Looking for a dive shop for free divers... Help!

[VinWalrus]

We live in the bay area, there are several dive shops around here but increasingly not servicing free divers , any suggestions on who actualy carries inventories ect ... Want to take my son on a road trip today cuz daddy needs a new pair of fins!!!!!

[Xp100]

How far are you willing to travel and/or what equipment are you looking for? You are likely aware of Freedive shop in Sacramento: http://www.freediveshop.com/contact_us.php . This is a web site that could help in your search: http://www.diveshops.com/

[VinWalrus]

Thanks Xp, any suggestions for the north bay or heading to the coast??

[Xp100]

If we needed any gear on the way to the water, we would stop off at Bodega Bay Dive shop. I heard that it recently changed ownership and the website is under construction, but the type of gear should remain the same as the store lies in the area where free divers operate and they should still cater to that clientele. As I try to reduce my risk in not having the required gear prior to making the 6.5 hour drive and assure I am outfitted prior to departure, I know which shops in the Santa Barbara area support free divers, but not in the Bay Area. I hope you find what you are looking for.
Have you any need for some Picasso Teams in 46-48?

[VinWalrus]

Haha, well we arent the "let's buy our stuff on the way to the ocean" kinda guys that is for sure... Never fails tough , when you hok up with a new group of people and some yahoo says "hey man, do you know where I can buy a fishing license??" and it's 7am on a Saturday in August!

Re fins: the US size equivalent is 11+ yes?? I'm 10.5 could I fit a cold water sock??

[Xp100]

Originally Posted by VinWalrus

Haha, well we arent the "let's buy our stuff on the way to the ocean" kinda guys that is for sure... Never fails tough , when you hok up with a new group of people and some yahoo says "hey man, do you know where I can buy a fishing license??" and it's 7am on a Saturday in August!

Re fins: the US size equivalent is 11+ yes?? I'm 10.5 could I fit a cold water sock??

I align with you. A bunch of guys that I work with, met to dive yesterday. Most of them were young guys and I was trying to show them abalone and after telling them the location, and watching the guys make their decents, I noticed they did not have a weight belt on. I should have caught that while we were on shore, but was likely focusing on assuring I was properly suited. I did remember to ask if they had their licence. Sometimes, I just scratch my head and mutter to myself, WTF?
Regarding the fins, I believe the fins are for feet >= 12. I suppose this footpocket could accomdate a <=12 foot while using a 5mm or 7mm sock. The reason I am selling the fins is because the pockets are too tight for my foot, even when using a 3mm sock. I tried the fins out in a pool for about an hour of holding my breath (out and back) laps. When I finished, my feet were numb for about an hour. Good luck in your search for gear. Road trips with your son for such items create lasting memories for your kids.

[broncobilly]

i second bodega bay pro dive shop. 1275 California 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (707) 875-3054 great little shop, great service, great gear, and it's on the way to the abalone grounds! however, it's a small store and may not have every size of suit or fin in every brand. i'd call them to find out. but this store is always my first choice

there's also Petaluma Sport Shop & Dive @ 884 Bodega Ave # 3, Petaluma, CA 94952-5727 (707) 763-0930 ‎ This is a larger store that has free dive abalone gear, but i don't remember ever seeing them carry cressi or hammerhead or omer etc type gear. more generic type stuff. they also have fishing gear and crab nets.

i also know there is a big free dive shop in san jose but i can't remember the name of it... i'm sure a google search would find it.

[scotty_rez]

Got you covered with any freediving gear you may need. My name is Scott Reznicek and I'm the manager at North Coast Dive Shop. The shop used to be Bodega Bay ProDive but since then it's changed ownership but we're in the same location. Our new number is 707-377-4179 or you can call my cell 650-464-0810. Let me know if I can help you with anything.

Scott

[matt mattison]

All so check out Bam boo reef in Rohnert park at 5702 commerence blvd or call 707 586-0272. they are now carrying a whole line of freedive gear. they have Rob allen,yazbeck,mares,esclapez and Riffe wet suits, as well as guns, mask and fins, twell them I sent you.