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CAVE DIVING & CLOSE CALLS.

Close Calls & Cave Diving

Why You Need Both

Dive Safety: Close Calls serves as a wake-up call, reminding divers of the importance of safety by sharing real-life experiences.

Comprehensive Guide: Cave Diving, Everything you Always Wanted to Know, offers an in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of cave diving, making it a perfect companion for those who want to delve deeper into the technicalities of the sport.

Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just beginning your underwater journey, these books are a must-have for your collection. Immerse yourself in the gripping narratives, expert advice, and unparalleled wisdom that Stratis Kas brings to the world of diving. Order your copies now and elevate your diving experience!

Photographs by Joram Mennes /  Laurent Miroult


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SOFT COVER LUXURY BOOKS

Close Calls
IF THEY MADE MISTAKES, YOU WILL TOO
39
BY STRATIS KAS.
With Edoardo Pavia & Michael Menduno
Second Edition, Paperback.
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Cave Diving
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW
39
BY STRATIS KAS.
With Matteo Ratto
Second Edition, 34 new pages!
NOT IN STOCK ONLY PREORDER AVAILABLE!

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Cave Diving

“Everything you always wanted to know”

SECOND EDITION. WITH 34 NEW PAGES ON GAS MANAGEMENT & DPV GAS MANAGEMENT

BY STRATIS KAS

WITH MATTEO RATTO, COVER PHOTO BY JORAM MENNES

Embark on an exploration of the mysterious and awe-inspiring world of cave diving with the second edition of Cave Diving: Everything You Always Wanted to Know. This 280-page masterpiece, adorned with a captivating cover photo by Joram Mennes, offers a comprehensive guide filled with 32 personal inserts by the world’s most distinguished cave divers. Stratis Kas, alongside Matteo Ratto, provides a rich tapestry of knowledge on cave diving, covering everything from techniques to safety protocols. With a foreword by Michael Menduno, this second edition boasts 34 new pages dedicated to gas management and DPV gas management, making it an indispensable resource for serious divers.

INSERTS BY

Alessandra Figari, Andy Torbet, Armando Ribeiro, Ben Reymenants, Brian Kakuk, Chris Jewell, Daniele Pontis, Edd Stockdale, Edd Sorenson, Doug Ebersole, Garry Dallas, George Vandoros, Jaime De La Puerta Salazar, Kim Davidsson, Laurent Miroult, Luigi Casati, Marissa Eckert, Matthew Brooker, Mauro Bordignon, Michael Thomas, Mike Young, Mikko Paasi, Phil Short, Phillip Lehman, Richard Harris, Rick Stanton, Rob Neto, Robbie Schmittner, Roger Williams, Skanda Coffield-Feith, Stefan Panis, Thorsten Wälde!

Close Calls

“If they made mistakes, you will too”

BY STRATIS KAS

WITH EDOARDO PAVIA & MICHAEL MENDUNO, COVER PHOTO BY LAURENT MIROULT

Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey as Close Calls delves into the heart-stopping experiences of 68 high-profile technical divers, including luminaries like Jill Heinerth, Edd Sorrenson, Richie Kohler, and Becky Kagan Schott. Kas brings together stories of near-death incidents, ranging from entanglements and lost caves to gas emergencies and equipment failures. Edited by Paul Fisher, this paperback, enriched with a cover photo by Laurent Miroult, serves as a wake-up call for divers to acknowledge their fallibility. With contributors like Italian explorer Edoardo Pavia and journalist Michael Menduno, Close Calls is a gripping testament to the vulnerability of even the most experienced divers.

STORIES BY

Aldo Ferrucci, Alessandra Figari, Alessandro Marroni, Alex Santos, Andy Torbet, Audrey Cudel, Beatrice Rivoira, Becky Kagan Schott, Brett Hemphill, Chris Jewell, Craig Challen, Cristina Zenato, Daniele Pontis, David Strike, Don Shirley, Doug Ebersole, Edd Sorrenson, Edd Stockdale, Edoardo Pavia, Emmanuel Kuehn, Eugenio Mongelli, Evan Kovacs, Frauke Tillman, Gabriele Paparo, Gareth Lock, Garry Dallas, German Arango, Jill Heinerth, Jim Warny, Jon Kieren, Josh Bratchley, JP Bresser, Kevin Gurr, Leigh Bishop, Luigi Casati, Marissa Eckert, Mark Ellyat, Mark Powell, Matteo Ratto, Michael Menduno, Mike Young, Miko Paasi, Mrityunjaya Giri, Natalie Gibb, Nathalie Lasselin, Nuno Gomes, Pascal Bernabe, Patrick Widmann, Paul Toomer, Pete Mesley, Phil Short, Randy Thornton, Richard Harris, Richard Stevenson, Richie Kohler, Rob Neto, Roberts Culbert & Bill Main, Sabine Kerkau, Simone Villotti, Sonia Rowley, Stefan Panis, Steve Bogaerts, Steve Davis, Steve Lewis, Thomasz Michura, Thorsten Wälde , Tom Mount, Witold Hoffmann.

SUPPORTING DAN (Divers Alert Network)

The Claudius Obermaier Fund

The Charity Fund of DAN Europe, taking care of divers in difficulty.


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