Depth wish - why freedive?

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  • @frankyscoffee1838
    @frankyscoffee1838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +885

    The best thing about diving is that there is nobody talking. Everything is calm and you can feel a certain magic under water. Its like deep meditation, you just observe the beauty of the now! Great Video!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      thank you - i love that stillness too

    • @bentack33
      @bentack33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@DaanVerhoeven as a swimmer that’s what I love so much about it. The calm, the peace in the ocean or in a pool

    • @Akaboshi02
      @Akaboshi02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I honestly didn't know how to explain my feeling about diving untill this, wonderful.

    • @timscoviac
      @timscoviac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And the feeling of floating

    • @kj8491
      @kj8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Only problem is that you can’t breathe

  • @decomp8641
    @decomp8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    It’s people like this that show us what we are capable of.
    Brave souls

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      thank you - our students are always surprised about what they can do on breath hold

    • @beje124
      @beje124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a method of swallowing your breath to each heart beat! Takes practise & when you can hold it for 1:45 in a deep swimming pool, it's amazing how you feel under the water.

  • @clover-il7tf
    @clover-il7tf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1868

    “The slower your heart beats, the calmer you are”
    You forgot “until you black out”

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +595

      yes, that's a little too calm!

    • @tianzining
      @tianzining 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      I was almost blacked out by just watching this video at bed

    • @niccomanncanada1045
      @niccomanncanada1045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Peter Tien wait your joking right?

    • @whoisme678
      @whoisme678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I admire those who have mind control over their surroundings. The ability to control one's breathing and reach depths where most divers with scuba gear would probably not be able to go, shows how fantastic the human body is. I believe plasma leaves the blood and enters the spaces in the bones when greater depths are reached and then returns to the blood when the free divet resurfaces. It goes to show how we have developed over many years and now are hoping to conquer the universe.

    • @marcelocornejo7239
      @marcelocornejo7239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@whoisme678 Hi, i'm curious about all this stuff because i want to start the practice of this discipline. Why a diver with gear will not be able to reach some depths and freedivers can?

  • @palioman
    @palioman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +659

    It ain't no easy job, following somebody to the bottom of the canyon, dragging a full frame camera in the housing down and up, thumbs up for an effort, well done! 👏👏👏💙

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Thank you Pavol - it did make me a bit nervous!

    • @Gmon750
      @Gmon750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well, there are streams of bubbles exiting the crack/cave area so that does tell me that there are SCUBA divers down there as well.
      Still an amazing feat nonetheless!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      yes, there were some scuba divers - we had to plan our freediving around them. All of this film was shot on breath hold.

    • @oldi184
      @oldi184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@DaanVerhoeven Thank you sir for the awesome video! In the water humans can "fly" like birds. Just imagine, if you were in the same place but during the ice age about 13k years ago. You would be standing above sea level. At that time the level of global ocean was about 100 meters lower than it is today.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i love that flying sensation

  • @luksweam
    @luksweam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    What you've given us is at the same time spiritual and educational, beautiful and true.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      thank you, that's kind of you to say!

  • @juanpark7366
    @juanpark7366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Ocean is just like a different world.

    • @BakGorkem
      @BakGorkem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s because it is, imagine a year where we know everything about anything underwater and we’ve been everywhere underwater from the Mariana Trench to a lake. That’s when it stops being a different world. I’ve always thought of the oceans and especially the Mariana Trench as an entirely new, undiscovered, unknown world, and I think you should too.

    • @BakGorkem
      @BakGorkem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Almighty Xavier unfortunately that is the way this world operates.

    • @Macferny
      @Macferny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BakGorkem better we dont go into the voids, theres probably leviathan creatures down here that didn't came up because of the pressure effect making feel them like they are in a "jail", we dont even know a 20% of the ocean and theres creatures like " The black carpet" wich can be 1,6km long or even more.

    • @sinnajs.3679
      @sinnajs.3679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is

    • @gamersreactions9267
      @gamersreactions9267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Macferny bro you talk mad shit, gigantism doesnt work down there because there is no food for your leaviathans. You played too much subnauticq

  • @jaco7675
    @jaco7675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    “The deeper you go, the slower your heart beats....”
    Until finally, it’ll stop altogether.

