100% DIR

[DRE]

[quote='Dirk Diggler link' dateline='1082568451']

For exqmple:
As 100% DIR:
- you don't smoke?
No smoking allowed - the havoc it wreaks on your lungs, plus it diminished your ability to effectively offgas
- you don't dive unless there's a DIR buddy?
correct; it's so much more fun to dive with people who are all on the same page, plus your safety factor increases dramatically
- you don't use air deeper than 100ft?
You only use air to inflate your tires, EAN32 to 100ft, TRI30/30 to 120
- what gases do you use for all your depths?
bottom mix: END<100; max PPO2 1.4 (1.2 for longer or more strenuous dives)
deco mix: END<100; max PPO2 1.6
- you don't use a dive computer for any dive profiling?
No, the best computer is your brain; dive computers never give you acceptable profiles, are expensive, and make ou rely upon them forgetting what to do when they crap out
- what do you use to plan dives, execute them, and why?
You can use D-plan, decoplanner, or any of the VPM based programs; however, KISS: when using EAN32, time + depth equals 120, do slow ascents, stops at 80% of max depth in ATA; use the same principle for TRI30/30 but subtract 20 from your depth as you're uing helium; et voila, the only thing you need is a BT
- how did those things become DIR accepted?
after years of trial and error and applying a healthy dose of common sense
- you exercise at least 3 times a week?
yes, usually even more (split between swimming, running and weightlifting)
- you can't be over this (amount) overweight?
If you're obese you won't offgas effectively, but diving shouldn't be your primary concern anyways; your quality of life and longevity will suffer if your significantly overweight

Hope these answers will help you out somewhat.[/quote]