Serious DIR question on ABS System

[Uncle Pug]

Mike, to your original question... don't go buying anymore stuff until you talk with a GUE DIRf instructor about taking a class. In the mean time just use a weight belt.

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

Deleted because I'm dumb and I can't read.

Marc

 

[Wendy]

Changed your mind?

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=599852&postcount=12

Marc

His 2 posts say the same thing, just worded weird.

I do agree with Uncle Pug. Talk to your DIRf instructor about what to get and what not to get. No need wasting money on something you won't need.

 

[detroit diver]

Changed your mind?

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=599852&postcount=12

Marc

Huh? He says the same thing. What's your point?

 

[H2Andy]

His 2 posts say the same thing, just worded weird.

yes, they are consistent statements if you read them carefully.

 

[ScoobieDooo]

Sounds like a good idea.

I'm not sure what they endorse or not...

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

OK,
I was under the impression that one of the DIR fundamentals was having your waist 'uncluttered' vs. a jacket BC, etc.

Doesn't adding the ABS Weight Pockets violate this 'rule' of adding bulk, drag, etc. to the waist harness area?

???

I'm sure one some others will step in to elaborate, but according to this post JJ has written in his Doing it Right: Fundamentals book says:

"removable weight that allows divers to remove some of their weight (as opposed to all at once time) allows greater control over a bouyant ascent. This weighting may take the form of a removable canister used with a weight belt, or may utilize the Active Control Ballast System which allows divers to remove half of their ballast"

The question wasn't answered directly in that thread, but if it's in the book, is it OK?

Marc

 

[ScoobieDooo]

Uncle Pug,
So if one is signed up to take a DIR:F course do you need a Halcyon BP, wing, Jet fins, etc. to take the course?

 

[detroit diver]

Uncle Pug,
So if one is signed up to take a DIR:F course do you need a Halcyon BP, wing, Jet fins, etc. to take the course?

I'm not UP, but the answer is no on brand. You can use ANY brand that meets the criteria.

For example:

BP- Halcyon, FredT, or any other backplate
Wing-Halcyon, Oxychek, Diverite, OMS (no bungees)
Fins- any fin- (not split type)
regs: your choice
drysuit/wetsuit-your choice
mask-your choice
snorkel-leave it at home!!!

 

[jagfish]

I'm sure one some others will step in to elaborate, but according to this post JJ has written in his Doing it Right: Fundamentals book says:

"removable weight that allows divers to remove some of their weight (as opposed to all at once time) allows greater control over a bouyant ascent. This weighting may take the form of a removable canister used with a weight belt, or may utilize the Active Control Ballast System which allows divers to remove half of their ballast"

The question wasn't answered directly in that thread, but if it's in the book, is it OK?

Marc

I found this quote ponderous compared with other input I have received as well...

JAG