Lurker Drops In...

Digger · June 11th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Afternoon all.

As the World Cup has already got boring, I thought I'd say hello.

It's only been about a year of pestering to get me on here, so here I am.

Many of you in the UK will probably know me, some even dived with me, and hopefully I've not pissed enough of you off to still be welcome.

I don't dive DIR, I'll be straight on that one, I dive a KISS. But I do have a lot of time for some of the ideas, so credit where it's due. I was recently desbribed as DIR's antichrist, but I don't think I'm that bad.

I will promise to play nice too, I have been guilty of winding DIR divers up a bit on other forums, sometimes in jest, othertimes because I felt I should. This is your house, and I'll consider myself a guest.

I do have some equipment to sell over the next few weeks and months too, some of it DIR compliant or useful to DIR divers, so if I may I'll post an ad in the personals in a mo.

Digs.

dlegros · June 11th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Hiya Digs,

Nice of you to pop in - didn't know you gone from the P*SS to a KISS, not sure how I missed that one!

Dom

caverkevin · June 11th, 2006, 10:37 PM

Digger,

Seen you on other boards, namely RBW. I would not talk like a KISS reb is a negitive. The function of a KISS make tons more sense than a electronic thing making choices of what you are breathing.

I have these wierd ideas of a KISS/DIR fussion one day. Where a diver has doubles and sidemounted MCCR's. With enough OC gas to cover the issues, a easily deployed long hose for the buddies and the abilities to do difficult dives.

Hope you don't mind if I ask you some questions about the finer points of a CK one of these days. I am hoping to get some training on that unit in the near future.

Cheers!!

Kevin

PS wife just said something about pigs flying......

Digger · June 11th, 2006, 10:44 PM

Fair enough, I suppose it's about as close to a DIR CCR as you're likely to get. Still some way from acceptance I think!

If you need to know anything just PM or post, I know Zak is on here too and can help with anything which I've not found out for myself yet!

Digs.

Janos · June 12th, 2006, 12:05 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin)

I have these wierd ideas of a KISS/DIR fussion one day.

Sadly I don't think it's going to happen. I know that quite a few people here and elsewhere have gone from DIR to the KISS, and statistically people seem to favour the KISS rather than (say) the Inspiration but (sadly) I doubt that any CCR is going to be DIR soon.

Janos

*Clare Gledhill* · June 12th, 2006, 12:24 AM

Hello Digger.... I don't know, go away for three days and the board goes right downhill

Jack Moon - always sounded more like a porn star than a diver to me

DIR Antichrist though? Nah, met much worse than you.

Welcome to the boards - where you are most welcome to contribute. Detailed discussions on the KISS are best directed via PM or to www.rebreatherworld.com however.

***EBT*** · June 12th, 2006, 12:28 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

I know Zak is on here too and can help with anything which I've not found out for myself yet!

What like, dont eat choccy before a CCR dive, the burp stays in the loop for sodding ages? (also applies to curry).

No CCR is going to make it as DIR. The galvanic oxygen cells are widely regarded as just too unreliable in the DIR world. <shrugs>

Divingniknaks · June 12th, 2006, 12:50 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

Hello Digger.... I don't know, go away for three days and the board goes right downhill

Jack Moon - always sounded more like a porn star than a diver to me.

He's still hoping

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

DIR Antichrist though? Nah, met much worse than you.
.

Fer Christs sake tell me who, then I know when to run !

Seriously though welcome Jack

I'm sure you will have some serious contributions to make.

For those who dont know Jack, this is the guy that thought he was in Dive Shop heaven when we started up, where else could a guy go shopping at 9:30pm and get a beer as well.

. Shame you had to move mate, we miss you at Chez Knackers !

And my Mum thought you were such a nice boy

Cheers

Digger · June 12th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Phil,

I'll probably be in on Firday. I keep meaning to get into the new shop and see what you've got in stock down there, you never know when you might need a DIR solution to a problem!!!

Right, on with the fettling, lots of dive gear to sort out this week...

