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John M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a big favor
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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What a treat to read quality writing on something you’re passionate about; scuba diving!
Simon Pridmore’s passion resonates throughout these pages too. I believe his knowledge and hard-hitting non-didactic suggestions and hints on how to mentally and physically prepare, practice, and execute has saved several lives that the world will never know. Thanks to the author’s incisive practical commentary and instruction. As a teenage knucklehead in Florida, routinely dove without pressure gauges, caves without lights much less reel lines etc,. I’m57 now and until four months ago, hadn’t dove in 30 years. Since September, I’ve made about 45 spearfishing dives in the Gulf and getting back in the saddle with my rebuilt 30’ Mako! Thank you Mr. Pridmore for your aid in protecting me from myself; no easy feat. If you’re thinking about getting back into scuba much less spearfishing, do yourself a favor and inhale his teachings chronicled in both of his books!
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J. Murray
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginner divers
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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It's written by a man who has vast experience and much to offer. I get bogged down with the metric measurements, being a yank, and sometimes the humor elicits raised eyebrows. Otherwise, a very useful book for divers getting started. Lots of good tips and interesting facts.
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Gorji
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from Simon Pridmore
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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This is another wonderful book by the author. It is well laid out and supplements his other books. It is well written, easy to follow and is great addition to any diver's library regardless of experience.
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L. Speed
4.0 out of 5 stars practical advice for a new diver
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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I have almost 1000 dives under my belt and I liked the information in here. As a dive master, I wish this was recommended reading for every new diver.
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David M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you a better diver.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019
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I am new at the sport of Scuba so I read all I can get on the subject, if it makes you think it's good, and this book makes you think!
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David coon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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Great book
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5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional book on scuba
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
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I am an experienced sports diver and the book provided common sense advice and information about diving safely. Even the articles on technical diving, which I don't participate in, had a lot of relevant safety information. An enjoyable book to read which will improve your diving technique
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Doug E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting take on the industry
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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I bought this book for my son, who is a scuba diver. He liked the author's take on the industry and enjoyed the book quite a bit.
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Jeanne Revest
5.0 out of 5 stars Taking my diving to the next level
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2018
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This book is a treasure trove - tons of facts and a wealth of shared experience which has had a direct impact on my diving and will definitely be useful when I am teaching children to dive. While many books are great because you can't put them down, this is the opposite for me - I keep having to stop to go and try things out! So much to learn (and occasionally unlearn) ... I imagine people a lot more experienced that me will still find this an interesting read, and the discussions it has provoked in our diver household will I'm sure be repeated around the world. Thank you Mr Pridmore!
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Mr. E. Bray
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a lot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019
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Very repetitive, hammering home what most Ocean Divers already know. The rest of it is common sense! If you know absolutely nothing about scuba, it is probably a good purchase.
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SB
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2020
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Excellent and informative read, just as with this authors other works.
Thank you.
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Lauryn Riley
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, part of fantastic series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2020
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Love these books and have all the Simon Pridmore ones. Really makes you think about diving and rethink what you learn on your intro agency courses
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evsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Storie subacquee per imparare
Reviewed in Italy on May 4, 2019
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È di facile lettura, tante storie d’esempio. Non è un libro tecnico. Oltre ai concetti di base tratta anche gli argomenti poco conosciuti nei circoli subacquei. Consiglio agli Advanced in su ma anche a chi ama immergersi nei mari tropicali. È un peccato non averlo anche in italiano.
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