Is the DIR reg config safe when diving with rec trained divers?

[kathydee]

Kathydee, you asked about someone to help you through this transition. I would assume you are mostly diving in Monterey? If so, there is a very nice group of DIR divers down there (here, I should say, because I'm in Monterey at the moment) and I'm sure somebody would be willing to spend a little time going over your setup and helping you get it sorted out. Best thing would be to pick a weekend and post that you are coming down, and ask for a buddy for a dive or two.

Thank you TSandM,

Mikeguerrero is part of our local dive community and my neighbor. So since we have similar questions at the moment it would make sense to coordinate a joint orientation.

He has a local DIR contact and we are trying to arrange that now but I am in grad school in finals--so may necessarily lag a week behind his schedule.

If I can;t make it to Monterey this week I;ll post here and perhaps one of you will be kind enough to help mentor a DIR curious newbie who is also pretty new to cold water and local diving ;-).

Enjoy Monterey and thanks for all your continued support ;-).

 

[Blackwood]

What a surprise when I attempted to hand off my reg only to have it snap back in my face! He was rather amused ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

So am I.

 

[ae3753]

Point taken. I think it's best to find a local DIR mentor to explain and check the new hose configuration and practice the S-Drill with, or just dive what I know until I receive proper training.

Any suggestions who?

If you're free during the week, I'll be more than happy to dive with you.

 

[kathydee]

Thanks all who have generously responded with your knowledge to this post.

I though posting here would be intimidating, but actually I have had the opposite experience.

A sincere desire to learn about DIR has led me to a wealth of knowledgeable posts and a very generous local DIR mentor.

Thank you again DIR forum!

 

[Scuba Nurse]

Lynn doesn't like being the only girl on the DIR forum, so she made us all promise we'd be nice to you.

Tom

PS. Oops, this is B1gcountry. Scuba Nurse is my wife.

 

[nadwidny]

Thanks all who have generously responded with your knowledge to this post.

I though posting here would be intimidating, but actually I have had the opposite experience.

A sincere desire to learn about DIR has led me to a wealth of knowledgeable posts and a very generous local DIR mentor.

Thank you again DIR forum!

Hmmm. I appear to be slipping.

 

[TSandM]

That's okay, Brian . . . We're going to kick you out of the DIR forum shortly, anyway, for diving a rebreather . . .

 

[nadwidny]

That's okay, Brian . . . We're going to kick you out of the DIR forum shortly, anyway, for diving a rebreather . . .

I've been expecting that!

 

[firstdive2005]

FWIW, I use a 5' long hose for my primary on recreational single tank dives. And I'm not even Canadian!

It's ok we tend to be forgiving up here, you can borrow the title if you like. But before you can borrow the title you must qualify by being able to play hockey under the ice up here. :mooner:

I use a five ft when diving open water where it's warm. Diving with my bag suit up here my vis. is usually limited so I wear my can light and then put my seven ft on. Dont really have a reason other than I feel more comfortable with that config. in cold water.

 

[DaleC]

But before you can borrow the title you must qualify by being able to play hockey under the ice up here. :mooner:

I wish someone would tell the Canucks that