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To better enjoy the underwater world, you must understand it; the 3rd edition of the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving has everything you've ever wanted to know about recreational scuba diving and more. The Encyclopedia covers, well everything! Learn more about equipment and equipment preventative maintenance. Learn the mechanics of how the regulator works. Better understand how the aquatic environment affects you when you dive and how you can become more efficient as a diver when submerged in that environment. If you are planning a career in diving this book is required reading for the Dive Master up! Here's just a few more sample's of what you'll find:
Fun Facts for All Water Enthusiasts.
The Latest About the Aquatic World
Underwater Physics
Physiology
And Much More.
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from Ontario, Canada on 4/16/2010
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
It's not a bad book and for the price I still believes its worth to have one if you like diving but it's not a requirement either. I was expecting more details information for the equipment chapter and more diving relevant information in general. The first chapter is more for people who doesn't dive yet but are thinking about it. I found The Chapter on the physiology of diving really interesting.
from Barcelona, Spain on 10/19/2009
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
This is a great and absolutely necessary all around reference for every diver, either experienced or just beginning. Much more detailed than any other PADI course book. Easy to read.
Yep, I´m one happy diver!
from CA on 9/18/2009
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
It is a very good book. Not a deep encyclopedia for sure, there are likely plenty of better books.
But it is an excellent (and better) complement of OW and AOW books.
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from Denver on 2/23/2009
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
It's not an encyclopedia and certainly not a technical reference. It's a very general, lightweight (as in depth of information). Nowhere near what is needed for Equipment Specialist. This book however is listed as being "required" by PADI for that specialty but don't bother. It's not that helpful.
from Upstate NY on 1/15/2009
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
Provides a broad overview and is a great follow-up to an open water course. However it doesn't have the depth of each subject to really be an "encyclopedia"; I'd call it more of a "Diving 201" textbook without the quizzes. [$] I bought it because a dive instructor I know referred to it as the only good thing PADI ever did!
from Newark, New Jersey on 1/14/2009
Comments about Padi PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (70034):
I use this manual as a resource to refresh on physiology, physics and equipment as it relates to diving. When explaining concepts to divers both new and seasoned, I will have them read the particular area of interest and then have a discussion regarding it. This manual grounds the reader in the fundementals of diving.