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Is DIR or GUE (think theyre the same) for non-tech divers too?

im not a brand new diver nor am i that experienced - but before coming to this forum id never heard of DIR.

yes - ive probably encountered DIR divers numerous times when ive see twinset divers at vobster etc... but around the local dive shop chit chat on a saturday morning, longhoses and all that have never been mentioned.

i have grown an interest in DIR and the next time one is run at vobster may well get me to come take a look - however despite reading that DIR can be used for all diving im having some trouble understanding how it would benefit me as someone who is - for example

1: dives a single 12 - no pony - and not likely to move to a twinset
2: would not penetrate a wreck or overhead enviroment without training
3: doesnt dive any other gas other than normal air

i understand the concepts of the longhose, for cave or wreck enviroments where space can be an issue, and being a trusted gas supply that is the correct mix for the depth etc, it makes good sense but how would it benefit me?

i kinda understand the kit config, but am a little lost why it all has to be a certain brand and black (maybe i made that black bit up - im not sure)

DIR/GUE are they the same or what?

either way do they offer training for divers as PADI or BSAC, or is it a case of -

"right now that youre a qualified diver, pop over there and see the DIR or GUE guys, and they will tell you how to "do it right"

please dont see this that im having a swipe at DIR - cos im not - i simply dont know enough about diving single tanks yet to worry about the way techies do it

im just curious about it all

PS - ive just noticed that ive posted this in the equipment forum - mods feel free to move