CAVE DIVER REACTS TO DANGEROUS TRUTH OF JACOB'S WELL

There's a viral video called The Dangerous Truth of Jacob's Well that has millions of views and has scared hundreds of thousands of people. If you read the comments you can see that people are afraid of the amazing danger surrounding Jacob's Well and other caves.
Well I'm not one of those people, I'm a scuba diving instructor, and certified CCR cave diver, and I wanted to share the actual facts about Jacob's well and this infamous video.
The Video: • The Dangerous Truth Of...

[@procambarusclarkii]

He took the "oxygen tank" comment more calmly than most divers.

[@DIVETALK]

I’ve heard it so many times at this point

[@tuttt99]

@@DIVETALK That drove me crazy back when I was an active diver.

[@rickwrites2612]

lol I think it's from ppl hearing about high altitude mountaineers. They use oxygen and is referred to as tanks.

[@TGears314]

I literally read this comment maybe 3 seconds before it popped up in the video😂😂

[@kamilareeder1493]

It makes me laugh that they are all so sensitive about it xD Like us regular folk should know that from 4th grade science class or something lol. I wonder how much of their audience is divers and how much is people who could never.

[@malachihormel7994]

Any time I've heard about a false chimney claiming a life, I always think to myself "Why don't people just use a guideline?" I come to this video and learn that the people who actually have cave diving experience do use guidelines and don't get stuck in false chimneys.

[@DIVETALK]

Exactly

[@NoNORADon911]

@@DIVETALK Looked up the cost of rebreathers, phew, pricey. I'm not interested in diving I am just a looky lou. Thanks for the great videos.

[@MiddayEnglishman]

It happened a lot to me just regular caving.. I argued a lot with my brother that he was going the wrong way when he wasn't and it was me..

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

​@@NoNORADon911True but so much research and development goes into something like that.

[@jimirsayssponsor5844]

People like to venture off and go places with no guideline. So they let go and when in a panic they don’t take the time to find it and just start going to the surface as quickly as possible…

[@danimetal4171]

I really despise videos titled in this format "dancer reacts to dance video" and the likes. But this is an exception and the information and knowledge I found here absolutely exceeded my expectations. It also didn't feel like information was shoved down my throat, you speak in a way that holds my attention. thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the comment and the support.

[@Lif3OfAMV]

maybe don’t watch videos about dancers😂 what did you expect

[@danimetal4171]

@@Lif3OfAMV I don't watch them but I do see them in my recommendations from time to time.

[@Lif3OfAMV]

@@danimetal4171 then why are you commenting on something you haven’t seen buddy. You can’t knock a video purely based off the title with the argument you tried to make. “this is an exception and the information and knowledge….” you didn’t even watch the other one to be able to make that claim

[@danimetal4171]

@@Lif3OfAMV I should have been more clear. when I say I don't watch them, I mean I *have* seen some but *I don't watch them* anymore. however, I do make some exceptions depending on other factors. based on that experience those videos were not much different from a normal person's reaction video rather than a supposed expert's reaction video based on their commentary in said video. so to me they seemed like the next level of clickbait since the title would lead you to believe you'll be getting some insightful knowledge from a supposed expert. not that using such titles is wrong in of itself, I just dislike the misuse of it although technically they did nothing wrong. the comment I made here was to highlight that I had found a welcome exception and to thank DIVE TALK for making this video. at the end of the day it's just my opinion and YMMV. have a good day.

[@charlesg7926]

Haha id dive with this guy. He’s smart and knows what he’s talking about, but he’s not cocky or arrogant like a lot of divers I’ve seen. He just genuinely wants to vibe and help people learn new stuff

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks Charles! Let’s go diving!

[@charlesg7926]

When and where, baby 😂

[@SanaraCats]

And he's the only one I have seen that doesn't wanna wedge himself in tiny ass spaces 🙌

[@jannalam6861]

@@charlesg7926 Me, you, and Jacobs well, 4th chamber, tomorrow 😅

[@dnch]

and where he fits, i will definitely fit :D

[@seesidesummerhouse6112]

I’m not a diver, and I’ll be honest I don’t see myself ever doing it, but I find your content very entertaining and informative.

[@DIVETALK]

Super happy you are a subscriber. Thank you!

[@Spec1alD]

Yeah I'm similar. I've actually been binge watching DIVE TALK for a few days now. I've never dived, nor do I want too, but learning the info has been very cool... also Woody and Gus are nice to listen too. Good banter, as well. I love the horror stories and what they say divers can Learn from them

[@wild_wildone]

Mrballen has scared me out if ever diving, and probably wouldn’t ever dive, but you make it sound not so scary. You just need the right training.

