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>>> There is no "belief", no "faith", no "pope", just simple facts. << TRUE >>> Why is it that no one ever says "you know, I've tried this DIR thing and it just sucks << AGAIN TRUE >>> The reason is that it all makes so much sense, it's hard not to just scream "Are you a moron for not getting this? It's as obvious as the nose on your face <<< The people usualy make the mistake , they think that is all about equipment , they dont understant that DIR is all about the correct processing bettween the ears. But then again the bigest problem , and the loughter voice agains DIR comes from the people who make money out of the strokes. Manos www.smiley.cy.net/cytech LB wrote: > Hi Paul, > > I think most people will get the principles of DIR and see the > benefits I must admit that I'm not DIR but I do use quite a few of the > ideas. > > The BIGGEST hurdle DIR faces is the attitude !! yep ! flame me all > you want ! > > > > > I have no problem with DIR. It's the fan clubs I don't get along with > !! (slightly rewritten quote) > > > > > RGDS > And safe diving to all > Stroke or DIR alike > > Lars Bjaerris > > > On onsdag, september 25, 2002, at 08:54 PM, Paul Braunbehrens wrote: > >> Gene, the number of dives you have has nothing to do with it, as >> you've shown. You get it, and people with many more dives just don't >> get it. >> >> All the flak that DIR/GUE have been getting has been largely based on >> the delivery, and on the attitude of those who have figured it out. >> It's really hard not to have that attitude, but we all try. The >> reason is that it all makes so much sense, it's hard not to just >> scream "Are you a moron for not getting this? It's as obvious as the >> nose on your face" >> >> As a result, we often hear the term DIReligion thrown around. This >> is downright funny. As you point out, religion means accepting >> something without proof. Hence the words "belief, faith, etc.". In >> fact, asking for proof is heresy, in most religions. In diving >> however, the DIR system has proven itself over and over. There is no >> "belief", no "faith", no "pope", just simple facts. >> >> All this talk of sucking up, of wanna bees, of religion, all this >> name calling is just bullshit in the end. What counts is how well >> the system works when you are diving. So here is my challenge. All >> of you who keep shooting down this system why don't you try it? >> Almost everyone who dives DIR used to dive the PADI, TDI etc. way. >> We have tried both. Why is it that no one ever says "you know, I've >> tried this DIR thing and it just sucks. I'm going back to deep air, >> stab jacket, steel stages on both sides, a wetsuit and ankle >> weights." The reason is that diving DIR is easier, safer, more fun, >> and much more elegant. > > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.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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