New Shop

[Hydrohaven]

In my humble opinion, I think Pat and Nick are great.  The experiences that my friends, my family and I have had with them and the dive staff that now work for them have all been top-notch. I have nothing but good things to say about them.   Personally, I have purchased a lot of gear and classes over the years.  Both in shops and online.  I like most shops in MN that I have been to.  Scuba Center, Going under, Northland, etc. have all been great and greeted me with smiles and treated me well.  Back when Pat and Nick worked at Fantasea, what kept me going back there was not "Fantasea" per say, It was Nick and Pat and the dive instructors.  I have been truly impressed with Pat and Nick's product knowledge as well as the service I have received over the years, and that is why I continue to buy from them.  Sure, I bet Pat would have preferred that I buy my Uwatec Dive computer from him rather than on eBay (what dive shop wouldn't!), but he has never treated me differently or chastised me for doing so.

I have been on a Live-aboard in Belize with Pat and was impressed that he did more than just go along for the ride.  He continually made sure we were all having a good time.  He even offered up some of his own equipment in a couple of cases.

Now that Pat and Nick have opened their own shop, and from what I can see, the lion's share of the dive staff has joined them, I will continue to give them my business over at A Diver's World.

I would guess that they are doing well.  The last time I was in there there was no less than 10 customers in the store.  From talking to other divers, I have been impressed with the huge "word of mouth" following that that these guys have.  I believe that that is a sign of a great dive shop.  All I can say is check out their shop and see for yourself.