  • @naota888
    @naota888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This has become my favorite video on the internet. I actually like to meditate to it! Both you(Daan Verhoeven) and Stig Pryds did an absolutely amazing job and you are both inspirational! Thank you both!

  • @chrisbbill
    @chrisbbill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Thank you for putting it so concisely. There were times when I couldn’t express it, I only knew that when I was freediving regularly I never had depressive or anxious episodes, freediving was like therapy for me. Plus the fact that I had a really bad knee (just got it replaced) and I lived with pain on land, but under the water I could fly! The freedom was incredible. Speaking of which, I just finished my physical therapy for my knee replacement and I’m going freediving again ASAP!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      that's great to hear! I've had my share of knee issues (used to play too much basketball), so i feel your pain - hope it's a thing of the past now! Take it gentle on those no fin dives!

  • @Archonch
    @Archonch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Loved to see the safety. It's such a nice part of the dive when you see your friend

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i love that bit, especially during a hard dive it's such a relief, and during a nice dive you can share the moment

  • @johns.4628
    @johns.4628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I’ve been learning to free dive lately. My personal record is 1:10 at 20ft deep. It’s so calm that even when you’re out of breath, you don’t want to go up.

    • @NeelGulati
      @NeelGulati 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that’s very impressive! keep pushing and enjoy the beauty of the water

    • @piiinkDeluxe
      @piiinkDeluxe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@_Gx2most basic rule for any kind of diving

    • @LuisVieira124
      @LuisVieira124 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And that's exactly how you improve.. The desire of holding more 🎉

  • @tristenwilliams1943
    @tristenwilliams1943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw this video for the first time a year ago, and it resonated with something inside my soul. I knew I was born to do this. I finally got my pool certification, and hopefully I’ll pass my open water test this weekend!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will done Tristen, and good luck this weekend!

  • @07slowbalt
    @07slowbalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    I would've been out of breath just looking at the hole.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      hahaha, yes, it was a bit intimidating from the surface!

    • @gutenbergpanaderolozano
      @gutenbergpanaderolozano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      É preciso ter coragem e muito fôlego, pra fazer mergulhos como este. Parabéns.

    • @dowsha3747
      @dowsha3747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @JONAH SPECK you are giving too much excuses

    • @timscoviac
      @timscoviac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dowsha3747 he’s not completely wrong on the fact that breathing through your mouth isn’t that pleasant, they have made air helmets in the past with a long hose which allowed breathing through the nose but it’s more limited and dangerous I think as well. I’m not sure if anything more advanced could be made though

  • @bfc9467
    @bfc9467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    this blows my mind, absolutely amazing and inspiring. It really emphasizes the "free" in "free diving"

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you - we wanted to see if we could emphasise that aspect, see if we could capture it

  • @dorjanas8532
    @dorjanas8532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love that every word of your video in this channel has a deeper meaning. Not only water and diving, but also - life, people. Yourself and personal growth. You are very inspiring. Love your channel

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Dorjanas - i get really inspired by this sport and the people i practise it with, i'm glad you picked up on that!

  • @scubaninja0
    @scubaninja0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wow, love this video and concept. Hands down to Stig and Daan!

  • @aavkit
    @aavkit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is the canyon in Dahab, very beautiful place. When i freediving in it, there was a big awesome green grouper swimming by my side. Thank you for the good mood!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thank you - it's an amazing place, isn't it?

    • @djdavidphillips
      @djdavidphillips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He / she was there just over a year ago as well

    • @aavkit
      @aavkit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaanVerhoeven , didn't see anything more wonderful
      !

    • @gregevans3785
      @gregevans3785 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      40 odd years ago with an aqualung with Serg as a guide.

  • @olkoslaw9549
    @olkoslaw9549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    1:25 damn just imagine chilling at 40 meters under water and thinking about life....

    • @snarlbuckle
      @snarlbuckle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The idea is to not think about life. Or anything at all.

    • @nikkoval8490
      @nikkoval8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@snarlbuckle skill in action.

