George Klikach
Co-Manager and SCUBA Legend
With over five decades in the scuba business and a diving career spanning more than 40 years, George is a true veteran of the industry. As the Co-Manager of our shop, he brings a level of institutional knowledge and operational expertise that serves as the foundation for everything we do. George isn't just a part of the team; he is a respected fixture in the diving community.
George’s experience is rooted in 50 years of hands-on work as a master gear technician. Having seen the evolution of life-support systems over five decades, he possesses a near-encyclopedic understanding of equipment mechanics. This "legend" status in the shop is backed by thousands of hours spent both underwater and at the service bench, ensuring that every piece of gear he touches meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
If you are looking for the best equipment recommendations in the business, George is the definitive source. His advice isn't based on brochures, but on thirty years of real-world testing and repair. He takes pride in providing honest, battle-tested gear consultations, helping divers—from beginners to fellow professionals—invest in equipment that will last through all your diving adventures.
George's Certifications:
Highest instructor level: TDI Instructor
TDI specialty instructing:
- O2 Provider
Gear servicing:
- Apeks
- Aqualung
- Mares
- Poseidon
- Sherwood
- Interspiro
- OTS
- Scubaforce
- Spare Air