27:01 I love this. I am not a diver, but the second she says "I'm starting to panic", everyone's head lamps shoot right to her, and as soon as she says "I can't", immediately everyone swims over to help. I know that this is exactly what this video is about, but it really is beautiful to watch.
The fact that such an experienced diver panicked so quickly to me shows how quickly everything can fall apart even if you’re confident this would never happen to you. She would have died if she didn’t have tons of help.
@@DIVETALK You showed a cool head in your DPV class. I hope, like your magic sinuses and ear canals, that will always be the case. I would be very interested to see if she ever reviewed the video herself and said why she thinks she got so flustered that time. I’m sure she’s had an equipment mishap at some other time. Interviewing these divers to talk about their own mistakes would be fascinating and helpful.
@@The_ZeroLine When I took my dive training they talked about perceptual narrowing. Basically as the stress level increases you tend to perceive less and less of your surroundings and start to focus on the source of the stress. Clearly this can be problematic when you have multiple things to be monitoring i.e. air supply, navigation, buoyancy, deco limit etc. The other thing is CO2 buildup brings about the sensation of panic. I believe rebreather divers actually learn to identify this as a warning sign their system may not be functioning properly. Unfortunately things spiral when you panic. The stress from her equipment malfunction and the kicking effort to get to the surface would have undoubtedly increased her breathing rate. This could overwhelm the ability of her regulator to deliver enough oxygen on top of the fact she was breathing the cave air which it seems did not have sufficient oxygen. The CO2 buildup would spike her heart rate even higher continuing to make things worse. Her buddies did the best thing possible by staying calm and giving her firm directions to start taking the steps necessary to start unwinding the multiple issues.
I'm new to the channel and have been watching these videos the last few days. I have never dived and probably never will but it's great learning about something totally new. Thanks for the great videos! So interesting and educational.
Same boat, I'll probably never scuba I swim a lot love the beach but deep ocean hell no, but I love the science behind it and love watching videos. U also learn a lot of random info.
I love spelunking/dry caving but have never scuba dived. I'd love to have learned to cave dive. Love the ocean so it's not about fear for me. This channel is fascinating. So happy to have found it because of MrBallen💗
I was in the armed services for a country and I'll sum it up like Sgt. Love said,"if you can't find time to do it right the first time, where will you find the time to do it right a second time!?" I find that counting my breaths or counting seconds while watching my watch helps slow me down. Good decisions count most in high stress situations. Panic is always the enemy that kills. Count three good breaths, then make a decision. Good decisions that cause pain are better than bad decisions that kill you.
I used to be a very active diver, but haven’t done so in 20 years. I accidentally stumbled across your videos. You’ve really put cave diving into perspective. By reviewing these videos, I am learning so much, not only about cave diving, but regular diving. I’ve found a good instructor 45 mins away from me. I am re-certifying to dive again with a goal to work towards becoming a cave diver. You guys have taught me that as long as I dive within my limits and practice what I have learned regularly, I will be fine. Also that there are procedures and solutions for emergencies. I am learning a ton by watching you guys review emergency situations and providing the solutions which is fantastic as I learn best through applied situations… maybe that’s the critical care nurse in me. I can’t thank you guys enough for all of this. May I please ask for your email to ask a few things? Best regards and much gratitude, Terri from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Another amazing and informative video! A clip of this incident was featured on GoPro's channel about the Mayan Underworld, and the comment section for it was a disgusting morass of uninformed, sexist comments about the diver. I love how you go into the diver's credentials, the technical aspects of the equipment failure and possible solutions that can be implemented in situ to mitigate it. Thank you for this.
Same. I was watching like Nukes Top 5 ghost videos one day and then a few random videos later, I landed one of their reactions and I've been hooked ever since😂
Cave diving is just not something i would do. That said, i find it facinating and appreciate the expert commentary. I have done some dangerous things and i know training, staying calm and never giving up are vital. I give you guys props for the respect you give your sport. I subscribed and plan to enjoy your vids from the comfort of my couch. Stay safe and keep posting!
I told my instructor that I regretted my redundant bladder instead of just an SMB because I can't figure out comfortable positioning of its inflator. His response was simply, "you won't when you need it". Glad I watched this, and your entire channel for that matter. I'll likely never attempt cave certification, but I still admire your approach and mentality. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Gus and Woody.
Appreciate the analysis and context. It's easy to think "oh this wouldn't happen to me, I'm as cool as a cucumber when put under pressure" but the reality is that even experienced divers can have panicked moments. Having knowledge of potential risks/issues (through watching videos like this) can be important to know what to do when you or your buddy runs into a similar problem. Definitely good content.
I don't know if I'll ever dive but until then, I'll keep living through you lol. Amazing content. I specifically like the reaction videos with the other gentleman. You two are a great team!
Honestly I stumbled upon your videos after being shown a bunch of horror stories about cave divers dying. But watching your content makes me realize that it's not as scary as I thought and can actually be done in a safe way. Thanks for educating.
Sheck is the man. My hero when I was a teen and if my heart issues hadn't derailed my dive plans I would have had my cave diver certs. Great video, I still watch anything I can about cave diving and karst geology after growing up in north Florida and having a decent amount of cavern and a couple of short cave dives. I was smart enough at 16 to stay away from the dark but it still draws me into the depths in my dreams.
