DIR Essentials DVD

Red Sea Explorer · January 6th, 2006, 10:13 PM

OK so here it is.

Andrew G has a DVD out called the DIR Essentials it is basically his equivalent of a Fundies.

It is a fantastic recourse for anyone looking to learn about DIR, finally, have material to work with before and after taking a course.
It has the complete PowerPoint slide that he has developed over his years of teaching, as well as other interesting documentation and excellent footage of skills and much more.

Check it out: www.5thd-x.com

Enjoy

Gareth Burrows · January 6th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by 5thd website shipping details)

International shipping is estimated at 4-8 weeks currently

Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week.

StSomewhere · January 7th, 2006, 01:43 AM

Technically, DIR Essentials is more like fundies was when it was a workshop. I was in the first Essentials class taught by JoeT at 5thd-x and it is, in fact, a tremendous introduction to DIR. IMO it was a better intro for a diver without tons of experience (and zero tech experience) than taking fundies only to fail. I got some great takeaways from Essentials to work on, and will be tackling DIR-F (with the intent of passing not just a provisional) hopefully sometime this summer.

Joe had talked about 5thd-x releasing the videos and slide deck to students (we only got the slide deck), I'm really glad to see JoeT, AG, etc. made this effort to put this together in a DVD. It will be a great resource, esp. for those of us who don't live near hoards of other DIR-minded divers.

I've already ordered my copy. :D

adobo · January 8th, 2006, 09:27 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf)

Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week.

It's quite likely one of the staff member's failed attempt at humor. Joe T. is a funny guy.. most of the time.

*joe* · January 18th, 2006, 04:45 AM

Hey everyone,

Just updating, the Essentials DVD is readily available and ships the same day. As far as international postage it runs about $8.00 and takes 4-7 days. I am not sure where you got the information on 4 weeks but I will investigate

UPDATE: Ok, so I went into the online store and found some very old information. It's been updated to reflect our current situation. Apologies. As Adobo suggests, we're funny. Honest.

Andrew Bryson · January 18th, 2006, 09:00 AM

Hi all

I received my copy yesterday, so the postage isn't all that bad

adny

NickB · January 23rd, 2006, 10:26 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf)

Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week.

Garf, I ordered this on Thursday afternoon and it's just arrived

- $6 shipping.

It's a shame I've got to go out this morning else I'd be sat in front of it right now.

FLDVR · January 23rd, 2006, 02:44 PM

I've been reviewing my copy for a few days now and think its a great review compared to any other video resource out there for Dir-f.
That said heres what I feel needs some consideration:

Add the Valve Drills for Doubles.

Exagerate fin movement in separate cut. The diver shown is obviously a pro in my book and I really have been looking close for those fin movements for the Helicopter turn.

Add some background music or narration to the cuts.

Shipping was fast. Price was great. An excellent resource! Thanks to 5th d.

Henry in Wpb

*joe* · January 23rd, 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by FLDVR)

That said heres what I feel needs some consideration:

Add the Valve Drills for Doubles.

Exagerate fin movement in separate cut. The diver shown is obviously a pro in my book and I really have been looking close for those fin movements for the Helicopter turn.

Add some background music or narration to the cuts.

Shipping was fast. Price was great. An excellent resource! Thanks to 5th d.

Henry in Wpb

Thanks for the input. As an FYI, we're incorporating many of everyone's suggestions into the upcoming Intro To Tech DVD. Chief among them is narration AND background music, along with all the necessary skills in doubles. We're also going to revamped some of the same suggestions for Essentials.

Keep the suggestions coming. We want to be able to provide the best resource for divers, so let us know!

Thanks,

joe

Divingniknaks · January 23rd, 2006, 09:46 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by NickB)

Garf, I ordered this on Thursday afternoon and it's just arrived

- $6 shipping.

It's a shame I've got to go out this morning else I'd be sat in front of it right now.

Snap, now thats what I call fast.

Haven't had time to open 'em yet but will be doing. I got the Lebanon DIR and Red Sea How close as well while I was at it.

Happy , you betcha !

Cheers to the guys at 5th D.

January 6th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red Sea Explorer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sea Posts: 236	DIR Essentials DVD OK so here it is. Andrew G has a DVD out called the DIR Essentials it is basically his equivalent of a Fundies. It is a fantastic recourse for anyone looking to learn about DIR, finally, have material to work with before and after taking a course. It has the complete PowerPoint slide that he has developed over his years of teaching, as well as other interesting documentation and excellent footage of skills and much more. Check it out: www.5thd-x.com Enjoy __________________ You watch me switch. www.redseaexplorers.com

January 6th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gareth Burrows(Offline) Chimp 2 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 369	Quote: (Originally Posted by 5thd website shipping details) International shipping is estimated at 4-8 weeks currently Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week. __________________ Garf Amusing and Clever Signature under construction.

