Hello from Columbus Ohio

Randy956 · March 13th, 2006, 04:38 AM

Hi,

I've been diving since 2002 and am becoming more and more active.

My introduction to GUE was last summer. I bought a lift bag and wanted to watch someone, even if it were a video about how to use the thing.

I a guy "shooting a bag" and was amazed at his in water skill. I asked around to find out how he got that kind of skill. I was told that he was a GUE guy.

Long story short, I took a Fundies class late last summer and am hooked on the DIR style of diving. It's not just an equipment setup, rather a complete "system" of diving.

I bought Brando's old backplate and Pioneer wing and only have 4-5 dives on it so need much more practice but hope to become proficient in water this year.

I'm not 100 percent DIR yet because to be honest, I can't afford everything I NEED at the moment, but I'm getting there. I've got a single tank with Pioneer wing, APEX TX100 regs. Now I need a drysuit. (used)

*Clare Gledhill* · March 13th, 2006, 10:49 AM

Welcome Randy - good to see you here.

Red Sea Shadow · March 13th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Welcome to the board Randy.

***ericfine50*** · March 13th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Welcome Randy!

Randy956 · March 19th, 2006, 04:27 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome. I really like this board. How do I support it? You know, supporting member?

nadwidny · March 19th, 2006, 07:07 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Randy956)

I'm not 100 percent DIR yet because to be honest, I can't afford everything I NEED at the moment, but I'm getting there.

All you NEED is the proper attitude which you seem to have. The gear is secondary.

***ericfine50*** · March 19th, 2006, 11:50 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Randy956)

Thanks for the warm welcome. I really like this board. How do I support it? You know, supporting member?

Contact the Admin. and he will give you all the details.

March 13th, 2006, 04:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Randy956(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 89	Hello from Columbus Ohio Hi, I've been diving since 2002 and am becoming more and more active. My introduction to GUE was last summer. I bought a lift bag and wanted to watch someone, even if it were a video about how to use the thing. I a guy "shooting a bag" and was amazed at his in water skill. I asked around to find out how he got that kind of skill. I was told that he was a GUE guy. Long story short, I took a Fundies class late last summer and am hooked on the DIR style of diving. It's not just an equipment setup, rather a complete "system" of diving. I bought Brando's old backplate and Pioneer wing and only have 4-5 dives on it so need much more practice but hope to become proficient in water this year. I'm not 100 percent DIR yet because to be honest, I can't afford everything I NEED at the moment, but I'm getting there. I've got a single tank with Pioneer wing, APEX TX100 regs. Now I need a drysuit. (used)

March 13th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Welcome Randy - good to see you here. __________________ 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

March 19th, 2006, 04:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randy956(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 89	Thanks Thanks for the warm welcome. I really like this board. How do I support it? You know, supporting member?

March 19th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
nadwidny(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 117	Quote: (Originally Posted by Randy956) I'm not 100 percent DIR yet because to be honest, I can't afford everything I NEED at the moment, but I'm getting there. All you NEED is the proper attitude which you seem to have. The gear is secondary. __________________ Brian My crappy website - members.shaw.ca/nadwidny

March 13th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red Sea Shadow(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Egypt Posts: 51	Welcome to the board Randy.

March 13th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Welcome Randy!

March 19th, 2006, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Quote: (Originally Posted by Randy956) Thanks for the warm welcome. I really like this board. How do I support it? You know, supporting member? Contact the Admin. and he will give you all the details.