    • @lifepresent3183
      @lifepresent3183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snarlbuckle nailed it

  • @Robotbotman
    @Robotbotman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    anyone else notice that he has no eye protection in salt water, gigachad

    • @loloplatz
      @loloplatz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely! Real FREEdiving

    • @tomhawk733
      @tomhawk733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Better than wasting breath equalising a mask...

    • @thocc5437
      @thocc5437 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Salt water hurts so much less than freshwater, cause your eyes are literally covered in salt water naturally

    • @user-jm4nj7nz6t
      @user-jm4nj7nz6t 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hardly. What do you think your tears are made out of?

    • @sullivan289
      @sullivan289 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It only hurts the first time when you opened your eyes. Then your eyes slowly adapt with the sea water

  • @gregdavis531
    @gregdavis531 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i spent a whole summer when i was a teenager, everyday, freediving in the lake deeper and deeper longer and longer each time...and theres definitely something too it...and the kicker is, deep water (especially murky lake water) really freaks me out..no idea why i felt compelled to do it..but when youre down there its incredibly peaceful and euphoric...so much so you have to be careful not to stay too long to make sure you can make it back up

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, that’s why we never practice alone

  • @JACKLAWESvisualstorytelling
    @JACKLAWESvisualstorytelling 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is such an amazing film! the cinematography is outstanding love it!

  • @lzgbonesy4090
    @lzgbonesy4090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    The fact that he’s not even wearing goggles 😳

    • @_Turtle_420
      @_Turtle_420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It probably was blurry as hell

    • @cadecannon5746
      @cadecannon5746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@_Turtle_420 salt water burns your eyes also

    • @Toahmisae
      @Toahmisae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cadecannon5746 You get used to it

    • @NaryVynnsark
      @NaryVynnsark 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Toahmisae how?

    • @Toahmisae
      @Toahmisae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@NaryVynnsark Exposure. Just open your eyes under water. I always get used to it after a couple of days of swimming in the ocean, maybe even faster.

  • @GunHolz
    @GunHolz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This sums up all the reasons why I freedive... literally, rhetorically, metaphorically and visually.
    Chapeau, this video is a masterpiece.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you Gunnar - glad you like it!

  • @DiscoverHealth
    @DiscoverHealth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    will make a deep aquarium to experience this depth but I will never go outside since fear is a real thing for me

    • @rachelrose4691
      @rachelrose4691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Idk why but for some reason to me it'd be more scary in an aquarium than the open ocean...

    • @DiscoverHealth
      @DiscoverHealth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@rachelrose4691 when I was 6 years old, I didn't know how to swim and one day I went to river to learn swimming then I drowned and went underwater. it was a deep river. I was dying but suddenly I saw another person swimming and I grabbed him. he wanted to protect himself as he was of my age. then somehow by the will of almighty I was saved. and since then I have fear of swimming in open water sources.

    • @GediSpock
      @GediSpock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As bad as it was for you.
      You didn’t die.
      And you know God is watching over you.
      Stay blessed.

    • @DiscoverHealth
      @DiscoverHealth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@GediSpock God is merciful supreme. Glory be to him and praise be to him, indeed he is watching us and have given us everything what we have asked for. thank you.

    • @MikeD-hn9hf
      @MikeD-hn9hf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@DiscoverHealth have you considered therapy, dude?

  • @GatewoodBrown
    @GatewoodBrown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You always make such engaging films! This one is no exception. The dream team is back!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you - i love working with Stig!

    • @Sarbat.da.bhla9859
      @Sarbat.da.bhla9859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/vbfn7QDtqwk/w-d-xo.html

  • @sir.PabloTV6
    @sir.PabloTV6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is i think the most POWER foul message You can take from this video - The deeper You go, the slower Your heart beats, the calmer You are. This is the ultimate answer for life.
    Thanks.

  • @Maumirecords
    @Maumirecords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    after watching your video I could have gone through 26m dive at k26 - I kept thinking of your "I don't have a death wish, I have a depth wish" underwater hahah it became my mantra whenever I dive. Thank you so much for this beautiful video and thanks for the braveness!!🥳❤️

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations on reaching 26!

  • @BeatheSommer
    @BeatheSommer หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think this must be my favourite video on TH-cam. It's beyond beautiful.

  • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
    @GregWittstockThePondGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Awesome!

  • @cartlone2732
    @cartlone2732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Once immerse in water the calmness makes you feel like you're in a magical world. Colourful fishes, coral reef. Surrounded by beauty of nature in quietness. This sort of experience makes you feel really wonderful.

  • @midoaborose
    @midoaborose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This place in Egypt in dahab ,near from the blue hole

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it is indeed

    • @allyhvis6046
      @allyhvis6046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, really?!? I'm gonna be there in July 😍

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      enjoy!

    • @ulf63
      @ulf63 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allyhvis6046 I'm sorry

    • @Ben-h5d
      @Ben-h5d 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ulf63 😂😂😂 hopefully he's still able to go

  • @Swissheadhunt
    @Swissheadhunt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a piece of art! you have chosen your words very carefully, i got goose bumps all over my body.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you - we had fun recording this

  • @CrazyCroat2012
    @CrazyCroat2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When I was young, i could hold my breath for several minutes and dive quite deep, untill my ear popped and i almost died. My orientation was gone and didnt know what was up or down. I just saw the deep blue and sunlight everywhere. Then i saw the bubbles which came out of my ear and i started to follow them because they always go to the surface. That saved my life because i managed to get up right at time...since then I never dive again but i love the sea. I miss diving because i was always chilling at the bottom and had total piece down there.

    • @monique3984
      @monique3984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how is your ear / orientation now? maybe you can try scuba diving - that's safer than free diving

    • @CrazyCroat2012
      @CrazyCroat2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@monique3984 hai Monique. My orientation is fine and according to the medics, my ear recovered. I do scuba dive but when i go lets say 1 or 2 meters deep, i feel a lot of pressure at my ear so thats scarry.

  • @williampabon6432
    @williampabon6432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you took the step to jump down the crack, reminds you of life. Until we take the plunge and push yourself you just dont know how far you will go. My friend you are living the dream. Ty for sharing it.

  • @mun336ya
    @mun336ya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I really need to free dive.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes, do it! It's wonderful

    • @azemoonyan7322
      @azemoonyan7322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaanVerhoeven how where when?

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      google AIDA International or SSI freediving, and they can show you an instructor in your area

    • @drittgaming2350
      @drittgaming2350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DaanVerhoeven I'm self taught, would like to find an instructor but time and funds are an issue. I can only go about 25ft (30 absolute Max) and am trying to get others to go with me. Funner and safer. Definitely will be checking out your channel for tips.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey Adam, yes, please do get a course soon as you can! Meantime, there's good stuff here: freedivingsafety.com/ and check out Adam Stern's channel.

  • @donigor9549
    @donigor9549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Daan, how long my friend. I would like to thank you for your message a lot! Today I started my activities with a fast heart beating, with a lot of anxiety and some scare about the future after some news.
    I saw this magnificent video and after that, I heard it again with my eyes closed and trying to support my feelings with your words... You know what? It works! Blesses over you.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's so nice to read! Glad you could apply it.

  • @barnybee7505
    @barnybee7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! I love the standing freefall🤩

  • @sin78000000
    @sin78000000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speechless about the video. What an amazing skillset, soothing music, masterpeice environment and a peaceful message

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you! Very kind of you to say!

  • @naeemaurangzeb1649
    @naeemaurangzeb1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    *This video literally gave another meaning to "Slow down."* ❤

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes - i tend to move at the pace of water, which is quite a bit slower than air

  • @abbeyv4148
    @abbeyv4148 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for mentioning friends who keep you safe:) even the most experienced divers can have shallow water blackouts.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@abbeyv4148 exactly - safety is key

  • @ababnormalcookie
    @ababnormalcookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I’d love to breath underwater and pretend to fly

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      yes, i often dream about that

    • @martinmollerup2265
      @martinmollerup2265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaanVerhoeven You can acheive that by becoming a Scuba Diver!

    • @RAW_VLOG
      @RAW_VLOG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why not skydive then :)

    • @josket821
      @josket821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaanVerhoeven how do you not come to surface? I can only dive by pushing myself

    • @jokerman9295
      @jokerman9295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RAW_VLOG Because you’re not flying, you’re free falling.

