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| Originally Posted by Sea-M Is DIR or GUE (think theyre the same) for non-tech divers too? |
Yes
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M im not a brand new diver nor am i that experienced - but before coming to this forum id never heard of DIR. |
Well that's good - part of the purpose of the Discover DIR sessions is to raise awareness and answer questions for people like yourself. If you don't like what you find out, that's fair enough - but at least you know
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M 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? |
Clare's already cover off some elements and as Mark says the long hose is not exclusively DIR and is useful in open water too. It's nice to have room to sort out any issues when you're sharing gas and not to be in each other's faces.
Other elements that would benefit you are trim and anti-silting kicks. Again nothing exclusively DIR but they all come with the "package" if you like. Being able to move over a silty or sandy bottom without destroying the vis is handy.
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M 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) |
A common misconception, but black does look cool
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M 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 |
I'd really recommend either getting along to one of the Discover DIR sessions, or if you're heading to an inland site put a post up asking if anyone will also be there to have a chat to.
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M has to be a wing - not bcd???? any reason why that is? |
A wing puts the buoyancy in the right place for a horizontal swimming position and also keeps it out of the way helping to keep your front and sides uncluttered.
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M as for one brand - i dont know - ive read on these very pages people talking about things like split fins are good but not DIR compliant etc |
Split fins aren't that great for some of the kicks that we use, but there are a number of brands of rigid fins out there.
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| Originally Posted by Sea-M i think neilh's web page describes how the great unwashed see DIR.. if i can find the link ill post |
That would be
nigelh rather than me