Hello guys!
As an introduction:
I'm a beginner diver with only 12 dives under my belt and although I have very limited experience when it comes to diving, I'm very enthusiastic about training and being a better diver. I'm interested in technical diving as well so I decided to go with a bp/wing setup from the start with DIR philosophy in my mind. I recently ordered a halcyon infinity from the local authorized dealer.
In the water I don't seem to need much led to be able to sink. Wearing a 7mm wet suit and SS bp with the weighted STA enables me to descend very easily (in freshwater), probably even a bit faster than I should.
It would be very convenient to loose the weight pockets but having only non-ditchable weight on me seems like a big safety concern (I'm talking about open water dives ofc).
The Halcyon dealer is an SSI instructor, otherwise dedicated to the DIR philosophy and every time I point out this issue to him, he strongly advices NOT to use the weight pockets, since I won't ever find myself in a situation when ditching the weight would be the only option.
Even DIR suggests otherwise. I'm starting to question his methods in every way.
What are your thoughts?
As an introduction:
I'm a beginner diver with only 12 dives under my belt and although I have very limited experience when it comes to diving, I'm very enthusiastic about training and being a better diver. I'm interested in technical diving as well so I decided to go with a bp/wing setup from the start with DIR philosophy in my mind. I recently ordered a halcyon infinity from the local authorized dealer.
In the water I don't seem to need much led to be able to sink. Wearing a 7mm wet suit and SS bp with the weighted STA enables me to descend very easily (in freshwater), probably even a bit faster than I should.
It would be very convenient to loose the weight pockets but having only non-ditchable weight on me seems like a big safety concern (I'm talking about open water dives ofc).
The Halcyon dealer is an SSI instructor, otherwise dedicated to the DIR philosophy and every time I point out this issue to him, he strongly advices NOT to use the weight pockets, since I won't ever find myself in a situation when ditching the weight would be the only option.
Even DIR suggests otherwise. I'm starting to question his methods in every way.
What are your thoughts?