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Scuba Diving | 
 enlarge | Author: Dennis K. Graver
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $23.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 17981
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 209
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0736045392
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.23
EAN: 9780736045391
ASIN: 0736045392
Publication Date: May 2003
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Book Description
Learning what to do, how to do it, and when to do it is essential in underwater sports. Scuba Diving provides a clear, thorough, and captivating educational experience for all who want to take the plunge. Packed with beautiful, full-color photographs and detailed diving instruction, this newest edition of the popular resource is the preferred guide for recreational divers, diving instructors, and students. Dennis Graver sheds light on the undersea world and how to experience it safely with essential details on diving equipment, skills, and planning. Also included are sections on diving history, boat diving procedures, use of computers, dive tables, buddy check procedures, and lifesaving. Scuba Diving is so complete and authoritative that it serves as the official manual of the YMCA Scuba Diving Program. Whether you're a beginning or intermediate diver or a diving instructor, make sure you have all the bases covered before you go underwater. This guide will ensure a safe and successful dive every time you take the plunge.
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Excellent preparation for scuba diving September 2, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A very comprehensive theoretical manual that discusses the ocean environment, how the human body reacts and adapts to that environment, and everything a diver needs for a successful diving experience. The author spends a lot of time on equipment and discusses every part in detail: what it is, how it is used, how it is maintained and cared for, what to consider when buying it, how different products compare, etc. He also explains different diving techniques, pressure problems and solutions, entering and exiting water with full diving gear, hand signals, and emergency skills. It is the perfect companion to a scuba diving class.
For Scuba Divers of All Levels January 27, 2004
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book was extremely helpful when I started to learn scuba diving. I was not required to have a text for my basic scuba diving course and this is a book I purchased to give myself more information. Now that I'm working on getting certified to be a teaching assistant (NAUI) for basic scuba diving, this book helps me maintain the knowledge that I learned in the basic course. I do recommend this book for any one and everyone interested in diving as a career, sport, or hobby.
 Very Useful For New Divers and Refreshers June 10, 2001
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
For anyone wanting to prepare for their first Open Water certification, this book contains all the useful information. It is also great for those already certified and looking to refresh their skills. If it has been 6-12 months since your last dive, this book is a great investment. I have always used PADI books (although others such as DAN exist). Mr. Graver covers all aspects of diving, emphasizing basic and absolutley necessary safety techniques and reminders. Dive safely and enjoy!
Great Book for Beginner Interest in Diving December 19, 2000
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I used this book when I first learned scuba diving. I didn't have a book to use and this book helped a lot. It goes into a lot of technical information and environmental factors which aresomething every diver needs to start learning. It is easy for beginners to understand. This book is something that has interested me in continuing with diving and has helped me on dives.
Excellent Resource and Preperation July 28, 2000
40 out of 40 found this review helpful
I took a 7 week open water certification class, and this was the required text. I read the entire book front to back in one sitting because it was very interesting and contained all of the information needed to pass the written examination.Graver especially makes a great effort at explaining difficult information so that anyone can understand. Learning dive tables, how to plan dives, gas laws, physiology, physics, rescue techniques, and how to treat injuries was painless using this book. The text is also loaded with clear, colorful pictures to help explain some of the things he talks about such as how to don equipment, how the moon and sun effect tide, swimming techniques, what equipment looks like, and how waves and other concepts such as thermocline affect your dive. This is a wonderful book for anyone beginning to dive, and it's a great resource for anyone who is ready to refresh after a long absence from diving.
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