SO YOU WANNA BE A CAVE DIVER? WATCH THIS FIRST.

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We absolutely LOVE this video.
We are used to reacting to cave diving videos narrated by non-divers, sometimes regular divers, and maybe a couple by cave divers, but this one is narrated by a cave diving legend.
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  • @SleepInthe_Sand
    @SleepInthe_Sand2 жыл бұрын

    Did a dive this weekend and I overheated before even hitting the water. I cooled down and tried to dive- I quickly realized I was exhausted and I was only in the water for about 10 minutes. I aborted- initially I was a little upset. But then I thought of you guys and I was proud of myself for knowing my limit! Thanks for all the awesome videos, and it’s true- the ocean will always win!

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are proud to hear that!

  • @Sombre____

    @Sombre____

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the main problem of scuba diving is than you get hot before jumping in the water. Jump in the water and take the time to cool down your body with the water. Just inflate your BCD at the surface and take the time to calm down and rest before diving. There is no rush. You will maybe lose 10 minutes but you will dive longer and safer.

  • @ratflail215

    @ratflail215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good job. ALWAYS stay safe. You can learn and go for another dive any time. If you take risks you have a high risk of drowning. No going for another dive then.

  • @syntaxerrorsix3137

    @syntaxerrorsix3137

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many of us in Florida don't bother diving dry (or at all) during the summer. The caves will be there in December.

  • @ratflail215

    @ratflail215

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@syntaxerrorsix3137 You would love diving here in Finland during winter. My uncle has gone wet diving under ice. He has a 10mm wet suit but the initial shock of cold water must suck.

  • @lancobear8894
    @lancobear88942 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for the episode of you two diving for gold.

  • @Julia_BH

    @Julia_BH

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @theaviary238

    @theaviary238

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get that gold!

  • @AlkDarksniper

    @AlkDarksniper

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know right?, I hope comes soon

  • @rebeca2085

    @rebeca2085

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yesss!!!

  • @RW-ij1ci

    @RW-ij1ci

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep... this needs to happen.

  • @spaceman4442
    @spaceman44422 жыл бұрын

    Woody recieves a lot of crap about his interruptions and stuff. Woody you seem like an awesome guy and an excellent instructor.

  • @alanstevens949

    @alanstevens949

    2 жыл бұрын

    My first couple of videos I was like, "I don't think I can Hack this Woody guy". He's an acquired taste. Like the first time you have scotch. Not so good... I love scotch! I'm hooked. Woody on caffeine! Bring it on!

  • @josephwilson9444

    @josephwilson9444

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think anyone critical of pausing the video for input don't understand the format of these reviews. I look forward to the pauses and Woody and Gus's dialogue as it always provides useful information and valuable insights.

  • @armandolerma5452

    @armandolerma5452

    2 жыл бұрын

    i actually like woody but feel as if Gus is sorta a know it all

  • @charlesg7926

    @charlesg7926

    Жыл бұрын

    I really like woody and Gus. Also who did they get cave certified by?? I’m looking to get certified also

  • @angelicarcturianmessagesan2830

    @angelicarcturianmessagesan2830

    Жыл бұрын

    I just love both the guys. Super fun to listen too and learn from.

  • @KB-gd6fc
    @KB-gd6fc2 жыл бұрын

    Man my cave and tech instructor was an absolute savage when it came to feedback. He wasn't fooling around and I'm grateful for it.

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some people would say that’s not the proper way to teach and that people don’t like learning that way. It might be true but I’m one of those people that like the 100% straight truth. Do not sugar coat it. This is why I love Tec diving.

  • @tonym.satterfield3484

    @tonym.satterfield3484

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you... sounds like you had the full treatment. Safe Diving. T

  • @tonym.satterfield3484

    @tonym.satterfield3484

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIVETALK You are absolutely correct in that some people would not take to that type of training. That's one of the reasons you can make a choice based on an instructors reputation which is the first thing you should check out carefully and decide what type of training you want to receive. As long as you get a qualified person and they follow by the book you should be able to be one s safe cave diver to the level you are trained. Other people, in fact many people do in fact prefer to get the most to borrow your phase "Savage" teacher you can get and I think the diver produced by this this type of training will be A very confident diver...that being said as the fellows here rightly pointed out to you, that kind of training is not for everyone, but rather the few. The two styles will produce a much different diver. That does not mean that one is absolutely better than the other. This had been endlessly debated over the years. I come from the hard school so that was how I was taught and I even went further with my candidates and they all loved it...why? Because they knew what they were in for when they came to me . I made it very clear. These fellows are doing a service to the community in general,but as he mentioned to you they have expressed to me that they do not like my approach. That's cool was my reply, no one size fits all. Dive on Savage man. Safety first..T.

