I'm in the middle of DIR-F

headhunter · November 29th, 2005, 10:31 PM

Just thought I'd join in the fun!

I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz.

I'm really looking foward to it!

My long term plans involve moving through the GUE Tech and Cave curriculum. I'll do the Tech 1 and Tech 2 classes first since I think they are more applicable to my diving in SoCal. But since I'm in the middle of DIR-F, I'd better concentrate on that first.

I see lots of "familiar faces" around here.

Christian

limeyx · November 29th, 2005, 11:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by headhunter)

Just thought I'd join in the fun!

I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz.

I'm really looking foward to it!

My long term plans involve moving through the GUE Tech and Cave curriculum. I'll do the Tech 1 and Tech 2 classes first since I think they are more applicable to my diving in SoCal. But since I'm in the middle of DIR-F, I'd better concentrate on that first.

I see lots of "familiar faces" around here.

Christian

Good luck! Interested to hear how it goes.

That class kicked our asses (but apparently I still want to go back for more!)

*Clare Gledhill* · November 30th, 2005, 01:38 AM

Welcome to the board.

Regarding DIR - F - make sure you relax and enjoy it - looking back at my course I wish I had fretted a bit less and enjoyed it a bit more - it can be a great experience.

Have a great time and TELL US HOW YOU GET ON :D

Divingniknaks · November 30th, 2005, 01:48 AM

Welcome to the board Christian.

Nice to see so many "faces" appearing from the other side of the pond.

Enjoy

Laser · November 30th, 2005, 04:33 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by headhunter)

I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz.

Christian

I did my fundies with those two guys. Enjoy, and ask everything you can think of.

ppo2_diver · November 30th, 2005, 05:27 PM

I'll be doing the fundies class with Brando in June. So I'm interested on how it goes for you. Keep us posted.

Duane

headhunter · December 2nd, 2005, 06:47 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

I'll be jumping on the boat to Catalina Island tomorrow for a weekend of Fundies. I think it's going to be a lot of fun!

I'm not concerned at all with passing the class. That's not what this is about for me. I just want to learn the new skills and how to practice them until I've learned them properly. I don't see it as a race to get a "pass". Ultimately, it's only about how it allows me to improve my diving over time.

I'll come back and do a report when I've recovered from the weekend. :D

Christian

*Scot Wernette* · December 2nd, 2005, 07:04 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ppo2_diver)

I'll be doing the fundies class with Brando in June. So I'm interested on how it goes for you. Keep us posted.

Duane

That is.... in June with Brando and I

Christian,
Good luck with the class! Relax, take notes, ask questions and above all, have a good time!

ppo2_diver · December 2nd, 2005, 07:43 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scot Wernette)

That is.... in June with Brando and I

Of course. I'm looking forward to meeting you.:D

Duane

boomx5 · December 2nd, 2005, 08:57 PM

Welcome Christian...it's great to have you here.

You're going to have a blast, oh and tell Mike I said hi.

November 29th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
headhunter(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal (Altadena) Posts: 7	I'm in the middle of DIR-F Just thought I'd join in the fun! I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz. I'm really looking foward to it! My long term plans involve moving through the GUE Tech and Cave curriculum. I'll do the Tech 1 and Tech 2 classes first since I think they are more applicable to my diving in SoCal. But since I'm in the middle of DIR-F, I'd better concentrate on that first. I see lots of "familiar faces" around here. Christian __________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

November 30th, 2005, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Welcome to the board. Regarding DIR - F - make sure you relax and enjoy it - looking back at my course I wish I had fretted a bit less and enjoyed it a bit more - it can be a great experience. Have a great time and TELL US HOW YOU GET ON :D __________________ 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

November 30th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Welcome to the board Christian. Nice to see so many "faces" appearing from the other side of the pond. Enjoy __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

November 30th, 2005, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
ppo2_diver(Offline) DIR Practitioner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Naperville, IL USA (Chicago Suburb) Posts: 108	Fundies I'll be doing the fundies class with Brando in June. So I'm interested on how it goes for you. Keep us posted. Duane

December 2nd, 2005, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
headhunter(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal (Altadena) Posts: 7	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll be jumping on the boat to Catalina Island tomorrow for a weekend of Fundies. I think it's going to be a lot of fun! I'm not concerned at all with passing the class. That's not what this is about for me. I just want to learn the new skills and how to practice them until I've learned them properly. I don't see it as a race to get a "pass". Ultimately, it's only about how it allows me to improve my diving over time. I'll come back and do a report when I've recovered from the weekend. :D Christian __________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

November 29th, 2005, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
limeyx(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by headhunter) Just thought I'd join in the fun! I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz. I'm really looking foward to it! My long term plans involve moving through the GUE Tech and Cave curriculum. I'll do the Tech 1 and Tech 2 classes first since I think they are more applicable to my diving in SoCal. But since I'm in the middle of DIR-F, I'd better concentrate on that first. I see lots of "familiar faces" around here. Christian Good luck! Interested to hear how it goes. That class kicked our asses (but apparently I still want to go back for more!)

November 30th, 2005, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Laser(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago. IL Posts: 1	Quote: (Originally Posted by headhunter) I've done the lecture portion of the DIR-F class and this weekend, we will do the in water portion with Michael H. Kane and Brandon Schwartz. Christian I did my fundies with those two guys. Enjoy, and ask everything you can think of.

December 2nd, 2005, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scot Wernette(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 13	Quote: (Originally Posted by ppo2_diver) I'll be doing the fundies class with Brando in June. So I'm interested on how it goes for you. Keep us posted. Duane That is.... in June with Brando and I Christian, Good luck with the class! Relax, take notes, ask questions and above all, have a good time!

December 2nd, 2005, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ppo2_diver(Offline) DIR Practitioner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Naperville, IL USA (Chicago Suburb) Posts: 108	Quote: (Originally Posted by Scot Wernette) That is.... in June with Brando and I Of course. I'm looking forward to meeting you.:D Duane

December 2nd, 2005, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
boomx5(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 45	Welcome Christian...it's great to have you here. You're going to have a blast, oh and tell Mike I said hi.