Scuba Diving
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The best-selling authoritative resource returns updated and better than ever. Scuba Diving, Fifth Edition , is the most up-to-date resource for experiencing secure, satisfying dives. Packed with full-color photographs and detailed diving instruction, this is the ideal companion for recreational divers, diving instructors, and students. Veteran instructor Dennis Graver shares the latest research, science, and recommendations as well as nearly 40 years of diving experience. He demystifies complex topics such as gas laws and the physics and physiology of scuba. You’ll also learn these skills: Equalize pressure in the sinuses, ears, and mask. Follow boat diving and buddy check procedures. Master the nuances of dive planning and decompression so that every dive is safe and enjoyable. Choose, use, and maintain scuba equipment. Safely enjoy the underwater environment, including aquatic wildlife. Prevent or manage underwater emergencies and hazards. In this new edition you’ll find Application of Knowledge (AOK) questions and answers. For the first time, you’ll be able to apply the information and guidelines to real-world scuba problems, making you better prepared for those unexpected situations you might encounter. Whether you are a beginning or intermediate diver or diving instructor, make sure you have all the bases covered before you go underwater. Scuba Diving will ensure a safe, successful, and rewarding dive every time you take the plunge. Review: Great Resource - I've done a couple "intro to scube" and one "discover scuba" courses. I'm planning to certify this summer. This book has been great in teaching the core content for safe diving and I pick it up to read often. The illustrations are high quality and the layout is great, too. Review: Good for a Review - I had about 30 dives under my belt, but none in the last 8 years. This book had the information I needed to become comfortable with safety issues that was my concern.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 68 Reviews |
J**N
Great Resource
I've done a couple "intro to scube" and one "discover scuba" courses. I'm planning to certify this summer. This book has been great in teaching the core content for safe diving and I pick it up to read often. The illustrations are high quality and the layout is great, too.
R**Y
Good for a Review
I had about 30 dives under my belt, but none in the last 8 years. This book had the information I needed to become comfortable with safety issues that was my concern.
D**E
The best scuba text in the US
I have bee using this book since the 3rd edition and it is still the best text for open water through advanced training courses available in the US. I hope that Dennis Graver passes his legacy on to another person when he decides to hang it up. The book is technically accurate, easy to read and has fantastic pictures and graphics. My only complaint for the 5th edition is that Human Kinetics has put a much lighter weight cover on the book that almost immediately curls up. How much could it cost to use a slightly heavier weight cover material? Then again HK is always about the money.
S**E
Very complete
Covers all the basics and more. A refresher for me after taking a few years off
J**D
better than the regular books you get with dive programs
Very detailed, better than the regular books you get with dive programs.
W**M
Scuba Diving
This is a great book.
I**I
Uninspired, basic, pedantic
As a relatively experienced (200+ dives) recreational diver, I found this book to be poorly written and basic to a fault. If you're already experienced, you won't find anything new or interesting. If you're a beginner diver, I'd suggest you'd be far better served with the course materials provided by your certifying organization, ie PADI, NAUI, etc.
D**E
Random collection of sentences that have no coherence and do not even make sense
The worst scuba diving book I have ever (tried to) read. It is a collection of random sentences put together. The science is inaccurate but still at the end of each paragraph the author is drawing a conclusion based on that science. The conclusions are not dangerous but they are not supported by what he is describing! Unfortunately it is pretty unreadable...
O**L
Excellent refresher
Got this book as a refresher for a scuba holiday after not having been underwater for a while. Comprehensive and interesting refresher that encompasses all of PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water, and more. Also a great tool to teach novice divers!
B**A
Incrível
O livro é um manual completo do mergulho, tudo o que você imaginar está ali. Quero tirar o PADI, vai me ajudar muito.
S**N
Great read
Got for present, looks like a great read
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