The Scuba Snobs' Guide To Diving Etiquette: ------- Paperback – June 3, 2011

Lots of good info, but the authors are certainly snobs and not in the cute adorable way. As a new diver I was looking for ways to improve my knowledge and ensure I didn't annoy or anger others. Unfortunately this makes me think maybe the dive community if just full or arrogant types that are impossible to get along with. Also, much thinner (less content) than I imagined. Overall not horrible, but not sure this book is worth the price.

I thought this would be funny, or helpful, and bought it as a gift for two different dive buddies. I scanned it on receipt, and found that the authors really ARE very serious to an annoying degree. I take diving seriously in every respect, but this small read borders on elitist pedantry.

It is actually a very serious subject which the book presents in a funny, tongue in cheek manner. Used it as a "prop" to talk about the subject to my dive club. Turns out it is a hot button and one of those subjects that people wont talk about to "offending" parties.

I thought this would be an easy read with funny anecdotes about situations we all encounter on dive boats. These two "snobs" who say they are experienced divers (log some real hours Debbie, then talk) are in fact complete, annoying snobs in every way.Their stories are not only boring, but at times their attitudes are down right offensive.Yes, we all see and encounter the rudeness of some people, but that is what being in a social situation is all about. Sometimes you have great people, and sometimes you have, not so great people. Their stories could be dropped into any social situation, like riding the subway, traveling on an airplane, heck eating dinner with your family. The fact that they were able to publish this book about nothing is a travesty.The Jacobsons really need to get some more dive time under their belts with real people, learn to accept others, and for Gods sake, do not listen their daughter anymore when she says "you two should right a book".Stick to looking down on others and keeping their opinions to themselves.I can only hope, I never have to encounter them or such people on a dive trip of mine.I am returning both, book 1 and book 2.

It doesn't hurt to have a brush up. Makes for a friendlier boat.

Sadly, this book gives the impression that divers are overly critical and love judging others. The authors are not typical of the vast majority of divers who dive for the love of it, are normally very relaxed people, and who would do just about anything for a fellow diver. This book has opened my eyes to the fact that there is a population of divers who's dive goal is to pick others apart, find annoyances in them and then enjoy trash talk and snide comments with their confidant everytime they think they can whisper under their breaths. What is publicized as humor is really very negative, passive agressive criticism of people who enjoy their sport and all come from different walks and have various skill levels and personal habits. I hope to never share a boat with either of these authors and recommend counselling so that they can focus on enjoying their sport instead of worrying about what they dont like about other people. I wish you could unread a book, cause for this one I would.

I bought this as a gift for a new scuba diver. They really enjoyed the author's humorous look at scuba.

The authors of this book are self-admitted snobs. They are correct in their admission.While this book does go over some basic etiquette for the novice diver. This book is 60 pages of bloviating by two curmodegonly individuals and is really an instruction manual for how you should treat them should you have the unfortunate opportunity to ever end up stuck on a boat with them. They sound like people I would never want to dive with.Overall, It offers more "don'ts" than "do's" and really does not provide much genuine information for the novice diver. Most of the advice is complete common sense. Gems include: "Don't puke on other divers." "Talk only when appropriate and limit yourself to proper content." "Practice proper hygiene on liveaboards."

As per the majority of the other reviews - don't bother buying it.It's a bit like proof photo's - has writing diagonally across the page - wouldn't dream of giving it to anyone as a gift - not sure I would describe it as a book - more of a booklet.

I had hoped to add this to my dive club's summer BBQ prize fund (as I have done with many diving books), but after reading the whole thing in less than an hour it has stayed hidden in my desk ever since.The stories weren't humourous or interesting, so the small number of pages turned out to be a mercy.My most disappointing purchase on Amazon and a total waste of money.

This was a cheeky present for my Dad. He got a few laughs from it when out on a dive trip, especially the bucket bit.

What a terrible book. The author comes across as an arrogant twit and I really hope I never end up on a dive boat with him. What a complete waste of money.

O K