Hi folks

MarkT · July 29th, 2006, 06:32 PM

This looks like the right place to read and learn more about DIR.

I'm only recently qualified as a diver having reached PADI AoW this year, now diving mostly with my eldest son who trained at the same time as me.

No real skills developed yet obviously but not too many bad habits either I hope

What I've seen so far about DIR appeals to my logical side which some of the standard PADI approach did not. Can't knock it though as it has got me diving , but from here onwards I'd like to see if DIR offers the kind of logical , safety / simplicity approach that that will help me enjoy my diving more as I gently progress.

I plan to read a lot and say little for now as I soak up the knowledge on the forums.

Divingniknaks · July 29th, 2006, 08:10 PM

Hey there,

Welcome to the board, you're certainly in right place for what you want.

You will find a wealth of knowledge and experience here, a fair bit of light hearted banter also.

Get stuck and ask any questions you have, you will get courteous and sensible answers no matter how simple the question may seem to you.

Enjoy your stay.

Cheers

Moz · July 29th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Sounds similar to me!

Hello, and enjoy!

**jb2cool** · July 29th, 2006, 09:52 PM

Hey Mark, nice to have you with us over here. I found this the perfect place to ask for help, advice and just to discuss anything DIR.

I take it you are the same MarkT as on UKDivers forum?

MarkT · July 30th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Yep, same one.

Also 'Teal' on YD for anyone from over there

**Howard Payne** · July 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Welcome Mark - hope you find it a useful resource - look up some of the planned trips in that section and come diving with us! ATB

July 29th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarkT(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 233	Hi folks This looks like the right place to read and learn more about DIR. I'm only recently qualified as a diver having reached PADI AoW this year, now diving mostly with my eldest son who trained at the same time as me. No real skills developed yet obviously but not too many bad habits either I hope What I've seen so far about DIR appeals to my logical side which some of the standard PADI approach did not. Can't knock it though as it has got me diving , but from here onwards I'd like to see if DIR offers the kind of logical , safety / simplicity approach that that will help me enjoy my diving more as I gently progress. I plan to read a lot and say little for now as I soak up the knowledge on the forums.

July 29th, 2006, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Hey there, Welcome to the board, you're certainly in right place for what you want. You will find a wealth of knowledge and experience here, a fair bit of light hearted banter also. Get stuck and ask any questions you have, you will get courteous and sensible answers no matter how simple the question may seem to you. Enjoy your stay. Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

July 29th, 2006, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
jb2cool (Online) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	Hey Mark, nice to have you with us over here. I found this the perfect place to ask for help, advice and just to discuss anything DIR. I take it you are the same MarkT as on UKDivers forum? __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

July 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Howard Payne(Offline) Never Knowingly Underfabu Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,198	Welcome Mark - hope you find it a useful resource - look up some of the planned trips in that section and come diving with us! ATB __________________ The Foxturd Chimp

July 29th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Moz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 205	Sounds similar to me! Hello, and enjoy!

July 30th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
MarkT(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 233	Yep, same one. Also 'Teal' on YD for anyone from over there