I’m new here, but I am glad I got the recommendation from TH-cam. My father was a diver and I find this channel both entertaining and educational. I’m beginning to understand a lot of the things that my father experienced as a professional diver. Respect from Sweden 🇸🇪
Her team did a fantastic job swarming to her and helping her through her crisis and everything turned out beautifully for her. I'm sure any of us would have reacted in the same way and the same situation!
This guy is too funny with his little amendments to the video, his name is still Brian! That only goes to show you how close he and his diving partner Dave are.
You know, I really need to thank you for making these videos. I had seen this video previously (and others you’ve done), and as a non-diver I really had no idea what had happened to her. This video explained everything and was both educational & interesting. Thanks for doing it.
I’m happily addicted to your channel! Gus and Woody you are phenomenal!! I’m learning so much! The way you interact with each other is crazy awesome and adds so much to each episode. Your attention to detail is very much appreciated and I’m like a sponge soaking it all up !! I know when I watch you guys I can count on the truth. Tysvm! Kudos and congrats on reaching 5,000 subs! Btw I am publicly subscribed 😁
thanks for the video. I don't dive at all (and will probably only go on very shallow ones if i do) but i go on information binges and you really go over everything I never would REALLY research or might not need to know but I still want to.
I've never dove and probably never will, but this channel started popping up I'm my feed and now I love it. I've actually Subscribed and learned so much and Gus & Woody are awesome and hilarious. So good together. Thanks.
Non-diver here! Just love how informative all of your videos are! Y’all are both incredibly knowledgeable and I love your dynamic. Really loved this one, Gus. If it weren’t for your videos, I’d know next to nothing about any of this. Seeing the gear was super cool! Although I’m still on the fence about diving for myself, you’ve definitely peaked my interest and I’m getting a ton of fun facts!
Hi Gus, I’ve learned so much from your videos. I’ve got done couple of hundreds of dives and about 20 of those are cave dives. I very much enjoy cave dives but I’m always a bit nervous before doing one - but it’s good to know that it also means that I’m not overconfident about it and I’m therefore more cautious
Cave diving is amazing. It’s honestly not that hard or scary, as long as you get educated completely, take the classes and have all the right equipment. (3 lights, drysuit, sidemount with 2 tanks, 2 reels, 2 spools, 2 cutting devices, backup mask, etc etc). Also note… when you’re new to cave diving, I recommend sticking with caverns at first. Even after you’re certified, doing lots of practice in cavern areas will help you gain practice. And when you do actual caves, do the spacious open ones that have NO SILT, in Dominican Republic and Mexico. Don’t do restrictive caves or silty caves until you’re a pro (I still avoid silty caves, they’re just a no for me). And until you’re an experienced pro, always do your cave diving with a guide who knows the caves well! It’s honestly not hard at all if you have a good guide and stay calm.
Gus, I love ya man. You have such a great way of teaching/explaining things for me (non diver). I've always been a water dog, and watching your videos has me itching to get certified to dive. Thanks for all you and woody do for the community!
I have never commented on a TH-cam post before but had to on your page. I am a new diver and appreciate how you guys explain both technically as well as explain in a manner that new divers can relate to. Great job, and looking forward to many more videos!
Gus, you are quite excellent at clearly explaining diving issues for those of us that are not divers. I am enjoying Dive Talk videos. Diving, especially cave diving, is fascinating to me.
Loved the description of using the smb as a buoyancy device as I had a similar issue and my smb was what kept me buoyant. My inflator didn’t come off completely but was so loose the bcd wouldn’t hold air. I felt like an idiot when I was back on the boat that I didn’t check that my inflator was secure, and having my BCD useless at 80 ft was pretty unnerving. Sure makes you appreciate the buddy check before splashing. Ever since I double check everything before entering the water. But man, watching this video gives me a chill regarding how much worse my mistake could have been.
What an articulate and valuable discussion of what can happen to even a highly experienced diver. Most importantly, it was nonjudgmental throughout. Great job, Gus!
If you are considering becoming a diver this channel is an EXCELLENT educational tool of what not to do and what could go wrong. I have no desire to dive, yet ❤️ these videos, they’re fascinating!! 🔥🔥🇨🇦
Cave diving is one of my biggest fears and I hope to do it one day. I have a open water cert, however it's been a while since I've dived. I really miss it and hope to get back into it!
I've dived once as a kid in a pool for a boy scout badge. Have no desire to as an adult but love these videos. Thanks for going into the details of the equipment, how everything works and fail safes. Makes these videos even more enjoyable for someone who knows nothing about diving!
We were taught not to connect the air hose to the backup bladder. Whe had it tied to the hose where it could quickly be attached and deployed if necessary. The thinking was having it connected could inadvertently lead to unknowingly inflating your second bladder which could turn into a real problem.
Nice video. I am a diver got my cert in Cozumel, MX and I am considering becoming a cave diver. Anything can happen and this is a good example of what anything means. Be safe never dive alone and always use caution.
