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From: <helen.johnstone@bt*.co*>
To: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: RE: Newbie
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 16:00:19 -0000
Akula scribbled:
> I have talked to helen about it. So far no one has
> said what exactly is wrong with the kit I have talked
> about getting. all people have said is, get a halcyon
> wing. not why a halcyon is better etc...

Not quite true is this David! I've explained the pro's and con's of Halcyons
etc to you when you asked me. Maybe you just didn't understand?

> I have tried both halcyon and diverite and I prefer
> the diverrite wing.

Fine. But could you explain to us why? What are your thoughts on the
comparison between the Halcyon (27 lb wing that you've tried in the pool)
and the DiveRite (which you've also tried in the pool).

> NOt only that but I would feal
> safer diving with a no DIR diver who is comfortable
> with his equipment who knows what they are doing than
> some sheep who has read all the pages on DIR followed
> it to the letter, is over complecated for what they
> are doing and unable to use the kit effectively.

So you aren't planning to dive solo then? ;-)

> EVeryone has told me my kits worng but, kit is only a
> minor part of diving, The right attitude is the key.
> 
> I only agree with people on one issue, DItch the stab.

Why ditch the stab?  I'm sure people would be interested in your opinions?
Rather than simply putting out statements such as 'I prefer x' and 'ditch
the stab', why don't you explain your thought processes that led you to
these decisions?

- H 

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