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Sarah
02-10-2008, 05:37 PM
Ok, are you a TRUE DIR diver, or are you an Internet DIR stroke diver?

In the past, only a full completion of all GUE courses then rigorous testing and scrutiny could determine such, or a blessing from George or JJ could elevate you to such lofty status.

Not anymore! All you have to do now is take the simple DIR Stroke Test and see for yourself whether you are a true DIR diver or an Internet DIR Stroke.

DIR Stroke Diver Test (http://www.techdiver.ws/perl/stroke/stroke_test.pl)

http://sukellus.info/pics/stroke_15.jpg
Image credit: Photo by Robbert Westerdyk


As an addendum, this is meant as fun, and it sure is, so any posts calling DIR into question should be made elsewhere in the rants, meltdowns and beefs forum.

acelockco
02-10-2008, 06:57 PM
The link to the test does not work.

thalassamania
02-11-2008, 08:43 PM
Stroke Test (http://www.techdiver.ws/perl/stroke/stroke_test.pl?list=all)

PS: I come up 95% DIR on the test but am not DIR in the least, I dive a long hose but I can't stomach fool-aid.

Tom R
02-11-2008, 10:26 PM
It is a known fact that the DIR community thinks being a little DIR is better then not being DIR at all.

Papa Bear
02-11-2008, 10:32 PM
I think its better to be a DIM diver! I would rather have a diver diving in real water than talking about it! Doing It More will make you a diver!;)

Sarah
02-11-2008, 10:54 PM
The link has been fixed. I did around 88%. I am not sure if that means I am a 12% stroke or an 88% stroke, lol.

shellbackdiver
02-11-2008, 11:53 PM
I think its better to be a DIM diver! I would rather have a diver diving in real water than talking about it! Doing It More will make you a diver!;)

Sure doing it more can help being a better diver as long as you don't already have bad habits. If you are already diving with bad habits those habits just get bigger and more bad habits are created. Scored 100%.

hbh2oguard
02-12-2008, 12:14 AM
Well I have to say I know little, if any about DIR and I got 75% DIR status. Right know I really don't want to know, nor care to know much about DIR because who's to say what's right? Not to say that I'm not open to it but some of what's considered DIR just doesn't make sense.

Tigerbeach
02-12-2008, 01:39 AM
Who's to say what's right?
Amen brother.
Probably more wrong ways than right ones, these days.

hbh2oguard
02-12-2008, 05:18 AM
Well I'm glad some one agrees. I think we should send some praise to Papa. I'm liking the DIM:) How about DIB(do it better):eek:

hbh2oguard
02-12-2008, 05:23 AM
Sure doing it more can help being a better diver as long as you don't already have bad habits. If you are already diving with bad habits those habits just get bigger and more bad habits are created. Scored 100%.

And the million dollar question......who's to decide what those "bad habits" are?

thalassamania
02-12-2008, 05:55 AM
And the million dollar question......who's to decide what those "bad habits" are?why I'm to, of course.:)

rubber chicken
02-12-2008, 06:54 AM
74% DIR :eek:
I knew that letting several buddies attend DIR-Fundamentals would pay off one day.:D

BillGraham
02-12-2008, 11:51 AM
The fact that I came up even 69% DIR is a shock.

I dive sidemount when I dive open circuit (Stroke)
I dive a CCR most of the time (Stroke)
I was trained to cave dive by NSS-CDS (Stroke)

It's a wonder I'm still here!

Chantelle
02-12-2008, 01:25 PM
*sigh* :cool:

seasnake
02-12-2008, 03:21 PM
How about DIB(do it better):eek:

*gasp!* Are you TRYING to get your house burned down?!!?:rolleyes:

BamaCaveDiver
02-12-2008, 06:07 PM
Damn, knowing who JJ is and opting not to dive with dude wearing the oldtime battery pack butt-mounted (I prefer diving solo) makes me 45% DIR? They must be succumbing to market pressure and lowering their standards :p

I enjoy being a stroke {Self Thinking Responsible Open-minded Karst Explorer}, not to mention where I come from most folks would see DIR as Doing It Rong :p

BillGraham
02-12-2008, 06:26 PM
D ivers
I gnoring
R eality?

Tigerbeach
02-12-2008, 06:37 PM
*gasp!* Are you TRYING to get your house burned down?!!?:rolleyes:

Don't they traditionally burn crosses?

Chantelle
02-12-2008, 07:26 PM
...sheesh... and it's usually us who get accused of bashing people...

Sarah
02-12-2008, 10:26 PM
Again, and finally, please do to not make this a referendum on the DIR philosophy. If you have issues with DIR, take it up in the rants, meltdowns and beefs forum. DIR proponents are very welcome here, and we don't think THEIR forum section here should be spent constantly defending their position anymore than we would let non-divers come here and constantly harangue divers or open circuit divers constantly poke at rebreather divers.

