where did DIR go

[Chris H]

The courses didn't exist then, but it certainly doesn't mean that they aren't an option now.  A good diver is always learning.  I don't necessarily think that every OWSI should be Trimix certified, but I like the idea of being taught skills like hovering, and horizontal trim right from the start.  Keep students off of the bottom, and get them flat in the water.  I can't remember the last time I needed to do a fin pivot while I was diving :  A propulsion technique other than the flutter kick would be nice too.  Of course then the student's brand new split fins wouldn't work and they might get frustrated.