Such BS! 4k views in a YEAR!?! There is a billion hours of trash diving videos out there and this high quality content is hiding in a corner somewhere. Amazing presentation of this area and operation. Killer drone shots, rich DOF and the post production!?! Holy sh*t dude! In the last year I took my boat to Socorro and Cocos and I’m definitely going to Malpelo when we get back to the Pacific. Liked and Subscribed! Great Work
Of course! Assuming you mean for cameras, etc. It is always changing but this one was shot with 1DX2 underwater with mostly the wacp +24-70 and the 16-35 f4, DJI mavic air2S in the sky and canon c70 for topside shots. I’m actually selling my nauticam housing for the 1DX2 (still for sale for $2000usd 🙃) and upgrading to take my c70 underwater, also considering the r5c which ticks a lot of my boxes (one touch white balance!). I also want the mavic 3 classic now that they finally released a cheaper version with the same 4/3 sensor. The big issue with the air 2S is that you can’t control aperture which makes picking which ND to use a bigger deal than it needs to be
I’ve been very fortunate to visit Malpelo several times over the years, on the multiple times on the Yemaya (no longer) and on the Ferox. It is definitely expensive, but considering the costs of going all the way out there (fuel, crew, equipment, etc.) it’s not unfair. Especially for the dive experience you get on the Ferox, and also compared to other similar eastern pacific destinations (cocos, Galapagos, etc.)
As a videographer myself, I really like your work and learnt a lot! Not sure if you do this full time, but the planning & effort just getting there and post-edit looks like a lot of work. Great job!
Thank you! 🙏🏽 if you’re a videographer then you know how much work it takes. I’ve been doing it a long time and I still love making the videos - traveling, diving, shooting, editing, everything. You have to love doing it otherwise video making would be torture🙃 cheers 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Hi Kabir great and amazing video, I am interested to visit Malpelo but I do not have experience with currents in fact I am not fan of it, what is your recommendation? Avoid it or how can be prepare for this trip? I like the challenge’s but i am worry about it 😅
Thank you! 🙏🏽 If you are not very experienced with currents or are generally uncomfortable in them, I definitely would not go to Malpelo (yet). While dives can be ‘easy’ with a manageable / useful current, they can also be very strong and unpredictable (eg change in the middle of a dive or have different directional currents at different depths). The remoteness of the destination amplifies the risk. Malpelo is known for its wild currents so I would definitely recommend getting super comfortable with open ocean drifts in another destination first. Then go to Malpelo 🤙🏽
Congratulations on the new video. It is always a pleasure to follow your adventures. One prayer, though. 😇 Please don't put subs on the RIB in slow motion. It is an unbearable cliché even when BtMs use it.
I just recently signed up to ship out on the Ferox in March. Any particular recommendations on wetsuit thickness (3, 5, 7mm), if a hood is recommended, and if I should bring fins designed more to address currents?
In March the water will be colder so I would definitely go with a warm 7mm. Hood probably not a bad idea. I don’t know about fins designed for currents… the most important thing with currents in Malpelo is to have prior experience in strong / unpredictable currents, be very comfortable deploying SMB at depth, etc. more powerful fins could help but it’s not really about the gear in my opinion
Thank you for watching 🙏🏽 I think it’s always a good time to dive in Malpelo but July will be warmer, generally better viz, but not the high season for huge schools of hammer heads. It does still happen but I think density is higher in winter (with higher chances for bad viz). Strong / unpredictable currents always a possibility for Malpelo. Cheers!
this is a very hard question to answer... it's like picking a favorite child. I've been to all of them at least 3 times and I still can't give a straight answer. I should make a video to discuss this since I think it deserves some more content / nuance. thanks for the idea!
Arvid ran a great intimate operation but unfortunately I think he no longer operates in Malpelo :( the only catamaran in Malpelo now is the Silky (marine park patrol)
Thank you for watching it! 🙏🏽 but you ask an impossible question, I could never pick or rank these spots. It really depends on the particular trip (season and luck). I’ve had some of my best memories in each of them. You can’t go wrong 🤙🏽
Such BS! 4k views in a YEAR!?! There is a billion hours of trash diving videos out there and this high quality content is hiding in a corner somewhere. Amazing presentation of this area and operation. Killer drone shots, rich DOF and the post production!?! Holy sh*t dude! In the last year I took my boat to Socorro and Cocos and I’m definitely going to Malpelo when we get back to the Pacific. Liked and Subscribed! Great Work
Thank you!! 🙏🏽 glad you found me. Eastern pacific is my favorite region of the world for diving. Can’t bear the adrenaline and pelagic magic. 🤙🏽🙏🏽
Kabir, can you please tell us what equipment you are using?
Of course! Assuming you mean for cameras, etc. It is always changing but this one was shot with 1DX2 underwater with mostly the wacp +24-70 and the 16-35 f4, DJI mavic air2S in the sky and canon c70 for topside shots. I’m actually selling my nauticam housing for the 1DX2 (still for sale for $2000usd 🙃) and upgrading to take my c70 underwater, also considering the r5c which ticks a lot of my boxes (one touch white balance!). I also want the mavic 3 classic now that they finally released a cheaper version with the same 4/3 sensor. The big issue with the air 2S is that you can’t control aperture which makes picking which ND to use a bigger deal than it needs to be
Surprised to see you're not wearing a wetsuit! Isn't it chilly? Amazing vid!
