February 1, 1998

Scuba popular here, but gear can be pricey

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How many scuba divers does it take to screw in a light bulb? They can’t do it; they all die trying.

OK, you know not to take a wall socket with you when you dive. So, what do you bring? Fortunately, and somewhat surprisingly, Boulder is a mecca for divers. Several shops around the county rent and sell gear. Most also lead tours and offer classes ranging from basic certification through instructor level.

Scuba is very popular locally because “Colorado, and especially Boulder, have an active population that enjoys recreational…

Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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