Recreationall TRIMIX

[Deep Blue]

OK, Now this is starting to sound like a bunch of other boards that I have left. It is quickly degenerating into a flame war. Lets get back to arguing the merits, of the arguments, not the personalities.

So far, the discussion has been pretty good, lets not let in degenerate at this point.

To me the entire issue of DIR is about acceptable risk. Puddlejumper, you may be willing to accept the risks inherent with a non dir setup. I am not. I am not saying that a non DIR setup or non DIR diving or non DIR buddies will automatically get you killed, neither is anyone else that I can tell. We are simply saying that we believe DIR is safer and more optimal.

Unless you can come up with a reason that the configuration that you are using is better, at least be honest enough to say that the reason you don't want to dive DIR is simply because you don't want to, not because it isn't better.

The whole "don't you tell me what to do" and "prove my setup is dangerous" arguements are a smoke screen when people don't have a basis to defend their setup or diving practices. If you argue based on the merits and strive to dive in the most efficient manner, I believe DIR is the way to go.

Actually, I think that the links to George's articles are excellent, and even though he has a very abrasive personality, there isn't anyone out there further out on the cutting edge of deco theory and extended range diving.

Now PLEASE lets argue the specifics and not let emotion and egos get into it.