Near-DIR diving: Are there DIR things you would probably never do?

[Thalassamania]

Come up here and snorkel in the PNW and let me know what you think of it...

Been there, done that, love it. It's just fine, even with a DPV.

Remember I grew up in the kelp forests of Northern California and Southern Oregon, I haven't always been a warm, clear water whimp.

 

[OneBrightGator]

Did you miss the fact that everything springs from the long hose being on the right post because it doesn't roll off? Sure turn al lthe variables on their head and reorganize yourself as a mirror image. But you are now stuck with a long hose which can roll-off. Start with a flawed foundation and the house will never be plumb.

I agree with the starting point, left post long hose is pretty flawed. Also, for extreme exploration dives in Wakulla or other environments, DIR is the only proven safe system. I just don't agree that one system can be optimized for every level of diving. Your skills and knowledge should grow and evolve as you dive more, I personally don't see anything wrong with your gear configuration doing the same.

 

[Marvel]

Because it (equipment config) is based on consistency.

Comments I made earlier in life.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/2808701-post1.html

The point that is missed is that the Gear Configuration for DIR was not picked because it was the most optimal, best, safest...etc etc. It was picked because it was the safest consistent setup across a large cross section of diving. This does not mean that other setups are inherently dangerous (thats usually the leap of faith that the anti-DIR crowd takes though, and is the mistake that the DIR "lemming" makes.)

Very logical & well thought out explaination, Jeff. Thnks for linking back to your old post.

 

[JeffG]

Very logical & well thought out explaination, Jeff. Thnks for linking back to your old post.

Thanks. I would be more impressed if others actually read it.

I just don't agree that one system can be optimized for every level of diving.

 

[OneBrightGator]

Well, I don't really believe it nor do I think it's the best method, even if it is true.

but I did read it.

 

[Adobo]

Well, I don't really believe it nor do I think it's the best method, even if it is true.

but I did read it.

Based on your reply, it seems as if either you did not read it or you did not understand it.

 

[grazie42]

Based on your reply, it seems as if either you did not read it or you did not understand it.

Maybe he just doesen´t accept the opinion that it is "the safest consistent setup across a large cross section of diving"...

 

[JeffG]

Maybe he just doesen´t accept the opinion that it is "the safest consistent setup across a large cross section of diving"...

I would like to see the argument against that. Because of all the things he talks about has nothing to do with being consistent. Add something else to the mix forces a change in procedure. It's only good for him in the here and now.

 

[Mauser]

I agree with the starting point, left post long hose is pretty flawed. Also, for extreme exploration dives in Wakulla or other environments, DIR is the only proven safe system. I just don't agree that one system can be optimized for every level of diving. Your skills and knowledge should grow and evolve as you dive more, I personally don't see anything wrong with your gear configuration doing the same.

Why would you want yor ger configuration to evolve if it didn't have too?

 

[Adobo]

Maybe he just doesen´t accept the opinion that it is "the safest consistent setup across a large cross section of diving"...

Maybe I am being pedantic.