My wife and I found Air Hogs Scuba not long after getting certified. We were certified while on…read morevacation by a shop there, with another different training agency, and received what I would describe as mediocre training and then got some questionable gear recommendations at other shops. I was worried my wife wouldn't stick with diving. That all changed when we found Air Hogs. Once hooking up with Thomas and his team we were able to purchase the right gear for the diving we wanted to do and advance our training. Thomas sat down with me multiple times and mapped certification paths in person, via email, online chat, and made sure my gear purchases would transition to that diving. I had an open running unbilled invoice for years to track my certification goals and plans. This way my wife could reach out and make purchases for holidays for me or prepay towards some of my training time. I have since joined a Public Safety Dive Team locally that the shop supports. Prices are always fair and they will work with you when they can on pricing and options. You're not limited to what is on the shelf and they don't try to push that gear just to get it out the door. Most of what I've purchased they have custom ordered (including all my wife's pink gear). Whether it is personalized 1:1 or small group recreational training, public safety training, or technical training these guys will get it done. They also teach SDI/TDI/ERDI and First Response Training International which is an amazing agency. The group of instructors and divemasters are awesome as well. Don't expect your instructor or divemaster to be a 100/40 dive minimum. They are experienced, many of them veterans, with very diverse diving experiences.

Went in last week and I was completely ignored by the staff. The guy working was busy flirting…read morewith a young gal....I may be older but I do have the money to spend on my husband for a new BCD. I went elsewhere and bought one. Air Hogs lost a sale. Oh well.

I just stopped in to get some information on some equipment and was greeted by Zach who was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable of all of the equipment. He provided me with some great insights and I'm excited to return!

Front desk is confrontational and will belittle you if you do not understand something…read more Emily has a terrible attitude and makes people feel uncomfortable and not welcome within the store. Seems like they do not care about you or your business. Go elsewhere if you don't want your day ruined.

Went in to replace a weight pocket for my old discontinued Scubapro BCD thinking that it was going…read moreto cost a lot. They had an extra in a box that they gave me and didn't charge me for. Then I found out about a dive trip being scheduled for next year that's been on my bucket list for a long time. Best drop-in at a dive shop in a long time. Will be coming back here a lot.

Had a great time diving with Amy, Kevin and Kenneth from the shop with their charters off the coast…read morethrough Discovery Diving for the boat. The site picked was the USS Aeolus Wreck and sand tigers were swimming through the structures or just hanging out each dive.

This is a GREAT dive shop! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They have a good selection of…read moreequipment on hand in their shop and are more than happy to order any items you want that is not on hand. If you are wanting to take dive lessons this is an awesome spot. They have an indoor climate controlled pool right off of the show room. The instructor I had was very experienced and personable. If need a piece of dive gear, need your tanks filled, want to take lessons or just want to talk diving, this is the place.

Excellent customer service and great place to rent scuba equipment! The friendly employees first…read moreanswered my questions over the phone when I had called to reserve rental scuba equipment. They don't allow reservations, but since they did not have any classes scheduled the weekend I inquired about, they assured they would have adequate supplies and they did! When we arrived to rent the equipment, the employees greeted us right away. They patiently answered our questions and helped us select the right items since it was our first time renting. They clearly explained the cost and tried to save us money rather than talking us into spending more. In addition to rental equipment they sell scuba gear, hold classes, and host events and trips. They have a heated pool on-site and offer private and semi-private classes. Their training agency is SSI (Scuba Schools International). Overall, we had a great experience here and would rent from here again!

