Disabled/Handicapped divers

[Rik]

Last year I was trained in the traditional Padi Way but I adobted the Long Hose.
Although I am not yet DIR I can see myself going that way in the near future. Although I'm not Religious about it, like you it just seems to make a lot of sense to me!
You might want to try a little less weight, relax at the surface for at least 3 to 5 min and then try to decend with less weight than you are used too!
As a new diver your main disability is lack of experiance and learning to relax: I know I went through the same problems with weight last year!
As you mentioned, pool time would definently help out!
Your right about owning your own gear, it does improve your diving, especialy when your new.
Choose good regs, and BCD's, they are worth it!
Good Luck, Lets go diving.
Rik O+< 8)