The Fundamentals of Better Diving

Moz · January 2nd, 2006, 08:40 PM

Hi all
Is this book only available from GUE direct or can you buy elsewhere (In the UK).
A bit of light reading required for long hotel stays!

David

james clarke · January 2nd, 2006, 09:17 PM

Hi

You can buy this book from www.dirdirect.com or from underwater explorers in Portland Dorset.

Regards James

*Clare Gledhill* · January 2nd, 2006, 09:22 PM

RichW also sells them I think - drop him a PM - and get to know him before your fundies

Moz · January 2nd, 2006, 09:40 PM

Thanks James, didn't think of looking there, I was thinking of maybe getting the course notes at the same time.
Thanks Clare, PM sent to Rich!

David

diver-repairs · January 7th, 2006, 06:03 PM

Hi all,

Just to let you know that I've taken yet another step down to the dark side, to go with the twin set, long hose, side mount, wing and B/p, membrane dry suit,HID primary and bu light...I've just ordered THE book from dirdirect.

I'll read, comprehend, and inwardly digest it, before I start asking all "those" questions.

A couple of years ago I bought Vance Harlow's book on Regulator Maintenance and Repair, read it several times... then sent him 20 pages of corrections (units/ contradictions/errors) that were accepted by him with thanks.I get a bit pedantic / anal at times and won't agree to anything until I can see the reason for it....will I get the same response from you and the DIR heirarchy for asking questions / questionning DIR concepts/ doctrine/ ?dogma?....Even Jesus had Thomas to doubt him...

I'll read the book first....I'm already boring the rest (read non-DIR) members of one of my dive clubs and talking the hind legs off the other more enlightened members.

Cheers for now

BrianC

Divingniknaks · January 7th, 2006, 06:50 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by diver-repairs)

Hi all,

Just to let you know that I've taken yet another step down to the dark side, to go with the twin set, long hose, side mount, wing and B/p, membrane dry suit,HID primary and bu light...I've just ordered THE book from dirdirect.

I'll read, comprehend, and inwardly digest it, before I start asking all "those" questions.

A couple of years ago I bought Vance Harlow's book on Regulator Maintenance and Repair, read it several times... then sent him 20 pages of corrections (units/ contradictions/errors) that were accepted by him with thanks.I get a bit pedantic / anal at times and won't agree to anything until I can see the reason for it....will I get the same response from you and the DIR heirarchy for asking questions / questionning DIR concepts/ doctrine/ ?dogma?....Even Jesus had Thomas to doubt him...

I'll read the book first....I'm already boring the rest (read non-DIR) members of one of my dive clubs and talking the hind legs off the other more enlightened members.

Cheers for now

BrianC

Brian,
Rest assured you will get a sensible response from all on here, providing your "arguments" are reasoned.

Anal and pedantic are something you'll also find on here so you'll fit right in :D

Ask away, there's a huge wealth of knowledge and experience on here from all over the world. They will be only too pleased to share that knowledge.

Cheers

diver-repairs · January 7th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Thanks Phil,
I look forward to a full discussion with you all.
And thanks for the Christmas card, I once bought a reg from you on ebay....

BrianC

Divingniknaks · January 7th, 2006, 10:21 PM

Your welcome mate.

Little touches like that are what sets the Knackers Yard apart :D

Alun · January 8th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Little touches like that are what sets the Knackers Yard apart :D

If you do say so yourself! :D

January 2nd, 2006, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	The Fundamentals of Better Diving Hi all Is this book only available from GUE direct or can you buy elsewhere (In the UK). A bit of light reading required for long hotel stays! David

January 2nd, 2006, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
james clarke (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: dorset Posts: 6	Fundies book Hi You can buy this book from www.dirdirect.com or from underwater explorers in Portland Dorset. Regards James

January 2nd, 2006, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	RichW also sells them I think - drop him a PM - and get to know him before your fundies __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

January 7th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
diver-repairs(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 34	Present to myself Hi all, Just to let you know that I've taken yet another step down to the dark side, to go with the twin set, long hose, side mount, wing and B/p, membrane dry suit,HID primary and bu light...I've just ordered THE book from dirdirect. I'll read, comprehend, and inwardly digest it, before I start asking all "those" questions. A couple of years ago I bought Vance Harlow's book on Regulator Maintenance and Repair, read it several times... then sent him 20 pages of corrections (units/ contradictions/errors) that were accepted by him with thanks.I get a bit pedantic / anal at times and won't agree to anything until I can see the reason for it....will I get the same response from you and the DIR heirarchy for asking questions / questionning DIR concepts/ doctrine/ ?dogma?....Even Jesus had Thomas to doubt him... I'll read the book first....I'm already boring the rest (read non-DIR) members of one of my dive clubs and talking the hind legs off the other more enlightened members. Cheers for now BrianC

January 7th, 2006, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by diver-repairs) Hi all, Just to let you know that I've taken yet another step down to the dark side, to go with the twin set, long hose, side mount, wing and B/p, membrane dry suit,HID primary and bu light...I've just ordered THE book from dirdirect. I'll read, comprehend, and inwardly digest it, before I start asking all "those" questions. A couple of years ago I bought Vance Harlow's book on Regulator Maintenance and Repair, read it several times... then sent him 20 pages of corrections (units/ contradictions/errors) that were accepted by him with thanks.I get a bit pedantic / anal at times and won't agree to anything until I can see the reason for it....will I get the same response from you and the DIR heirarchy for asking questions / questionning DIR concepts/ doctrine/ ?dogma?....Even Jesus had Thomas to doubt him... I'll read the book first....I'm already boring the rest (read non-DIR) members of one of my dive clubs and talking the hind legs off the other more enlightened members. Cheers for now BrianC Brian, Rest assured you will get a sensible response from all on here, providing your "arguments" are reasoned. Anal and pedantic are something you'll also find on here so you'll fit right in :D Ask away, there's a huge wealth of knowledge and experience on here from all over the world. They will be only too pleased to share that knowledge. Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

January 2nd, 2006, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Moz (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Thanks James, didn't think of looking there, I was thinking of maybe getting the course notes at the same time. Thanks Clare, PM sent to Rich! David

January 7th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
diver-repairs(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 34	Thanks Phil, I look forward to a full discussion with you all. And thanks for the Christmas card, I once bought a reg from you on ebay.... BrianC

January 7th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Your welcome mate. Little touches like that are what sets the Knackers Yard apart :D __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

January 8th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alun(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wakefield Posts: 14	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) Little touches like that are what sets the Knackers Yard apart :D If you do say so yourself! :D