My observation is that everyone on the board, for the most part, agrees that DIR divers have great skill sets, ie trim, bouancy, finning techniques, etc. Most seem to agree that they get these skills from GUE Fundamentals, and that this is a great, almost vital if seems, class to the becoming a better diver. My question is that if this is the case, and the class is so important why put the gear restrictions on divers who want to take the class. In all fairness what is the major difference in configuration of a bp/w and my Transpac if I have no intention of going DIR, and but simply desire to obtain better skills. The restrictions also create additional expenses that prevents some from taking the time course. Why not broaden the allowable equipment selection for the fundamentals course. After all the goal is to create better divers is it not?
Before you ask, yes I have dove a bp/w with a hot harness, no I did not like it, long surface walk inability to dive shirtless due to chaffing, yes I do love my Transpac, do not want to change, and will eventually convert to a Nomad. Furthermore, I understand what DIR is and the reason for the equipment restrictions, just curious as to why my choice of gear prohibits me from taking what most call the best skills class.