TDI Advanced Nitrox and Deco Procedures

[Vtach]

I definitely agree with Chris. The class is great and I am learning much more than I expected. I have been reading quite a bit on gas mixing, decompression, etc and feel pretty comfortable with the "theory", physics, math and calculations prior to this class. Putting it all together is really a whole different scene in itself. I am a fierce believer is using other peoples experience and knowledge to learn rather than being bullheaded and try to muddle through things yourself meeting the same obstacles especially when your life could be at stake.

I still have not made up my mind on DIR. I really like the mentality of "everything for a reason" and fully believe in incorporation mind/body health. I still feel pretty clumsy with my gear conversion to DIR but I'm sure that it is just a matter of practice. I am a bit turned off still about the "stroke" thing though. Maybe it is because I do not have a full understanding of the subject. I know some very good divers who are not DIR and I have witnessed them handle problem situations in a very capable manner and trust them completely. I would never put a label on them because they are not DIR. Maybe I am getting the wrong impression about the DIR attitude but sometimes it seems a bit snobbish. I bring this up because maybe someone could elaborate a bit and clear the subject. I like everything else about DIR but this seems like a real downside to me. Reminds me a bit of the fraternity thing in college.