Otherwise we will have to lock the thread. Thanks for your understanding! :)

hbh2oguard
02-13-2008, 01:31 AM
*gasp!* Are you TRYING to get your house burned down?!!?:rolleyes:

Hey now I'm not the only one:) I was just going to create a "better" style of diving...... my OWN

hbh2oguard
02-13-2008, 01:32 AM
Woops I guess we better make a new section under rants???

hbh2oguard
02-13-2008, 01:38 AM
Well I just made a new thread under rants so lets continue there:) Let them have their peace:D

Sarah
02-13-2008, 02:29 AM
Thanks guys! :)

thalassamania
02-21-2008, 11:13 PM
With thanks to: Dive Girl: Doin' it Right (http://www.divegirl.com/dir.html#response)

Basics
Please note: It would be extremely irresponsible, dangerous, and foolish for you to assemble and wear this rig without understanding exactly why you're doing it and what each little detail means.

Keep it simple
Too many people today seem under the impression that more is always better. The basic principles of the DIR outfit are this:
Remove all unecessary equipment - take all you need, but only what you need.
Each member of the team should be wearing an identical outfit. This makes it easy to understand each others equipment and in an emergency, kit can be swapped or cross patched. Lets look at each item starting from the top.

Hair
Almost goes without saying that it should be kept short, no more than 1 inch on top. For easy identification, it should be parted slightly to the left.

Other styles:

A French crop would appear to be a suitable alternative at first glance, it presents a number of problems:

A considerable increase in task loading as it requires visiting a decent hair dressers in the first place and then regular maintenance after that.
Usually requires some form of gel/mousse. The use of hair products is strictly for strokes and only serves to increase drag and reduce efficiency. Other Syles to Avoid:
Quiff - too much task loading due to the maintenance
Mullet - although popular in Holland and Germany, it really doesn't get any more unfashionable than this. And anyway a hair cut named after a fish? - I ask you.
Curly mop - although it requires no real maintenance there is a distinct likelyhood of being mistaken for Sheck Exley, Rob Palmer or Bill Stone (the horror of it).
Moustache - not strictly a hair cut, you may end up being mistaken for one of the above. It can create an even worse scenario when combined with cropped hair - you just end up looking like one of the Village People. Glasses
Simple wire rimmed are essential as they are light and unobtrousive. Designer glasses are not acceptable because they are too individual and therefore cannot be interchanged with another team member in an emergency.

T-Shirt
This is a key part of the outfit and whilst there are many t-shirts on the market, the DIR shirt must have the following criteria:

White Egyptian cotton
Short sleeves - the correct length must be 5 inches - any longer and there is a risk of entanglement, any shorter and there is a risk that they'll look like those cap sleeve T-shirts that were worn in the 70s (thus precipitating a major fashion incident).
T-Shirt markings
The DIR logo on the front should be at least 3 inches high, as you will be instantly recognizable anyway, and there should be no other markings on the T-shirt. Beware of large oversize type as this is dangerously 80s (eg Frankie Says Relax).
The back of the T-shirt should have a much larger logo (at least 12 inches) with the words 'No Strokes' written on it. This will allow you to be clearly seen by other team members who may be looking for you in a conference room or busy pub. There is no excuse for incorrect T-shirt markings - although other agencies recommend other sizes and colors it may lead to other team members failing to recognize you.

Always analyze your T-shirt before wearing it. Picking up a T-shirt from the drawer or the shop without properly checking it first could be dangerous. A recent incident occurred when a Genesis Tour T-shirt was mistakenly bought from a shop (the label hadn't been checked) in the belief that it was actually a bona fide DIR T-shirt.

Trousers
Levis regular 501's with the button fly. The key thing about these is that they have the correct number of pockets and most significantly, exactly 5 belt loops of 1 1/2 inch diameter. This standardization allows team members to cross patch their equipment during a major trouser emergency.

There has been an trend away from jeans and towards combat trousers in the belief that the extra pockets will come in useful. This is wrong. Its just a just fashion thing as the extra pockets creates an atmospheric trapping effect, thus increasing drag.

Belt
Brown leather, 1 inch in width. These fit best into the 501's belt loops and stay properly in place. Extras like studs should be avoided as they may snag.

Shoes
Timberland desert shoes. Color: sand. Makes for easy identification of other team members and allows for interchangeability if you end up putting your foot in it and ending up on your back-up shoe. Avoid boots as they create drag (especially in thigh length patent leather)

Shoelaces
Must not be cross threaded through the islets as they will make removal and replacement difficult in the event of a major shoelace failure.

Harness
Leather, rubber, studs - just say no to bondage gear. This is Doin' It Right! (not an S&M convention - though lets face it, easy mistake to make)

Read the Official DIR response. (http://www.divegirl.com/dir.html#response)

Chantelle
02-22-2008, 04:07 PM
ROFLMAO... How on earth do you find this stuff?

scuba_dog
06-26-2013, 12:32 AM
Just in case anyone is missing this test, (you get a 404 Not Found as of 2013), the internet archive has the test up still:

http://web.archive.org/web/20120331221111/http://www.techdiver.ws/perl/stroke/stroke_test.pl?