Gear Configuration
DIR Gear Configuration, Piece by Piece
A DIR rig puts every hose, light and tool in the same place every dive. Here's each piece of the configuration, where it goes, and why.
Gear Configuration
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Backplate and Wing vs Jacket BCD: Which Should You Dive?
A backplate and wing puts lift behind you for better trim and stability; a jacket floats you upright at the surface. Side-by-side comparison and how to choose.
Gear Configuration
Long Hose Configuration: Why You Donate the Regulator in Your Mouth
UTD primary donation uses a long-hose regulator and necklace backup. Learn the routing, left-hand backup recovery and Gardner's 7-foot hose recommendation.