New to Doubles

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Like Matt said, it is probably GI3.  "DIR" probably wouldn't be the popular topic it is today without GI3's influence.  It is obviously controversial due to the colorful comments that he made along with the GI3 imitators, BUT, the training, philosophy and equipment he helped to implement has a record second to none.  Just take a look at the safety record and accomplishments of GUE divers with the WKPP and you cannot argue that the system has merit.  But GI3 is really not involved anymore and the "DIR" of today is really a much softer version of previous years.  The important thing to think about are the basic goals the system is set to achieve...proper training, equipment, planning and execution using a team based philosophy.  Regardless of what type of diving you plan to do, those basic tenets are required for accomplishing safe dives.  With your current transition to doubles, DIR has the perfect template to start with and the DIR Fundies books and/or classes are money well spent.  So, yes, you probably missed his point but many people have because they have been turned off by his comments.  Although, some of his comments are pretty damn funny if you can see the humor in it.;D