theundertow
Registered
Hi All,
I'm hoping to begin cave training within the next year and the more i read about DIR/GUE the more i like the concept and apparent high standards (though not sure how standards compare to other agencies). My question is - if i take fundamentals soon and plan to go cave 1 in the future, must i do DIRF in a full cave setup (doubles, canister light, 7ft hose etc.)? does seem logical...
If so, I have never dove doubles - would i need to get a few dives with doubles ahead of DIRF to have the good buoyancy and trim required of the course? Is it manageable to learn doubles during the course?? I ask since I may do DIRF very soon and wait a while for cave 1 - a doubles rig being a considerable expense right now. I don't live anywhere near shops that rent such gear, though I may be able to borrow a set.
I am an inactive status padi instructor with solid skills and currently dive a DIR appropriate single tank bp/w rig. Thanks for any help. Cheers,
Chris
I'm hoping to begin cave training within the next year and the more i read about DIR/GUE the more i like the concept and apparent high standards (though not sure how standards compare to other agencies). My question is - if i take fundamentals soon and plan to go cave 1 in the future, must i do DIRF in a full cave setup (doubles, canister light, 7ft hose etc.)? does seem logical...
If so, I have never dove doubles - would i need to get a few dives with doubles ahead of DIRF to have the good buoyancy and trim required of the course? Is it manageable to learn doubles during the course?? I ask since I may do DIRF very soon and wait a while for cave 1 - a doubles rig being a considerable expense right now. I don't live anywhere near shops that rent such gear, though I may be able to borrow a set.
I am an inactive status padi instructor with solid skills and currently dive a DIR appropriate single tank bp/w rig. Thanks for any help. Cheers,
Chris