Diving DIR as PADI Instructor, ok?

[The Chairman]

I also reccomend that you teach in what your students are wearing. If they are wearing a DIR compliant system, then you should be. If they are using a traditional setup, then you should be too!

 

[gjmmotors]

As an independent instructor I teach in what ever I like. DIR / HOG whichever.
If i work for a shop i am forced to wear what the dive shop sells.

-gm

 

[Azza]

As for putting the snorkel on the mask - it [is] a problem when deploying the long hose. I think if you check your PADI rules, you'll find that the snorkel needs to be "available for use" which can be tucked somewhere other than your mask

PADI standards state you must have one. They dont say you have to wear it. A few people seem to be getting these roll up snorkels. I am on the hunt for one but cant seem to find one...

 

[ID diver]

I have one of these snorkels. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it gets the job done and it can be folded up in a pocket.

http://www.aqualung.com/products/snap.html

 

[Xizang]

there is another skill that will be a problem with a hog set-up, the regulator recovery.

 

[youriv]

ok thanx, I have applied for the Instructor to Instructor forum, just waiting for an answer. I will check out that thread, later.

Youri

 

[Snowbear]

there is another skill that will be a problem with a hog set-up, the regulator recovery.

Hmmm.... I haven't found this to be the case. How have you found (or imagine) this to be a problem?

 

[jagfish]

Weightbelt and equiment removal I find to be challenging.

I've heard of guys talking about EQ removal and replacment in the water column, I'd like to see that...any videos out there?

 

[japan-diver]

Weightbelt and equiment removal I find to be challenging.

I've heard of guys talking about EQ removal and replacment in the water column, I'd like to see that...any videos out there?

I don't have a video but the next time your in Okinawa I'll be more than happy to demo for you, I'll even throw in a free dive off our new 55ft dive boat.

 

[Don Burke]

there is another skill that will be a problem with a hog set-up, the regulator recovery.

I find it really easy since I do not have to reach behind me. The hose is across my chest and I just follow it until I get to the second stage.