I'm addicted to your channel! I think that reacting to Mr Ballen's video made the algorithm very happy and I'm my glad it's sharing your channel with us :) I have snorkeled but never dived but my brother has tried to get me go with him for a while now. You're making me think it might be fun!
I admire people like yourself who are able to dive in general, but more specifically cave dive! Unfortunately, I have PTSD which has nothing to do with water however as a result, I'm extremely claustrophobic with many triggers, that provoke full on panic attacks so unless there's away to overcome this, I most likely will never dive! It sucks because I wasn't always this way, I loved the water, I loved snorkeling, so watching your channel allows me to sort of live vicariously through both you and Woody's stories and experiences ! With that said, this was very educational and terrifying at the same time lol but I really enjoyed it so keep them coming!
I love your channel. I’m a new recreational diver with 45 dives and always wanting to be better at whatever I do and your channel gives me the knowledge on what I need to carry and how to react to things. (Not that I would think of them)but knowing will make me think better.
I found self reliant diver course was a game changer for me rather than wreck. Yet to try cavern, CCR, trimix and Tec so these guys are on another level by comparison
Love your channel, like so many others, i've been binging your videos! I haven't dove for a few years and only had about 30 scuba dives but this stuff and especially your insights is super interesting!
Great commentary, as always you did research and put yourself in her position, didn’t judge, simply explained what happened and how to overcome with several options. This channel has me thinking of safety and what if situations in all my hobbies and passions.
I really appreciated both the reaction and explanations at the beginning as it sheds a light on things I as a non diver had no idea about! I do believe the explanations were important for context, shame that some people don't understand that ..Keep up the vids and stay safe!
love this channel, perfect for a new scuba diver like myself, and I also dive with my wife. we watch these together to collect knowledge on possible scary scenarios
New to your channel mate and I really appreciate the work you do. I’ve been watching these diving clips, in particular cave diving clips and I never had a clue what was going wrong, but watching you explain everything is very educational. Cheers mate
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you subscribe to our channel and enjoy our content. Love the fact that it increases your comfort level. That’s awesome.
Wouldn't you did such a fantastic job of reacting to the video. Always listen and watched intently I want to learn everything I can because I love diving and I have not been able to dive for several years and before I would dive again I would definitely get more training. Keep up the good work ❤ya your love for diving is apparent 😃
I can't dive (leg amputee), but I love your videos. You and your buddy give such great advice. I love learning about anything, and your videos teach quite a lot. Thanks for the effort.
Jody, I don't know about your health but the KISS Sidewinder was created for a double amputee, Joshua Hotaling. www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/veterans/hotaling/
@@DIVETALK I'll look more into this. I went to a dive shop a few years back and inquired about getting certified. They didn't seem thrilled to have me there and were explaining how difficult things would be much more than encouraging me to sign up.
You just came into my feed probably because I just subbed to mr ballen and a lot of his videos have cave diving in them. I’ll never cave dive or even open water dive bc I’m disabled and claustrophobic but I’m still enthralled lol
@@SheenaReine, I've never learned to understand lols. I read it as if someone said it like a word, rhyming with 'ball'. I think that's better than imagining someone laughing after every single thing he says.
I went from watching Mr Ballen and being terrified of cave diving to watching yall and wanting to win cave diving awards lmaooooo. Gotta start saving for classes and equipment I guess!
I like watching these videos especially dive videos. Im scared of anything with water unless it's a pool lol. I respect all drivers including cave drivers cause there's no way in hell I would ever do it lol. But you divers do and you record it which I love cause I can enjoy driving from the safety of the shore and don't have to be scared shitless of drowning. I respect you divers, thank you for the dive content I really appreciate it. Much love 🙏🤩✌
Somehow saw one of the videos a few days back. Now I’m addicted.. subscribed, and working through all these videos. Scheduling my scuba certification now!
Interesting to see, i always have a tendency to view situations through my own experiences and attitude and seeing somebody with so many dives panic about a situation like that really makes me wonder. I personally have had my dump valve of my wing fall off, but i wasnt carrying that much weight, but still i didnt think of it as a crazy problem. Its good practice to not expect ppl to react the same way u would do and to keep a close eye on your buddy, u never know if they will panic super hard to a situation that u find very managable.
