OK all,
I for one am not that impressed with the PADI encyclopedia of recreational diving. I think that a lot of what is in there is covered in the textbooks of most diving organisations. The BSAC 's equivalent of the OW and AOW manual covers pretty much everything in the encyclopedia. I also don't think that the setout is that good. It is more of a textbook for the DM course than a good reference source.
What is everyone elses opinion?
I am thinking of organising a proper (referenced) encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, as a propper reference work rather than like a textbook), covering things in about the same sort of depth as books like John Lippmans 'Deeper into diving'.
For me there are too many things missing from the PADI book, and even some of the more advanced (technical) courses. Anyone know what a UPTD is, and how it is relevant to diving?
Do you guys think this kind of encyclopedia would be wanted or even necessary? Or do you know of one that already exists?
Jon
I for one am not that impressed with the PADI encyclopedia of recreational diving. I think that a lot of what is in there is covered in the textbooks of most diving organisations. The BSAC 's equivalent of the OW and AOW manual covers pretty much everything in the encyclopedia. I also don't think that the setout is that good. It is more of a textbook for the DM course than a good reference source.
What is everyone elses opinion?
I am thinking of organising a proper (referenced) encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, as a propper reference work rather than like a textbook), covering things in about the same sort of depth as books like John Lippmans 'Deeper into diving'.
For me there are too many things missing from the PADI book, and even some of the more advanced (technical) courses. Anyone know what a UPTD is, and how it is relevant to diving?
Do you guys think this kind of encyclopedia would be wanted or even necessary? Or do you know of one that already exists?
Jon