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>The other thing about DIR is it doesn't preclude the use >of the right tool for the job, be it scooter, sidemounts, >camera, video lights, sidemounts, airlift, sledge hammer >or tack hammer. In fact, it makes the use of the tools a >whole lot easier. Yup. Everyone is saying essentially the same thing. It's just that when one of the tools selected offends those who have not thought it through that they get uptight. Same as when a tool is -deleted-. See below. Insofar as tool selection: The simple, basic system is -really- minimal. Here is what some guys don't really get: Tool selection may include -adding- a tool (IE: a heavier line for off-anchor deco) or -deletion- of a tool (BC in drysuit if you choose to, or deletion of doubles in favor of a single with a dual outlet valve for those dives not requiring added air). Tool -addition- may be a canister light. Tool -deletion- might be removal of the canister and carrying a handheld light when that is more appropriate. To carry -all tools all of the time- is unthinking. Is it appropriate to dive in the Bahama's during the day with dual outlet 104's and cave light? Sorry... Is it good to dive there with a long hose rigged the way most of us do around the neck? Sure it is. Can a well rigged diver dive in a bathing suit with a single and a BC? Sure. He can carry the DIR portion of his gear with him, in a properly rigged regulator system and BC system. Is that DIR? It sure it. he just selected the -correct- module for the day. To have a modular system built using a thoughtfull philosophy that allows the selection of the -proper- tool is the key. The -core- system that I dive is -without question- the same as what ya'll call DIR. I just gag to call it that since I was around before the phrase was coined and we just called it keeping yer shit in one bag. Here is my own system for an example: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Core DIR items (always carried): Poseidon 5000 regs (2), one with inflator hose and console. One without and with 5 foot hose. Long hose hogarthian around neck for me and for sharing. Short(er) hose for me after partner gets my long one. Console with Orca Edge. Also has -razor- sharp knife on back. Harness: Backplate rigged properly DIR style. Used with either doubles or with single using proper band adapter for singles. Rigged for side mounts when needed. Hope to never need sidemounts again once rebreather is fully comissioned. Backup computer. I use a Suunto, makes no difference. This is on surgical tubing on arm Mask & fins. (duh.....) Second knife someplace. Some sort of weight belt (carib diving and wreck diving differ...) That's the entire core asembly. Add a bottle of some sort and go diving. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Add items: (selected for the proper day): Drysuit: Viking pro surveyor, with which comes the balance of 'drysuit module' including underwear & ankle weights Wetsuit: A Picasso freedivers 5 mil open cell one. Warmer than any closed cell suit and -lots- more comfy. Take a look at freediving gear and you'll see some neat stuff that has not made it to scuba circles yet. This stuff will be the next hot item. Tell them you saw it here. Bottles: Dual outlet doubles with OMS or Poseidon valves -or- dual outlet single depending on how I feel and depth of water. This is going to go by the wayside here shortly as the entire mess is changed over to my rebreather. This is another issue, but the balance of the gear will stay exactly like it is. BC: Wings when needed. -Might- use a Buddy Commando BC in Carib with built-in 1 liter inflation bottle and breathing valve. Light. Presently -bright- handheld, soon to be a canister light when appropriate. Backup lights as appropriate. Reel. Cave divers type when appropriate. Manila when appropriate. Both sometimes. Tools (Hammer and sledge) when appropriate. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ See anything there unsafe or outside the loop? I just don't carry -all of it- when it's not needed. Modular and DIR are not mutually exclusive. They are entirely complementary. Comments? I'd love to see some others lay out yer shit like I have for comment and critique. Actual choices cannot be faulted (IE Poseidon V/S Scubapro or whatever...) It's the concept that counts. Open yer bag and show us!! Best to all, (notice how the email threads have to do with diving and not politics these days??) Keep it polite. Dave Sutton -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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