Hi all

Steve.B · July 8th, 2007, 07:45 PM

I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered.

My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England.

I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him.

It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was.

I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is.

In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary

)

I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do.

Cheers

Steve.

*Clare Gledhill* · July 8th, 2007, 07:51 PM

Welcome to the board Steve

Steve.B · July 8th, 2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks Clare

We spoke on the phone a week or so ago whilst you were in spain, about a fundies course. Thanks again for your time.

Gareth Burrows · July 9th, 2007, 12:27 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B)

I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered.

My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England.

I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him.

It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was.

I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is.

In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary

)

I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do.

Cheers

Steve.

Sounds like a familiar story, heard lots of people say very similar things over the past year, and twas watching a team train for tech1 that made me take a step back as well.

so welcome to the boards.

coops · July 23rd, 2007, 09:18 PM

You have made a wise decision

!

All the best

Coops

Ali Fikree · July 24th, 2007, 04:12 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B)

I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered.

My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England.

I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him.

It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was.

I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is.

In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary

)

I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do.

Cheers

Steve.

Welcome over Steve

Your next step would be to enroll in a fundies course. Its all uphill from there

A

July 8th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve.B(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staffs, England Posts: 33	Hi all I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered. My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England. I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him. It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was. I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is. In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary) I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do. Cheers Steve. Last edited by Steve.B; July 8th, 2007 at 11:01 PM.

July 8th, 2007, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill(Offline) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,547	Welcome to the board Steve __________________ 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

July 9th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gareth Burrows(Offline) Chimp 2 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 368	Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B) I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered. My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England. I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him. It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was. I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is. In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary) I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do. Cheers Steve. Sounds like a familiar story, heard lots of people say very similar things over the past year, and twas watching a team train for tech1 that made me take a step back as well. so welcome to the boards. __________________ Garf Amusing and Clever Signature under construction.

July 23rd, 2007, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
coops(Offline) New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oman Posts: 62	Congratulations Steve You have made a wise decision ! All the best Coops

July 24th, 2007, 04:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 465	Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve.B) I just thought I'd say "Hi" as I've just registered. My name is Steve, I live in Stafforshire, England. I'm just getting into DIR. I'm a PADI DM. I've been diving since 2002. A couple years ago a "very good friend" of mine went all DIR, I just frowned and looked down my nose at him. It wasn't til a couple a of weeks ago, when I went diving with a couple of DIR divers that I had to eat a very large piece of humble pie. They were such good divers, and the way they had their kit set up was just so simple, and everything had a purpose for being were it was. I've been moaning for the last 2 years about how cluttered my kit is. In the last two weeks I've sold most of my gear and bought all DIR compatable kit, with the help of the "very good friend" who's been giving me some excellent advice. (Thanks Gary) I've had lots of stick about going to the Dark side but I don't care. The more I read and learn the more I know its the right thing to do. Cheers Steve. Welcome over Steve Your next step would be to enroll in a fundies course. Its all uphill from there A __________________ Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul

July 8th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Steve.B(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staffs, England Posts: 33	Thanks Clare We spoke on the phone a week or so ago whilst you were in spain, about a fundies course. Thanks again for your time.