Buddys in the DIR system

[Omicron]

Many of the things could be taught in OW class. I encourage my friends that are starting to dive to check out something different when they are buying gear. Most of them are the in the mindset that they want to get that really sweet jacket bc w/ integrated weights and those awesome Air2's.

I take them to my gear rack and start showing them things...I give 'em both opinions, tell them how I bought all my first round of gear and then went and did it again. I try and show them the advantages of the backplate and how it will last them forever, through any diving they do, etc, etc.

A good foundation can be put into anyone from the start. Granted, they won't be perfect from the start but if they had a good base to start on, it would certainly help!!