  • @frannelk
    @frannelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Inspirational... Being this depth while holding your breath is an unique experience, probably like being in space with no suit.

  • @HuebertEllowit-LOL
    @HuebertEllowit-LOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How is this even possible... I swim to the bottom of a 6ft pool and it feels like my ears are going to implode. How does your body handle that kind of pressure? How do your lungs not rupture as the pressure decreases drastically as you return to the surface and the air in your lungs expands, or the air in your blood. Like this is legit super human, even ignoring how long you hold your breath for... I'm blown away

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Check out 'frenzel equalisation'

  • @larswillsen
    @larswillsen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stig is a true hero, my friend and a great individual - The guitar in the background are from my friend Henrik Johannessen - amazing!! :D

  • @johanesp9342
    @johanesp9342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    just watching this makes my heart pumping.... so scary

  • @antonbrask4574
    @antonbrask4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing as always. When he stood there at the bottom, thats why i wanna freedive, to explore the ocean like flying on land.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right? It's a bit like those dreams where you can fly

  • @anthonyrutten4018
    @anthonyrutten4018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I finally hit a 4min breath hold and I feel I’m almost ready to go down🤗

  • @BartSimpson-ng9wv
    @BartSimpson-ng9wv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, I am not ther but by watching you i can feel how relaxed you are.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      excellent - that's what we were hoping to achieve!

  • @TheMichaelStott
    @TheMichaelStott 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just like swimming with the fish 🤗

  • @monique3984
    @monique3984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy i was on edge the entire time for this guy. i love the ocean but this is so scary i don't think i could ever go that deep free diving. kudos to him though, it seems so beautiful and serene

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Monique - it's not for everyone, though a lot of students surprise themselves on freediving courses when they go much deeper than they thought they could

  • @babaliefie
    @babaliefie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Breathless, here is a 1000 likes, you deserve every one of it 👏👏👏😍 thank you for sharing 😍

  • @dom2661
    @dom2661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a good swimmer and didn't like it before I started see your and other freedivers. For me the main goal is to learn to be calm, happy, breathing methods art and as others said to pretend that I'm flying. I hate highs but now I'm ready to underwater. Thanks for sharing Daan!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure, glad you're started to feel the joy!

  • @EsGibtKeineZeitEsIstImmerJetzt
    @EsGibtKeineZeitEsIstImmerJetzt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    man that was awesome!
    really made my evening!
    you sir have a great soul!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you - Stig is a great man!

  • @shahid8545
    @shahid8545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm totally perplexed and in awe. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @ookiemand
    @ookiemand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely, well explained Stig!

  • @EditsByLyra
    @EditsByLyra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful video!
    I can't imagine holding my breath for so long, let alone while expanding the energy to swim and explore.

  • @xeric1953
    @xeric1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree. Sitting in the depths of water where it is blocking out the sound and making you listing inwards is a special experience. I haven’t gone swimming in clear water for over 10 years to relax in its serenity but I feel the call watching this

  • @arcturus9366
    @arcturus9366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most people will never know free diving but it's more fun than anything to practice at, it de stresses you, and you can find a depth you are comfortable with. I live in Florida and the depth drops off very slowly, and you would have to go for miles before it's deep and clear enough for freediving. I go to freedive at springs instead. My favorite depth is probably 7 meters without fins, and it's far enough down to relax and look around but doesn't take long to get back to the surface if my lungs are screaming for air.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes, exactly - some of my favorite dives have been just hanging out at 7-10 meters, staring at the fish and feeling the currents

  • @Daniel-ht8mp
    @Daniel-ht8mp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This dude is just casually meditating
    underwater.

  • @Chris-xu3hf
    @Chris-xu3hf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every single video on this channel inspire me so much. Thank you

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's so kind of you to say!

  • @juvidotti7144
    @juvidotti7144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is completely gorgeous, thanks for sharing this beautiful experience and idea with us, made my night one hundred percent better :)

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Juliana, that's kind of you to say!