  • @ShiggyMiyamo
    @ShiggyMiyamo2 жыл бұрын

    Was anybody else freaked out by the way Lamar talks? It's almost like he's trying to be a ventriloquist.

  • @betsybarnicle8016

    @betsybarnicle8016

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm convinced someone told him to rewrite what he said. They gave him a new script, and someone had to doctor up the video for it to somewhat match.

  • @Ru31770

    @Ru31770

    3 ай бұрын

    Half a second into the video 💭Is he trying to not move his mouth? 💭Is his mouth even moving? 💭Does he have a mouth? Reminds me of the videos where someone edits their real mouth over a cartoon. Lamar be like: 👁️👃🏼👁️ _

  • @cassiereroni
    @cassiereroni2 жыл бұрын

    I also want to say it's so good of you to "like" everyone's comments. That shows that we may be faceless but that you really do see us. As your channel grows though it will be impossible to do but for now...that's really cool.

  • @delphi8333

    @delphi8333

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love you DIVE TALK! Woody and Gus are the best!

  • @darillus1

    @darillus1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Liking every comment will make every comment redundant in the end though, wondering if they have even read it or just hit the like 👍

  • @dantzbam7828
    @dantzbam78282 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, it just shows how easy curiosity can get you killed.

  • @vell0cet517
    @vell0cet5172 жыл бұрын

    Carrying a light would not tempt me to go into a cave without equipment/training. A school of mermaids promising sexual favors wouldn’t tempt me either…

  • @frederikkold6881

    @frederikkold6881

    2 жыл бұрын

    The latter would definitely tempt me. You dont need ligths, mermaids always want the Best for you!

  • @csoehlig

    @csoehlig

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂 same. Used to dive vortex alot and never got the temptation to go in.

  • @Danstaafl

    @Danstaafl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is there cave diving technique for rad sex with mermaids w/o silting the cave out?

  • @imjustaguy4340

    @imjustaguy4340

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frederikkold6881 actualy the origonal story they lead fishermen to there deaths

  • @frederikkold6881

    @frederikkold6881

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@imjustaguy4340 yes thats the common narrative falsely portrayed by jealous sea men

  • @McRambleOn
    @McRambleOn2 жыл бұрын

    It really says something when a video made on VHS is still just as interesting and enlightening and educational… today as it was when first made.

  • @spiritmatter1553

    @spiritmatter1553

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, it looked low-res, but this was a VHS tape! Wow! A timely message.

  • @TGears314
    @TGears3142 жыл бұрын

    25:20 as an engineer, I agree. We have learned thousands of lessons taught with blood. As a racer, I also agree. The advancements in Motorsport safety stem from death as well. We HAVE to learn to improve our safety. We have to. Thanks guys for these valuable discussions. I appreciate it a lot. It has instilled that intense curiosity about caves I once had before mrballen haha

  • @spiritmatter1553

    @spiritmatter1553

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was already reckt on that subject (My intro was Ask A Mortician’s Worst Ways to Die) but MrBallen was the _coup de grace_.

  • @skepticmoderate5790

    @skepticmoderate5790

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am an engineering student and you would be amazed how many earfuls we got about the Boeing 737 Max crash that happened just recently.

  • @joserios6270

    @joserios6270

    2 жыл бұрын

    Safety rules are written in blood

  • @heavymetalmusichead4969
    @heavymetalmusichead49692 жыл бұрын

    I NEED to hear Woody's story. I'm dying of curiosity. 😄

  • @ScubaGirlsInternational
    @ScubaGirlsInternational9 ай бұрын

    A year later, I watch this again. This holds an entirely different perspective now that I've started training. I'm grateful and will likely watch this again. For a 4th time.

  • @DLoc83
    @DLoc832 жыл бұрын

    Before watching these vids I used to think I was tough, diving in general especially cave diving terrifies me. However I find these videos fascinating especially the caves and how much training there is involved. Closest I'm gonna get to diving is watching DIVE TALK :D

  • @jamesvaughn3796

    @jamesvaughn3796

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the same way but I want to do it because of that fear. I need something in my life that is way out of my comfort zone and this interests me a lot.

  • @amena8899

    @amena8899

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Same here.

