Took gear there to be serviced late last year. Got to destination and had equipment problems with the freshly serviced parts. Took it back to have it fixed and explained what needed fixing. They did a complete service instead of just fixing. Still cost over 300 again. Will not go back and recommend you dont either. They are always charging more than other shops Ive gotten better service from.Also they must have used a small screwdriver to change batteries and chewed it up.Owner talks like he knows everything and other shops are not knowledgeable, but BS.

When I went into Sink or Swim Scuba, I found MY local dive shop. Brent, the owner, had detailed answers to all of my questions about gear, and was genuinely interested in meeting my specific needs. I had purchased mask, snorkel, and fins from him two years ago and returned to purchase my regulator system and dive computer a couple of weeks ago. I am extremely happy with the level of service he, Russ, and Charity have already provided me, and Im looking forward to going on dive trips to local quarries with them very soon. Ill expand on my review after we dive together, but for now, I rank Sink or Swim Scuba as A#1.

RUN! This place is terrible. They do not care about teaching people, the owner is only concerned with how much he can charge you for equipment. We spent over $2500, still did not get the lessons we paid for. Ended up going to another shop and we are thrilled. Please dont waste your time and money.

The folks here have a very easy-going approach to learning to dive. My ten year old son and I recently finished the classroom/pool program and then went with Sink or Swim on our certification dive in Florida. There, we were able to see how other dive outfits operate and I can attest to the fact that Brents approach is the way to go. Their gear recommendations are solid and the price comparable to other shops and online stores.

I’m so glad I came upon this class and instructor for so many reasons. First and foremost, you are guided by scuba instructor who cares so genuinely about your safety, has all the knowledge about appropriate gear and what is best suited for you individually, who wants you to have a great experience, and who will patiently guide you through any apprehensions you have about the sport. I came into this class with very little knowledge and have left knowing oodles more than I could’ve ever thought. I trust Brent Clevenger with my gear choices and training 110%... he will not lead you astray, I promise. And the bonus is that he’s done thousands of dives all over the world, so he gives perfect outlines of how a dive should go, what you will see, and what you need to make it great and safe!

Brent runs a great shop, and is a very understanding dive instructor. In the event you are having issues with the training he takes the time to go back one on one with you to make sure that you are comfortable diving. My finance was really scared of diving, but now is a better diver than I am thanks to all of Brents help.Prices match or are lower that what is found online, and he is able to service most items in the store.When looking for a dive shop you should seriously consider here being the only place you need to go. There are 3 dive shops closer to my home, and yet this is the only place I go to.

Sink or Swim Scuba is a fantastic dive shop. I have seen all kinds of wonderful people from all over come to Sink or Swim Scuba to learn to dive and I have seen extremely satisfied, smiling customers, students and divers that come back time and time again. Brent Clevenger, the owner of Sink or Swim Scuba is very considerate of your wants and needs. He will go above and beyond to make sure you are completely comfortable, and safe and that you meet your goals. Through Brent, you will become a well experienced diver, and I guarantee your happiness. If you are thinking about diving please check out Sink or Swim Scuba. You will not be disappointed. :)

The people at Sink or Swim are so nice and knowledgeable. Brent is awesome and helped us get certified and was there for us every step of the way. He knows his stuff!

First I want to thank everyone that had a hand in my scuba training, very great group to work with! Mr. Clevenger is a very knowledgeable instructor, and has helped me, and is still helping peruse my career in commercial diving! I recommend sink or swim scuba to anyone who wants or needs dive info, gear, or training.

Words cannot describe how thankful I am to Brent and Sink or Swim Scuba, he went out of his way for to get certified in time for our Mexico trip. I got out of sync with my certification class due to work and it got down to the last minute to do my pool work and checkout dive. He really worked with me and went to the quarry on the last weekend before we left,( I am fairly sure he didnt have one scheduled that weekend. ) Well thanks to Brent it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, 7 dives including a diving in a cenote and a night dive. The whole process has been fantastic and I am completely hooked. Brent is passionate about his craft and is very encouraging to those who show interest in learning.

I recently went on my 5th trip with Brent from Sink or Swim. As I have come to expect, my trip was exceptional. Brent is professional, very concerned about safety, and just plain fun!

I have been one of Brents customers for several years. My recent shopping experience was typical; I contacted him for a part other dive shops couldnt get. In less than a day he had one set aside for me. My part was in the mail and being tracked the same day I paid for it. Very happy customer!

Very helpful and worked with my schedule. I’m very happy with the gear he recommended!

Great dive shop. Very knowledgeable but practical diving instruction and advice. Will certainly be doing future dives with Sink or Swim Scuba!

Excellent environment, great training experience in the classroom and in the water I recommend if you want to scuba dive Sink or Swim Scuba is the place to go 😊 plan on further my scuba progression with them love it

Very helpful, friendly staff.

My son & I used a Groupon to take lessons together. There were a couple costs we didnt expect with just the groupon, but we went on with lessons and recently got our certification. We have purchased a lot of our equipment, and can still enjoy dives with the shop and staff though were no longer students. We are looking forward to our first ocean dive, and love our newest hobby.

Great place to learn how to dive. Brent is extremely helpful and wants everybody to succeed.

I normally dont post these sort of reviews but I feel like the behavior of Mr. Clevenger and Sink or Swim Scuba leaves me no alternative. I purchased a groupon so I could learn to scuba dive at a price that seemed affordable. The groupon clearly states that it is for certification and there is no mention of any other fees or charges. When I arrived for my first class, they immediately pressured me into paying an additional $120 for coursework. There was no mention of this whatsoever in the groupon. I succumbed to this pressure tactic and paid the $120. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning of the surprising extra fees that were not mentioned on his advertisement. They then told me there would be more extra charges for checkout dives in a rock quarry but that b/c of the cold weather we should just go on their Florida dive trip since it would be warmer. Im a single mother with limited funds and had I know it was going to cost this much, I would never have purchased the groupon. I cant afford all these extra costs nor would I want to go on a dive trip with strangers and leave my daughter for such a trip. When I tried to get reimbursed by Mr. Clevenger, he refused and said he would only give me a store credit. What would I do with a store credit to a scuba diving shop when Im not even certified to scuba dive? I would advise anyone who considers patronizing this business to be very careful and to also know that the groupon advertisement is very misleading in my opinion.

Sink of Swim Scuba in Gastonia, NC is a scam business run by a brash, abusive owner, Brent Clevenger. I had a horrible experience and want to share my experience with everyone. Between my girlfriend and I, we have committed over $1,000 to get scuba certified, and because of Sink or Swim, we have NOTHING to show for it.Everything was fine until we were scheduled to go on our open water dive. Brent called and asked me to come by the shop to inspect my dive equipment. I scheduled an appointment and came in the day before, and Brent insisted I couldnt go and refused to inspect my equipment. Mind you, his business partner and my instructor, Allan, had already spent an entire day with me diving to 20 ft with the same equipment in a pool. Regardless, his issue came down to the fact that I purchased roughly half my equipment from another store because I was going to Hawaii.When I asked about our agreement, he told me I had to leave his store. When I was glancing at the advertisement that he has on the stoor door that explicitly states you can purchase equipment from anywhere else, he YELLED leave at the top of his lungs with 4 other people in the store. I have no idea what compelled him to act so childishly. Completely uncalled for and absolutely insane.

Great guy and willing to explain the difference between gear