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At 12:53  17/09/00 , Rui Guerra wrote:

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Schultz, Steven [mailto:Steven.Schultz@sp*.gc*.ca*]
>Sent: Sexta-feira, 15 de Setembro de 2000 18:05
>To: 'Kent R. Frazier'; TechDiver
>Subject: RE: DIR and Hogarthian
>
>
>I'm no authority on the matter, but it seems to me that DIR is a subset of
>Hogarthian.
>
>What I mean is, take the average techdiver's setup that obviously isn't well
>thought out at all.  Stream-line the gear, change the harness to a 3 d-ring,
>no quick disconects, breathe the long hose... presto.  You're Hogarthian.
>It is named after William Hogarth Main who started diving that "minimalist"
>system.
>
>Now, DIR starts with attitude.  Don't dive with anyone unsafe.  Always plan
>your dive.  Now you throw out the bungee wings, the posseidons, the
>dive-computer, etc.  You get a proper wing, regs, hose-routing, etc.
>Basically similar gear to George.  Now you're on your way to DIR diving.
>
>DIR is Hogarthian. Hogarthian isn't necessarily DIR.

Try this:

"To sum up the basic concept: Carry only the minimum amount of dependable,
well-maintained gear and wear it in a streamlined manner.  Only dive with
divers who share this attitude, and only dive with divers who understand 
why this system is designed the way it is."
                                 Bill "Hogarth" Main


 > In the above, one's can read "...throw out the bungee wings...".
> > That means "remove the bungee that reduce the wings volume when deflated" or
> > "don't use a so tight bungee" or what?
>
>Many thanks
>
>Rui Guerra(photoguerra@ma*.te*.pt*)

It means "throw them out after first cutting them up into
small pieces so some other poor sucker doesn't end up getting
stuck to the bottom with them."

All the best.

billyw
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