  • @BBCforyoHoe

    @BBCforyoHoe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t make you any less tough to not want to cave dive with no experience. It obviously isn’t a dangerous hobby when you’re experienced and follow the correct protocol

  • @cindys6775

    @cindys6775

    2 жыл бұрын

    I watch these videos because I know I'll never go there.

  • @DLoc83

    @DLoc83

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesvaughn3796 that's a great way of thinking, personally I'm not sure I can do it. But I think would be amazing to do.

  • @ajo7009
    @ajo70092 жыл бұрын

    I like how you mention the value of taking a cave diving class even if you don’t get cave certified. I think people often think that if there is the possibility for failure, they will fail anyway, and so there is no reason to go for it. But the fact is, even if you fail at something, there usually is always value to be gained anyway.

  • @ajo7009

    @ajo7009

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, all because a person fails the class once doesn’t mean they can’t retake it and try again.

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @alanstevens949

    @alanstevens949

    2 жыл бұрын

    That happened to me. I didn't get cave certified. I was really down. With all I learned I practiced in the ocean. Making a main line, then a jump. going to the beginning staging a tank and going to where the jump was and doing the jump. All with line arrows and cookies. Then reeling all the lines back in. I went back and aced the course in one day.

  • @chrisbalchen7097
    @chrisbalchen70972 жыл бұрын

    Sweet start to a week!!! Dive Talk!!! :)

  • @abdulalhazred3027
    @abdulalhazred30272 жыл бұрын

    Usually I bring a pickaxe, and a few doors to create an instant air pocket. If I get lost, I simply dig up. Cave diving is an excellent way to farm diamonds and iron ore without encountering skeletons, creepers, and spiders. Although, zombies do spawn in dark waters. Cave diving in minecraft can be fun and safe if you prepare properly. Here is a list of survival items: 1.Sword 2.Pickaxe 3.Axe 4.Shovel 5.Doors 6.Cobble Stone 7. One stack of sea cucumbers 8.Plenty of food

  • @averagediver1819
    @averagediver18192 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate Gus saying work your way up to being a cave diver. So many recreational certifications I see are just given away creating false assurances of skill. As a military man the straight forward seriousness of technical diving is a huge part of its attraction. Another great video.

  • @ambersmith6828
    @ambersmith68282 жыл бұрын

    Love Your Videos! Could you and Woody do a video on Linnea Mills a 18 year old girl who died Nov of 2020, because of her drysuit while diving?

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback. Jim at Discovery Divers Tokyo has done a great job covering this terrible incident. He even has communicated with her family directly.

  • @ambersmith6828

    @ambersmith6828

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIVETALK Thank You, I will check that out! Continue your great work!🙂

  • @Raidenze
    @Raidenze2 жыл бұрын

    I have thought about doing this when I've gone completely bald, but then I recall that I'm terrified of headaches. Sky diving it is!

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo2 жыл бұрын

    Let’s be honest. It’s what 30% looking at and exploring the caves and 70% the thrill of doing something so incredibly dangerous that so few people do. I’m sure this is different for everyone but that’s how I have always felt.

  • @Julia_BH

    @Julia_BH

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want to go for the geology. I got a degree in Biology but never got a call back from any of the bio research positions I applied for out of college. It’s just so competitive esp since I don’t have a masters or PhD. So I do a lot of hobbyist research. Algae is my favorite. :) I just love looking at things under a microscope.

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo

    @SticksAandstonesBozo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Julia_BH that’s interesting but your probably the 1% lol.

  • @Julia_BH

    @Julia_BH

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SticksAandstonesBozo haha probably true

  • @HarlequinnProduction
    @HarlequinnProduction2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never dived in my life and I find all of this fascinating

  • @Stylelover162
    @Stylelover1622 жыл бұрын

    i love your guys’ chanel but you have made me realize i never want to go on a cave dive 😂 i have terrible anxiety and claustrophobic that would be my worst nightmare, but it’s so cool and interesting!! i cant help but watch all about it

  • @spiritmatter1553

    @spiritmatter1553

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m just like you with anxiety and claustrophobia. I could not even. 😬 Yet I watch these videos!

  • @Steezy93

    @Steezy93

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dont go scuba diving at all then it's very claustrophobic even not in a cave

  • @douglassnodgrass7002

    @douglassnodgrass7002

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too hun. I love someone else doing what scares the fuck out of me

  • @douglassnodgrass7002

    @douglassnodgrass7002

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Steezy93 I think I could scuba dive. It's cave's in general that freaks me out

  • @abbigailbonner5074

    @abbigailbonner5074

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm the very same 😂 I love these guys to. The back and forward chit chat and knowledge between them is awesome.