When I found out I was going to Cancun and was asked to get SCUBA certified in less than 6 weeks, I…read morestarted comparing local SCUBA shops and instructors. Kevin at By The Shore SCUBA had the highest reviews, the lowest prices, and the most flexible schedule. He was able to fit me into his very busy calendar and help me get my SCUBA certification in a little over a month. He was super patient with my learning pace and endless questions ("Why do we have to do this?" was my favorite). I am not a strong swimmer, and breathing with my mouth under water does not come naturally to me, but Kevin's teaching methods and techniques helped me get over some underwater fear and frustration. He has decades of experience and thousands of diving hours, not to mention a very personal approach and great sense of humor. Kevin helped me pick out some much needed diving gear and even purchased a thick wet suit for me to wear at the cold quarry in April. He has massive amounts of good quality gear to rent or to buy. Thanks to Kevin I learned lots of useful and lifesaving techniques and became much more comfortable under water with and without SCUBA gear. I would give By The Shore SCUBA 6 stars if it was an option.

I was certified as a Basic Scuba Diver in 1978 (more about this later). After 30+ years, I decided…read moreto renew my interest in scuba diving on a vacation to Antigua. I took the resort's refresher course and felt pretty good about my skills. On the first open water dive, I had difficulty descending below 30 feet. The dive instructor sent me back to the boat. As soon as I returned from Antigua, I discovered that PADI revised the requirements for certification in 1987 without notifying me of the change. I searched online for dive instructors in the Raleigh, NC area. I contacted another dive shop as well as Kevin about my needs. Only Kevin returned my call/email. Kevin's online reviews all seemed very good so I called him and left a brief message explaining that I wanted to upgrade my Basic diver certification to an Open Water certification (which is what I thought I had originally). Kevin was down in Cozumel on a dive trip (which I strongly suggest) but called me back within a day or two. We discussed my situation and he suggested a "hybrid" approach consisting of the areas that PADI had added to my original training that I could do along with a group course he had starting the following month. (He was scheduled to teach one "diver" to swim before teaching scuba - that's how accommodating he is). The group cancelled so I basically had individual lessons, customized just for me, at no additional cost. In- pool activities were at a local Raleigh pool with "open water" dives at Fantasy Lake, which is a great place to dive. Because of Kevin's understanding and flexibility, I essentially took the whole open water course and was re-certified as Open Water Diver within one month. I strongly recommend Kevin Alexander for scuba instruction for all levels of divers. I have since completed the Advanced Open Water course while on a dive trip with Kevin to Cozumel.

Dogwood CC is impressive. Great technology with Trackman, the vibe is awesome with music and…read moreatmosphere, and the owners will make you feel like Norm from Cheers. Dave knows the golf swing, so if you need lessons, start with him. If you like golf, you have to visit.

Enjoyed our afternoon at Dogwood. The golf area was cozy with plenty of seating for those waiting…read moretheir turn. Great beverage choices, along with complimentary water, coffee and popcorn. The putting area offered fun games. The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable and fun. Will definitely be back!

The Greenway Club is a wonderful membership athletic club for the whole family, and is open to…read moreanyone in Wake County. They have a junior olympic swimming pool, another pool with a waterslide, and a swim team. You will find lots of lounge chairs and shade covering for relaxing. There is also poolside basketball, a pool party / picnic area with grill, and outdoor showers. While the pool area is certainly a highlight, there are many other amenities that make the Greenway Club a true hidden gem. The multiple tennis courts include an on site tennis pro. They have sand volleyball and a playground. Games include corn hole and air hockey. And they even have a snack bar! On Friday nights you can enjoy the sounds of live outdoor music, and there are a wide variety of fun social events for all ages. The club house is beautiful and inviting without being pretentious. It has a vaulted ceiling, is surrounded by trees, and is always clean. There is a pool table, a kitchenette / bar area, and a video screen for presentations. The facility seats about 35 people, and is available to rent for events. The staff is great, especially the general manager Liz. Stop by and visit, you won't be disappointed!

Cosmetologist should have better understanding in one's choices. And how to address clients needs…read morein an appropriate way.

No playground or equipment, but the walking trails in this deeply wooded area are pretty cool. A…read moreneat spot to bring a chair of your own or just walk, as there are no benches or picnic tables here. Lovely greenery and photography options here. There is street parking. [Review 12734 overall, 46 of 2020.]