DIR Explorers http://www.direxplorers.com/ DIR Diving with DIR Explorers, Gue Training discussion and GUE courses for the best DIR divers on the web in our DIR forums en Thu, 17 May 2012 15:10:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.direxplorers.com/images/element/misc/rss.jpg DIR Explorers http://www.direxplorers.com/ Can someone tell me more about this photo? http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-cave-diving/13384-can-someone-tell-me-more-about-photo.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:09 GMT Hi
This must be my favourite cave photo. Can somebody tell me more about it? Does anybody know if it's possible to buy a high quality copy somewhere?
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]]> DIR Cave Diving flose http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-cave-diving/13384-can-someone-tell-me-more-about-photo.html WTB: Oxycheq Mach V 30# Wing http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13383-wtb-oxycheq-mach-v-30-wing.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:52 GMT Looking to buy oxycheq mach v 30# signature series wing preferably in black USA - Ryan Looking to buy oxycheq mach v 30# signature series wing preferably in black

USA
- Ryan ]]> DIR Kit for Sale rox@ucf11 http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13383-wtb-oxycheq-mach-v-30-wing.html <![CDATA[What's New...]]> http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/13382-whats-new.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:59:17 GMT Hi all,

I've done an intro in the intro section (can't post a link, forum won't let me) so I won't repeat it.

I'm going to start looking at gathering bits of kit together over the next few months, I'm just looking at basic rec type stuff so was wondering if there was any newish stuff I should think about taking a look at...

Used to have the usual Halcyon bp/wing setup, TLS drysuit etc, whats the current recommendation?

I realise this info is probably all available but I'm not sure I can manage to read through seven years of postings on all the different forums :big:

Cheers,
Rob. ]]> DIR Kit questions RobK http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/13382-whats-new.html Hello all from Hants http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13381-hello-all-hants.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:57:09 GMT Hi all,

just joined here and thought I'd do a quick intro...

I'm based in the Southampton area and used to dive a few years ago. Did my last dive in 2005 but had to give up due to various outside influences.

I started with BSAC did some PADI & TDI then crossed over to an SAA club (UE-UK, was membership sec for a while if anyone remembers) and did DIR-F with Andy Kerslake & Andrew Georgitsis down in Portland.

Went on to do Tech-1 with Andy K but sucked badly :)

Anyway as mentioned then drifted away onto other stuff for various reasons but have recently been thinking about getting back in the water so thought I'd get on here and catch up with what's been happening.

Cheers,
Rob. ]]> Introductions RobK http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13381-hello-all-hants.html Wreck diving in the Solomon Islands http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-trip-reports/13380-wreck-diving-solomon-islands.html Tue, 15 May 2012 07:32:05 GMT A couple of videos from a trip to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands over Easter: USS John Penn, a 9,360 ton attack transport in 57m close to Honiara: USS John Penn on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/40518300) Azumasan Maru, a 7,623 ton troop transport with the bow in 45m and the stern in 85m off Bonegi Beach. Azumasan Maru on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/42180839) Hope you enjoy. :) Huw A couple of videos from a trip to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands over Easter:

USS John Penn, a 9,360 ton attack transport in 57m close to Honiara:

USS John Penn on Vimeo

Azumasan Maru, a 7,623 ton troop transport with the bow in 45m and the stern in 85m off Bonegi Beach.

Azumasan Maru on Vimeo

Hope you enjoy. :)
Huw ]]> DIR Trip Reports huwporter http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-trip-reports/13380-wreck-diving-solomon-islands.html Fans of Little River, Ginnie and Peacock Springs http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13378-fans-little-river-ginnie-peacock-springs.html Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:48 GMT Hey everyone! New to this forum. I'm not a diver but I have a rental home for divers with three private units. Check out my website diversrental.net . Looking forward to your visit. ]]> Introductions Patrick S http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13378-fans-little-river-ginnie-peacock-springs.html Rebreather marking bottle http://www.direxplorers.com/specialist-dir-kit/13377-rebreather-marking-bottle.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:31:32 GMT I dive pscr. I can use my bottle for the pscr in o.c. for backup. How do you mark your bottle in this case ? With an o.c. i use the dir system: i put the MOD in big on the bottle . But the MOD with a pscr is different from the O.C. What is your solutions ? I dive pscr. I can use my bottle for the pscr in o.c. for backup.
How do you mark your bottle in this case ?
With an o.c. i use the dir system: i put the MOD in big on the bottle .
But the MOD with a pscr is different from the O.C. What is your solutions ? ]]> Specialist DIR Kit laphiloche http://www.direxplorers.com/specialist-dir-kit/13377-rebreather-marking-bottle.html Ciao http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13376-ciao.html Mon, 14 May 2012 08:57:21 GMT Hello everyone,

My name is Tommaso, I'm italian.
I started diving in 2004 and since last year I'm interest on DIR diving.
I normally dive in the cold waters of northern Italy (Orta lake ) and in the mediterranean sea.

I'm certified trimix diver Padi Dsat and correctly diver UTR Tek.

My dream is the cave diving .

Have fun !!

tommaso ]]> Introductions Tsd http://www.direxplorers.com/introductions/13376-ciao.html WTD 10L or 11L Ali http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13375-wtd-10l-11l-ali.html Sun, 13 May 2012 20:18:40 GMT As the title says, I,m looking for a 10-11L ali tested or not. please email me at jeffkeep@me.com Kind Regards, Jeff As the title says, I,m looking for a 10-11L ali
tested or not.

please email me at jeffkeep@me.com

Kind Regards,

Jeff ]]> DIR Kit for Sale jkeep http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13375-wtd-10l-11l-ali.html Hog doubles regs setup, explorer wing and H backplate http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13374-hog-doubles-regs-setup-explorer-wing-h-backplate.html Sun, 13 May 2012 18:43:12 GMT Fate has dealt me a cruel hand as I was already having a bad month and now my car is FUBAR too. So to top up the car fund I have for sale...

