John, it's obviously a troll. In fact, the article INCORRECTLY reports that redundant wings were used. Of course that is not DIR, yet the troll says we used DIR gear. This person apparently doesn't even know the system well enough to intelligently antagonize those she obviously is not familiar with. -Mike Striving to be more DIR every dive "John Mason Jr." <john.mason.jr@au*.co*> wrote: > >----- Original Message ----- >From: tristan ludlow <t_ludlow@ho*.co*> >To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com> >Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 10:27 PM >Subject: Rodales Dec. 2001 > > >> Anybody read about the dive expedition in Rodales December issue??? Pg >99, >> there is an article about a dive to 280' in order to research a brine >seep >> in the Gulf of Mexico. >> >> I don't think any of these guys are DIR, but they sure do use a lot of the >> equipment and configuration, going as far as citing the Gavin scooter as >> being crucial to their dive's success. Seems to me whats happening is that >> these guys are exposing the public to these deeper diving concepts, but >> saying that Doing it Close Enough is okay. And if you have the Bucks you >can >> do the dives. Ahhh the Padi way shines through yet again. >> >> Any thoughts?? >> >> T. > > >I don't have the dive experience to comment on the dives and haven't read >the article yet, could you address specific points you disagree with for >discussion otherwise it sounds like you are trolling. > >Thanks >John > > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Ne*! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.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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