  • @Yggdrasil42
    @Yggdrasil422 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know I just finished my Full Cave training this week! Wanted to do this for years and I'm still a bit blown away that I finally achieved it. I trained with Kim Davidsson at Protec Tulum who did a great job. It was challenging but built up at just the right speed. I never expected I'd feel remotely comfortable doing an out-of-viz, in-line gas sharing exercise in sidemount restrictions. Like you said, the straightforward way we talk about risks and analyze historical accidents is chilling but necessary. The caves here in Mexico have been more beautiful and diverse than I expected and I'm happy that I get to spend another week here diving them with a friend. Thanks for sharing your stories and experience with us.

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! And welcome to the family!

  • @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    5 күн бұрын

    Is she the one over by Cancun Mexico? Sounds like a cool trip.

  • @russellrackey8177
    @russellrackey81772 жыл бұрын

    Lamar did my rebreather course about 4 years ago he is definitely a wealth of knowledge. The kind of person that can back everything he says up with experience. Had the privilege of diving with him and his son quite a few times afterwards amazing and humble person could not speak highly enough of him.

  • @naufeltajudeen3769
    @naufeltajudeen37692 жыл бұрын

    When the cave diving instructor suggested a different guy to teach smokers, I knew it was a matter of my safety and didn’t pursue it any further.

  • @tayberjk2559
    @tayberjk25592 жыл бұрын

    Happy Monday ❤️❤️❤️ great way to start the day, DIVE TALK! 🥰

  • @kolorzjerk
    @kolorzjerk2 жыл бұрын

    A reason to be excited for Monday’s! Thanks again gentleman

  • @greenbeagle13
    @greenbeagle132 жыл бұрын

    Not a diver, Never will be a diver, BUT I LOVE THESE VIDEOS...!!! Also, thank you for stopping the videos and giving explanations - one of my favorite parts of the vids.

  • @babe3974
    @babe39742 жыл бұрын

    You two are for real loving your hobby, explaining everyone who wants to try it to keep them safe. I’m living for it !

  • @kyleranderson5557
    @kyleranderson55572 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely excited to start my morning with this one

  • @JayCee_64
    @JayCee_64 Жыл бұрын

    I am a non-diver, but open water and cave diving is fascinating to me. I have no desire to do any type of diving - I don't even like getting my face wet in a pool! But those of you who are cave and/or open water divers out there - bless you. I'm glad there are folks like you who do this and take video so folks like me can see these places and still stay dry. Be safe in your endeavors . May your bubbles be many and your troubles be few. 🤗

  • @helene6295

    @helene6295

    Жыл бұрын

    I hated getting wet took a while too getting comfortable diveing as I had a fear of deepwater my worse fear now is waterslides and mountian biking 🙄

  • @_DiJiT
    @_DiJiT2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing this to us!

  • @zerolightness6674
    @zerolightness66742 жыл бұрын

    I am no way a diver but already afraid to go in a cave without training! Funny how curiosity gets people to do things that you should not.

  • @lunadarlingz4549
    @lunadarlingz45492 жыл бұрын

    I've always heard of the horror stories and dangers of dying diving being common. Watching you guys not only showed me how that's not true when done right, but have made me want to try diving later on in life when I have time. Thank you guys for bringing awareness in all your videos and informing us as you go!

  • @FF-ru8re
    @FF-ru8re2 жыл бұрын

    Keep well guys, thanks for this

  • @Ratatat420
    @Ratatat4202 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found y'alls channel, still in college right now but you two have made me want to get into diving later on and eventually into the caves one day. Love the content, insightful and entertaining.

  • @aarondillon5986
    @aarondillon59862 жыл бұрын

    You guys have become a part of my weekly/daily routine. Whenever I see an upload from you guys everything else stops lmao!

  • @CoDWiiPS3Gameplay
    @CoDWiiPS3Gameplay2 жыл бұрын

    This was the first video I EVER watched regarding diving in general. Watched it a few years ago, and talk about being scared straight. I really appreciate you guys reacting to this. Yes we have a ton of fun on here, but when the rubber meets the road, these things are NOT a joke. Great video as always guys.

