Scuba Diving Safety [Paperback]

Dan Orr (Author), Eric Douglas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2007

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 safe. Let Scuba Diving Safety help you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest.

Editorial Reviews

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""This clear and concise reference is the most up-to-date source of information on the market. Divers should never leave home without a copy of" Scuba Diving Safety "in their dive bag.""
Alex Brylske
Senior Editor, "Dive Training" magazine

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"This clear and concise reference is the most up-to-date source of information on the market. Divers should never leave home without a copy of Scuba Diving Safety in their dive bag."

Alex Brylske
Senior Editor, Dive Training magazine

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (April 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736052518
• ISBN-13: 978-0736052511
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Scuba

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It says Survival Guide - It really is..., June 14, 2007

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o2cleaned (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scuba Diving Safety (Paperback)

It does say on the cover that it is the survival guide - it really is. I read quite a few rescue diver manuals, but this completes it. From the planning to the equipment to the environment to the first aid, everything is technically covered. There are some sections that provide some tips on diving skills, and dive professionals should pay attentions to them as those little things can save a lot of your time and your students' in the class while you actually are passing important dive safety tips down to them.

Some sections, especially rescue technique sections, were visually explained so that a reader can visualize the body positions also.

Orr's Safety Stop section was added touch to the book as it is based on the real story and experience. Some of them made me think of what I would do if I were in his position so that a rescue would be conducted safely.

As certified dive equipment repair technician, I seriously appreciated Equipment section of the book. It is easy to forget that we carry life-support equipment while having fun underwater, and this book not only took it seriously but pointed out the basic facts that are easily forgotten by divers in professional manner.

Overall, I'd recommend this book to all divers as this is easy to read comparing to other dive safety books out there that make my head scratch, but I'd highly recommend to all rescue-level divers that want to extend their knowledge in overall dive safety, and instructors should definitely use this book as a reference and addition to your dive safety related courses and encourage your students to obtain a copy. They say that the knowledge is a power, but it really is.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, November 23, 2008

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This review is from: Scuba Diving Safety (Paperback)

This was a great review of safety practices while diving. If you have been certified for awhile and have not attended training for a few years this is a great book to get you back up to speed.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Informational and Educational, May 18, 2009

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Vladimir Stanojevic (Serbia) - See all my reviews
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Another good book from Human kinetics, covers area of like PADI Rescue course matherials, but with more details and real-life expiriences. If you want to enrich your knowledge and you are an inexpiriences (new) diving proffessional, this is the right book for you.