here's some recent reviews from Amazon Japan-
5つ星のうち5.0Great dive tips presented in a funny way!
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A fun, lighthearted read. The authors had a way of turning those annoying dive moments into funny ones for me. There were a couple typos that distracted a teeny bit (stuff like "dive...
a few recent ( and mostly positive reviews from Amazon Canada:
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book
ByKevin Butterfieldon August 7, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
Great review of diving's unwritten rules, well written and funny. It should be required reading for every diver, both young...
I have logged every dive in open water I have ever done. I label each as either a "teaching dive" , a divemaster dive" a "training dive" (if I was a student) or a "recreational dive". I think something is worth noting on every dive. But I do note the different purposes/
DivemasterDennis
just read c12kipp's comments on book one. I get it- our books are not to everyone's taste. There is sarcasm, there is irony, there are good dive tips, there are funny stories. Book 2 is longer, the cover prettier, and bigger print. It summarizes relevant parts of book 1 at the outset of each...
Our books aren't for everyone, I get it. But most people get a chuckle, and some laugh out loud. Book 2 is better. and Longer, and has a prettier cover. We welcome all comments. and c12kipp, thanks for the $1.00 royalty .
DivemasterDennis
You should, for a lighter side read or two while also learning a bit, try The Scuba Snob's Guide to Diving Etiquette, and the Scuba Snobs Guide to Diving Etiquette Book2. They are not to everyone's taste, but they are full of funny stories and good lessons learned from those stories. Rated...
And emergency is a sudden unforseen event . An incident is an intentional act. () Example- turning off someone's air, intentionally diving beyond the scope of your own competence, disregarding warnings from a computer or fellow diver). An accident is an unintended event or consequence of an act...
Sorry for the late response. When we are wrong, we are wrong. Great Lakes dives certainly qualify. The jury is still oput on the quarry and pond dives. Of course, pool dives will never qualify.
DivemasterDennis
Thanks for you nice thoughts. The fight goes on, into my 4th year. I'm a darling of the research community, and am beating the odds so far. Thanks for your support.
DivemasterDennis.
So I read the recent reviews on Amazon, Amazon UK and Amazon Canada. Most say either a 5 or a 1. I guess its not to everyone's taste, but it is cheap. You decide!
Saw these on Amazon Canada might be of use:
Top Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book
By Kevin Butterfield on Aug. 7 2016
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
Great review of diving's unwritten rules, well written and funny. It should be required reading for every diver, both...
So a review of reviews, here and on Amazon, is a kind of love hate mix. Please understand, these books are meant as humor, with some dive tips thrown in.
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