DIR and NE Wreck Diving

taat2d · Sep 25, 2002

I have a question... From all I've been readingf about DIR it seems like it's set up primarily for cave diving. what types of mods are made if mosrt of your diving is in wreck diving in the north east? Sorry if this was already discussed. I'm trying to set up my gear more streamlined and any help will be appreciated.
Thanx
Joey

Divesherpa · Sep 25, 2002

Great Question

Where do you put the crow bar?
Where do you put the lobsters for post dive deco dinner?

Northeastwrecks · Sep 25, 2002

I use slightly larger bolt snaps to accommodate heavy gloves.

Other than that, nothing immediately comes to mind. Then again, I don't dive in caves.

taat2d · Sep 25, 2002

SO you dive DIR? DO you need a 7' primary hose, or is that just for passing yor rig thru a tight squeeze in a cave?

JamesK · Sep 26, 2002

taat2d once bubbled...
SO you dive DIR? DO you need a 7' primary hose, or is that just for passing yor rig thru a tight squeeze in a cave?

**Keep in mund, I am a cave diver, and not a wreck diver**

Anyway, I would say keep the 7 foot hose. If you are doing wreck penetration, the "tunnels" in the wreck can be just as small as the restrictions in a cave. The seven foo hose also helps a lot in o/w type air sharing as it makes it easier for each diver to control their own bouyancy without being in each others face.

nickjb · Sep 26, 2002

I'm not DIR but i do use a 7ft primary. Even in open water this makes any air sharing far simpler and might allow your buddy a chance to fix the problem that caused the OOA.

ericfine50 · Sep 26, 2002

I use larger Bolt Snaps when diving up here in MA. I still use the 7 foot hose in cold water. The rig is the same as if I was in a cave.

Eric

detroit diver · Sep 26, 2002

taat2d once bubbled...
I have a question... From all I've been readingf about DIR it seems like it's set up primarily for cave diving. what types of mods are made if mosrt of your diving is in wreck diving in the north east? Sorry if this was already discussed. I'm trying to set up my gear more streamlined and any help will be appreciated.
Thanx
Joey

Joey,

From recreational diving to wreck diving to cave diving-you need not modify your rig at all. That's the simplicity behind DIR-get used to your rig and dive it whereever you're trained. And your buddy's got the same rig and mindset. Everyone's on the same page.

Wendy · Sep 26, 2002

taat2d once bubbled...
SO you dive DIR? DO you need a 7' primary hose, or is that just for passing yor rig thru a tight squeeze in a cave?

The 7' hose is used for OOA situations because sometimes divers have to follow one right after the other to get thru some areas of the cave. I could see how the same situation could occur in a wreck that has narrow passage ways.

taat2d · Sep 26, 2002

Thanx all for your input.

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