Watching your new videos, now I know why people were saying you guys pause and talk too much. Lol. Not hating, just love to see progress you guys have made. Keep up the good work guy!!!👌🏽👌🏽
Sooo I’ve been quietly watching for almost 7 months now, just started commenting recently. Just to preface, I never have dived, never will dive. You couldn’t pay me to dive. I had a near drowning experience when I was a kid, so diving is just not in my future. BUT I love your react videos. They’re incredibly educational and on a weird level, have helped me get over some of my fear. Because instead of it just being this foreign, complicated and dangerous activity, you explain everything in a way where someone with zero experience can understand it. And you have taken that unknown fear, because you go through these videos and explain what went wrong, what could’ve been done to prevent it and you also explain your gear. Probably doesn’t make sense that your videos Interest me so much, because I’ll never step foot in a large body of water that’s not a shallow pool, but I just wanted to share how much you’ve helped me without even knowing it. Your teaching style is very pleasant and easy to follow. What I wanted to say about this video specifically, I love that you went through her background and experience. You explained the organizations and certifications as well as the awards which helped put her level of experience into perspective. I like that you don’t have this attitude of “I’m the best I know everything there’s no one out there better than me”. You honestly admit your level of experience, which makes me trust what you say even more. Because you have no reason to keep up with a lie, since you put all the cards on the table. There’s a very fine line in reaction videos that hardly any creators walk very well. Usually they mock the people they are reacting to, only try to boost their own ego and how people perceive them, show zero compassion and act ignorant. But you explained exactly what happened, the things she did that you didn’t necessarily agree with, how to prevent that from happening in the future, all the while remaining respectful and compassionate to her situation. You put yourself in her shoes and were completely honest about the fact that you understand it’s a very scary situation and you probably would’ve reacted the same way at first. It’s just really rare that someone on TH-cam, reacting to something they are educated in, doesn’t act like they are perfect and would never make mistakes that any human could make. You know when to point out actual idiots that are endangering others with their reckless behavior as well as content that is riddled with falsities. I know you’ll probably never see this, but for the slim chance of it happening I felt like I had to tell you thank you for taking some of my fear away. ❤️
Well thank you for taking the time to write such an awesome comment. I appreciate you watching our videos even though you don’t dive and I’m glad I’m able to provide some comfort when it comes to your own fears.
Love your channel. I wouldn’t go into a dry cave in the side of a mountain much less 100 ft. under water. I’m trying to figure out why I can’t stop binge watching your videos. Is it the “Can’t look away from a train crash” effect? Whatever it is I’m hooked and subscribed.
I'm not a diver and have no experience in this realm but it's a growing interest with that said toward why an agency not part of the coucil(random thought) is politics(who you know) and fees. One my interest is power lifting and some item may not be certified for one reason or another under what ever organization you lifting for. Not because the equipment don't meet standard but it costs alot to be certified. There's some cheaper powerlifting plates out there(I forget there name) there not certified for meats because they choose not to pay for the certification. Just a thought.
27:01 I love this. I am not a diver, but the second she says "I'm starting to panic", everyone's head lamps shoot right to her, and as soon as she says "I can't", immediately everyone swims over to help. I know that this is exactly what this video is about, but it really is beautiful to watch.
We are so glad you are with us. Thank you.
The fact that such an experienced diver panicked so quickly to me shows how quickly everything can fall apart even if you’re confident this would never happen to you. She would have died if she didn’t have tons of help.
Agreed!
@@DIVETALK You showed a cool head in your DPV class. I hope, like your magic sinuses and ear canals, that will always be the case. I would be very interested to see if she ever reviewed the video herself and said why she thinks she got so flustered that time. I’m sure she’s had an equipment mishap at some other time. Interviewing these divers to talk about their own mistakes would be fascinating and helpful.
@@The_ZeroLine she watched it and gave us feedback. All good.
@@DIVETALK The UTD team woman?
@@The_ZeroLine When I took my dive training they talked about perceptual narrowing. Basically as the stress level increases you tend to perceive less and less of your surroundings and start to focus on the source of the stress. Clearly this can be problematic when you have multiple things to be monitoring i.e. air supply, navigation, buoyancy, deco limit etc.
The other thing is CO2 buildup brings about the sensation of panic. I believe rebreather divers actually learn to identify this as a warning sign their system may not be functioning properly. Unfortunately things spiral when you panic. The stress from her equipment malfunction and the kicking effort to get to the surface would have undoubtedly increased her breathing rate. This could overwhelm the ability of her regulator to deliver enough oxygen on top of the fact she was breathing the cave air which it seems did not have sufficient oxygen. The CO2 buildup would spike her heart rate even higher continuing to make things worse.
Her buddies did the best thing possible by staying calm and giving her firm directions to start taking the steps necessary to start unwinding the multiple issues.
Disclaimer: "We have nobody dying today."
Some people just want to see people die and just wanted to make sure they knew that wasn't happening on this video
😅😂😂
I'm new to the channel and have been watching these videos the last few days. I have never dived and probably never will but it's great learning about something totally new. Thanks for the great videos! So interesting and educational.
You are welcome!
Thank you for watching.
I have the same feeling. Never dive and love the channel. This guy's are awesome.
Same boat, I'll probably never scuba I swim a lot love the beach but deep ocean hell no, but I love the science behind it and love watching videos.
U also learn a lot of random info.
I love spelunking/dry caving but have never scuba dived. I'd love to have learned to cave dive. Love the ocean so it's not about fear for me. This channel is fascinating. So happy to have found it because of MrBallen💗
I follow both your channels! I love Fable! Boop boop!
I was in the armed services for a country and I'll sum it up like Sgt. Love said,"if you can't find time to do it right the first time, where will you find the time to do it right a second time!?" I find that counting my breaths or counting seconds while watching my watch helps slow me down. Good decisions count most in high stress situations. Panic is always the enemy that kills. Count three good breaths, then make a decision. Good decisions that cause pain are better than bad decisions that kill you.
Excellent feedback. Thank you watching.
