I understand the desire for standardisation - that seems to be part of the point. Interchangeability of buddies, common procedures etc. However, some of the restrictions don't seem to have anything much to do with that.
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| Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill Non split fins (to do the kicks we practice on the course) Fair enough
A wing and backplate with a continuous harness - we fit this for you on the course and show you how to use it so there would be little point in not having one available. Sort of - BP + harness ok. But continuous?
A long hose - as we teach from the mouth donation. Fair enough
A non bungied wing of appropriate size - again, we will show you how to use it on the course.Don't see this at all. I'd have thought, that as long as you have dump valves in standard places, and maybe that there are the right number of inflation hoses, that they're the right length etc....
If you dive a twinset then it must be manifolded as you will be taught shut downs. Fair enough |
Just to digress on bungees a bit: From the GUE website:
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Some BC's have become known as “bondage wings” because they support a series of elastic bands that restrict the size of the wings. This design introduces a whole new range of problems for the diver who selects to use them. These include: uneven inflation, off-kilter trim, the potential exacerbation of small BC punctures, increased drag, and resistance to manual inflation. In short, bondage style wings have no place in DIR diving configurations.
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Alternatively, divers can avoid all these modifications, and purchase a BC that is specifically designed for DIR, namely, the Halcyon BC.
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Well that's one opinion
. But what's it got to do with the actual
point of standardisation - i.e. the ability for one team member to understand and operate another team member's kit?
What about neoprene drysuits?
As I say, I can definitely see the advantage with standardisation, but sometimes it seems to be taken to extremes.
I think it's a shame because GUE seem to be doing a lot of things right, but people ARE put off by some apparently unreasonable kit stipulations. Me for one.
p.s. Usual DIR post disclaimer: I don't want to start a ruck, so anyone that does can take it elsewehere. Thanks very much.