Why NOT DIR?

[texdiveguy]

Interesting that NAUI cave 1 and 2 don't seem to allow for CCR or sidemount either

This is the NTECH gear config (as was posted somewhere else)
No other config is permitted in NAUI cave1, cave2

"Twin primary cylinders connected by a dual-port manifold with an isolation valve are required for all training that will involve actual or simulated decompression stops. For training that does not involve decompression, a single primary cylinder with an “H” or a “Y” valve is acceptable."

SO...what does all this have to do with the OP's original statement and question, some 41 pages ago???

 

[limeyx]

SO...what does all this have to do with the OP's original statement and question, some 41 pages ago???

Not a lot--same as many other posts on this monster of a thread-argument

EDIT: and it's only 11 pages long in my world -- much more manageable

 

[texdiveguy]

Not a lot--same as many other posts on this monster of a thread-argument

I wonder if the size of the 'thing' is causing computers to run slower. :11:

 

[do it easy]

Not a lot--same as many other posts on this monster of a thread-argument

EDIT: and it's only 11 pages long in my world -- much more manageable

Thanks for the reminder- I had to go check what we were arguing about this week and what my position was. I better jot in down on a post it note so I can keep it straight.

Although next week, let's re-arrange the teams so that they are more even

 

[KMD]

Interesting that NAUI cave 1 and 2 don't seem to allow for CCR or sidemount either

This is the NTECH gear config (as was posted somewhere else)
No other config is permitted in NAUI cave1, cave2

"Twin primary cylinders connected by a dual-port manifold with an isolation valve are required for all training that will involve actual or simulated decompression stops. For training that does not involve decompression, a single primary cylinder with an “H” or a “Y” valve is acceptable."

Apparently it doesn't allow solo diving either.

Reading through the workbook they added a 6th rule to the accident analysis.... Solo diving.

 

[limeyx]

Apparently it doesn't allow solo diving either.

Reading through the workbook they added a 6th rule to the accident analysis.... Solo diving.

Yah.

I think Dan has a problem with GUE or "DIR" or the concept of an organization using DIR which implies other people are DIW, or that someone is telling him he is "DIW" ? some combination of the above. I'm not actually sure which it is (or maybe something else)

However, saying a class is "State of the art" or "Better than others" without anything backing that up is not really that helpful a comment honestly.

I am not even going to address deep air or solo ... Not something I am into or really desire to be into (except when all my buddies have to work!)

 

[ZzzKing]

I was thinking this whole mess could have been avoided with a simple poll.

I would/would not be interested in DIR because:

A. Would because they seem to have a lot of knowledge to offer and I like to learn new things.

B. Would because I have always been drawn to team activities and can see myself enjoying growth and progress with a group of like-minded divers.

C. Would because of the logical gear configuration and thorough planning involved.

D. Would because I like to be verbally abused.

E. Would not because I tend to be more of an individualist in the way I approach sports and other activities.

F. Would not because I don't currently, nor do I plan to dive in overhead environments and the whole system seems a little much for the type of diving I do.

G. Would not because I don't think it offers me anything that I haven't already learned from some other source.

H. Would not because, although it seems to have a lot to offer, the people involved turn me off. I don't think I would enjoy diving or even just hanging out with them.

I. Would not because I don't like to be verbally abused.

J.Would not because they're too nice. My sarcasm and wit would be wasted on that lot.

That would have cut down on the bloodshed and mayhem a little so maybe not such a good idea after all.

 

[ZzzKing]

I wonder if the size of the 'thing' is causing computers to run slower. :11:

Okay Alan, it's not really the lack of pants that is bugging me so much as it is the total lack of genitalia...

 

[daniel f aleman]

I addressd my comments to the NAUI cave curicullum versus that of GUE Cave curicullum, not the worth of the classess as taught. As we've said elsewhere 1000's of times, it's the instructor that makes the class. Also, NAUI doesn't teach everything needed by every diver as well...

The real thing, of course, concerning DIR is that one can call something DIR but it usually isn't...

 

[John_B]

Moral of this thread is don't open a DIR is better thread outside of the DIR forum and then get angry when one finds that lo and behold some folks just don't agree.

Again for those who haven't been paying attention...

The thread was created in the DIR forum, and was subsequently moved out to Basic Scuba by a mod. N, try to keep up!

John