?

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Imagine waking up one day and discovering your local dive shop is gone.

No air fills, no gas blends, no regulator service, no trained staff to answer questions, no place to meet other divers, no one to help fit gear, troubleshoot equipment, or introduce new people to the underwater world.

Many divers assume dive shops will always be there.

The truth is, they may not.

The other day we experienced another example of a problem that is quietly affecting dive shops everywhere. A customer came into our shop looking for a mask from a brand we don't carry. One of our staff members spent time helping him understand mask fit, lens styles, skirt materials, and comfort. He tried on several masks and found one he loved: the Hollis M1.

He was ready to buy. Until he wasn't.

He explained that he was only trying masks in the shop. His plan was to purchase the same mask online from a retailer that allows customers to remove the lens coating, use the mask in the water, and still return it if they decide they don't like it....

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