  • @heather1667
    @heather1667 Жыл бұрын

    Growing up in Florida , we learned to swim as babies we taught each other to free dive learning to hold our breathe for 2-3 minutes we were so proud of our accomplishments that we felt brave , but sadly we were given freedom to explore also as children unsupervised , me and my sister had a scary experience off singer island - there is a small cave under the rocks - by the inlet - we needed help , age 10-7 we were saved by a diver as we hung to a bowie so far out that we were terrified to swim back. No idea how we got there. All we knew was we went in and out of a little cave - wish I knew that man today saved our lives 🙏 parents - even if your children have knowledge and experience- teach them to be humble and always respect Mother Nature - even if those children are grown adults - we can all get over confident at times - thank you dive talk for always teaching and using your knowledge with kindness and respect- love you men 🌞may the Sun always show you the way 🌞

  • @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    5 күн бұрын

    I got sucked into that same cave. Luckily I got blown back out of it too. Surreal experience.

  • @Kudalinny
    @Kudalinny2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content guys, just love to get informed the proper way about cave diving, thanks!

  • @kristyfield9789
    @kristyfield97892 жыл бұрын

    Man its almost time for the 30k live. You guys are killing it! I cant believe how fast the sub counts growing 👏🏻

  • @okay-ali36
    @okay-ali362 жыл бұрын

    I love how open and honest you both are about the mistakes you have made. I’m excited to hear Woody’s story about his instructor error. It makes me trust you two so much because none of this is about your ego, it is about good information being conveyed in a respectful way. Keep up the great work, can’t wait for the next upload! :)

  • @colepoovan1703
    @colepoovan17032 жыл бұрын

    Listening to you guys is informative and therapeutic at the same time

  • @rottweilertrainingUK
    @rottweilertrainingUK2 жыл бұрын

    Recently found this channel and am loving the videos. Used to be a PADI DM many years ago, and your channel is tempting me back to diving

  • @thomasrowe7445
    @thomasrowe74452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the consistent uploads guy's, thoroughly enjoying the content despite being a non diver. Your personalities really bounce off of one another and it makes for great viewing 😄

  • @MrLexi310
    @MrLexi3102 жыл бұрын

    Cave diving is SO fascinating! I am not a diver, but I appreciate all the knowledge that you present during your videos. I am learning so much; Keep up the great work! Also, thank you for keeping the PSA volume high. It was much easier to hear what you two were reacting to.

  • @tianarhastings8372
    @tianarhastings83722 жыл бұрын

    Found myself binge listening to your videos at work so I subscribed finally 😂

  • @ZeonikTV
    @ZeonikTV2 жыл бұрын

    I’m very happy with how fast this channel is growing. I’ve been subscribed since 15k subs and that was only a short time ago :)

  • @steveorygins6252
    @steveorygins62522 жыл бұрын

    Been binge watching your channel ever since you covered Mr. Ballen. Super informative and very cool. Kudos to you guys, you have way more balls than me! You are also peaking my interest in getting proper training eventually for open water diving. So thank you. Always be safe! You guys are great

  • @chrysshart
    @chrysshart2 жыл бұрын

    I love the way he is teaching this subject. He starts right at the beginning with all of the reasons you need to do the whole training and really pay attention to it and absorb it into yourself. This isn't just a class you take and then forget. You are here to learn the techniques to keep yourself alive so you can enjoy the beauty and wonder of cavern diving. I'm terrified of deep water (despite being a decent swimmer), so the idea of doing any diving frightens me immensely. Thanks to your videos, though, I feel much more comfortable about potentially trying a beginner's class if the opportunity should ever arise. You guys really make the diving community seem welcoming and dedicated to safety and you communicate pretty clearly that if you follow all of the procedures as you should every time, your risk of death or injury plummets (though it's never zero, of course).

  • @jameshicks3046
    @jameshicks30462 жыл бұрын

    Great selection gentleman! Love this channel!

  • @near--zero
    @near--zero2 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video and your banter. keep it up! definitely in my top three youtube channels

  • @srmj71
    @srmj712 жыл бұрын

    This makes my stomach hurt, confronting the possibilities of executing a cave dive by the untrained. When I was able to work, I worked in a field where everything had to be planned out ahead of time. All potential outcomes accounted for as best as possible. When confronting unknowns, all decisions regarding when and how to back out of changes, were decided well before beginning the procedure. Procedures were well understood by all involved. In the end, it always looked like a well choreographed dance, everyone knowing what to expect at all times. Anything less could result in a serious, expensive mess. I think that's why I'm drawn to cave diving. Successful cave diving demands nothing short of your very best. No dependence on lady luck. She's a finicky lady at the best of times! Great video guys!

