DIR Doing Their Thang!

[GDI]

GDI,

Equipment is just a small part of DIR. That's what most people focus on.

No I am focusing on skills and academics teachings that is in ref to my original question. But agency and equipment issues got in the way

 

[GDI]

DIR is a lifestyle of diving and all that is included with it, Holistic you say. Well so is religion. I don't drink (much) I am very physically fit. In the number of logged dives I have without incident I must be doing something right. and again I always willing to study and learn more. I live to dive.

 

[O-ring]

DIR is a lifestyle of diving and all that is included with it, Holistic you say. Well so is religion. I don't drink (much) I am very physically fit. In the number of logged dives I have without incident I must be doing something right. and again I always willing to study and learn more. I live to dive.

I think you would love a GUE class...give it a shot!

 

[cornfed]

In the number of logged dives I have without incident I must be doing something right.

Nah, you're probably on the tail of the accident statistics. You know, out in the six or nine sigma region. He, he, just kidding!

 

[chickdiver]

Let's see. By some remote possibility that someone taught the exact same equivalent of a DIR class, you could be right. I think that that possiblity is very remote at best. Remember, this is a holistic system. You can't teach pieces of it.

How would someone dive DIR if they were not taught to dive DIR? And who would teach them if not for my examples? Please don't say they would learn it on the internet.

OK, I was asked to weigh in with an opinion here, so here goes. Is it possible to be DIR without benefit of GUE training and/or WKPP membership? Yes, I think it is. GUE's training methodology and philosophy grew out of the Cvae Diving world and WKPP. There were (and still are) a number of non GUE, non WKPP affiliated instructors teaching these same ideas and ideals. When new members are brought into WKPP, we asume they know nothing, no matter what agency thier card comes from or whos name is on it. All "new guys" start at square one and learn to dive as a team using WKPP protocals- it is taught by mentorship. Prior to the existence of GUE, the same things occured (and still occur) within the community of cave divers (as well as communities of wreck divers, etc.). GUE is simply a "one stop shopping" resource for the DIR philosophy.

 

[GDI]

I would like to salute the DIR instructors regardless of the agency from which they instruct and the divers who may be monitoring this thread. Your silence has shown your professionalism and love and respect for this sport. Often those who are silent let the quality of their students, their skills and knowledge speak volumes.

 

[GDI]

I think you would love a GUE class...give it a shot!

As for my lurking maybe but I'm sure my bouyancy and movements were bang on. And You know I am sure I would love a DIR class, seriously

 

[GDI]

OK, I was asked to weigh in with an opinion here, so here goes. Is it possible to be DIR without benefit of GUE training and/or WKPP membership? Yes, I think it is. GUE's training methodology and philosophy grew out of the Cvae Diving world and WKPP. There were (and still are) a number of non GUE, non WKPP affiliated instructors teaching these same ideas and ideals. When new members are brought into WKPP, we asume they know nothing, no matter what agency thier card comes from or whos name is on it. All "new guys" start at square one and learn to dive as a team using WKPP protocals- it is taught by mentorship. Prior to the existence of GUE, the same things occured (and still occur) within the community of cave divers (as well as communities of wreck divers, etc.). GUE is simply a "one stop shopping" resource for the DIR philosophy.

Amen Sister

 

[fgray1]

As far as The Kingdom of DIR Goes I thick we know who it is.
DD you really need deprograming.
I hope they pay you for this.

Fred

 

[boomx5]

As far as The Kingdom of DIR Goes I thick we know who it is.
DD you really need deprograming.
I hope they pay you for this.

Fred

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