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The Technical Diving Handbook [Illustrated] [Spiral-bound]

Gary Gentile (Author)

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Product Details

Spiral-bound: 192 pages
Publisher: Gary Gentile Productions; 1st edition (May 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1883056055
ISBN-13: 978-1883056056
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide to technical diving, June 17, 1999

Anthony Co "meandtina" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews

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Gary Gentile takes an informal, even close to conversational approach in tackling technical diving. Pretty interesting chapter on tanks which is not found in other techncial diving books. A lot of colored photos and illustrations that prod you to read on ... If you're not yet into technical diving or considering to get into tek, this is the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tek diver must!, April 10, 2000

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As a new tek diver, I found this book very informative and written with a strong dose of common sense. It gives the reader a realistic view of what to expect in tek diving. I still refer to it often, especially the section on equipment and dive computers. With so much hype out there about tek diving, it's good to read a down to earth book about a very serious subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting perspective - the day to day of Technical diving, September 29, 2005

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I liked the content of the book. I would love to find a book that is more current on dive computers though. It was very heavily slanted on the day to day issues of technical diving including eating and waste elimination. I would have liked a bit more on the technology and science of mixed gas diving. Overall it was a very enjoyable read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom and insight in digestible chunks
Gary Gentile has a wealth of experience in technical and wreck diving, that slides easily off the page with his easy laconic style of writing. Read more

Published on October 7, 2008 by BVI Diver

5.0 out of 5 stars The Technical Diving Handbook
The time has come when some divers want and need to know what advanced diving is all about. Mr. Gentile covers everything a diver needs to know about moving forward with his/her... Read more

Published on October 28, 2006 by Daryl W. Sample

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to Tech Diving
There's lots of good information here for those getting started in tech diving. DIR cultists will find a lot to object to because the author pays little heed to their religious... Read more

Published on August 21, 2006 by T. Bayview

1.0 out of 5 stars Not only dangerous but misleading
I was very disappointed with this book. Not only does Mr. Gentile support and recommend practices and equipment that have been found to not only be dangerous, but also fatal... Read more

Published on May 24, 2003 by Tech Diver

5.0 out of 5 stars EXPLAINS HOW TO GO TECH... THE RIGHT WAY.
This book is a must for those who are looking foward to switch form recreational diving to technical diving and a usefull tool as quick referance for expierianced tech. Read more

Published on January 22, 2002 by Kevin Aquilina

5.0 out of 5 stars Exteremely informative!
I found this book to be very informative. The author discusses the various features of dive gear, but remains brand neutral, in fact, not a single preferred brand was mentioned... Read more

Published on July 19, 2001 by Alan Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Real technical diving
I've read some of Gary's other work and I've benifited from them all.This book really tells you how to rig your gear which is what you need to know, not theory or only one way... Read more

Published on July 9, 2001 by W Fisher

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste time reading this, buy the book !
Great, like all other Gary's books !

Published on May 23, 2001 by Marcelo Moorea Polato

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