Explaining DIR Rule #6

By | Feature Posts, Knowledge Base

Understanding the Hidden Arts of DIR

If you have been on the various scuba diving internet message boards, you probably have seen all kinds of junk written about DIR. One of the most common things written are the “rules” surrounding DIR. Many people make wide speculations about these “rules”. Most specifically, DIR rule #6 gets the most attention. This “rule” has been widely blown out of context. Let’s take a look at the “rule” #6 in detail. Hopefully, you will understand what the meaning behind it is. [Read more...]

Confessions of the Scuba Anti-Hero: Part 1

By | Knowledge Base

Your Scuba Anti-Hero

Many people haven’t been able to get to know the real me. Many have accused me of being egotistical and other nonsense. Unless you’ve been around me for quite some time, you may not know a few truths about my diving and views on diving. In this series, I want to give a few “confessions” to help people get to know me a little more better. Check back often for more of my confessions. [Read more...]

Understanding Tank Factors

By | Training

Duane Johnson - Tech Instructor

Duane Johnson - Tech Instructor

“Tank factors? Aren’t those things people should consider when purchasing a tank? Things such as size, color and buoyancy characteristics?” This was asked by an employee at a local dive store when he overheard me talking about dive planning. It didn’t really surprise me at the time as not many people have heard the term tank factor. The truth is, tank factors are a critical part of planning our dives and divers should have an understanding of what they are in order to plan their dives properly. [Read more...]

Evolving Recreational Scuba Diving Courses: Mentoring and Coaching

By | Training

Duane Johnson - Tech Instructor

Duane Johnson - Tech Instructor

As diving professionals, we discuss with our students the importance of continuing their diving education. Learning new skills to enhance their diving is a great way to keep people diving and enjoying our underwater world. However, continuing education must go further than just learning a few new skills. As diving professionals, we are supposed to have superior diving skills, we are supposed to be trained on how to present diving material in order to maximize student learning. We should be using the opportunity continuing education courses give us to help mentor and coach divers, not just give them a license to take another class. [Read more...]

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