  • @akhiwani
    @akhiwani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have found my god today!!Spent 10 minutes with intervals,going down my 22ft pool and now I am unbelievably relaxed and my breath is extremely slow , I am more and more aware of things on land. My mind is easy and stable. This is elixir, right here. Thank you Sir!!.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha, wait till you do your course, you'll get some really good sensations then!

  • @tinytim8173
    @tinytim8173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It really is the most calming experience on the planet. I meditate in my pool every day. It’s not super deep so I have to go down on an empty lung to sink and I only last a few minutes before contractions start but it’s still very calming.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i hope someone is keeping an eye on you?

  • @sabyx5
    @sabyx5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful experience for only the finest . Great story, Thks for sharing

  • @owencase6928
    @owencase6928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man has the power to not breath.

    • @callumsmith338
      @callumsmith338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’ll find everyone has the power to no breathe, it’s called holding your breath…

  • @bitcoinnoderunner
    @bitcoinnoderunner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did about 20ft. Not easy, but most surreal world. I'm happy just floating and looking down. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      our pleasure - we know the deep stuff isn't for everybody

  • @sarahiargueta9275
    @sarahiargueta9275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hola saludos desde México 🇲🇽

  • @wimm1392
    @wimm1392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look easy because you are a pro, I think it takes years to get to this level of diving.
    Still a beautiful video, thanks very much.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fair point, this kind of freediving takes years to master

  • @yashsetehull3918
    @yashsetehull3918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Imagine if he had to cough or sneeze.

    • @jedacksxd3273
      @jedacksxd3273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's in the water and his mouth and nose is close so no way

  • @Lilsweetings
    @Lilsweetings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite thing about swimming is being weightless. I always feel so free. I’d be so nervous about doing this in the ocean though. Beautiful shots!!

  • @poldo8920
    @poldo8920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And here I am not able to be underwater for 4 seconds without breath

  • @zimpeckrezende4692
    @zimpeckrezende4692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so simple, beautiful and relax. Thanks and take care!

  • @tanasakkitiamkun1022
    @tanasakkitiamkun1022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:00 how players get to the bottom of the sea before the ocean update.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      huh?

    • @andusdandus4094
      @andusdandus4094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DaanVerhoeven I think it's a video game reference. A game called Minecraft. It's just building with blocks and stuff and there's an ocean update in it. Look it up if you want.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh, got it, thanks!

  • @jolen4542
    @jolen4542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm currently learning scuba diving.
    The first time when I'm deep down in 16 meters I was still getting nervous even with my gas supply.
    I'm so shocked after finish watching this video. Amazing. Will definitely try free diving someday!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      scuba is lovely too, but freediving is a whole new dimension

  • @shinobi5371
    @shinobi5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to play chess at the bottom, with a long oxygen pipe to avoid resurfacing,, awesome dude 😎

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      long pipe! This is at 100 feet deep - you'd need a compressor as well

    • @shinobi5371
      @shinobi5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daan Verhoeven Oh yes of course, I have never been deep diving but, is it to do with not poisoning your blood based on the water pressure.?
      But yeh a pure stone slab for the board, some stone carved chess pieces would be awesome to not float up, the knight could be a seahorse and the king could be Atlantis or Aquaman 😅

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the water pressure at 100 feet is 4 times the atmospheric pressure, which means if you want to inhale 1 liter of air there, you'd have to suck down 4 liters of air from the surface, through a very long tube; you simply don't have the lung power. That's why they need compressed air or a compressor on top. And yes, you'd have to be careful when ascending, as the nitrogen you've been breathing might come out of solution if you come up too fast.
      The sea horse piece would be very cool, though!

    • @shinobi5371
      @shinobi5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daan Verhoeven thank u for the knowledge and insight 👍

  • @titan_o7
    @titan_o7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am constantly amazed at the abilities of humans and especially those who have the unwavering courage to adapt and train to do what they love.
    From Shaolin Monks who train and meditate every day for hours to free divers and soldiers.
    Determination and mindset is truly the most important thing one can master.

