Hello from Lakeville, MN:-))

MNDiver · April 13th, 2006, 04:23 PM

Hi my name is Chris. I'm getting back into diving after about a 15 year layoff. I started researching the internet forums a few months ago and came across the DIR philosphy of diving. I ordered the DIR fundimentals book from GUE. Everything in the book made allot of sense to me. I have been visting a few local dive shops in Minnesota and asked them about DIR. They all seemed to have a very negative attitude regarding DIR. I'm a little bit discouraged but I'm not going to let their negative attitude turn me away from DIR. Does anyone know of any Dive shops in MN that are knowlegable and offer DIR training.

Thanks in advance for the help,

Chris

dlegros · April 14th, 2006, 01:03 AM

Can't help you with shops I'm afraid, but welcome to DIRX.

Where in MN is Lakeville?

I have family near Brainerd.

Dom

MNDiver · April 14th, 2006, 01:52 AM

It's about 15 miles south of Minneapolis.

***ericfine50*** · April 14th, 2006, 02:05 AM

Welcome to the board!

Enjoy your time here

Eric

Red Sea Shadow · April 14th, 2006, 02:18 AM

Welcome to the board Chris.

cantinadiver · April 14th, 2006, 03:31 AM

check out www.halcyon.net as they've got a couple of diveshops listed that retail halcyon gear-doesn't necessarily mean they're DIR but at least it's the right direction.

voodooconstant · April 14th, 2006, 04:49 AM

hiya! i'm originally from Faribault (a bit south of you). I'm now in Milwaukee. We have some shops in the area that sell Halcyon stuff. If you're in the area, let me know.

MNDiver · April 14th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Thanks everyone!!! Many questions soon to come.

Divbum · April 16th, 2006, 03:27 AM

There is a group of divers out of Rodcester (spelling) that follow dir principles. I believe one or two of them post here.

April 13th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
MNDiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 6	Hello from Lakeville, MN:-)) Hi my name is Chris. I'm getting back into diving after about a 15 year layoff. I started researching the internet forums a few months ago and came across the DIR philosphy of diving. I ordered the DIR fundimentals book from GUE. Everything in the book made allot of sense to me. I have been visting a few local dive shops in Minnesota and asked them about DIR. They all seemed to have a very negative attitude regarding DIR. I'm a little bit discouraged but I'm not going to let their negative attitude turn me away from DIR. Does anyone know of any Dive shops in MN that are knowlegable and offer DIR training. Thanks in advance for the help, Chris

April 14th, 2006, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
dlegros(Offline) 20% Ninja 80% Rebel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 245	Can't help you with shops I'm afraid, but welcome to DIRX. Where in MN is Lakeville? I have family near Brainerd. Dom __________________ Dom I reject your reality and substitute my own DIR-RA

April 16th, 2006, 03:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Divbum(Offline) "It's always an adventure..." Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 30	There is a group of divers out of Rodcester (spelling) that follow dir principles. I believe one or two of them post here. __________________ Safe Diving, Greg www.shipwreckadventures.com 815.378.8152

April 14th, 2006, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
MNDiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 6	It's about 15 miles south of Minneapolis.

April 14th, 2006, 02:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Welcome to the board! Enjoy your time here Eric

April 14th, 2006, 02:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red Sea Shadow(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Egypt Posts: 51	Welcome to the board Chris.

April 14th, 2006, 03:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
cantinadiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 39	check out www.halcyon.net as they've got a couple of diveshops listed that retail halcyon gear-doesn't necessarily mean they're DIR but at least it's the right direction.

April 14th, 2006, 04:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
voodooconstant(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI - USA Posts: 65	hiya! i'm originally from Faribault (a bit south of you). I'm now in Milwaukee. We have some shops in the area that sell Halcyon stuff. If you're in the area, let me know.

April 14th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
MNDiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 6	Thanks everyone!!! Many questions soon to come.