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Which was his point, as I read them - he (strongly) believed the original account was misleading and inaccurate. Looking at what he has done over the years, it is a little hard for me to describe his book as 'sour grapes', however. I don't know (and don't care) which account, if either, is 'true'. I have always viewed Gary as simple, blunt, and opinionated about things that he knows, and without opinion (or interest) regarding things he doesn't. If Chatterton and Kohler are viewed by some as 'showboats', then Gentile is truly an 'anti-showboat', and that may be part of the basis of the animated response in his book. I think both books are good reads and the enjoyment of reading them doesn't require me to form an opinion regarding which account is most accurate.I read Gentile's book, and it's (to me) a bit of sour grapes, and seems to lean more towards trying to discredit the original account...
One of the lovely things about Shadow Divers is how well it is written. The book grabbed me from the beginning and held me all the way to the end, and I've lent it to non-divers who have had the same reaction.
The Last Dive, although a good story with some very interesting information in it, is not nearly so well written.
Wasn't there a move to be made of Shadow Divers? (Not the older documentary, but a feature film.) I thought it was supposed to have been out in 2007.
One thing that leaped out at me was the reference to the exploits of some "cutting edge warm-water divers" influencing some of U-who team to switch to trimix. I wonder if this reference had anything to do with the WKPP guys, who iirc had been doing some long dives at almost exactly the same 230-250ft cave dives around then. I'm sure there must have been many others using trimix around then as well, but that caught my attention.
re: solo diving, how many times have you been paired with an insta-buddy and felt like you were diving alone anyway? These guys at least have contingency plans of something goes wrong...when you are recreational diving, good luck!
Shadow Divers (2009)Wasn't there a move to be made of Shadow Divers? (Not the older documentary, but a feature film.) I thought it was supposed to have been out in 2007.
Whoa, this actually happens?!What really bothers however is when a progressive penetration oriented diver cuts the line of a diver using a reel.
Shadow Divers (2009)
Looks like Ridley Scott is no longer set to direct and the release is now listed as 2009.