Kit Check for Non DIR Divers

[JAG]

Righto, I'm hoping this thread turns out to be of some use. If it's in the wrong place, apologies. I've listed my current kit and in preparation for DIR-F looking for comments regarding configuration, adjustments and changes where necessary.

Drysuit: Otter Superskin Telescopic

Undersuit: Xerotherm Arctic

Faber Twin 12's with Agir Manifold and Bands
2 x Scubapro Mk16 First Stages
2 x R380 Second Stages (Primary on long house, routed under FII battery)

Luxfer 7L Ali
ATX40/DS4 Nitrox

Halcyon Backplate
Halcyon 40lb Explorer

Suunto Vyper (Gauge Mode)
Uwatec D Timer
SK6 Compass

Greenforce Tristar Plus and FII Battery
Backup torches, soon to be replaced with Photon Torpedo's

XXL Jetfins
2 x Spools
DIR Zone line cutter
DIR Zone Wetnotes
2 x Masks
2 x SMB's - Manual for Primary, CO2 for backup
2 x 5mm Hoods
2 x 5mm Gloves
1 x 3mm Gloves
1 x Reef Gloves
Analox O2EII analyser
Trolley!

Think that's it.

[Clare Gledhill]

Hi Ian.

Your kit is fine for DIR F - it's probably compliant with Tech 1 requirements too - illustrative that you have been looking in to it for some time.

Check that your drysuit and undersuit give you the range of movement you need to shutdown. (especially after your op)

Couple of small things. You will not need any CO2 DSMB - we don't carry back up blobs anyway.

I'm not familiar with your torch but if it is a belt mounted cannister umbilical light with a goodman handle - it will do for GUE cave/tech training.

You do not require a torch for DIR F - although if you have a suitable light it makes sense to wear it.

[JohnKendall]

The only things I'd add to what Clare has written are:

Has your torch got a goodman handle? If not then you will need to get one.

Clare is right to say ditch the CO2 blob (for the course anyway) as you don't really want something that could automatically generate a bunch of lift somewhere unexpected. We do sometimes take back-up blobs, it all depends on the dive plan, and what the skipper expects from us. However if you plan your dive correctly (which is covered on the courses) then you should never need a "yellow blob"

HTH
J

[JAG]

Quote: (Originally Posted by CHG)

Hi Ian.

Your kit is fine for DIR F - it's probably compliant with Tech 1 requirements too - illustrative that you have been looking in to it for some time.

Check that your drysuit and undersuit give you the range of movement you need to shutdown. (especially after your op)

Couple of small things. You will not need any CO2 DSMB - we don't carry back up blobs anyway.

I'm not familiar with your torch but if it is a belt mounted cannister umbilical light with a goodman handle - it will do for GUE cave/tech training.

You do not require a torch for DIR F - although if you have a suitable light it makes sense to wear it.

Thanks for the info Clare and John,

One of the main reasons I changed to the Otter Telescopic was specifically for extra range of movement it gives me with regards to shutdowns, along with losing my old Weezle Extreme (restricted movement) and replacing with the Xerotherm Arctic. Advice about the CO2 DSMB duly noted.

The torch is belt mounted umbilical, but in a protective holder that slips over the webbing. Goodman handle being sorted today, so long as the Dartford Bridge clears the accident mess currently on there.


But the battery is not a cannister as per the salvo's or halcyons:


Thanks,

Ian

[ReikiMaster]

Ive seen F2's mounted using a couple of clips and webbing as per the salvo etc if the bag is an issue.

[fraser]

The D timer is unnecessary also - your Vyper in guage mode will be fine. Additional time source if needed would be a watch, but generally your backup depth/time is on your team mates' wrists.

Alternatively you could carry it in the left pocket as a backup device.

HTH,

Fraser.

EDIT: Oh and trolleys can't be DIR surely? We are all supposed to be fit! :D

[JAG]

Quote: (Originally Posted by ReikiMaster)

Ive seen F2's mounted using a couple of clips and webbing as per the salvo etc if the bag is an issue.

I was going to do that but I had the bag with the torch, which I wasn't expecting to work, but it does. If it's a no-go, will go with the clips and webbing approach.

Cheers.

[JAG]

Quote: (Originally Posted by fraser)

The D timer is unnecessary also - your Vyper in guage mode will be fine. Additional time source if needed would be a watch, but generally your backup depth/time is on your team mates' wrists.

Alternatively you could carry it in the left pocket as a backup device.

HTH,

Fraser.

EDIT: Oh and trolleys can't be DIR surely? We are all supposed to be fit! :D

Cheers for that.

When your stuck in the top car park at Stoney and see my nice trolley, I know how to respond when you ask to borrow it

[fraser]

I think that's Al's standard response when I'm looking longingly at his trolley after a day's diving too

Fraser.