Morning all

Elvis · February 2nd, 2010, 11:31 AM

Hi,

I've only just started diving having done my OW with PADI in India over christmas, I'm now back in the UK and I've booked to finish my AOW (I started it in India too) + Drysuit + Nitrox, can't wait to get back in the water, I just hope the drysuit + undersuit + whatever else I cram on, is warm enough as I think it maybe a bit of shock to the system!

Obviously the whole DIR stuff is a bit overwhelming at the moment so I think I'll do a few dives the PADI way until I am at least comfortable with that before moving on, I am however taking mental notes abotu some of the general principals.

In addition my housemate has decided to do his OW as well so I imagine he will be my usually buddy so any decision to change will have to be a joint one.

I've now acquired most of the kit by hook or crook except a BC (on the basis that whatever sort of diving I do I'll need most of it!), I know most of you will suggest a BP + wing but I'll only be diving singles for a while and think I'll want to try a few Jacket BCD's and BP +wing combos before I purchase anything.

Elvis

badger · February 2nd, 2010, 11:59 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Elvis)

Hi,

I've only just started diving having done my OW with PADI in India over christmas, I'm now back in the UK and I've booked to finish my AOW (I started it in India too) + Drysuit + Nitrox, can't wait to get back in the water, I just hope the drysuit + undersuit + whatever else I cram on, is warm enough as I think it maybe a bit of shock to the system!

Obviously the whole DIR stuff is a bit overwhelming at the moment so I think I'll do a few dives the PADI way until I am at least comfortable with that before moving on, I am however taking mental notes abotu some of the general principals.

In addition my housemate has decided to do his OW as well so I imagine he will be my usually buddy so any decision to change will have to be a joint one.

I've now acquired most of the kit by hook or crook except a BC (on the basis that whatever sort of diving I do I'll need most of it!), I know most of you will suggest a BP + wing but I'll only be diving singles for a while and think I'll want to try a few Jacket BCD's and BP +wing combos before I purchase anything.

Elvis

Welcome,
You will find most GUE trained divers started out with other agencies. And a great many of us are active PADI instructors as well. You will find that the two systems are mutually beneficial, so don't get hung up on the differences look at the similarities.
If you would like to do some of your AOW or speciality training with a 'DIR' approach let me know. I can probably rustle up a single wing and BP for you as well.

Elvis · February 2nd, 2010, 12:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by badger)

Welcome,
You will find most GUE trained divers started out with other agencies. And a great many of us are active PADI instructors as well. You will find that the two systems are mutually beneficial, so don't get hung up on the differences look at the similarities.
If you would like to do some of your AOW or speciality training with a 'DIR' approach let me know. I can probably rustle up a single wing and BP for you as well.

AOW + speciality already booked and paid for I'm afraid 20/21 Feb, counting the days, looking at free weekends/days off as "wasted" etc.

February 2nd, 2010, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
badger(Offline) GUE Instructor Intern Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: British Isles Posts: 249	Quote: (Originally Posted by Elvis) Hi, I've only just started diving having done my OW with PADI in India over christmas, I'm now back in the UK and I've booked to finish my AOW (I started it in India too) + Drysuit + Nitrox, can't wait to get back in the water, I just hope the drysuit + undersuit + whatever else I cram on, is warm enough as I think it maybe a bit of shock to the system! Obviously the whole DIR stuff is a bit overwhelming at the moment so I think I'll do a few dives the PADI way until I am at least comfortable with that before moving on, I am however taking mental notes abotu some of the general principals. In addition my housemate has decided to do his OW as well so I imagine he will be my usually buddy so any decision to change will have to be a joint one. I've now acquired most of the kit by hook or crook except a BC (on the basis that whatever sort of diving I do I'll need most of it!), I know most of you will suggest a BP + wing but I'll only be diving singles for a while and think I'll want to try a few Jacket BCD's and BP +wing combos before I purchase anything. Elvis Welcome, You will find most GUE trained divers started out with other agencies. And a great many of us are active PADI instructors as well. You will find that the two systems are mutually beneficial, so don't get hung up on the differences look at the similarities. If you would like to do some of your AOW or speciality training with a 'DIR' approach let me know. I can probably rustle up a single wing and BP for you as well. __________________ "I may say that this is the greatest factor -- the way in which the expedition is equipped -- the way in which every difficulty is foreseen, and precautions taken for meeting or avoiding it. Victory awaits him who has everything in order -- luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck." --from The South Pole, by Roald Amundsen.

February 2nd, 2010, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Elvis(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockport Posts: 36	Hi, I've only just started diving having done my OW with PADI in India over christmas, I'm now back in the UK and I've booked to finish my AOW (I started it in India too) + Drysuit + Nitrox, can't wait to get back in the water, I just hope the drysuit + undersuit + whatever else I cram on, is warm enough as I think it maybe a bit of shock to the system! Obviously the whole DIR stuff is a bit overwhelming at the moment so I think I'll do a few dives the PADI way until I am at least comfortable with that before moving on, I am however taking mental notes abotu some of the general principals. In addition my housemate has decided to do his OW as well so I imagine he will be my usually buddy so any decision to change will have to be a joint one. I've now acquired most of the kit by hook or crook except a BC (on the basis that whatever sort of diving I do I'll need most of it!), I know most of you will suggest a BP + wing but I'll only be diving singles for a while and think I'll want to try a few Jacket BCD's and BP +wing combos before I purchase anything. Elvis

February 2nd, 2010, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elvis(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockport Posts: 36	Quote: (Originally Posted by badger) Welcome, You will find most GUE trained divers started out with other agencies. And a great many of us are active PADI instructors as well. You will find that the two systems are mutually beneficial, so don't get hung up on the differences look at the similarities. If you would like to do some of your AOW or speciality training with a 'DIR' approach let me know. I can probably rustle up a single wing and BP for you as well. AOW + speciality already booked and paid for I'm afraid 20/21 Feb, counting the days, looking at free weekends/days off as "wasted" etc.