On Tuesday, June 27, 2000 1:15 PM, Sherry wrote:

> I know this is going to sound stupid but what is a DIR? Please educate
me:)

"DIR" is the acronym for 'Doing It Right'.  It is an acronym coined by
members of a prominent group in the cave diving fraternity  - the WKPP
(Woodville Karst Plains Project) - and refers *primarily* to a functional
and simplistic style of equipment configuration.

Previously known as the 'Hogarthian' system - named after Bill Hogarth Main,
a noted cave explorer - and since refined, 'DIR' is a term that excites
strong opinions.  (For a detailed explanation check out:
http://www.gue.com/equipment/jj-hogarth.html

As you learn more about the system, you'll perhaps begin to appreciate that
there are two types of 'DIR' divers:  Those who believe that the DIR system
will make them better divers; and those who believe that equipment
configuration alone is only one part of the equation and that mental
attitude, knowledge, training and physical ability is equally important!
:-)

Strike