  • @Randaddy25
    @Randaddy252 жыл бұрын

    Wreck-re-ational lol. Love the vids guys!!! Just goofin around lol

  • @Mars-1995
    @Mars-19952 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel! Really nice content again and again. I love seeing both of you. There is a special dynamic involved. It seems like you two are brothers. There is nothing more to say than Thank you for providing it to us.

  • @el_kasztanejlo8555
    @el_kasztanejlo85552 жыл бұрын

    Awesome content guys, looking forward to future videos. Sharing experience and knowledge, possibly saving lifes.

  • @lorenamunguia-cortez9368
    @lorenamunguia-cortez93682 жыл бұрын

    Ok Woody with the positive reinforcement!! Now that’s a good teacher. As a teacher in training myself, it makes me happy to hear that 😊

  • @icyblankets4971
    @icyblankets49712 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been loving your videos over the last couple of weeks and have developed a real interest in Cave Diving thanks to you guys. There does however seem to be a real lack of information out there on the correct steps to take to work up to cave diving. I’d love to see you guys do a step by step video on which certifications to do first working up to cave diving. Love your stuff. Thanks a lot.

  • @Julia_BH

    @Julia_BH

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m also wondering this. Like which specialty courses (if not all) should we take before trying to get our cave cert? How many dives should we have before trying to get our cave cert? Is it also based on number of years? Should we get cavern and cave certified simultaneously (I’ve seen instructors offering this) or get cavern certified first? Should we have experienced real life underwater emergencies before trying? What gear do I need? What gear can I use for cave diving that I used for scuba diving?

  • @alanstevens949

    @alanstevens949

    2 жыл бұрын

    My experience. Short answer, I was certified in a week. I went from open water straight to cave certified. IANTD requires an open water diver to have a minimum of 100 dives which I had. Having some night dives helps. I think 50 dives if you have advanced. That week was intense. Loved it though. At the end I was only cave intro certified. The problem was my equipment was inadequate. (side mount) I had to use doubles. I was soooo out of trim for the whole course. Virtually out of control. Every day of the course was in the cave. I got my own gear, side mount, and practiced what I learned in the ocean. Went back for 1 day and aced it.

  • @oscaronielperez758
    @oscaronielperez7582 жыл бұрын

    This channel is awsome I have a whole new respect for what embodies diving in caves. Stay safe my people! This channel is a hidden gem

  • @wendyhere7204
    @wendyhere72042 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thanks for sharing! I only discovered your channel after your reaction to MrBallen's video and have since watched most of your videos. Although I used to be terrified of cave diving, you guys really manage to show how cool it can be with proper training. Always looking forward to more of your videos! :)

  • @Avionne_Parris
    @Avionne_Parris2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, Gus & Woody! I'm so grateful to have found your channel (and I've never subscribed faster!) Watching your videos (even the scary ones where people died) has taught me so much about cave diving safely and correctly; doing the right thing so as to enjoy the underwater Atlantis that is cave diving. This is coming from a non-swimmer who lives on a twin island in the Caribbean. Feared the water my whole life since I almost drowned 3 times (twice as a child and once as an adult). Worse yet, caves were just dark and scary places where only the truly brave (or insane, depending on your perspective) would venture to go. Gus' description of the beauty of caves was really nice to hear and made it less scary. While I probably wont be getting cave certified anytime soon, I dont fear the water anymore, I will be learning to swim so I can have more control on be one with nature. Then I can go snorkeling with the fishes! Thanks for making me love the open water again, Gus and Woody! Blessings to you guys :-)

  • @davidwarren719
    @davidwarren7192 жыл бұрын

    As someone with a new interest in diving (thanks to y’all) but who has done some climbing and dry caving, I consider myself to be fairly proficient with ropes/lines and how to use them. The realization that there is a deeper methodology to how y’all use lines in caves is fascinating to me! Can we get a video dedicated to laying and retrieving lines, etc? ❤️

  • @amena8899
    @amena88992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining the line stuff, im not a diver nor will i ever be one, but i find this videos fascinating. Thanks for reading comments and paying atention to what us (nondivers) might think, its so cool that you take us into consideration. Came here because yt recomended the Mr.Ballen review videos and stayed because its so interesting.

  • @troymayers6547
    @troymayers65472 жыл бұрын

    You guys are very brave and skilled athletes. Massive respect.

  • @nuxastas1530
    @nuxastas15302 жыл бұрын

    After watching your videos i have decided to take a step i had been doubting for a long time, in August i going to take my level 1 certification free diving course, i know is not scuba diving but you guys inspired me to take the final decision, you made me realize diving whatever it is free or scuba is safe if you follow the rules and don't go beyond your limits

  • @fidem.7641
    @fidem.76412 жыл бұрын

    It truly is gift. There is no way i would dive a cave without training. Only video i saw like this is PADIs. Great video guys!. Dont let the negative reign.

