boyoconnor
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I'm a novice diver (1 year+) with only a handful of real dives under my belt. Beyond cert I've taken Advanced Open Water, Altitude, Nitrox. In hindsight I feel like these courses together have prepared me to *begin* diving. Real practice with buoyancy and attitude, making all the big mistakes under controlled circumstances.
I've read the articles on tec diving philosophies - Hogarthian, DIR, etc. If I were to get into tec diving someday I can definitely see the value. But what about the rec divers?
The one thing I've struggled with is finding some nice concise info and source of ideas like "here's a suggestion on how to mount accessory XYZ". What works, what doesn't, and discussion about those things.
Example: Dangling straps and hoses. My BC came with 4 adjustment straps that, once properly adjusted, just dangle there. I'd attempt to reach a dump valve and inevitably I'd grab one of these. I've started modifying the strap D-rings so they hold close to the vest, and shortening extra long straps to fit me. I've spent hours practicing with different computer locations, retractors, clips, etc until I've found one that works. I've spent freaking WEEKS thinking about the best place to stow a safety whistle. (Still haven't decided.)
In short: simplifying, refining and optimizing my equipment so when I'm down under I don't have to think about it. I must be on to something because I've bumped into a number of folks who have said - wow that's a really tidy setup. But I feel like it's just a beginning.
Seems like there's a rec diving philosophy in there somewhere, and endless knowledge on fine tuning your rig I'd like to see written down. Does this exist already, if not where should it live, and are there others with similar interests?
Planning Carmel, Tel Aviv, Big Sur and Catalina dives this year. Can't wait to get back under water!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Dack
I've read the articles on tec diving philosophies - Hogarthian, DIR, etc. If I were to get into tec diving someday I can definitely see the value. But what about the rec divers?
The one thing I've struggled with is finding some nice concise info and source of ideas like "here's a suggestion on how to mount accessory XYZ". What works, what doesn't, and discussion about those things.
Example: Dangling straps and hoses. My BC came with 4 adjustment straps that, once properly adjusted, just dangle there. I'd attempt to reach a dump valve and inevitably I'd grab one of these. I've started modifying the strap D-rings so they hold close to the vest, and shortening extra long straps to fit me. I've spent hours practicing with different computer locations, retractors, clips, etc until I've found one that works. I've spent freaking WEEKS thinking about the best place to stow a safety whistle. (Still haven't decided.)
In short: simplifying, refining and optimizing my equipment so when I'm down under I don't have to think about it. I must be on to something because I've bumped into a number of folks who have said - wow that's a really tidy setup. But I feel like it's just a beginning.
Seems like there's a rec diving philosophy in there somewhere, and endless knowledge on fine tuning your rig I'd like to see written down. Does this exist already, if not where should it live, and are there others with similar interests?
Planning Carmel, Tel Aviv, Big Sur and Catalina dives this year. Can't wait to get back under water!
- Dack