books

[kravi]

Okay, confession time. I'm a bit of a geek. Not as in 1950's style of avoiding exercise, but as in 1990s style of outdoor geek.

So while taking a course and reading the basic manuals on scuba diving is edifying, I want more information. I also have done some snooping and find that the "certified divers handbook" and "YMCA Scuba Diving" books are nice, but sadly lacking in more involved learning.

Anyone have any recommendations? I'm trying to, well, exercise the brain as well as the body and don't know where to begin. I want science, I want the scary "this is what happens to you if you..." rather than the "oh, scuba is easy and fun as long as..." type approach.

--Me

 

[Ber Rabbit]

Try the NOAA diving manual.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[ToddK]

Maybe a little off topic, but I really like "Scuba Regulator Service and Repair" by Vance Harlow from airspeedpress: http://www.airspeedpress.com/newregbook.html . It's a great book for figuring out how your regulators work- if you are interested in equipment. -Todd.

 

[DeepSeaDan]

...the U.S.N. Diving Manual - as complete a resource as you will find. I believe you can download it gratis, try a google search for it.

Okay, I went & did it for you...


http://www.coralspringsscuba.com/miscellaneous/usn_manual.htm


Best,
DSD

 

[mudhole]

Cousteau's "Silent World" presents the source for all our do's and don't's. . . Why do we need a buddy - read about the first reaction. Also, if you want to go hunt underwater treasure, follow Cousteau's treasure hunting experience. These books are sometimes in libraries but often on Ebay, including occasionally first editions with dust jacket, I have mine.