Todd
We understand the problems that you are experiencing in your area, they are 
the same that were here. The only way it is changed is by the collective 
effort of a group. I'm sure everything will go much smoother for the guys 
up there now who wish to really dive and get correct answers to their 
questions. The new divers who chose to do techdiving as a hobby are most 
vulnerable to the risk of injury or become so over laden with gear that if 
they survive the class they are not confident enough in their skills to 
safely do a dive and then give up diving soon after the class. It is my 
understanding that there is a fair number of guys who are seeking you out 
for the information they cannot get anywhere else and yet these are simple 
things we discuss on our boat rides to and from the wrecks. Some do 
subscribe to these list but often do not ask questions for the flaming they 
get or see others get. Then they often try to figure it out on their own 
and make huge mistakes in basic gear purchases and configuration. There is 
nothing like seeing it to fully understand it.






      At 05:39 PM 1/18/02 -0500, Todd Clagett wrote:

>We have a growing number of trimix divers, and people who want to learn
>trimix, in the Northern Virginia area (including Baltimore and Washington).
>It is impossible for most of us to get down to the VB tech meetings in the
>summer when they are held during the week, so we will start having similar
>meetings in Northern Virginia.  We will still be part of VB tech but we will
>meet once a month up here to discuss dive trips, physiology and gear
>configuration.  Hopefully this will be a venue that will help facilitate the
>diving education of people in the DC area who have no place else to turn.
>
>The shops up here aren't real DIR friendly so hopefully we can form a strong
>network of divers in this area who want to move towards DIR and improve our
>diving skills.  I am still looking for a place that will allow us to have
>our monthly meetings.  The meetings will not be held at any area dive shops!
>
>If you have an interest in joining us, please send me an email with your
>name and phone number.  I will put together a roster and keep everyone
>informed of when and where we plan on meeting.  Please tell anybody you
>know, everyone is welcome!
>
>Todd Clagett
>Cell 703-898-8906
>
>
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