Scuba Diving - 4th Edition

Originally ordered this book while living near the Oregon coast and wanting to pursue diving. I have since relocated to the high desert, but would still like to obtain my PADI certification and believe this publication, "Scuba Diving" by author Dennis K Graver is largely why my interest has not faded. Written in a clear, concise manner, with many details that are important to the existing, and "would be" diver. Sharing his wealth of knowledge for new divers to the sport, he does not wear out or bore the experienced or seasoned diver. I consider this book to be a great, and permanent addition to your diving library.

All the questions you had to ask, and all the answers you need to know. This a a great book for those wanting to be certified. I plan on it over the summer after a first few intro dives. Well written and easy to understand, it explains in depth, what your instructors are teaching you. I used this as a pre PADI certification, and will certainly reference back to it. This book is a "must read" for those wishing to learn to learn all there is to know about this fabulous sport.

Good reference material to refresh your basic safety knowledge if you haven't been in the water for a while, or just need to brush up on your knowledge. The introduction to some specialties such as Nitrox and mixed gas diving is good information and wets the appetite for this type of training and diving experience. Recommended up to professional or advanced diving level.

I hadn't dove for a number of years, so I got this to serve as a refresher. I found it to be easy to read and just the right level to help me comfortably get back in the water.

Provides a bit more information than the PADI OW book but nothing earth shattering for me. Some more complexity and detail.

This is the best text for entry level through advanced open water diver. The graphics are excellent and the book is easy to read as well as being informative. I have been using this book as a text since 2009 and it is well-liked by my students.

As both a new diver and a midwest diver I have not had an opportunity to work with dive tables on a regular basis. When I was trained we used the SEI tables and I was struggling to find resources online to help me to understand the tables better. This book uses the SEI tables and has step-by-step instructions on how to use it. That was just one section with which I was impressed, there is an entire book yet to explore!

I got exactly what I was looking for. Information to help me prepare for the P.A.D.I. course. The book was easy to read and interesting. Some of the technical information was deeper than I expected but could be of help to someone looking for that level of information.