Thanks! Your media is a no non-sense, level-headed discussion about the wonderful world of diving. Very much enjoying the content!
@@muffledgiraffe4303 and we are very much enjoying your feedback! Thank you.
“I’m gonna try and watch the whole video and then respond” first 20 seconds Gus pauses 3 times lmao! Love the reactions guys keep them up!
I used to be a very active diver, but haven’t done so in 20 years. I accidentally stumbled across your videos. You’ve really put cave diving into perspective. By reviewing these videos, I am learning so much, not only about cave diving, but regular diving. I’ve found a good instructor 45 mins away from me. I am re-certifying to dive again with a goal to work towards becoming a cave diver. You guys have taught me that as long as I dive within my limits and practice what I have learned regularly, I will be fine. Also that there are procedures and solutions for emergencies. I am learning a ton by watching you guys review emergency situations and providing the solutions which is fantastic as I learn best through applied situations… maybe that’s the critical care nurse in me. I can’t thank you guys enough for all of this. May I please ask for your email to ask a few things? Best regards and much gratitude, Terri from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hi Terri, first of all thank you for your comment and for all the amazing work you do as a critical care nurse. Our email address is info@divetalk.com
One year later, how's your progress towards cave diving certification?
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Another amazing and informative video! A clip of this incident was featured on GoPro's channel about the Mayan Underworld, and the comment section for it was a disgusting morass of uninformed, sexist comments about the diver. I love how you go into the diver's credentials, the technical aspects of the equipment failure and possible solutions that can be implemented in situ to mitigate it. Thank you for this.
Absolutely! Thank you for watching.
This one is slightly more technical and I LOVE IT. Love to see the gear + certification details parallel with the story. Thanks!
I like these videos a lot! Not sure why they came into my life, but now I do not want to miss them. You've got a new subscriber :)
Awesome!
Same here, I have no clue why these videos started popping up but now I’m hooked.
@@jonnywebb296 that’s awesome! Thank you for watching.
Haha same!
Same. I was watching like Nukes Top 5 ghost videos one day and then a few random videos later, I landed one of their reactions and I've been hooked ever since😂
Cave diving is just not something i would do. That said, i find it facinating and appreciate the expert commentary. I have done some dangerous things and i know training, staying calm and never giving up are vital. I give you guys props for the respect you give your sport. I subscribed and plan to enjoy your vids from the comfort of my couch. Stay safe and keep posting!
Thank you David!
I told my instructor that I regretted my redundant bladder instead of just an SMB because I can't figure out comfortable positioning of its inflator. His response was simply, "you won't when you need it".
Glad I watched this, and your entire channel for that matter. I'll likely never attempt cave certification, but I still admire your approach and mentality. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Gus and Woody.
Very true.
As a scuba pro, I found this channel interesting. Risk management is so important in scuba diving. Thanks.
Appreciate the analysis and context. It's easy to think "oh this wouldn't happen to me, I'm as cool as a cucumber when put under pressure" but the reality is that even experienced divers can have panicked moments. Having knowledge of potential risks/issues (through watching videos like this) can be important to know what to do when you or your buddy runs into a similar problem. Definitely good content.
Thanks for this comment and the support.
I don't know if I'll ever dive but until then, I'll keep living through you lol. Amazing content. I specifically like the reaction videos with the other gentleman. You two are a great team!
Thanks
Honestly I stumbled upon your videos after being shown a bunch of horror stories about cave divers dying. But watching your content makes me realize that it's not as scary as I thought and can actually be done in a safe way. Thanks for educating.
Thank you for staying with us after stumbling upon us. 🙂
Good reminder to check EVERY piece of your gear before every dive.
Amen!
Sheck is the man. My hero when I was a teen and if my heart issues hadn't derailed my dive plans I would have had my cave diver certs. Great video, I still watch anything I can about cave diving and karst geology after growing up in north Florida and having a decent amount of cavern and a couple of short cave dives. I was smart enough at 16 to stay away from the dark but it still draws me into the depths in my dreams.
Video starts rolling around 21:00
I literally can’t stop watching this channel. Y’all are hella wise. Must be all the training ;)
I'm not a diver but I love the respect you and woody show to other divers.
I’m new here, but I am glad I got the recommendation from TH-cam. My father was a diver and I find this channel both entertaining and educational. I’m beginning to understand a lot of the things that my father experienced as a professional diver.
Respect from Sweden 🇸🇪
Her team did a fantastic job swarming to her and helping her through her crisis and everything turned out beautifully for her. I'm sure any of us would have reacted in the same way and the same situation!
This guy is too funny with his little amendments to the video, his name is still Brian! That only goes to show you how close he and his diving partner Dave are.
I see what you did there!
You know, I really need to thank you for making these videos. I had seen this video previously (and others you’ve done), and as a non-diver I really had no idea what had happened to her. This video explained everything and was both educational & interesting. Thanks for doing it.
I’m happily addicted to your channel! Gus and Woody you are phenomenal!! I’m learning so much! The way you interact with each other is crazy awesome and adds so much to each episode. Your attention to detail is very much appreciated and I’m like a sponge soaking it all up !! I know when I watch you guys I can count on the truth. Tysvm! Kudos and congrats on reaching 5,000 subs! Btw I am publicly subscribed 😁
thanks for the video. I don't dive at all (and will probably only go on very shallow ones if i do) but i go on information binges and you really go over everything I never would REALLY research or might not need to know but I still want to.