  • @vill8583
    @vill8583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "The deeper you go, the slower your heart beats"
    Same. My heart is beating so slow underwater rn I think it sto-

  • @orcokiwo6703
    @orcokiwo6703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏BIG THANKS for the video and the message, the timing couldn't have been better. Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴👍👍

  • @ДмитрийМаловичко-ы2х
    @ДмитрийМаловичко-ы2х 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great, Styg ! )

  • @cirlandantas
    @cirlandantas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantástico. Parabéns pelo seu desempenho.

  • @igfatherdavenyc5097
    @igfatherdavenyc5097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    0:53 crack 🚶🏾‍♂️

  • @nexamax
    @nexamax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic Brother! Love the message and the delivery. Keep up the great work inspiring others. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you Styli - it was our pleasure making this movie

  • @johnrandolph63
    @johnrandolph63 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video. It reminded why I scuba, why I desire to free dive better, and why I perform improv on stage; in the bright lights. Thank you.

  • @nisismith3508
    @nisismith3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy looking at this, I will love to do it myself.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you - make sure you have a qualified buddy watching!

    • @nisismith3508
      @nisismith3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaanVerhoeven OK thanks

  • @INKKK_
    @INKKK_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn this legend respond to every comments , even months after the video was posted

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha! Well, up to a point, but in general i figure if you took the time to watch the video and write, i can at least try and say thanks! (i skip the nasty comments, though)

  • @laurentfarges
    @laurentfarges 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so simple (for him), so peaceful. Thats great Daan, you capture the emotion (why we do freediving) and you make us forget the physical constraints :-)

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you, Laurent! Love your photos!

    • @laurentfarges
      @laurentfarges 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaanVerhoeven Thank you very much ;-)

  • @codeloch
    @codeloch 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn’t imagine going that deep but i feel calm when im in there. I’ll drive that 30 minutes from swamp to coast knowing ill end up on the other end any time i can. Great stuff sir

  • @ariseyhun2085
    @ariseyhun2085 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful video, thank you! I'm excited to explore my journey with freediving soon

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      glad you like it - enjoy your first course!

  • @mbmpablo3631
    @mbmpablo3631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!
    My reccord is 45m at Yokdzonot cenote. I almost black out and didn't feel my legs at the end. But is was beautiful.🙏🏽❤

  • @luceinbattaglia9425
    @luceinbattaglia9425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All my deepest respect to you Sir. Real legend. Greetings from Sicily

  • @ImVeryBrad
    @ImVeryBrad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever is goto a swimming pool I've always loved that first jump in where you can hold your breathe way longer

  • @rachelcole8225
    @rachelcole8225 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the most beautiful video. It resonates so strongly with me. I started doing free diving breathing techniques because it seemed to reveal a connection between myself and some kind of oceanic ancestry. Holding breath for longer is the most incredible feeling of calm and oneness.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you - yes, it seems to get us in touch with something elemental, so to speak

  • @jeechun
    @jeechun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great short film! Freediving explained, misunderstandings corrected, well done! (and good footage, as usual :) ) Stig, nice dive(s). Extra points for the safety, the buddy system mentioned. /my answer is: I like to be underwater/

  • @gaylepaul2976
    @gaylepaul2976 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful, and I loved the narration! Thank you!

  • @carlosc.2304
    @carlosc.2304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super nice. Short and to the point. Wishing you well and depth.💙

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the well wishes - or a deep well?

  • @AlexLA007
    @AlexLA007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I freedove 35 feet in Hawaii and felt like I was about to black out when I was at the bottom. Is the black out due to lack of oxygen or the water pressure or both. My whole dive was less than 30 seconds and I did not feel out of air. What you do is amazing. Respect.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Black outs are due to lack of oxygen - which is why you should never freedive alone.

    • @AlexLA007
      @AlexLA007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaanVerhoeven Thank you.

  • @Jokooo
    @Jokooo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great short film, it gives a great perspective to those who aren't familiar with the sport.

  • @dianseib818
    @dianseib818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s no better description of being under water than this one - you’re soooo right, thxs 😀👍

  • @djdavidphillips
    @djdavidphillips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Dan, Stig, Diana, Sun. You’re putting out a great message x

  • @theodore8285
    @theodore8285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply beautiful.... I wish you always have good friends and good dives!