Overview
Diving on the Edge is an informative and philosophical look at recreational scuba diving, and the first book to bring to the novice the latest cutting-edge information gleaned from technical or advanced diving. Chapters include a short look at the history of scuba, a diving-equipment primer, tips for getting certified, rules for basic underwater safety that go beyond what certification courses teach - and that's just the beginning.Diving on the Edge proposes that certain advanced skills are critical for beginners and must be fully understood and mastered before diving can be performed safely and intelligently. This book is a must for the novice as well as the advanced diver, a prerequisite to becoming truly educated about the sport. (6 X 9, 176 pages, illustrations)