Awesome! I’m glad you are learning a ton. Thanks for watching.
I've never dove and probably never will, but this channel started popping up I'm my feed and now I love it. I've actually Subscribed and learned so much and Gus & Woody are awesome and hilarious. So good together. Thanks.
Non-diver here! Just love how informative all of your videos are! Y’all are both incredibly knowledgeable and I love your dynamic. Really loved this one, Gus. If it weren’t for your videos, I’d know next to nothing about any of this. Seeing the gear was super cool! Although I’m still on the fence about diving for myself, you’ve definitely peaked my interest and I’m getting a ton of fun facts!
Hi Gus, I’ve learned so much from your videos. I’ve got done couple of hundreds of dives and about 20 of those are cave dives. I very much enjoy cave dives but I’m always a bit nervous before doing one - but it’s good to know that it also means that I’m not overconfident about it and I’m therefore more cautious
Its been a pleasure going through you guys's channel the past few days. I'm excited for my first dive, thanks for the content!
Thanks for the comment and the encouragement.
at first i was super scared but now i’m interested in cave diving
Love it!
Cave diving is amazing. It’s honestly not that hard or scary, as long as you get educated completely, take the classes and have all the right equipment. (3 lights, drysuit, sidemount with 2 tanks, 2 reels, 2 spools, 2 cutting devices, backup mask, etc etc).
Also note… when you’re new to cave diving, I recommend sticking with caverns at first. Even after you’re certified, doing lots of practice in cavern areas will help you gain practice. And when you do actual caves, do the spacious open ones that have NO SILT, in Dominican Republic and Mexico. Don’t do restrictive caves or silty caves until you’re a pro (I still avoid silty caves, they’re just a no for me). And until you’re an experienced pro, always do your cave diving with a guide who knows the caves well! It’s honestly not hard at all if you have a good guide and stay calm.
Gus, I love ya man. You have such a great way of teaching/explaining things for me (non diver). I've always been a water dog, and watching your videos has me itching to get certified to dive. Thanks for all you and woody do for the community!
I have never commented on a TH-cam post before but had to on your page. I am a new diver and appreciate how you guys explain both technically as well as explain in a manner that new divers can relate to. Great job, and looking forward to many more videos!
Gus, you are quite excellent at clearly explaining diving issues for those of us that are not divers. I am enjoying Dive Talk videos. Diving, especially cave diving, is fascinating to me.
Random algorithm recommended but I like these videos.
Loved the description of using the smb as a buoyancy device as I had a similar issue and my smb was what kept me buoyant. My inflator didn’t come off completely but was so loose the bcd wouldn’t hold air. I felt like an idiot when I was back on the boat that I didn’t check that my inflator was secure, and having my BCD useless at 80 ft was pretty unnerving. Sure makes you appreciate the buddy check before splashing. Ever since I double check everything before entering the water. But man, watching this video gives me a chill regarding how much worse my mistake could have been.
What an articulate and valuable discussion of what can happen to even a highly experienced diver. Most importantly, it was nonjudgmental throughout. Great job, Gus!
As much as I appreciate Woody telling you to focus I do also appreciate all the newbie help you're giving us for when I eventually get underwater :)
If you are considering becoming a diver this channel is an EXCELLENT educational tool of what not to do and what could go wrong. I have no desire to dive, yet ❤️ these videos, they’re fascinating!! 🔥🔥🇨🇦
Terrific lecture. Very informative and insightful. As a speaker you're never boring and riveting from beginning till the end.
Thanks Billy!
Cave diving is one of my biggest fears and I hope to do it one day. I have a open water cert, however it's been a while since I've dived. I really miss it and hope to get back into it!
Keep doing what you’re doing! Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 Love this channel, always informative and often entertaining 🖤
dont know how i found you guys but im so glad i did!! great info and you're both really good teachers
I've dived once as a kid in a pool for a boy scout badge. Have no desire to as an adult but love these videos. Thanks for going into the details of the equipment, how everything works and fail safes. Makes these videos even more enjoyable for someone who knows nothing about diving!
Thanks. Glad you are enjoying them.
We were taught not to connect the air hose to the backup bladder. Whe had it tied to the hose where it could quickly be attached and deployed if necessary. The thinking was having it connected could inadvertently lead to unknowingly inflating your second bladder which could turn into a real problem.
Nice video. I am a diver got my cert in Cozumel, MX and I am considering becoming a cave diver. Anything can happen and this is a good example of what anything means. Be safe never dive alone and always use caution.
This is just an awesome video, Gus. You are so well spoken, and such a good teacher.
I am too scared of ocean and large bodies of water to ever dive but this channel is just addictive
I’ve developed that strange addiction to your videos🌊🤿Thank you for sharing the information and possibly saving one’s life))
There's worse addictions to have out there! I hope you subscribed to our channel and thank you for watching.
Coming from exactly those videos with the divers dying, i have to say, thank god, no one dies this time.
