Non DIR diver that wants to be safe

[The Mushroom King]

Wow, this is agreat thread! I've got a lot out of everyones comments.

I just got a BP/W set up and am looking forward to practicing many of the things mentioned here. a DIR-F would be great, but not in my budget range just yet......

Thanks

 

[lamont]

Can you please point me to some recommended reading on this subject? I am basically totally ignorant in this area and would love to learn more.

Thanks,
John

http://www.dive-tech.co.uk/resources/mvalues.pdf

 

[TSandM]

John, Lamont has given you one of the classic references on the subject.

Another extremely good read is a series of articles on The Deco Stop. Register and search for threads by Doppler. You're looking for a group entitled, "The Shape of the Curve." (I'm too lazy to go find the URLs for you tonight.) It's a very good conceptual gestalt of what decompression algorithms are doing.

 

[Ben_ca]

Understanding the shape of the curve… a technique for demystifying decompression by Doppler

 

[LG Diver]

Thank you all! Good stuff.

 

[scuba spark]

Thanks again for all the replies folks. Although I may never be assimilated by the DIR, there are definately some things I'd like to apply to my own diving.

You were right TSandM, the handout from NWGreatfulDiver is great.

 

[jeckyll]

scuba spark: I think it's less about assimilation and more about 'becoming a believer' to some degree. (The Borg Queen may disagree )

Then again, maybe I just having drunk enough kool aid (tm)

 

[FishDiver]

I took Essentials 11 months ago and highly recommend it. You can see my report of the class here.

I took it using my rec rig, Balance BC, Cobra (AI computer) but with a "longer" (5 ft) hose and a bungied backup.

I'm now generally diving BP/W and doubles but still use my Cobra (LOVE AI computers!) and use my Balance with my DM class.

Sorry for a small hijack. I read your link with interest. I consider myself a "DIR Agnostic" as well.

What was the cost for the Essentials class? Does the fact that you don't get a GUE c-card prevent you from doing anything?

 

[rhlee]

Sorry for a small hijack. I read your link with interest. I consider myself a "DIR Agnostic" as well.

What was the cost for the Essentials class? Does the fact that you don't get a GUE c-card prevent you from doing anything?

I'm pretty sure that the only thing a GUE Fundies card allows you to do is take further GUE classes... so take from that what you will.

 

[limeyx]

I'm pretty sure that the only thing a GUE Fundies card allows you to do is take further GUE classes... so take from that what you will.

In fact you could say that *getting* the DIR-F card might prevent you from doing certain things (or at least make you seriously reconsider some things you have already been doing).