Bryan is wonderful and wants to make sure you are happy with your experience out on the water. He…read morewill go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. Love that the store has things you seem to forget at home. ATH Restoration rented the Party Pontoon boat for our company party and we had a great time. The boat was clean and everything worked great on it. We enjoyed our outing. I also rented a ski boat for my kids and I. We had a great time out on the water. I highly recommend renting a boat or even jet ski for a fun time.

We spent the day at Lake Bartlett Marina with some friends who are considering signing up for a…read moremonthly membership. They've been on the waiting list and wanted to check out the fleet of boats included with the membership and get out on the water, and we were happy to tag along! We ended up on a pontoon with a full shade cover, which was a huge plus. Since it was a super hot August day and we were out during full sun, having complete shade made a big difference compared to a half-shade boat. We were also given a tube, which the kids were VERY excited about! We did have to wait a while before getting on the boat even with our 1pm reservation, but our friends were going through all of the membership information and learning how everything works. It just took a while to get that started. While we waited, the kids had fun feeding the fish the fish food, and of course we ended up grabbing a few snacks from the shop. One area that could use some improvement is the parking and signage. It was a little confusing figuring out where to go. We initially turned off in the wrong area, had to drive back up, and then continued on to find the guest parking and rental area. The walk down to the marina wasn't marked particularly well either, although we eventually figured it out. Once we were out on the water, though, it was beautiful! The lake and surrounding mountains are gorgeous, and it was such a fun way to spend a Sunday. One thing that took us a little while to get used to was that the lake traffic goes counterclockwise--it felt a little strange at first, but we got the hang of it! It did seem like they may have been a little understaffed while we were there. There were member boats coming back in, families waiting to head out, and other people picking up and returning rental boats, while we only saw one person working behind the counter and another who was busy getting boats ready. It may have just been the staffing for that particular Sunday, so I can't say if that's typical. Overall, we had a great day on the water! The kids had a blast, the boat was comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful. I think our friends may be signing up for the membership, so it definitely seems like they got a good feel for what Lake Bartlett Marina has to offer. We'd definitely go back for another day on the lake!

Went here beginning of March for a bachelors - absolutely fine weather in Scottsdale…read more Entering in the desert area was a rush. The UTV held up nicely, even after putting it in full throttle. We tackled some short hills nicely. How do you know you can take on these hills? Well there would be tire paths which means its been done before. Although think about it though before doing anything too crazy, unless you know what youre doing! Experience was nothing short of extreme, perfect for a short 2 hour excursion. Check in and out was a very smooth and convienient process. Highly recommend for groups!

Had a great time with extreme Arizona. We had a large group with multiple Can-Am's. The staff got…read moreus checked in quickly, geared up, trained, and ready to hit the trails. Very nice Can-Am's. I highly recommend Extreme Arizona for anyone that's interested in an off-road adventure.

I'm all for supporting local and small business, but this mom-and-pop needs EXTENSIVE lessons in…read morecustomer service!!! If I could give negative stars, I would. BUYER BEWARE...DO BUSINESS WITH SOMEONE ELSE!!!!! This is Ownership that does not keep its word, nor appreciate people that make an effort to support local. It was a recent Monday and my birthday was Wednesday of the same week. I purchased a Groupon for SmashIt and was REALLY excited and looking forward to going. As instructed, I went to their website to book a reservation. Their calendar allowed me to select Wednesday and go through all the steps necessary to schedule, including a prompt that said something like "complete our waiver to secure your reservation," which I did. I thought I was set, and didn't think anything else of it. Wednesday came and my husband and I drove up to New River from Phoenix (not around the corner) and found the place to be locked. I called the phone number and nobody answered. We waited...in the heat...in the afternoon...on my BIRTHDAY. I sent a text to the number with no response. Finally, I called again and left a voicemail. Shortly thereafter (still waiting outside the storefront), I got a call back from the owner, who informed me that they are closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and that he doesn't know why their website would allow me to go through the process, but he insisted I didn't have a reservation. When I informed him of the details of the steps I went through for scheduling, he was snarky when he asked if I got a confirmation email, which I did not, and I acknowledged that. I told him how much I was looking forward to this, and that it was my birthday and his only response to that was that he would be interested to see a confirmation email and they are closed and he doesn't have staff for Wednesdays. He was condescending in pointing out that it was not his problem. He was able to see the waivers that were completed for my husband and me, and when they were created, but nothing else. Then he said "Oh...my wife must have opened Wednesdays. She's not here right now. I'll talk to her about it when she gets back and one of us will get back to you in the next little bit." Nobody from SmashIt EVER reached out to me by phone, text or email. In good faith, in my mind I gave them 24 hours to get back to me with some kind, ANY kind of response. When it didn't come, I went into my Groupon account and requested a cancellation, which you can if it's within 72 hours. I had a lengthy chat (in writing) with a Groupon rep and let them know what happened. The rep escalated the cancellation request, and when I got the email from Groupon, it stated that the VENDOR DECLINED the refund request. That means NOT ONLY DOES SMASHIT NOT CARE ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT THEY WERE BIDING TIME UNTIL GROUPON COULD NOT REFUND WITHOUT THEM APPROVING IT. It would have gone a long way if they reached out to me when they said they would, offering an apology, explanation or try to make it right in some way. Now I am out both the money for the experience and for the birthday experience itself. I know I could reschedule, but if this is how unethical the ownership of this company is in doing business, I would rather do business with LITERALLY ANYONE ELSE!

