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Sure. Bring logic and reason to the argument.That's hitting below the belt. Todd Leonard wrote: > The list is once again embroiled in a great "controversy" about > gear configuration. One list member would have us believe "DIR > is dead". Is it? Keep your priorities in mind as you consider: > > The leading arguments against DIR's gear config include, > - what if the long hose chokes me? > - it's just one extra <whatever> -- no big deal > - you can't tell me what to do > - my gear hasn't killed me yet > - that's not what my instructor taught me > - those darn light cords keep wrapping themselves around > the ladder and hanging me like an overstuffed pinata > - george says naughty words > > The leading arguments in favor of DIR's gear config include, > - task loading is minimized through simplicity > - drag and entanglement risk is minimized > - buddy awareness and preparedness is maximized > - the dive is a more fun when you're not fighting your gear > - going to your buddy's wife/mother/children and saying "dead" > is one of the worst experiences imaginable > > Anyone out there sitting on the fence really ought to sit down > and think about which of these arguments are more salient and > relevant. The individuals who are more interested in talking > about diving than the diving itself may find these points about > evenly matched. For those of you who actually get in the water > occasionally, however, the choice should be clear. It *matters*. > > Remember as well that there's a whole lot more to DIR than gear > configuration, the specifics of which are really just the natural > conclusion reached by applying logical, cogent points to the > resources at hand. > > It's your call. > > - Todd > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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