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Solo Diving, Revised: The Art of Underwater Self-Sufficiency

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As a Naui Divemaster, I looked forward to this book expanding my own horizons and teaching me more about diving. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Instead of learning new techniques and applications for solo diving, I found 2 things: 1) justification upon justification that solo diving was OK, and 2) redundant breathing systems. While I agree that solo diving has somewhat of a taboo status, I would think that anyone who buys this book does not need convincing that solo diving is viable. And while I agree that redundant air systems are important, there are other techniques (such as lift bags and double first stages) that I hoped would be touched on. But what you have is a rather short book, which would have very little body if you removed the two topics I mentioned. Anything in here, a good diver should already be aware of.

A joke of information. Most of the book was opinions and a section on redundant backups. Save your time and money.

The only book on the subject, this book is very good on the reasons why we dive solo.

The techniques are somewhat out-dated, though certainly workable.

Very good in security in solo diving aspects, and some good hints about solo diving conducing, i found it a good book.

This is a good book, but a bit short. The material presented supports and demonstrates self-reliance as a keystone in SCUBA technique. Statements from well known diving experts attest to Solo Diving as a legitimate practice, rather than the 'Taboo' taught by most agencies.

Very good in security in solo diving aspects, and some good hints about solo diving conducing, i found it a good book.