The staff was amazing , super friendly. This is super recommended for some stress relief!!read more

I highly recommend Andrew and his team of instructors (John and Kerrie) for anyone looking to get…read morecertified. I just completed my Open Water certification with them and had a great experience. They were patient, professional, and very knowledgeable. Andrew also did an excellent job fitting me with a new mask, fins, boots, and snorkel. Thank you all for a great course!

I can't recommend Fins Up Scuba highly enough! Andrew, the owner, provides some of the best…read morecustomer service I've experienced anywhere--not just at a dive shop. I recently completed the Dive Against Debris specialty through Fins Up Scuba. From my very first call, Andrew took the time to understand my goals and my timeline. He genuinely cared about helping me achieve those goals, and that level of service is hard to find. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. I've worked with several dive shops over the years, and Fins Up Scuba truly stands out. They have earned my business, and this will absolutely be my go-to dive shop in the Phoenix area.

What a fantastic day we had. Ben was a very cool and skilled guide with great stories about the…read moreriver and the canyon as well as his own adventures during high waters. The upper salt river has breathtaking views and it is a reminder of the diverse beauty that is AZ. At lunch we had the bonus of a visit from a momma bear who was fortunately on the other side of the river from us. She lingered and then lumbered up the hill and back to her cubs. Awesome. We will do it again when we have another year of good snows like we did this year. Next time, we will skip the stop for lunch and take the fast track.

We had a great 1/2 day rafting trip. Mike was a great guide. My husband and I had one rafting trip…read moreunder our belts, and for the couple we were with, this was their first. He did a great job putting us all at ease, while teaching us some very important skills....which were important to know! My husband did end up in the water, and remembered Mike's instructions. Within seconds (that felt much longer!) Mike was quick to pull him back onto the raft. All that said...we'd do it again!

SCAM ALERT - DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. We picked up the UTV in the back lot of a mini-storage…read morefacility (very shady), and important safety equipment was missing (like doors?!). The are apparently hiding their business through the mini-storage for all transactions and mail so it's hard to trace them. The unit was returned cleaned and in better shape than we got it the same day. Then - THEY CHARGED MY CREDIT CARD FOR $2000 with no explanation, and refused to answer my calls. I had to refute the charge with my card company. A felony fraud charge is pending with the owner CJ. THIS COMPANY IS A RIP-OFF, find someone else reputable.

Terrible company!! their equiptment is garbage held together…read morewith zipties!! ruined my Glamis weekend with a faulty radiator that they charged me for and charged me the rental fee even though i put about 20 minutes on the UTV before it broke. they have a kid named Cameron who works there and he is a decent guy but doesnt know anything about the machines or tools. This company sucks will never use them again and NEITHER SHOULD YOU

By Far the best group of dive masters and Instructors I've witnessed. Loved taking the open water…read morecourse over. Haven't dove in 30ish years and they made me feel right at home. Big shout out to all the team, I'm sorry if I miss someone pool instructor Jason and backed up by Danny, Lake dives with Jose and backed up by Danny. We did so well we where able to see all the major underwater fun things like the trunk, poker table, Jason with a beer bottle in his left breast pocket and also lucky enough to see the sunken boat. All tasks completed and extra skill taught. Love this group and can't say enough. Got a bunch of new life friends. Oh and Tom the owner is so chill great great guy. He really has put together a great team.

Last weekend I finished my PADI Advanced Deep Water Cert. From purchasing some additional gear to…read morethe final dive and every aspect in between was amazing. The knowledge and passion for the sport is quite apparent in their mannerisms. As for the instruction, both Ryan and Josh nailed it. I have been a high school PE teacher and football coach for 37 years and I can comfortably acknowledge that the two of them are accomplished "teachers" of their craft. The way they break down the individual skills, explain them, demonstrate them and then guide you through them makes the skills easy to perform. Anyways, appreciate you guys and the entire team at Salt & Sea, what a great experience! I look forward to being part of their community/family. Greg

I honestly have no clue what some of these past reviewers are talking about. My husband and I have…read moredone all but our lake dive (which is scheduled for tomorrow morning) with Rick for our initial PADI certification and he has been great! We work a super hectic schedule as health care providers and parenting 2 busy children yet Rick made sure we'd be certified in a timely manner and worked with our schedule. He made sure we thoroughly understood all of the concepts prior to our first pool dive which went very well. My husband and I were joined by another male and female for our pool dive. Rick took his time with each of us. He taught us the skill and watched us perform it while providing corrections if necessary. NOT ONCE did I feel put down or belittled. Rick takes pride in his classes and store and empowers his students. That being said, scuba diving puts you in a primitive surrounding. We, as humans, are not meant to breathe underwater; I want to be safe. I'd rather be corrected on my skills in a pool than drown in the ocean. I respect Rick as he is very knowledgable and experienced- he ensures you will be safe underwater. Honestly, I feel as if the prior reviews written by offended males must have been from insecure little men. Rick was nothing but understanding, caring, patient and compassionate with not only my husband and I; but the other 2 people who joined us on our pool dive. Thanks Rick!

This place is a lawsuit waiting to happen. The other negative reviews you read on this shop are…read moreunfortunately accurate. Rick, the owner has a wealth of knowledge about diving, but shoots himself in the foot every opportunity he gets. He seems to have developed a habit of cutting corners when teaching new divers. He's very moody and at times talks down to his students. He's also inappropriate with women and brings up politics when he's teaching. If you choose to use Scottsdale Scuba, beware of the bipolar bear, better yet go somewhere else.