Thank you!! that not me without the wetsuit, that a sea Viking that goes by the name of Sten. He’s a legend
Oh My God ,how's amazing and Magic place have inside of Colombia 🇨🇴 wao thanks You God Y thanks You for shows US My friend 😮
Thank you! 🙏🏽 It really is one of the most amazing places on earth. Colombia has so much nature to offer 🇨🇴 💙
You've dove here multiple times? Ferox is expensive, did you get discounts?
I’ve been very fortunate to visit Malpelo several times over the years, on the multiple times on the Yemaya (no longer) and on the Ferox. It is definitely expensive, but considering the costs of going all the way out there (fuel, crew, equipment, etc.) it’s not unfair. Especially for the dive experience you get on the Ferox, and also compared to other similar eastern pacific destinations (cocos, Galapagos, etc.)
As a videographer myself, I really like your work and learnt a lot! Not sure if you do this full time, but the planning & effort just getting there and post-edit looks like a lot of work. Great job!
Thank you! 🙏🏽 if you’re a videographer then you know how much work it takes. I’ve been doing it a long time and I still love making the videos - traveling, diving, shooting, editing, everything. You have to love doing it otherwise video making would be torture🙃 cheers 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Hi Kabir great and amazing video, I am interested to visit Malpelo but I do not have experience with currents in fact I am not fan of it, what is your recommendation? Avoid it or how can be prepare for this trip? I like the challenge’s but i am worry about it 😅
Thank you! 🙏🏽 If you are not very experienced with currents or are generally uncomfortable in them, I definitely would not go to Malpelo (yet). While dives can be ‘easy’ with a manageable / useful current, they can also be very strong and unpredictable (eg change in the middle of a dive or have different directional currents at different depths). The remoteness of the destination amplifies the risk. Malpelo is known for its wild currents so I would definitely recommend getting super comfortable with open ocean drifts in another destination first. Then go to Malpelo 🤙🏽
Congratulations on the new video. It is always a pleasure to follow your adventures.
One prayer, though. 😇
Please don't put subs on the RIB in slow motion. It is an unbearable cliché even when BtMs use it.
thank you! and thanks for the feedback, cheers!
I just recently signed up to ship out on the Ferox in March. Any particular recommendations on wetsuit thickness (3, 5, 7mm), if a hood is recommended, and if I should bring fins designed more to address currents?
In March the water will be colder so I would definitely go with a warm 7mm. Hood probably not a bad idea. I don’t know about fins designed for currents… the most important thing with currents in Malpelo is to have prior experience in strong / unpredictable currents, be very comfortable deploying SMB at depth, etc. more powerful fins could help but it’s not really about the gear in my opinion
Thank you for the video! Is July a good time to dive in Malpelo? (sharks, currents, etc.)
Thank you for watching 🙏🏽 I think it’s always a good time to dive in Malpelo but July will be warmer, generally better viz, but not the high season for huge schools of hammer heads. It does still happen but I think density is higher in winter (with higher chances for bad viz). Strong / unpredictable currents always a possibility for Malpelo. Cheers!
Talking about diving and in comparation wich one is better for you?. Galapagos, Malpelo or Cocos Island?
this is a very hard question to answer... it's like picking a favorite child. I've been to all of them at least 3 times and I still can't give a straight answer. I should make a video to discuss this since I think it deserves some more content / nuance. thanks for the idea!
Hi,
can you tell me what is with the German Leader Arvid Martinkat and his Katamaran Inula?
Arvid ran a great intimate operation but unfortunately I think he no longer operates in Malpelo :( the only catamaran in Malpelo now is the Silky (marine park patrol)
Fantastic and inspiring! Thanks Kabir, your videos are not only wonderful to watch but also educational. Hope we meet up again someday soon.
Thanks Ian! Appreciate the kind words and hope that we meet underwater again soon!
I have no idea how I’ve missed this channel. Epic
Glad you found me! Cheers! 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for the video! Do you prefer Malpelo, the Galapagos, Cocos or Socorro?
Thank you for watching it! 🙏🏽 but you ask an impossible question, I could never pick or rank these spots. It really depends on the particular trip (season and luck). I’ve had some of my best memories in each of them. You can’t go wrong 🤙🏽
If you have good luck it completely changes your ranking. But I would choose the Galapagos over Cocos and Socorro. Enjoy your dives!
This is the best Malpelo video I've seen so far
Thank you 🙏🏽 really appreciate that. Amazing place 🤙🏽
incredible footage. may i know what camera did u use on the water?
my trusty 1DX2 :) its going up for sale soon if you're interested
The place I most want to dive!
Me too!
Great video!
Thank you!! 🙏🏽 🤙🏽
Stunning shots both U/W and aerial . Very informative too . Thanks for sharing .
Thank YOU! 🙏🏽
As usual fantastic video!. Happy to have shared this trip with you and learnt one or two things from you! 👌
Thank you Humberto 🙏🏽Was great to meet in such an epic place. See you next time!
Unbelievable footage ! Malpelo is definitely on my list of dive destinations i want to go to one day
Thank you! It’s really an incredible place. If you’re a experienced a proficient in strong currents, open ocean etc. I can’t recommend it enough
Perfect, now I know what we will be watching for breakfast tomorrow morning!
I can always count on you to be here in the comments section 🙃 thank you!!!! 🙏🏽
I loved that video, Malpelo is definitely the best destination with Ferox
Thank you! 🙏🏽 I will continue to work on my salsa 💃
amazing!! you met my friends luca and penny!!!
Thank you! They are awesome people, very glad that out paths crossed!
Great locations and badass film work!
Thank you!! 🙏🏽🤙🏽