[Mark Chase]

They are trying to drop the DIR tag but i doubt if it will work. The proper name is GUE. Globle Underwater Explorers. DIR (Doing It Right) is a concept and is synonymous with GEU but definitely not exclusive to them.


GUE are trying to get an entry level diving program off the ground to avoid the present need for divers to do some other training before going GUE. I don't believe this is available yet.

They have adapted their existing entry level training "GUE Fundamentals" (formally DIRF). And I think the new course can take on air divers and train them in nitrox but you would need to check that as i am not sure.

If it doesn't then you will need a nitrox certification to do a GUE course as they never dive air.

You can get a recreational pass from GUEF is single tank on a single tank wing.

I did the old DIRF course and I think its a fabulous way to dive OC. I would strongly recommend the course to anyone who wants to dive in a teem and likes working in a disciplined environment.

If your more of a maverick with your own ideas on whats right then avoid it like the plague as its strictly for team players.

If there is a problem with GUE diving it is that you need to always dive with other GUE qualified divers for it to truly work. Obviously you can dive with other divers but its compromising your own safety to do so and its no longer a GUE dive.

As for the rig? IMHO The long hose just works no mater what environment your in, so just go with it.

If you do a LOT of quarry diving and want something to make it interesting? Then practicing and perfecting the DIR set of skills is an excellent way of passing the time. One of the big problems i have with doing it the GUE way is I just don't have the time to commit to the level of practice required.



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Mark Chase