  • @griffini19
    @griffini192 жыл бұрын

    You guys do a fantastic job Thank you so much!!

  • @transvestosaurus878
    @transvestosaurus8782 жыл бұрын

    I've watched a couple of your videos and I honestly value breathing A LOT more than I did before. Lovely lovely air.

  • @dem1s3
    @dem1s32 жыл бұрын

    I would love to dive, but I've got a spine injury. I may do some lightweight stuff in my life, but I'll live vicariously through you guys for anything more intense than that. Really digging your channel guys, thanks for your insights.

  • @mikesbigadventures194
    @mikesbigadventures1942 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely inspired to become a cave diver. Working my way up now.

  • @dougww1ectebow
    @dougww1ectebow2 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you guys scared the crap out of me. Even knowing that was a simulated dive, I couldn't help but feel that panic that would occur in a situation like that.

  • @D4veJap4n
    @D4veJap4n2 жыл бұрын

    You can tell they both have good training even outside of the diving. In their videos they don’t neg they applaud each other on their points. Really encouraging

  • @johntrains1317
    @johntrains13172 жыл бұрын

    Love Woody's smile. You guys are great. Never dove in my life, don't think I ever will but I like these videos 😂

  • @instinkt900
    @instinkt9002 жыл бұрын

    Discovered you guys via Mr Ballen and now I'm scoping out dive schools in my area. I've always loved the water but never really thought about SCUBA before and now here I am. Seeing the measured excitement, care and knowledge of diving is super inspiring. Cheers.

  • @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    @mowtivatedmechanic1172

    5 күн бұрын

    2 years later. Are you a diver now. Tell of your adventures.

  • @soonifer1683
    @soonifer16832 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Woody & Gus for providing educational videos and feedback. You guys probably prevented numerous deaths with your videos, keep up the great work!

  • @ForheDew
    @ForheDew2 жыл бұрын

    i've stumbled about your channel a while ago, and over the course of the last two or so weeks i watched through a lot of your videos. I've done some scuba diving (not very much though) a few years ago and at the moment i think about getting into it again. The one thing that burned into my mind more and more after watching your videos was „never, f*ing never, ever go dive into a cave without proper training. I really love how you really can't stress this enough! Love your Videos keep it up you guys

  • @SaintSeja
    @SaintSeja2 жыл бұрын

    In relation to the beautiful, untouched nature down there, I think it's great that these caves are usually only visited by people who know what they are doing (in terms of training, professional equipment, etc.). Otherwise, perhaps something like on Mount Everest would happen, where meanwhile every Tom, Dick and Harry can try to reach the summit, forming endless human queues (sometimes resulting in "traffic jams"), destroying nature and leaving garbage (and often their lives, unfortunately). That was only an example, but I'm sure you guys know what I mean...

  • @_TopG
    @_TopG2 жыл бұрын

    Watching this on my half hour lunch break at work :)

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing28892 жыл бұрын

    Two of the most likable persons on KZread ☺

  • @LATERZA00
    @LATERZA002 жыл бұрын

    Great reaction again! One of my favoutite channels in KZread for sure

  • @alnilamecrota8147
    @alnilamecrota81472 жыл бұрын

    Im 15 minutes in and i 100% agree i also like how he's explaining things. Give me straight forward pragmatic info.

  • @kingshisa8266
    @kingshisa82662 жыл бұрын

    The best way to teach, yields much better results.

  • @supahdupah207
    @supahdupah2072 жыл бұрын

    You guys are such a great duo and perfect men for this type of content. I love the safety aspects you guys talk about. There's a lot of lessons that can be applied to most situations, not only diving, but my favorite is " Don't make a move unless it has a purpose ". Absolutely solid advice. Keep up the great work!

  • @sonicdruid
    @sonicdruid2 жыл бұрын

    Love this x Thank you!

  • @magdelen1123
    @magdelen11232 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I think more parents should watch this channel (I'm sure many already do). This channel has or will save some lives I'm sure. Non-diver, terrible swimmer btw. Stay in open water folks. Thanks for the great content Gus and Woody.

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, thank you so much for the super nice comment!

