Hi All,
I am knew to the board and new to DIR. I am so glad I found this forum, it seems like a great place for DIR info. I am planning on taking the GUE DIR-F class in November and I have been trying to find out more about DIR equipment/training before then.
I am really looking forward to learning new things. In the meantime, I have been buying equipment to get ready for the class since my existing equipment does not meet the DIR criteria.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good videos or books (other that the GUE "Doing It Right: The Fundamentals of Better Diving", already have that one) that would help me prepare for the class. I was thinking of getting the 3 DVD DIR set from GUE. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about these videos? I was hoping to find something that not only covers theory and gear selection, but also something that shows some of the in-water skills. Especially since I have not done or seen many of the skills expected, like a frog-kick, helicopter turn, kicking backwards, etc.
I just switched to a 7' primary hose so I can get used to using it, i'll be trying it for the first time in the water this weekend. It is funny that even just geared up on land (tried it at the house to make sure I was routing the hose right), it already feels comfortable and easy, not nearly as cumbersome as I had pictured it.
Thanks to the person that recommended REI to get the shockcord for the backup reg necklace. I went to REI last night and found the perfect cord for only 10 cents a foot.
I attached it to my backup reg using a zip tie. It hangs just below my chin, so if I stick my jaw out, then tuck my chin to my chest, my chin just hits the mouth piece on the reg. Does this sound like the correct position. I am assuming that you want it high and close to the neck so that it doesn't dangle?
I'm sure i'll be posting more questions as I go along, thanks for any advice you may have to give.
Thanks,
Jason
I am knew to the board and new to DIR. I am so glad I found this forum, it seems like a great place for DIR info. I am planning on taking the GUE DIR-F class in November and I have been trying to find out more about DIR equipment/training before then.
I am really looking forward to learning new things. In the meantime, I have been buying equipment to get ready for the class since my existing equipment does not meet the DIR criteria.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good videos or books (other that the GUE "Doing It Right: The Fundamentals of Better Diving", already have that one) that would help me prepare for the class. I was thinking of getting the 3 DVD DIR set from GUE. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about these videos? I was hoping to find something that not only covers theory and gear selection, but also something that shows some of the in-water skills. Especially since I have not done or seen many of the skills expected, like a frog-kick, helicopter turn, kicking backwards, etc.
I just switched to a 7' primary hose so I can get used to using it, i'll be trying it for the first time in the water this weekend. It is funny that even just geared up on land (tried it at the house to make sure I was routing the hose right), it already feels comfortable and easy, not nearly as cumbersome as I had pictured it.
Thanks to the person that recommended REI to get the shockcord for the backup reg necklace. I went to REI last night and found the perfect cord for only 10 cents a foot.
I attached it to my backup reg using a zip tie. It hangs just below my chin, so if I stick my jaw out, then tuck my chin to my chest, my chin just hits the mouth piece on the reg. Does this sound like the correct position. I am assuming that you want it high and close to the neck so that it doesn't dangle?
I'm sure i'll be posting more questions as I go along, thanks for any advice you may have to give.
Thanks,
Jason