Solo Diving

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Summary: Solo Diving
Review: A joke of information. Most of the book was opinions and a section on redundant backups. Save your time and money.

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Summary: It's ok to solo; but what else?
Review: As a Naui Divemaster, I looked forward to this book expanding my own horizons and teaching me more about diving. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Instead of learning new techniques and applications for solo diving, I found 2 things: 1) justification upon justification that solo diving was OK, and 2) redundant breathing systems. While I agree that solo diving has somewhat of a taboo status, I would think that anyone who buys this book does not need convincing that solo diving is viable. And while I agree that redundant air systems are important, there are other techniques (such as lift bags and double first stages) that I hoped would be touched on. But what you have is a rather short book, which would have very little body if you removed the two topics I mentioned. Anything in here, a good diver should already be aware of.

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Summary: The only book on diving solo.
Review: The only book on the subject, this book is very good on the reasons why we dive solo.

The techniques are somewhat out-dated, though certainly workable.

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Summary: Solo Diving by Robert Von Maier
Review: This is a good book, but a bit short. The material presented supports and demonstrates self-reliance as a keystone in SCUBA technique. Statements from well known diving experts attest to Solo Diving as a legitimate practice, rather than the 'Taboo' taught by most agencies.

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Summary: It can change the way you see solo-diving
Review: Very good in security in solo diving aspects, and some good hints about solo diving conducing, i found it a good book.