Diving Book Recommendations?

[RatDog19]

Hey guys -

I know we have a bunch of divers in the group. I'm looking at getting into the sport and there are a billion books on Amazon on the subject. Do you have any favorites? Thanks in advance for the info!

[joeychitwood]

Here are some of the books I used going through training. I feel that the more one knows about diving, the better, so I became a dive master. The books are older editions but are still available. The PADI manuals are very good as well.

[LandWatch]

This book is excellent:

https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Confide...s%2C213&sr=8-1

I gave to my son before taking him on a liveaboard.

[Mr.Rolex1]

Get certified first

[Abdullah71601]

Use whatever books the agency you certify with requires for each course. The books are routinely updated, so you'll want the latest version. And, you'll want the same book your instructor is using.

Don't waste your time and money on any books until you sign up for a course. Mostly because each course will come with the right book for your training.

[teqp]

Good luck on the certification. It's a fun hobby. If you start to dive more often, I would recommend the following book.
https://www.gue.com/store/books/doin...-better-diving

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by teqp

Good luck on the certification. It's a fun hobby. If you start to dive more often, I would recommend the following book.
https://www.gue.com/store/books/doin...-better-diving

Hey, no politics!

[Romeojk]

I don’t think I read a book on diving until I started the certification process. Call the dive shop closest to you and jump right in. They will tell you what you need to read and learn.

You do some reading and online training and do some pool dives to learn the basics and once you’re all set a real dive or two to get certified.

I did it about 5yrs ago, it’s the coolest thing imaginable!

You float weightlessly and watch the coolest fish swim around (that was diving in Aruba and Bonaire)

When we got certified my daughter and I had to float around in some merky New England water.

Good luck!

[hdrazor251]

Originally Posted by Romeojk

...Call the dive shop closest to you and jump right in. They will tell you what you need to read and learn.

This. Both PADI and SSI Open Water manuals will give you all you need to know.

Controlling buoyancy is one of the most difficult things for most new divers to master and you only learn that in the water.

[mrricks]

Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

Get certified first

Good advice. Getting certified and doing a dozen or so open water dives will keep you busy and give you a better idea of what direction you want to pursue,(wreck, cave dive etc.).

[joeychitwood]

I don't think there is anything wrong with reading about diving, the physics of gases and pressure, etc. before starting a class. Ultimately, you'll be advised to buy the books that go with the course you take.

I'd encourage you to take a full course and not a resort course. The more you know about diving, the better.

[teqp]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Hey, no politics!

Needed the laugh.

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I don't think there is anything wrong with reading about diving, the physics of gases and pressure, etc. before starting a class. Ultimately, you'll be advised to buy the books that go with the course you take.

I'd encourage you to take a full course and not a resort course. The more you know about diving, the better.

I totally agree, the more you know upfront the better. Also, it's good to talk with someone who is certified beforehand to get some tips on the right gear to buy for the class. It's much better than just relying on the school offering the gear they only sell.

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I don't think there is anything wrong with reading about diving, the physics of gases and pressure, etc. before starting a class. Ultimately, you'll be advised to buy the books that go with the course you take.

I'd encourage you to take a full course and not a resort course. The more you know about diving, the better.

I agree. Learn what you can beforehand. I also recommend a full course and not a dive resort course. I learned at a great place, very patient and helpful.


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[RatDog19]

Cool - thanks to everyone for the info. I think I'm interested in the PADI track. Not sure about this year, but hopefully next!