2022-04-20T08:04:59
Rated 5 out of 5
Very informative
Amazing information and a must read for any diver.
JAMES G.
2019-02-15T19:00:00
Very informative. Great general knowledge on many dive topics.
ThomasP
2018-01-12T07:28:08
Rated 4 out of 5
Good overview
I don't know if encyclopedia is the right description, but it is a pretty good source of information on a lot of scuba topics
Joseph P.
2015-10-17T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great addition to my library!!!!!!!
Easy reading plus it's nice to use as a reference with your dive manuals.
Chef R.
2014-01-23T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great ready source of information
If you are looking for a science textbook about diving that is more in-depth than your Open Water book this is the one.
Delock
2011-09-21T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Book cover damaged - very disappointing.
jim
2010-04-15T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Good but not a must have.
It's not a bad book and for the price I still believes its worth to have one if you like diving but it's not a requirement either. I was expecting more details information for the equipment chapter and more diving relevant information in general. The first chapter is more for people who doesn't dive yet but are thinking about it. I found The Chapter on the physiology of diving really interesting.
Lafrules
2009-10-18T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
A Must for every Diver
This is a great and absolutely necessary all around reference for every diver, either experienced or just beginning. Much more detailed than any other PADI course book. Easy to read.
Kate
2009-09-17T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
very good - worth it!
It is a very good book. Not a deep encyclopedia for sure, there are likely plenty of better books.
But it is an excellent (and better) complement of OW and AOW books.
Joe
2009-02-22T19:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Rqd for Equip Spec but not in-depth
It's not an encyclopedia and certainly not a technical reference. It's a very general, lightweight (as in depth of information). Nowhere near what is needed for Equipment Specialist. This book however is listed as being "required" by PADI for that specialty but don't bother. It's not that helpful.
LISE P.
2009-01-14T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Good overview
Provides a broad overview and is a great follow-up to an open water course. However it doesn't have the depth of each subject to really be an "encyclopedia"; I'd call it more of a "Diving 201" textbook without the quizzes. [$] I bought it because a dive instructor I know referred to it as the only good thing PADI ever did!
ERIC F.
2009-01-13T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Knowledge is half the battle
I use this manual as a resource to refresh on physiology, physics and equipment as it relates to diving. When explaining concepts to divers both new and seasoned, I will have them read the particular area of interest and then have a discussion regarding it. This manual grounds the reader in the fundementals of diving.
Captain B.