  • @tubikinsgaming5375
    @tubikinsgaming53752 жыл бұрын

    I’m a non diver but I really wanna do Rec diving these guys have convinced me to gontake the scuba class

  • @torqueaddict7568
    @torqueaddict75682 жыл бұрын

    Watching here in Australia I’ve never dived but love your content. In my opinion you are essentially like astronauts, much respect and you two are a great team. All the best

  • @pleasurewasmine3173
    @pleasurewasmine3173 Жыл бұрын

    love the insight you have Woody on the psychology in teaching with positive reinforcement and choosing your words wisely to help someone learn. cheers

  • @No.YouTheAnuth
    @No.YouTheAnuth2 жыл бұрын

    In regards to the two divers(siblings?) that were found "embracing" one another.. Could it be possible that one ran out of air first, and were buddy breathing off the others remaining air? I mean, there could be a possibility they Were found in that position.. Just saying. BTW, I've never been diving, Would love to, and can't stop watching you guys.

  • @DIVETALK

    @DIVETALK

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think there is no way that two divers embraced as they drown…no chance…but even a smaller chance that two siblings were underwater and one of the siblings watched as the other drowned when he/she ran out of air first WHILE THEY EMBRACED. You pitch that to a Hollywood producer and they’ll kick you out of the room for being ridiculous and unrealistic. 😂

  • @mikecarson101

    @mikecarson101

    Ай бұрын

    Miss u son!

  • @SgtToastieYT
    @SgtToastieYT2 жыл бұрын

    The only part I disagree with is that my light does not tempt me into overhead/caves/wrecks that I'm not certified for or already planning to dive. Plan your dive, dive your plan.

  • @horsepanther

    @horsepanther

    Жыл бұрын

    But, history apparently has shown that people sometimes are tempted into going into a cave maybe just a little ways because it seems doable, so acknowledging human nature is not a bad thing. Especially if you aren't so confident that you for sure would not be tempted.

  • @hybridmusic6088
    @hybridmusic60882 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I found you guys through Mr Ballen. I enjoy how informative your videos are. It has inspired me to begin my journey into the diving world. I hope to one day have the training, experience, and equipment to explore caves one day and experience it's wonders.

  • @flatfivestudio9908
    @flatfivestudio99082 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel and love you guys, my dad was a diver for local police municipalities to recover rafters bodies and he would strap the tanks on my brother and I’d backs and do laps in our pool. Always was beautiful but now I think as a nod to my pops and to you guys, I’m going to get my certifications and become tech certified along with the other basic certs, and start on a SAFE and fun hobby. Thank you guys so much for the inspiration and the admiration to do things the safe and precautious way. Keep on keepin you man Much love 👌🏼

  • @kanamekiyru
    @kanamekiyru2 жыл бұрын

    Simming in a 12ft pool is my cave diving. But imma watch anyway

  • @lynettegraves6261
    @lynettegraves6261 Жыл бұрын

    Teaching positively is so helpful. I was utterly terrified doing driving lessons but my teacher set me so at ease. He’d say “That was a good decision” or “You did a really good turn!” before any adjustments were made and it worked. Passed first time. So much easier to learn from someone saying this is what you did right and this is how you do even better ❤️

  • @badgerbar3623
    @badgerbar36232 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video, I’m a non diver whose never even seen the ocean but I’m fascinated by the depths. I’d love to hear about more about the unspoken legends who pioneered cave diving and the origins of the 5 rules. I think I’d still want to experience a cave dive after watching, well at least a cavern. Can’t wait to see the channel grow you two are perfect for this job, your collective knowledge, and expertise makes every video unique from each other anything else on the internet.

  • @land2097
    @land20972 жыл бұрын

    i dont think i would ever go diving even for a few meters, but listening to you guys talk about what ure passionate about is amazing. thank you! i always enjoy your videos

  • @markmm3759
    @markmm37592 жыл бұрын

    If u guys did a video on saturation diving that would be sweet Edit: (Ik it’s not you’re area of expertise but I still think it would be sick)

  • @rootical_vincebassie5190
    @rootical_vincebassie51902 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it was said so the parents and family just felt better about the situation I know that's also kind of far-fetched but knowing your loved one was at least being held by another human being in their last moment on Earth might give him a bit of ease

  • @JayJay-ft9zu
    @JayJay-ft9zu5 ай бұрын

    Love your channel, ive never been diving ever, im gonna be taking diving classes in the spring, im very excited 👍

  • @Sp_acecowboy
    @Sp_acecowboy2 жыл бұрын

    I've been addicted to your channel for over 3 months this channel is for sure gonna blow up !!!!!🤟🤘

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