Hogarthian configured scubapro regulator doubles setup:

Mk25/S600 Primary (DIN)
Mk25/R395 Backup (DIN)
All rubber hoses
Wing inflate hose
Suit inflate hose
Larger 63mm SPG (Believe DIR Zone product but not branded)
All boltsnaps, bungee etc attached.

Don't know when last serviced, I got them off a buddy and I haven't serviced them in a year but breathe very nice.

SOLD


Halcyon Explorer 40lb wing. 2008 model. 50 odd dives of which only about 5 were salt water. Always washed and rinsed.

£150




Stainless steel Halcyon backplate and OPH. 50 odd dives of which only about 5 were salt water. Always washed and rinsed.

£110




Halcyon dual lens mask. 50 odd dives of which only about 5 were salt water. Always washed and rinsed.

£30




To pre-empt the inevitable question, no I'm not leaving diving. ]]> DIR Kit for Sale Scoop UK http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13374-hog-doubles-regs-setup-explorer-wing-h-backplate.html Suit inflate mount http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/13373-suit-inflate-mount.html Sun, 13 May 2012 13:11:47 GMT Why is it that for cave dives the suit inflate is mounted on the cylinders, behind the wing, whereas for sea dives people generally use the "wreck mount" style, on the backplate, in front of the wing. I can understand the wreck mount, because it's more out of the way and less likely to get caught on anything, but what is the benefit of mounting the suit inflate on the cylinders? I thought it might have been due to size - the 6 cu ft on the backplate and the 14 cu ft on the cylinders, but on the picture below it looks like a 14 cu ft cylinder to me, or certainly bigger than the little 6 cu ft ones anyway, but I could be wrong.

]]> DIR Kit questions James-S http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/13373-suit-inflate-mount.html For Sale: Apeks BP/W http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13372-sale-apeks-bp-w.html Sat, 12 May 2012 16:03:36 GMT Excellent condition Apeks SS backplate with single tank wing, one piece harness and crotch strap. Also, ditch able weight pouches and backplate attachments. Asking $399 Excellent condition Apeks SS backplate with single tank wing, one piece harness and crotch strap. Also, ditch able weight pouches and backplate attachments.

Asking $399 ]]> DIR Kit for Sale Deco http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13372-sale-apeks-bp-w.html Wanted: 21w HID e/o http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13371-wanted-21w-hid-e-o.html Sat, 12 May 2012 14:30:52 GMT Hi guys.

I am after a 21w HID head. It must have e/o cord.
Halcyon, LM or Agir doesn't matter.

Let me know if you have a spare lying around that you want to part with.

Best regards ]]> DIR Kit for Sale DevilDiver http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13371-wanted-21w-hid-e-o.html WTB 5ltr Luxfer Ali http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13370-wtb-5ltr-luxfer-ali.html Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:48 GMT I am after a rare beast! if anyone has one..cheers. I am after a rare beast! if anyone has one..cheers. ]]> DIR Kit for Sale merger http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-sale/13370-wtb-5ltr-luxfer-ali.html UK Northern dates for GUE Fundamentals, team coaching and GUE experience day http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-training-gue-courses/13368-uk-northern-dates-gue-fundamentals-team-coaching-gue-experience-day.html Sat, 12 May 2012 08:00:13 GMT
I have the following GUE Fundamentals class, team coaching and GUE experience day availability

Advanced Coaching day Capernwray 20th May 1 place left (Non novice day, the guys have asked for some ‘tough love’) £125

GUE intro day part deux Capernwray 26th May 2 places left. £25 If you are new to a twinset, considering buying one or are interested in GUE this the session for you. This is likely to be the last one this side of the summer. The last one was a great deal of fun and hard work. But don’t take my word for it, this is from an write up on the session.
“To conclude, the GUE experience day is frankly awesome. As long as you are prepared to go on the day with an open mind it is a brilliant opportunity to learn at least one or two things; these guys really do know their stuff. Even if you decide that a GUE route is not for you, you will have received brilliant teaching and video feedback”

Each of the following Fundamentals classes needs one more person to run. £550 ex registration cost ($95) and student expenses. Both classes can be taken in singles or twinset.

GUE Fundamentals Capernwray Late July/August (date TBA) 2011 2 places available. Possible split weekend course 1 day + 3 days. I have a student that due to family commitments would prefer a course over two sessions. The first would be an academic/swim test Saturday, then 3 dive days starting on a subsequent Friday.

GUE Fundamentals Capernwray September/October (date TBA) 2011 2 places available. This is planned a ‘regular’ 4 day class starting on a Thursday.
There is also the possibility for this class to run in warm water, such as Egypt or Malta. I ran one in Hurgada last summer and it was a great success. Excerpt from David Stringer’s course write up sums it up nicely:
“Doing Fundies in the Red Sea was a no brainer for me, it's an intense course where as much in water time possible is a bonus and a large amount is essential. Coupled with no daily site fees, and use of double Ali80's of 32% and unlimited use of the house reef all from Colona Divers coupled with a cheap all-inclusive holiday for food and accommodation meant it came out at around £250 more expensive than doing it in Vobster! (a no mask swim in warm water was much more appealing too)”

GUE Fundamentals. Dosthill August/September (date TBA) 2011 2 places. This is planned a ‘regular’ 4 day class starting on a Thursday, but could run in the 1+3 split weekend format.

Please PM me for more information or alternative dates and locations if the above don’t suit.

James Sanderson

GUE Recreational Instructor
facebook.com/groups/gueuk
globalunderwaterexplorers.org
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