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The Hogarthian Way of Diving

Hogarthian in it's purest form is the Doin-It-Right system:

Global Underwater Explorers has the most comprehensive explaination of the DIR system.

Hogarthian related texts and web pages:

The Hogarthian Gear Configuration by Jarrod Jablonski
The origins of Hogarthian by Billy Willams
Doing it Right by Bill Mee
Doing it Right by Dan Volker
Assembling a Doubles Hogarthian Rig
Doing it Wrong!
Is that an octopus in your pocket?

Hogarthian Diving is not complete without learning to tie knots. Knot's can be much stronger than a zip tie, so if your life depended on it, you better tie it.

Roper's Knots

The Mailing Lists are a great way to learn more about the DIR system, or anything about technical diving. You can scour the old files for any information you need, or simply join the list and ask questions.

Techdiver Mailing List
Wreck Diver Mailing List
Cavers Mailing List

Here is an account of an accident by Richard Pyle. He is a well respected member of the diving community and is regarded as one of the top divers in the world. You can learn a lot from the mistakes of others.

Confessions of a Mortal Diver

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