WHY DIR?
Not being GUE qualified as yet I cant say I am a DIR Diver, I am curious enough about the whole holistic approach to diving, to try it out.
I like process, I like formal understanding and agreement, I like structure, I like standards, I like team work, knowing somebody has my back, these things all appeal enough to me to make me want to try it.
What Sparked my Interest?
Have you seen all those cave trip reports and videos? wow, just wow!
Yes I know you can do cave diving without being DIR however, it goes back to my previous statements about structure, understanding and team ethos.
Where do I see my issues with DIR?
I only know of two other GUE Certified divers within my local area, last year I knew of none, I see my biggest issue is going to be able to operate as a team when diving locally, so I may struggle to reach higher and hone any skills I learn, however I am used to commuting, I work in Bristol, I live in Hamilton, My Kids are in Cumbernauld, My mates are in Glasgow and my last relationship was with a girl near St Andrews.
Travelling to dive, well thats going to be easy
Oh I dont see DIR as taking over my diving, I see it as a tool to use.
Im also working my way down(up?) the PADI PRO Route and I see that as just another tool.