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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 15:09:51 -0800
From: Jack Farmer <jack@we*.th*.co*>
Organization: The Crusader BBS
To: Esse <enordesjo@ho*.co*>
CC: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: Equipment information
> Tried to check it out. Looks like as with everything else whimp-doze, asp is
> broken. I do this stuff for a living (Web sites) why anyone in his right mind
> would use win-blows on a serious techinacal site is beyound me. Thats the
> same as saying PADI should teach Tech Diving.

IF you can ever make the links work and IF the tapes become available for
purchase I'm VERY interested in buying the DIR 3 tape. But PLEASE don't insult
us with win-blows sites that don't even work.

L8R



> David
> Goto:
> http://www.halcyon.net/dir/faq_05.shtml
> This is the IMHO only way to go as you have the chance to start from
> scratch. (lucky man) There is no reason at all why not to at least out of a
> configuration viewpoint start with a DIR approach.
>
> This will allow you to progress naturally into technical diving as your
> experience allows it.
> -Start with a backplate, a Halcyon Pioneer or Explorer 38 wing and a single
> tank adapter. Breath from the longhose from day one.
> -Have the "octopus" bungied under your chin.
>
> I dont know if you dive wet or dry but if you need a pocket you can either
> have it on your drysuit or buy a separate pocket for the belt.
>
> Also have a look at the DIR-3 preview "stream"-video at
> http://www.sfdj.com/dive/dir1.htm
> which is aimed at the recreational market.
>
> Best
> Esse
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Moysey" <dmoysey@ar*.ar*.co*>
> To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
> Sent: den 20 mars 2001 14:33
> Subject: Equipment information
>
> >
> >
> > What kind of BC do you recommend? I'm looking for a BC that can be used
> for
> > recreational diving  and allow for "technical diving" as I gain more
> > experience. I need a BC that will support singles, doubles and allow
> > additional equipment to be attached properly.  I was looking at Dive Rite,
> > OMC IQ Pack , and Halcyon . Do you have any experience with these?  Or
> have
> > a preference with a specific vendor? They all seem to provide the
> necessary
> > elements that I would want but wanted people with practical experience to
> > comment on them.
> >
> >
> > Do any companies make steel tank in the 30 cu. ft size? Any manufactures
> to
> > stick with? Stay away from.
> >
> > Thank You
> >
> > David
> >
> >
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