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Technical Diving from the Bottom Up (Paperback)

by Kevin Gurr (Author)
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  • Paperback: 274 pages
  • Publisher: Periscope Publishing Ltd (24 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904381200
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904381204
  • Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 20 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Technical Diving From The bottom Up" is a guide to both 'would be' and experienced technical divers. Covering a range of topics, it is designed to guide the reader through the basics such as physiology and equipment configuration, before moving onto deep mixed gas decompression diving and the use of rebreathers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best item of technical diving equipment a diver might ever purchase., 12 Jul 2008
By Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews
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I first learned to dive in the mid-1970s and within 4 years had amassed some of the top qualifications any British diver might aspire to achieve. Now, after more than 30 years of active diving at the sharp end, I have had to admit that, in my case, ordinary scuba diving techniques are no longer enough. Don't get me wrong, those skills are fine for the vast majority of divers and have served me well for over 30 years. For anyone who wishes to progress to even longer and much deeper objectives, however, technical diving is the next logical step forward. And, if you are now at the stage where you are simply thinking about it, you could do a lot worse than reading this book before making up you mind.

Kevin Gurr is a diver whose reputation in the field of technical diving precedes him. That, however, meant that, in reviewing this book, I set out to be extremely critical. In other words, it was because of his reputation that I automatically expected far more from any book written by him than I would have accepted from others with a lesser reputation. I found nothing lacking in this work and there is nothing which will disappoint the reader.

I would have liked to list the chapter headings in order to give the reader a feel for the different areas of the overall subject covered but I cannot do so because there are far too many such headings and the coverage is complete. Which is great - because it helps me to go to exactly the right part of the book I need to study at any one time. Of course, my own conversion to technical diver is of no interest to anyone else, except that I am a diver of considerable experience who understands the subject - if not all the new techniques (yet!). This product is a valuable addition to my own further training and has helped me through a considerable learning curve. Furthermore, I have yet to raise any question which is not answered by this book.

In short, if you are thinking about taking up scuba diving, this is "not" the book for you. If, however, you are seriously thinking about extending your existing diving skills to technical diving, this book will probably be the best investment you could make. At first sight, it may appear expensive, but when one considers the wealth of information contained within, I think it will come to be regarded - over many years, as probably the best item of technical diving equipment you ever purchased.

NM
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book covering a huge amount of topics, 15 Nov 2008
By J. Eriksson (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Kevin Gurr is obviously one of the best known technical divers and highly experienced in his field. With this book he is offering a substantial collection of interesting information about technical diving, but also a well-written wrap-up of aspects to make regular diving safer. I would argue it is not just for the technical diver, but for anyone who has started diving and wants to learn why the more experienced divers chose different setups, how they select and arrange their kit. Even for absolute basics like a reel and smb, there is a lot in here where the average PADI AOWD student can pick up a lot of information. Personally I found this book as well as the (GUE) book "Fundamentals of Better Diving" by Jarrod Jablonski the two best books on the subject so far. Arguments for or against various organizations aside, I believe most divers would benefit from reading up on different skills and practises recommended by other agencies and instructors. Kevin Gurr's book can very well be one of the first ones you get.
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