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Manos,
The first two steps in DIR are a decision and a pair of Nikes.
C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Manos Manoli" <cytech@ma*.co*.cy*>
To: "LB" <lardi@wo*.dk*>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: Nazi's
> >>> 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.
> >
> >
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