Scuba Diving Books

Want to know the training needed to get certified to dive below 130, 200, 330ft?This book looks at the different training available to get you certified to dive to the depth that you want to go to.What else can I get out of this book?This book gives an overview of some of the effects of diving on the human body, especially long duration and deep diving. The topics covered will give you a broad overview for each one covered, and is a good starting point to broaden your knowledge of deep diving.What topics are covered?Why people do deep divesTraining needed to dive deeper than 130 feet safelyThe mental shift needed to transform from a recreational diver to a survival diverHandling unforeseen events underwater when you cannot surface immediatelyBCD-breathingSwapping regulators underwaterCaffeine and divingSmoking and divingSugar and divingFatty foods and divingCertain medication and divingBreast implants and divingDiving while breast feedingEffects of oxygen to the brain and bodyIsobaric counter diffusion decompression sickness covered in-depth with example calculationsDepth recordsRebreathers compared to open circuitWomen and divingMen and divingSupplements for deep divingBreathing exercises for deep divingCommon mistakes made in deep diving that can kill youHandling missed decompressionIWR (in-water recompression)Liquid breathingEffects of diving on the body, both long and short termWill I be able to dive to 400ft after reading this book?No. You need hands on training from a qualified instructor to be able to dive below 130ft. This book is also not a training manual for deep diving, but a book that looks at a high level at some of the issues and effects of deep diving. The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you are to handle unforeseen problems and come back alive. To change your diving safely, you will have to change your thinking.Something to think about.Deep diving is an equipment and knowledge intensive sport, that carry greater risk than shallow sports diving. Deep diving is also an expensive sport, and training can run in the thousands of dollars when reaching the Tri-Mix diver level or below. The deeper you go, the higher the risk for things to go wrong. Correct training for deep diving gives you skills to handle a great deal of problems. However, no training can prepare you for every possible thing that can happen. An open mind and new ideas combined with training can save you when it all goes pear shaped.If even just one tip or one idea in this book one day helps to save your life when things go wrong deep down, would it have been worth getting this book?Download your copy today. Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor wi

There are a few different causes of ear pain, and the treatment for each may differ. Understanding why your ears hurt is the first step in finding the off switch to the pain and preventing it from coming on again.This book is mostly targeted at divers and people doing other water sports activities such as water skiing, swimming, surfing and snorkeling. However, ear infections and ear barotrauma can occur due to other reasons. Regardless of how the ear damage or ear infection occurred, the treatment is still relieving the internal swelling to allow the internal pressure to lessen that will in turn lessen the pain and allow healing to occur.The book is not a replacement to medical help if damage or pain is severe, however, the tips in the book may help to prevent ear infections and ear damage, especially when diving or doing other water sports activities, in addition to temporarily relieving the pain until you can see a doctor if severe damage has occurred. For mild infections or mild ear barotrauma, the advice may cure your pain without the need to see a doctor. Note the book is more geared towards divers and ear pain due to barotrauma.Some of the topics covered are:Swimmer's earEar pain due to barotraumaSurfer's earEar pain form jogging and waterskiingCold in the earAirplane earEar infectionTinnitusReferred pain from a tooth abscessOver 10 ways to equalize your ears.From causes, prevention, to treatment in detail.Download Your Copy Today. Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor with Tri-Mix instructor rating.

Do You Suffer From Sea or Motion Sickness?With the earth being in constant motion, it is strange that humans suffer from motion sickness. Millions of people travel across the globe daily; by land, sea and air. Many of these travelers suffer from motion sickness, from mild and irritating, to extreme sickness and immobility.Some of the topics covered are:What motion sickness isSpace sicknessVirtual environment sicknessSea sicknessCauses, triggers and advice for preventing and treating motion sicknessGingerAntihistamine medicationPressure point useWrist bandsNatural herbsBehavior adaptionSubliminal messagingHypnosisChanging your handwritingDownload Your Copy Today Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor with Tri-Mix instructor rating.

Advice And Tips On Taking Your First Scuba Diving ClassAre you thinking of taking your first scuba diving class? Do you want to know the different ways you can take your open water course? Are you unsure of what to bring to your class? Want to know what to expect in your training, such as skills needed to complete and how long training takes? Read on…Completing an open water course opens the door to a whole new adventure. However, not knowing what to expect can cause you needless worries. Not being prepared for your class can cause you from unexpected delays, extra expenses, to not being able to compete the class.Anton Swanepoel has been an instructor for 14 years, and worked in the Cayman Islands for 7 years as a technical scuba diving instructor. As a full tri-mix instructor, he has trained from kids on sassy units to divers on twins and mix deco gasses. Working at a popular dive resort, he has seen his fair share of unprepared students. To help prepare people interested in doing their first scuba diving course, he has penned this text.In This Text You Will Discover:• 3 Ways to take your open water course.• Tips for what to take to the class.• Tips for gear purchase.• The 10 skills almost all agencies will require you to complete.• And more…If you are thinking of doing your first scuba diving course, then This Book Is For You.Get Your Copy Now Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor with Tri-Mix instructor rating.

