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[Bigdiver]

I think I will quickly chime in...

Myself, as well as, number of the other guys on this board have taken the DIR fundamentals course for which you are taught basic DIR principles.
I took the course a number of years ago now (when GI3 was still in the spotlight) and I can tell you one thing, the instructors were not arrogant, nor what I would consider narrow minded. They were open to thoughts and ideas, but still stuck to the principles of DIR diving.  Much of what you see or hear about DIR is just not reality. Many of these people that run there mouths do more diving behind key board than in the water.
Bottom line, do your research and figure out what works for you.

Matt