PADI Open Water Book

[terrydarc]

Looking for the latest PADI Open Water book to begin reading before the 8/21 get-wet-and-hopefully-certified trip to Honduras. Amazon doesn't seem to have it. Our local library has a many years old version (I've seen it), and the book searches I know about have a variety of editions. The latest one I see is 1994 and the next newest is 1990.

Does anyone know what the latest OW book is? And where to get it?
Terry

 

[Dee]

You can buy it at your local dive shop.

 

[terrydarc]

...I'm used to buying all my books off the web. But what do you do if the shops locally are all SSI?
Terry

 

[herman]

Try divers supply http://www.divers-supply.com/home.html Got my wifes AOW there a few weeks ago.

 

[rem308]

padi's web site they should have it there.
the addy is http://www.padi.com
good luck

 

[Kane(adian)]

Phone up a PADI shop, ask them to send you one.

 

[terrydarc]

One of the handicaps of living in the hinterlands is a dearth of diveshops. There are two 20 miles away and a 3rd 40 miles. One shop said they were all SSI which apparently is another certifying organization.

I checked the PADI.org site, but they seemed to have CD's plus videos plus a lotta stuff I don't want to lug with me on the plane. From the sound of what people carry with them around here, I probalby won't get much sympathy, but it's a point of honor (or philosophical pov) not to carry more than I can fit under the seatback in front of me, around 25 lbs. I realize this may change if I buy more equipment (or *when*) and go on a dedicated underwater vacation. Usually, though, I've got more than enough interests to make that less likely for a bit.
Terry

 

[SubMariner]

Terry, if the PADI website is not helpful, call PADI directly at (800) 729-7234. Be aware that since they are in California, they are -3 EDT.

They should either be able to help you find a source for your Open Water book.

BTW, the Open Water manual usually is sold as part of a Crew Pack, which includes the other things you will need for your course, such as the dive tables, student folder, etc. There IS a listing for a crew pack in the products section of the online catalogue.

However, PADI generally does not sell directly to anyone but dive professionals, so you will probably be directed to a local dive shop. The good news is that there is also a link on the site to help you find a PADI shop in your area.

Good luck!

~SubMariner~

 

[Ron Brandt]

Go to your local PADI dive center or instructor.