January 7th, 2006, 01:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
StSomewhere(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Far from deep water Posts: 43	Essentials Technically, DIR Essentials is more like fundies was when it was a workshop. I was in the first Essentials class taught by JoeT at 5thd-x and it is, in fact, a tremendous introduction to DIR. IMO it was a better intro for a diver without tons of experience (and zero tech experience) than taking fundies only to fail. I got some great takeaways from Essentials to work on, and will be tackling DIR-F (with the intent of passing not just a provisional) hopefully sometime this summer. Joe had talked about 5thd-x releasing the videos and slide deck to students (we only got the slide deck), I'm really glad to see JoeT, AG, etc. made this effort to put this together in a DVD. It will be a great resource, esp. for those of us who don't live near hoards of other DIR-minded divers. I've already ordered my copy. :D __________________ I gotta go where its warm... Last edited by StSomewhere; January 7th, 2006 at 01:46 AM.

January 18th, 2006, 04:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
joe(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkeley CA Posts: 12	Hey everyone, Just updating, the Essentials DVD is readily available and ships the same day. As far as international postage it runs about $8.00 and takes 4-7 days. I am not sure where you got the information on 4 weeks but I will investigate UPDATE: Ok, so I went into the online store and found some very old information. It's been updated to reflect our current situation. Apologies. As Adobo suggests, we're funny. Honest. __________________ Joe Talavera www.5thd-X.com http://forums.5thd-x.com Last edited by joe; January 18th, 2006 at 05:22 AM.

January 23rd, 2006, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
NickB(Offline) Always lowering the tone Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 350	Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf) Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week. Garf, I ordered this on Thursday afternoon and it's just arrived - $6 shipping. It's a shame I've got to go out this morning else I'd be sat in front of it right now. __________________ SnowHeads / BreastFriends / Free Money!

January 8th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
adobo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 2	Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf) Whoops. Perhaps not. The website goes on to explain that this is due to the "current situation in the world". Perhaps they mean "the current situation in our order processing" as I got something from the States in 4 days last week. It's quite likely one of the staff member's failed attempt at humor. Joe T. is a funny guy.. most of the time.

January 18th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andrew Bryson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Abingdon Posts: 315	Hi all I received my copy yesterday, so the postage isn't all that bad adny

January 23rd, 2006, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
FLDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, FL (WPB) Posts: 15	I've been reviewing my copy for a few days now and think its a great review compared to any other video resource out there for Dir-f. That said heres what I feel needs some consideration: Add the Valve Drills for Doubles. Exagerate fin movement in separate cut. The diver shown is obviously a pro in my book and I really have been looking close for those fin movements for the Helicopter turn. Add some background music or narration to the cuts. Shipping was fast. Price was great. An excellent resource! Thanks to 5th d. Henry in Wpb

January 23rd, 2006, 09:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
joe(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berkeley CA Posts: 12	Quote: (Originally Posted by FLDVR) That said heres what I feel needs some consideration: Add the Valve Drills for Doubles. Exagerate fin movement in separate cut. The diver shown is obviously a pro in my book and I really have been looking close for those fin movements for the Helicopter turn. Add some background music or narration to the cuts. Shipping was fast. Price was great. An excellent resource! Thanks to 5th d. Henry in Wpb Thanks for the input. As an FYI, we're incorporating many of everyone's suggestions into the upcoming Intro To Tech DVD. Chief among them is narration AND background music, along with all the necessary skills in doubles. We're also going to revamped some of the same suggestions for Essentials. Keep the suggestions coming. We want to be able to provide the best resource for divers, so let us know! Thanks, joe __________________ Joe Talavera www.5thd-X.com http://forums.5thd-x.com

January 23rd, 2006, 09:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by NickB) Garf, I ordered this on Thursday afternoon and it's just arrived - $6 shipping. It's a shame I've got to go out this morning else I'd be sat in front of it right now. Snap, now thats what I call fast. Haven't had time to open 'em yet but will be doing. I got the Lebanon DIR and Red Sea How close as well while I was at it. Happy , you betcha ! Cheers to the guys at 5th D. __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com