A Beginner's Scuba Diver Guide Book To Dive Computers.Understanding the Principles Behind Dive Computers and How to Select What's Right For You.There is nothing more liberating than slipping beneath the waves to explore a world of teaming aquatic life, stunning coral reefs, and the occasional wreckage (laden with gold). The environment is stunning, perhaps the most serene place on earth, but there are risks, inherent dangers even advanced divers face each time they enter the water. Some of the most challenging dives are also the most rewarding, revealing plant and sea-life not accessible in the shallower waters. This informative guide, to dive computers, is designed to help you make an informed decision that could save your lifeOpinions vary greatly in the industry, drawing novice divers through a minefield of "he says – she says" scenarios. Who do you listen to and what's pertinent? Anton Swanepoel is a skilled diver and TRI-Mix instructor, recording dives over 400 feet. He knows the topic, having taught other divers for ten years. Rather than just telling you what to buy, Anton has chosen to help you understand the core concepts so that you might decide for yourself. New equipment is evolving every day, but the basic principles, governing dive computers, remain the same. In a nutshell, they calculate the assumed uptake and release of gas in the body.Why a dive computer? The intent, and what this book delivers, is an education in the types of dive computers available and how they work. What's right for you may not be applicable for your friend. By the end of the guide, you should be able to make a knowledgeable, informed decision on what's best for you.Below are a few topics the author covers:The fundamentals of on- and off- gassingDive computers vs. Dive tablesShort history of dive computersDecompression sickness – brief overviewUsing your dive computerWhat to do should your computer failAnd much, much moreThe unsurpassed beauty of our planet's oceans deserves your time, money, and energy. Diving is a narcotic, restoring a sense of balance and peace for many. Do it with the proper understanding and gear.If You want to know more about choosing the right dive computer for you, then This Book Is For You.Click The Buy Button Now Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor with Tri-Mix instructor rating.

Thinking Of Becoming A Gas Blender Or Just Want To Know More About Gas Blending?Looking for easy to understand explanations of the formulas used in gas blending? Want to learn how to calculate CCR loop gasses at any depth? Want to be able to save gas by topping up old mixes to a new blend? Want to blend to minimize nitrogen narcosis? Just interested in how diving gasses are blended? Read on...Gas blending is like making fudge. One day all goes right, the next day you end up with toffee. Knowing some tips and tricks to save a blend can come in very handy. Many books are not easy to understand when it comes to explaining the formulas behind gas blending. And some leave out formulas such as calculating CCR loop volume, blending with impure helium, changing mixes, working out END while taking both helium and O2 into account, and more.As a diver, by understanding how a blend will change when it is topped off with air or another gas, can allow you to plan your diving better and reuse gasses for other dives instead of it being drained down and wasted. This can save you a lot of money, especially if you dive Tri-MixAnton Swanepoel has been a diving instructor for over 12 years, and holds a tri-mix instructor rating. He has worked in the Cayman Islands for 7 years as a technical diving instructor and has dove to depths of over 400 feet. He is both an OC and CCR Tri-mix diver and Tri-mix gas blender instructor. Having taught many students and other instructors in the art of gas blending, he has penned this book to help you grasp the blending formulas, as well as tips he has learned over the years on blending gasses.Inside This Book You Will Discover How To Blend:• Enriched Air• Tri-Mix• Heliox• HelairFormulas and examples are given on how to change a blend, blending with impure helium (helium that has oxygen mixed in it), as well as using banked mixes. Additional included are formulas on working out the actual breathing mix in a rebreather loop at any depth at any PPO2. As well as what would be the appropriate mix to bailout to at any depth on a CCR. Working out narcosis while taking into account nitrogen, O2 and helium is also covered.Bonus Included. Charts For:• Nitrox Mixes (22 to 95%)• Helair Mixes (19 popular blends)• Tri-mix Mixes (8/80 to 60/20)• Equivalent Air Depth (40 To 180 Feet: 15 to 56 meters)• Equivalent Narcotic Depth (Different PPO2) Depths covered 60 to 500 feet (18 to 152 meters)If you have any interest in gas blending, then This Book is For You.Download Your Copy Today. Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat. A collection of Scuba Diving Books from Author Anton Swanepoel. A 10 year veteran instructor with Tri-Mix instructor rating.