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List, what is the story with the third diving fatality this week? I was only aware of Tony Moffatone and now this guy that Bob Sherwood mentioned. Have I missed something? There is no wonder that technical divers are dropping like flies, with the current attitude of instructors and training agencies. The more I learn about this industry the more I despise it. Someone mentioned the other day on this list, that diving has done well to keep away from government regulation by regulating itself. I agree with that but also with the following comment that you can't remember the last time you were asked for a c-card. I never have been either. This is becoming far to common in my opinion and I believe that there should be an independent board or organisation (not the RSTC) that actually gives a shit and will shut down or heavily fine for this behaviour. I am sick of the image tech diving is getting. OPEN YOUR MINDS PEOPLE!!!! One of my dive buddies used to try and swing me over to DIR and I fought it every bit of the way. I cant stand the attitude and some of there methods are way off the ball. Yeah Right! Boy was I wrong. I have since adopted their methods and techniques(at least those I know about) and my diving has improved considerably. I apologise if this message is all over the place but I am writing as it comes to mind. To sum up what I am trying to say: Diving industry has no standards, agencies need a wake up call and to practice what they preach, and divers need to realise that techniques have evolved i.e.. throw away your twin independents and double wings. Realise the KISS principle. Thanks for listening PS. I am no journalist. Benjamin Webb Marketing Executive PMP "The Good of man is the active exercise of his soul's faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue..." Aristotle -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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