June 11th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Digger(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 122	Lurker Drops In... Afternoon all. As the World Cup has already got boring, I thought I'd say hello. It's only been about a year of pestering to get me on here, so here I am. Many of you in the UK will probably know me, some even dived with me, and hopefully I've not pissed enough of you off to still be welcome. I don't dive DIR, I'll be straight on that one, I dive a KISS. But I do have a lot of time for some of the ideas, so credit where it's due. I was recently desbribed as DIR's antichrist, but I don't think I'm that bad. I will promise to play nice too, I have been guilty of winding DIR divers up a bit on other forums, sometimes in jest, othertimes because I felt I should. This is your house, and I'll consider myself a guest. I do have some equipment to sell over the next few weeks and months too, some of it DIR compliant or useful to DIR divers, so if I may I'll post an ad in the personals in a mo. Digs.

June 11th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
dlegros(Offline) 20% Ninja 80% Rebel Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 245	Hiya Digs, Nice of you to pop in - didn't know you gone from the P*SS to a KISS, not sure how I missed that one! Dom __________________ Dom I reject your reality and substitute my own DIR-RA

June 11th, 2006, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
caverkevin(Offline) Doing It Caverkevin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Kackilackie Posts: 363	Digger, Seen you on other boards, namely RBW. I would not talk like a KISS reb is a negitive. The function of a KISS make tons more sense than a electronic thing making choices of what you are breathing. I have these wierd ideas of a KISS/DIR fussion one day. Where a diver has doubles and sidemounted MCCR's. With enough OC gas to cover the issues, a easily deployed long hose for the buddies and the abilities to do difficult dives. Hope you don't mind if I ask you some questions about the finer points of a CK one of these days. I am hoping to get some training on that unit in the near future. Cheers!! Kevin PS wife just said something about pigs flying...... Last edited by caverkevin; June 11th, 2006 at 10:39 PM. Reason: wife said something funny

June 12th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Janos(Offline) "Two Sheds" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 400	Quote: (Originally Posted by caverkevin) I have these wierd ideas of a KISS/DIR fussion one day. Sadly I don't think it's going to happen. I know that quite a few people here and elsewhere have gone from DIR to the KISS, and statistically people seem to favour the KISS rather than (say) the Inspiration but (sadly) I doubt that any CCR is going to be DIR soon. Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed

June 12th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Hello Digger.... I don't know, go away for three days and the board goes right downhill Jack Moon - always sounded more like a porn star than a diver to me DIR Antichrist though? Nah, met much worse than you. Welcome to the boards - where you are most welcome to contribute. Detailed discussions on the KISS are best directed via PM or to www.rebreatherworld.com however. __________________ 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

June 11th, 2006, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Digger(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 122	Fair enough, I suppose it's about as close to a DIR CCR as you're likely to get. Still some way from acceptance I think! If you need to know anything just PM or post, I know Zak is on here too and can help with anything which I've not found out for myself yet! Digs.

June 12th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
*EBT*(Offline) Just another crouton... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 414	Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) I know Zak is on here too and can help with anything which I've not found out for myself yet! What like, dont eat choccy before a CCR dive, the burp stays in the loop for sodding ages? (also applies to curry). No CCR is going to make it as DIR. The galvanic oxygen cells are widely regarded as just too unreliable in the DIR world. <shrugs>

June 12th, 2006, 12:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) Hello Digger.... I don't know, go away for three days and the board goes right downhill Jack Moon - always sounded more like a porn star than a diver to me. He's still hoping Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) DIR Antichrist though? Nah, met much worse than you. . Fer Christs sake tell me who, then I know when to run ! Seriously though welcome Jack I'm sure you will have some serious contributions to make. For those who dont know Jack, this is the guy that thought he was in Dive Shop heaven when we started up, where else could a guy go shopping at 9:30pm and get a beer as well. . Shame you had to move mate, we miss you at Chez Knackers ! And my Mum thought you were such a nice boy Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com Last edited by Divingniknaks; June 12th, 2006 at 12:53 AM.

June 12th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Digger(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 122	Phil, I'll probably be in on Firday. I keep meaning to get into the new shop and see what you've got in stock down there, you never know when you might need a DIR solution to a problem!!! Right, on with the fettling, lots of dive gear to sort out this week...