DIR - Light question

[Doof]

I've been reading up a lot about DIR ever since I came to this board, and so far I like what I've been hearing. With regards to gear configuration, the rationale behind all of their ideas seems to be very sound, even when that rationale may not be very readily apparent. With that in mind, I'm wondering what the rationale is behind having the canister mounted on your right side rather than your left, and more importantly, why have the canister on your right, but the light head in your left hand?

 

[WreckWriter]

your stage/deco bottles go on the left and your right hand is needed to drive your Gavin.

WW

 

[chickdiver]

Additionally, the light is worn on the right side because the waist strap buckle is used to hold the light canister in place. The waist strap is a standard "right hand release" thus necessitating the placement of the canister. We could not wear stages on the right and be able to scooter, as the right hand is used for steering. Since the right hand is used to steer the scooter, the light head goes in the left.

 

[MechDiver]

Although WW covered you question with grace and dispatch (cough), you *might* check out the thread http://www.scubaboard.com/t21562/s.html dealing with attaching clips to Goodman handles. It has some good questions/answers toward the end dealing with this exact topic.

The Gavin is the real reason though :mean:

MD

Edited location of thread

 

[MechDiver]

chickdiver once bubbled...

as the right hand is used for steering

Hey, how ya been

 

[chickdiver]

Other than a busted up arm I'm good, thanks!

 

[MechDiver]

chickdiver once bubbled...
Other than a busted up arm I'm good, thanks!

Bummer Chick. Hope its not too bad. Put your cast up to the screen and I'll sign it fer ya

 

[boomx5]

How'd you get a busted up wing?

 

[The Pirate]

If you're not scootering, it really doesn't matter which hand you use to carry the goodman handle.

The Pirate

 

[WreckWriter]

The Pirate once bubbled...
If you're not scootering, it really doesn't matter which hand you use to carry the goodman handle.

The Pirate

Always do things the same way. Its assumed that at some time you will be scootering.

WW