The Dive Shop On McEver

Just finished my open water dive course, awaiting my checkout dive. I have to say my class was a lot of fun, the pace and style of teaching made it so much fun. My wife was certified 7 years ago and took the class with me as a refresher and couldn’t stop talking about how much better this class was compared to her original. The dive masters that helped were also very good and passionate at what they do. I interviewed 3 other shops for class and each one failed (in many ways) but this shop won because Stephen offered not only my cert (padi) but sdi, tdi, and ssi, take your pick. He gave honest reviews on gear (I fact checked him on google) I couldn’t recommend this shop more.

Arrogant owner Steve fills class time with stories of his own scuba (ego) trips and underwater heroics. When the class spent time in the pool, he got very angry because a woman in our class was having trouble completing the tasks. His job is to encourage and teach, but he picked on her and I could see her lose her confidence as the weekend class progressed. He openly ridiculed her in front of everyone. He even splashed her in the face repeatedly even after she was coughing against the water. In addition to this, he criticized and belittled another class member who had discontinued the class because he had been hurt by a sharp edge in the pool area and had to get stitches. The guy wasn’t even there to defend himself. There are plenty of other places to get certified without being harassed and embarrassed and disgusted in the process.

My son just finished his pool time for his open water cert. These folks are great. There’s a lot of learning going on an it’s all in a healthy, respectful atmosphere. Scott does a great job. His experience is immense and he’s great to learn from, whether you’re a newbie or an experienced diver. Thanks DSOM!

My son was certified here and they arranged his open dives in NC. Worked out good.

The DSOM owner, Steve is a joke. It’s his attitude that kills this place. He brags way too much that he’s been there and done that while showing you all his personal pictures on his flatscreen. (The real hero is Mr. Buck. He does all the hard work at this place) Another thing to note if you take a certification class here you will NOT be able to transfer your credits to another divemaster for full certification. Steve will not allow it. So essentially you end up being funneled into taking his prices only. It’s like an amusement park where you’re trapped into paying high prices. Listen, save your money and check out his competetion. A place in Marietta called Divers Supply these guys are local & offer good quality gear at way better prices in addition to full refunds if you are not satisfied. Steve and the way he runs his business clearly shows that he’s an amature.

Used a living
offer to get certified. How lucky were we to get hooked up with such a great place!!! The staff are very nice and really know a lot from recreational to VERY technical, they know their stuff! Steve, Cat, Jason, Jen and Buck make a great support team, and we look forward to diving with them a lot!!! If you want to learn how to be a diver, and not just someone who has been under water, this is the place!

My boyfriend has been trying to talk me into scuba for some time now (not that I was ever opposed), but after planning our 7 day western Caribbean cruise for September I figured it was time.
So, I went out & bought my class on living social (a GREAT ½ off deal), Bobby purchased my fins, snorkel, mask & booties & before I knew it I was studying the books and in the classroom/​pool the very next weekend. Passing my class with a 92% & still waiting to do my checkout dive in LochLow Minn. I can honestly say that I am beyond satisfied with the level of results from the staff at The DSOM. Everyone is super friendly, always willing to help, never pushing a sale on you, always giving you all of your options (but recommending the best) & making you feel really comfortable in the classroom & in the pool.
The classroom setting is a comical one; full of side «torrents» & great moments under the sea. The pool is driven by a serious, but very gentle instructor named «Buck» who again is willing to help you with any problem.
Feel free to go at your own pace & never feel overwhelmed. By all means, be open, honest & ask as many questions as you’d like. They know what fears/​concerns your going through because I’m sure they’ve all been in the same shoes (or booties… as the case may be). The DSOM always have calm demeanor’s & know how to perfectly handle each case with ease. I highly recommend the DSOM & am looking forward to my checkout dive. See you guys there! :)
P. S. Always remember, no question is ever too stupid to ask. ;)