Who disagrees with DIR and why?

[tpscuba]

Everyone has their nitch to fall into as long as it works for you great.
We had 22 divers that were DIR on the last trip I just came back from. Like other sports ie; boating, 4-wheeeling, snowmobiling we tend to judge the lot for the actions of a few. I do like some of the configurations of the divers. The alternate to some extent, I also like the safety tube when making an assent when away from the mooring line if there is one. Some of the gear with this group reminded me of the Man from Menards walking out of his garage geared up for work.
Got along with them but a few figured if you didn't suit up as they did you weren't a real diver. Every dive in BC is tide directed 10 to 15 foot change. I watched a few of them pull at the coral, freak out octopus with their bright Dive Rite lights, poke at things with their knives, disturb fish sleeping on a night dive. (this was only about 5 or 6) They had nice hats that said "WE DO IT RIGHT" Their group leaders talked to them but it seemed to go in one ear and out the other, but as he said they pay for the trip I'm hear to make money. With the group I was with we had our regular BC our 4 battery lights and our cameras, we mingled with them and had a great time just stayed clear of the 1/2 dozen.
I like seeing new things and if it will work for me I would most definately incorpate it some way. I am putting an extra pocket on my new dry suit to carry a small line real and lift bag. I already have a safety tube in my BC pocket.
Diving is great and diving safely is a must. See you out there soon.
Rick