Great video Gus. By far the most informative video yet. I got certified in 1992 but i learned things today watching. You make an excellent instructor
I'm addicted to your channel! I think that reacting to Mr Ballen's video made the algorithm very happy and I'm my glad it's sharing your channel with us :)
I have snorkeled but never dived but my brother has tried to get me go with him for a while now. You're making me think it might be fun!
100% fun! Give it a shot!
I also discovered this channel through the Mr. Ballen reaction!
Me too
I admire people like yourself who are able to dive in general, but more specifically cave dive! Unfortunately, I have PTSD which has nothing to do with water however as a result, I'm extremely claustrophobic with many triggers, that provoke full on panic attacks so unless there's away to overcome this, I most likely will never dive! It sucks because I wasn't always this way, I loved the water, I loved snorkeling, so watching your channel allows me to sort of live vicariously through both you and Woody's stories and experiences ! With that said, this was very educational and terrifying at the same time lol but I really enjoyed it so keep them coming!
Thank you! Will do!
"Two is one, one is none". That's a life saving way of thinking right there.
I love your channel. I’m a new recreational diver with 45 dives and always wanting to be better at whatever I do and your channel gives me the knowledge on what I need to carry and how to react to things. (Not that I would think of them)but knowing will make me think better.
I have never dived and probably won’t so this channel is amazing way to learn about this activity! Thank you! Subscribed.
Your guys videos are great keep up with the dual reacts! Very good content thanks guys!
I learned redundancy in everything when I became a wreck diver. Haven't dove caves yet but almost similar environment.
invaluable in so many situations
I found self reliant diver course was a game changer for me rather than wreck. Yet to try cavern, CCR, trimix and Tec so these guys are on another level by comparison
Love your channel, like so many others, i've been binging your videos! I haven't dove for a few years and only had about 30 scuba dives but this stuff and especially your insights is super interesting!
Great content coming from the channel. Keep the videos coming and your community will grow for sure.
Thank you!
Great video man.
Love the dedication to saftey and describing how much it is crucial. Thanks dive talk! Awesome...fantastic video
Great commentary, as always you did research and put yourself in her position, didn’t judge, simply explained what happened and how to overcome with several options. This channel has me thinking of safety and what if situations in all my hobbies and passions.
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Wow, thank you!
I really appreciated both the reaction and explanations at the beginning as it sheds a light on things I as a non diver had no idea about! I do believe the explanations were important for context, shame that some people don't understand that ..Keep up the vids and stay safe!
Great job going in such a vivid description on your inflator and thank you for the knowledge you shared with us
nice in depth information that I don't see very often on your vid's, appreciate the content :)
love this channel, perfect for a new scuba diver like myself, and I also dive with my wife. we watch these together to collect knowledge on possible scary scenarios
New to your channel mate and I really appreciate the work you do. I’ve been watching these diving clips, in particular cave diving clips and I never had a clue what was going wrong, but watching you explain everything is very educational. Cheers mate
Awesome, thank you!
Love your vids man. Been pretty skeptical to scuba dive as I am more comfortable free diving. Thanks for opening up my eyes brutha 🙌🏻
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you subscribe to our channel and enjoy our content. Love the fact that it increases your comfort level. That’s awesome.
Great video! I like how you grabbed the inflators to show us. It makes it alot easier to understand. Thanks.
Wouldn't you did such a fantastic job of reacting to the video. Always listen and watched intently I want to learn everything I can because I love diving and I have not been able to dive for several years and before I would dive again I would definitely get more training. Keep up the good work ❤ya your love for diving is apparent 😃
I love how you guys are so big on safety and are not gung go.
That was a great explanation and easy to understand.
It is so interesting to review this incidents. So much to learn.
Thank you.
I've watched almost every video you guys have since Friday haha.. I think I might go get dive certified
Go for it!
I’m not even interested in wanting to dive, but I love these videos I watch and learn so much from them!
Thank you for sharing this, i learn all the time from your commentary
The TH-cam gods have guided me here from Mr Ballen vids! I gave up cave diving when i was born and have no plan to go back but love the channel :D
love your channel and your analyses of diving related
accidents to ensure better prevention in future.
I can't dive (leg amputee), but I love your videos. You and your buddy give such great advice. I love learning about anything, and your videos teach quite a lot. Thanks for the effort.
Jody, I don't know about your health but the KISS Sidewinder was created for a double amputee, Joshua Hotaling.
www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/veterans/hotaling/
@@DIVETALK I'll look more into this. I went to a dive shop a few years back and inquired about getting certified. They didn't seem thrilled to have me there and were explaining how difficult things would be much more than encouraging me to sign up.
@@jodycwilliams sorry to hear that
You just came into my feed probably because I just subbed to mr ballen and a lot of his videos have cave diving in them.
I’ll never cave dive or even open water dive bc I’m disabled and claustrophobic but I’m still enthralled lol
Same I could never Dive either I’m scared of drowning and have a disability
@@stephanienoblet8503 I nearly drowned in a wave pool as a kid. I’ve mostly overcome the fear of water- but not enough to dive if I were capable lol
@@SheenaReine, I've never learned to understand lols. I read it as if someone said it like a word, rhyming with 'ball'. I think that's better than imagining someone laughing after every single thing he says.
