Author: John Bantin
Publisher: Firefly Books
Keywords: scuba, diving, safe, exciting, complete, handbook, guide
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2007-08-17
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1554072808
ISBN-13: 9781554072804
An essential resource for divers. This comprehensive reference has information for divers of all levels, from the beginning basics to advanced skills and techniques for those with more experience. With its 350 full color photographs, easy-to-understand diagrams and tips from professionals, this book covers everything: the descent from the surface and the ascent back; all breathing techniques required; and advanced skills for cave diving, wreck diving, and search and recovery using the latest technology. Combining detailed instruction with step-by-step exercises and practice programs, T
Author: Dennis Graver
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: diving, scuba
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2003-04-21
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 0736045392
ISBN-13: 9780736045391
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
Authors:Dan Orr, Eric Dougla,
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: safety, diving, scuba
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2007-04-25
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0736052518
ISBN-13: 9780736052511
The beautiful locales, exotic plant and sea life, and relaxing environs of dive locations are even more peaceful when you are armed with the expertise and skill to stay safe in any situation. With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safety will become your most valuable diving companion. Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast. Do not rely on someone else--or chance--to keep you
Author: Todd Stedl
Publisher: 8th Element Yoga
Keywords: divers, scuba, yoga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2007-09-05
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0615154328
ISBN-13: 9780615154329
Yoga for Scuba Divers teaches you poses, breathing exercises, visualization methods, and yoga ethics that make you a better diver. By practicing the poses you can: enhance your finning techniques and underwater stability, build core power and abdominal control to fine-tune your buoyancy, and improve your balance and strength for walks on the shore in full gear. The breathing exercises teach you to breathe steadily during physical exertion, keeping you calm under water. All the yoga poses are practiced on land. Yoga for Scuba Divers includes visualizations to prepare you mentally for upcoming d
Author: Dennis Graver
Publisher: Human Kinetic
Keywords: diving, scuba
Number of Pages: 248
Published: 2009-11-02
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0736079009
ISBN-13: 9780736079006
Scuba’s most comprehensive and authoritative guide is now better than ever! Scuba Diving provides a clear, thorough, and captivating learning experience for all who want to take the plunge. Packed with beautiful full-color photographs and detailed diving instruction, this updated edition is the preferred guide for recreational divers, diving instructors, and students around the globe. Renowned diving instructor Dennis Graver sheds light on the undersea world and how to experience it safely with essential details on skills, techniques, and planning. In Scuba Diving, you’ll learn how
Author: Robert N. Rossier
Publisher: Best Pub Co
Keywords: skills, safety, scuba, improve, pro, ways, dive
Number of Pages: 104
Published: 1999-01-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0941332756
ISBN-13: 9780941332750
Considering all there is to learn, and all the skills to be mastered, completing a basic scuba course in any format is an accomplishment of which any certified diver should be proud. However, now matter how good a diver you become, it seems there is always some skill, technique or procedure that can be improved. The information included in the pages of this book can help new divers climb the steep learning curve we all must negotiate at the beginning of our diving careers. Even highly experienced divers may learn or relearn a tidbit of information they never knew or happened to forget. The con
Author: Michael Ange
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Pre
Keywords: accidents, avoid, scuba, world, real, diver
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2005-09-27
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 0071445722
ISBN-13: 9780071445726
One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat. These are just a few of the true stories youll find in Diver Down, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompa
