Recreationall TRIMIX

[jasondbaker]

Dirk, thanks for helping us get back on track.

I don't consider myself truly DIR since I have not taken DIR-F (waiting for next June). But, I have adopted many of the principles in terms of gear configuration and buddy team philosophy.

I chose DIR because it fixed a couple gear configuration problems I was having and it philosophically made sense to me. I have no problem with people who try different configurations or diving styles. Most of the people I dive with are not DIR.

I did not investigate DIR to minimize the risks associated with diving.
I didn't have time to try every gear configuration or style of diving. I wanted a methodology that was proven, streamlined, and "scalable" -- i.e., I can use it for OW, tech, wreck, etc. DIR presents one of the clearest set of guidelines for diving today. I guess I'm a follower in that sense. I'll let other people do the tinkering and exploring.

I don't know if DIR is "the best" way to dive. I do believe it is better than most.