I absolutely love your content, I wish there was a similar channel for all extreme sports, really interesting to learn about it
Love the vids!! Thanks Gus! 🎉
I went from watching Mr Ballen and being terrified of cave diving to watching yall and wanting to win cave diving awards lmaooooo. Gotta start saving for classes and equipment I guess!
I like watching these videos especially dive videos. Im scared of anything with water unless it's a pool lol. I respect all drivers including cave drivers cause there's no way in hell I would ever do it lol. But you divers do and you record it which I love cause I can enjoy driving from the safety of the shore and don't have to be scared shitless of drowning. I respect you divers, thank you for the dive content I really appreciate it. Much love 🙏🤩✌
Somehow saw one of the videos a few days back. Now I’m addicted.. subscribed, and working through all these videos. Scheduling my scuba certification now!
Thanks for the comment and the support.
Interesting to see, i always have a tendency to view situations through my own experiences and attitude and seeing somebody with so many dives panic about a situation like that really makes me wonder. I personally have had my dump valve of my wing fall off, but i wasnt carrying that much weight, but still i didnt think of it as a crazy problem. Its good practice to not expect ppl to react the same way u would do and to keep a close eye on your buddy, u never know if they will panic super hard to a situation that u find very managable.
Watching your new videos, now I know why people were saying you guys pause and talk too much. Lol. Not hating, just love to see progress you guys have made. Keep up the good work guy!!!👌🏽👌🏽
Love these videos, always thought diving was cool but I’ve never tried it. I will be watching for a long time, very entertaining and informative.
Thank you so very much.
Sooo I’ve been quietly watching for almost 7 months now, just started commenting recently. Just to preface, I never have dived, never will dive. You couldn’t pay me to dive. I had a near drowning experience when I was a kid, so diving is just not in my future. BUT I love your react videos. They’re incredibly educational and on a weird level, have helped me get over some of my fear. Because instead of it just being this foreign, complicated and dangerous activity, you explain everything in a way where someone with zero experience can understand it. And you have taken that unknown fear, because you go through these videos and explain what went wrong, what could’ve been done to prevent it and you also explain your gear. Probably doesn’t make sense that your videos Interest me so much, because I’ll never step foot in a large body of water that’s not a shallow pool, but I just wanted to share how much you’ve helped me without even knowing it. Your teaching style is very pleasant and easy to follow. What I wanted to say about this video specifically, I love that you went through her background and experience. You explained the organizations and certifications as well as the awards which helped put her level of experience into perspective. I like that you don’t have this attitude of “I’m the best I know everything there’s no one out there better than me”. You honestly admit your level of experience, which makes me trust what you say even more. Because you have no reason to keep up with a lie, since you put all the cards on the table. There’s a very fine line in reaction videos that hardly any creators walk very well. Usually they mock the people they are reacting to, only try to boost their own ego and how people perceive them, show zero compassion and act ignorant. But you explained exactly what happened, the things she did that you didn’t necessarily agree with, how to prevent that from happening in the future, all the while remaining respectful and compassionate to her situation. You put yourself in her shoes and were completely honest about the fact that you understand it’s a very scary situation and you probably would’ve reacted the same way at first. It’s just really rare that someone on TH-cam, reacting to something they are educated in, doesn’t act like they are perfect and would never make mistakes that any human could make. You know when to point out actual idiots that are endangering others with their reckless behavior as well as content that is riddled with falsities.
I know you’ll probably never see this, but for the slim chance of it happening I felt like I had to tell you thank you for taking some of my fear away. ❤️
Well thank you for taking the time to write such an awesome comment. I appreciate you watching our videos even though you don’t dive and I’m glad I’m able to provide some comfort when it comes to your own fears.
As a non diver this is very interesting content, thanks!
Thanks for all the information and sharing your dive experiences with us..
Love the channel and the expertise you provide!
Glad you enjoy it!
I love seeing the equipment, it helps with understanding so much.
Glad I got to show it!
Love your channel. I wouldn’t go into a dry cave in the side of a mountain much less 100 ft. under water. I’m trying to figure out why I can’t stop binge watching your videos. Is it the “Can’t look away from a train crash” effect? Whatever it is I’m hooked and subscribed.
Greetings, love your channel. I have learned so much from watching your. I don't dive, but my nephew dose. Stay safe.🤙🏻
"His name is still Brian" I am DYING LOL
I like how you guys keep it real with us using facts, experience, and the reality of diving and other topics
I'm not a diver and have no experience in this realm but it's a growing interest with that said toward why an agency not part of the coucil(random thought) is politics(who you know) and fees. One my interest is power lifting and some item may not be certified for one reason or another under what ever organization you lifting for. Not because the equipment don't meet standard but it costs alot to be certified. There's some cheaper powerlifting plates out there(I forget there name) there not certified for meats because they choose not to pay for the certification. Just a thought.
21:03 He finally starts the video.
Great information.
Added: 09/09/22
Gus… You so excellent at explaining technical things…that even my 79yo non diving mind can understand.. Thanks..