Non (yet) DIR Divers Kit

JAG · November 23rd, 2005, 05:55 PM

Following on from Erics posting re what kit is being used, how about a post where prospective DIR'ers can list their kit with a view to having members advise what could be changed, altered, reconfigured etc..? Something along those lines anyway..

I could start it off as I spent most of yesterday photographing all my kit, listing it and taking serial numbers for insurance purposes, honest guv!

If this is a crap idea, let me know and I'll shut up.

Cheers,

Ian

Little Pete · November 23rd, 2005, 05:57 PM

Sounds fine to me if people want to get some ideas as to the little nitty bits that often seem to get missed.

*Clare Gledhill* · November 23rd, 2005, 05:59 PM

Great idea Ian - why don;t you start off on a seperate thread in the DIR F forum and we'll see how it goes.

Good posts on kit config will be put in the library...

Beth · November 23rd, 2005, 10:30 PM

I'd really like to see some of this too.

I have bought a twinset from a friend - it isolates and has rigid steel bands. I am hoping to dive it for the first time this weekend at Wraysbury and learn how to close it off.

Some advice on what to buy and not to buy before DIR F - perhaps in order of priority would be great.

I have scubapro regulators, avanti quatro fins, a trekwing and I use a Vyper computer - I'm not sure any of these are allowed but can't afford to change it all.

Where would you start?

JAG · November 23rd, 2005, 10:43 PM

I will start off a thread in the appropriate place tomorrow, nearly finished itemising and serialising all my kit

Divingniknaks · November 23rd, 2005, 11:27 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beth)

I have scubapro regulators, avanti quatro fins, a trekwing and I use a Vyper computer - I'm not sure any of these are allowed but can't afford to change it all.

Where would you start?

Beth, don't panic too much over kit for Fundies,
1. your regs will be fine, you will need a long hose of course.
2. Your Tekwing won't I'm afraid, harness is all wrong (assuming it's the Transplate one). You will find plenty of people to "borrow" a single or twins rig off for the course. Or even a try before you buy

3. Quatros, hmm IMHO not really because you will struggle to do one of the fin kicks in them. Jetfins or Turtles would be best. Although the GUE site says they should be OK
4. Computers are fine in gauge mode, I use my Vyper that way as does Clare I beleive, great for downloading profiles. As you go further you can thing about bottom timers.

Hope that helps a little ?

I'll try and post the GUE recommendations for kit for DIR-F, then you can see other stuff you might need to add. Eg Spool , wetnotes and other bits.

Edit: Kit Requirements for DIR-F here we go.

Best

November 23rd, 2005, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
JAG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 130	Non (yet) DIR Divers Kit Following on from Erics posting re what kit is being used, how about a post where prospective DIR'ers can list their kit with a view to having members advise what could be changed, altered, reconfigured etc..? Something along those lines anyway.. I could start it off as I spent most of yesterday photographing all my kit, listing it and taking serial numbers for insurance purposes, honest guv! If this is a crap idea, let me know and I'll shut up. Cheers, Ian __________________ -.. .. ...- . / ... .- ..-. . / ... .... .. .--. -- .- - . ... www.narknark.co.uk

November 23rd, 2005, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Great idea Ian - why don;t you start off on a seperate thread in the DIR F forum and we'll see how it goes. Good posts on kit config will be put in the library... __________________ 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

November 23rd, 2005, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beth(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 26	I'd really like to see some of this too. I have bought a twinset from a friend - it isolates and has rigid steel bands. I am hoping to dive it for the first time this weekend at Wraysbury and learn how to close it off. Some advice on what to buy and not to buy before DIR F - perhaps in order of priority would be great. I have scubapro regulators, avanti quatro fins, a trekwing and I use a Vyper computer - I'm not sure any of these are allowed but can't afford to change it all. Where would you start? __________________ Beth

November 23rd, 2005, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
JAG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 130	I will start off a thread in the appropriate place tomorrow, nearly finished itemising and serialising all my kit __________________ -.. .. ...- . / ... .- ..-. . / ... .... .. .--. -- .- - . ... www.narknark.co.uk

November 23rd, 2005, 11:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by Beth) I have scubapro regulators, avanti quatro fins, a trekwing and I use a Vyper computer - I'm not sure any of these are allowed but can't afford to change it all. Where would you start? Beth, don't panic too much over kit for Fundies, 1. your regs will be fine, you will need a long hose of course. 2. Your Tekwing won't I'm afraid, harness is all wrong (assuming it's the Transplate one). You will find plenty of people to "borrow" a single or twins rig off for the course. Or even a try before you buy 3. Quatros, hmm IMHO not really because you will struggle to do one of the fin kicks in them. Jetfins or Turtles would be best. Although the GUE site says they should be OK 4. Computers are fine in gauge mode, I use my Vyper that way as does Clare I beleive, great for downloading profiles. As you go further you can thing about bottom timers. Hope that helps a little ? I'll try and post the GUE recommendations for kit for DIR-F, then you can see other stuff you might need to add. Eg Spool , wetnotes and other bits. Edit: Kit Requirements for DIR-F here we go. Best __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com Last edited by Divingniknaks; November 23rd, 2005 at 11:35 PM.

November 23rd, 2005, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Little Pete(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 509	Sounds fine to me if people want to get some ideas as to the little nitty bits that often seem to get missed.