Hitting the local dive shops in search of snorkeling gear for an upcoming trip. Nice shop, lots of…read morediving stuff & help when we needed it from the friendly staff. But alas it's the basics we're looking for. A nice selection of masks and snorkels. A lot of them fit me well so choosing was easy. Didn't find fins that I liked but they did have a decent selection. To be fair I used to dive & instruct and already have an idea of what I'm looking for so I tend to be picky. We were satisfied with what we got and wouldn't hesitate going back for any other gear we might need.

I learned to dive here, did my Open Water Certification here. Their friendliness, knowledge,…read moreability to answer my seemingly ENDLESS questions, and great attitudes are infectious (in a good way!). You know where my extra money will be going...

This past fall, I had the incredible opportunity to snorkel with sharks in Hawaii. It was amazing,…read morebut I kept thinking... I want to be deeper. That's when I got it in my head to try scuba diving. The problem? I live in New Mexico. With a trip to Iceland on the horizon--including the chance to dive at the stunning Silfra fissure--I needed to figure out where to start my scuba journey. If you're anything like me, you might feel uncertain about whether you'll even enjoy diving. And walking into some dive shops can be overwhelming, as it quickly becomes clear their main focus is selling you lots of expensive gear. That's why I'm so glad I found Bill and his crew at Viking Dives. If that initial uncertainty sounds familiar, this is the place to go. They won't claim to be the cheapest training option in town, but what they do offer is exceptional, high-quality instruction at a pace that suits you. They make sure you truly understand each concept before moving on, which results in you becoming a more skilled and confident diver. I recently completed my Open Water and Deep Diver training with them, and at no point was there any pressure to buy gear. In fact, unless I specifically asked about it, equipment sales never even came up! Now that I've caught the diving bug, I'll likely be asking a lot more in the coming weeks and months--but on my terms. And if you do decide to invest in your own gear, Viking Dives won't just push the most expensive options. They actually dedicate part of their Open Water course to discussing what equipment is not worth your money! Instead, they make honest recommendations based on years of experience and tailor them to your diving goals. Since I needed a cold-water focus for Iceland, they made sure I had the right information without unnecessary upselling. Viking Dives is run by people with a true passion for diving, and their enthusiasm is contagious. I cannot recommend them enough!

Bill and his staff at Viking Dives provide the tip of the spear training in Albuquerque and…read moreprobably the NM/CO/West TX region. The personalized service of this true boutique dive center is what you are looking for! If you want to be the envy of your friends and be the best diver on the boat they will get you there. I did TDI classes with Bill and I can't speak highly enough for his instructional ability to get me in perfect trim and buoyancy. If you truly want to enjoy your future dives Viking is a must!! Don't just become certified, become a true diver.

They had a descent selection of camping gear. Unlike some other Dicks that just sell clothing.read more

The sales lady was helping me in the sunglasses section of the store when a customer interrupted…read moreour conversation to announce she wanted to make a purchase. My sales lady abandoned me without saying a word . Another sales person helped my sales lady to make the sale. I'm standing there wondering what just happened. Why does it take 2 sales people to ring up a fishing pole? I was put off to say the least. I bought my sunglasses somewhere else.

AWESOME place, so interesting. They have so many useful things, Big place, lots to see , amazing…read more Good Parking .

Though this cannot be confirmed, I'm quite certain that Doc Brown (of Back to the Future) owns and…read moreoperates this establishment. I know for a fact that I saw a few Flux Capacitors sitting on the shelf. They have literally everything you can imagine here! It's seriously fun just to wander about looking at all the cool stuff! They have an entire shelf filled with middle school microscopes! Diodes and doo dads! Used (and some new) military clothing, camping supplies, cots and an endless array of canvas goodies! From dummy grenades to manikin heads, it's here! Then, oh my goodness, wander out back in the "yard" and your jaw will drop five inches! I could have sworn I saw components of the Philadelphia Experiment out there! A sea of metal cabinets, lockers and safes! ATTENTION aspiring restaurateurs: They have a whole mess of used kitchen equipment! Stainless Steel Sinks in various sizes, large ovens and everything in between. It's here, and it's really cool to look at and ponder to yourself, "I know I could find a use for that somehow." Stop by, you'll be glad you did!

Stopped by without much expectation, but they had a pretty solid selection of camping gear. Their…read moreprices were pretty competitive. You can probably find some items cheaper online, but I would gladly pay a bit more here to see things in person and get the quality products they offer. Staff experience was mixed. Some staff members were very attentive and friendly, while others felt unapproachable and seemed to completely ignore customers which was a bit off-putting. The security guard was very friendly. It was an okay experience, but I am not sure I would choose them over REI or a generic online product next time.

Okay, I have been visiting this Sportsman's Warehouse outlet its opening on August 28, 2004 (and I…read morehave the giveaway coffee mug to prove it!), and they generally have a good selection of guns and ammo at decent (and sometimes great - watch for the sales) prices. It's worth signing up for their emails because you can stay ahead of the specials that way - however this can be injurious to your wallet. I just visited to select, buy and pick up a new heater and I want to make a point to thank both Lance and Ray at the gun counter - they were friendly in addition to being professional and their spirit made these visits nice. Sportsman's Warehouse doesn't get five stars only because they are so brutally understaffed at the gun counter - it simply takes a long time to get anything done because there aren't enough staff there to handle the amount of business they have going on. I'm sort of surprised that management doesn't address this, as I see people getting tired of waiting and walking out of the store every single time that I visit. Management, you're leaving money in their wallets: they came to spend it, and you don't have enough staff to take it - get with the program!

I have used Charlie's for seven years. He has always provided quality work quickly and at a…read morereasonable price. This work has included repairing pistols, shotguns and rifles. Charlie treats me fairly, professionally while providing great service. Thank you, Charlie.

went to them due to the reviews and that they work on old revolvers. brought a 1948 K22 22 lr…read morerevolver that was out of time in 2 chambers and told them about the problem. told them it's a k22, charlie starts rapidly dry firing the gun 3 times before I can say "please stop doing that it's a rimfire". states the gun is in time. i show him the out of time 2 chambers and he says you are pulling the trigger too slow(which i was in order to check timing). he says there's nothing to fix. the problem is now there's peening on the cylinder from the firing pin strike and my firing pin is flattened from being dry fired without snap caps. this gun was in good condition for a 1948 gun and handled roughly with some damage after "inspection".

I purchased a membership last year for R.E I they gave me a thirty dollar gift card. I did not…read moreknow that there was an expiration date on the gift card and I misunderstood when they explained to me. Anyway, I went in this afternoon to make a purchase.And the employee was kind enough to allow me to have a purchase discount in the same amount of the expired gift card. This store is always clean and has so much merchandise. In the very back of the store , there is a clearance rack , so be sure to check that out. All of the employees that I have had contact with have been professional and very friendly and accommodating. We will be back here for sure.

After researching to find a walking shoe that wouldn't kill my toes and be comfortable, I went to…read moreDick's on Coors. The shoe associate couldn't answer 1 of my questions, seems to know nothing about their products, and kept looking up on a handheld stock on shoes "I" asked about telling me every time they were out of my size, a woman's 9??! So I went back to REI because they've never let me down. "Abel" was freaking amazing. I ended up trying the "Alta Sand W Olympus 6", zero drop shoes. Tried them today on a shorter walk-6miles uphill. No pain and my toes could spread out like they were designed to do. Thank you Abel and thank you as always REI-Abq location