[@DIVETALK]

Exactly!

[@onearmedwolf6512]

His stories are usually about divers that aren't properly equipped or Trained.

[@Arcticnick]

I would venture so far as to say diving in overhead environments is actually inherently safe, providing you stick to ALL the rules and regs. Accident analysis is a good way to understand and therefore avoid traps. Over confidence and boredom appear to be high contributing factors to causes of fatalities. And or total ignorance. In my limited experience.

[@Arcticnick]

Certainly one must be very comfortable diving in the open ocean before even contemplating actually diving a wreck or cave system.

[@janellebraun3629]

Same

[@GuidetoGreenCheekConures]

“How can you tell they don’t have back up lights?” I am thinking diving lights back in 1979 were probably much larger so it would be easier to see if someone had a back up light or not.

[@m0002856]

Right off the bat, I will say that I love how you explain the difference between a siphon and a spring. Obviously just another reason why you should never cave dive without the proper training, but I think people could easily make the instinctive mistake of feeling that a siphon is "easier to dive" because the water flows inwards and pulls you along. The fact that the water pushes against you in a spring might make you think the cave is fighting against you. With the proper training you can very easily realize that the water pushing against you at the beginning of the dive is much MUCH preferred since that's when you'd be at your strongest plus you don't want the water pushing against you when you're trying to leave. Make the entry harder than the exit and you'll be safer. Very good info.

[@DIVETALK]

Jeremy, thanks for this awesome comment.

[@nicem8746]

24:52. “Flipper” SIGH!!!! I feel ya Gus!🤣😂

[@flyinghigh370]

I did my TDI “Into to Cave” in Tulum, Mexico. Some cenotes (a pond with beautiful clear water for swimming) have a spring side and siphon side. Depends on which way you go and I’ve done both. Some of the cenotes have a current. Very minor but still a current. I got certified and fell in love with scuba diving. I however never thought I’d be a “suicidal cave diver” until I went for a cavern dive training and experienced it. It was so beautiful and freakishly quiet. It’s amazing. So I did my Into to Cave and am anxiously awaiting my return to Mexico to finish my full cave diving course. So awesome to see something that so few get to see. Love the channel.

[@barbaraolsem8377]

I was terrified of diving until I listened to this gentleman. He's very educated and awesome at explaining how everything works. He's a rock star!

[@darrylburgess261]

I'm still scared but not as much so anymore

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you Barbara!

[@designsii]

These videos are the reason I wouldn’t be able to dive🤣. So much room for error to occur down there it’s crazy

[@ToyokaX]

It's better to be overprepared and underwhelmed, rather than the reverse!

[@jayteegamble]

These videos have made you LESS scared?

[@samhaokip9126]

I've seen cave diving as a some sort of a suicide wish but you'd changed my mind entirely. You've taught me how safe it could be if you follow the rules.

[@DIVETALK]

Awesome!

[@KatilinaWRaven]

Most of the time diving is very calming. Im my school we had an Olympic pool ( Olympians would actually practice there) and when I was stressed I would ask to use it and I would always sink in the diving side and just sit there. Made many people freak out including a stand in ( sub) teacher.😅 but our swim coach and swim teacher knew what I did and how an emergency for me would look like. They made me take a rag/ flag thing and if I let it go they would get me. This was in Michigan ❣

[@targard.quantumfrack6854]

@@KatilinaWRaven Lucky you

[@dustinnance6817]

Jacob’s well’s danger is in that the spring actually tries to push you into the fake chimney, so that’s where a lot of the fatalities end up. It really boils down to people who have no experience cave diving and very little experience diving in general showing up with gear and no map.

[@kamilareeder1493]

I can't imagine NOT taking a map. Like no matter how good I get at camping, I'm always gonna have a map and a compass. Idk how people think they'll be able to navigate without one underground. Like it could still wind up that way even with a map, but those false chimneys give me the creeps.

[@kervincapangpangan1340]

@@kamilareeder1493 i think they use lines to guide their path, excrpt if they stray from the line

[@ProTuner06]

@@kervincapangpangan1340 Exactly. We bring a line and never stray from it.

[@saysHotdogs]

Hey why is there no grate over the false chimney? Is it impossible?

[@dustinnance6817]

@@saysHotdogs it’s a relatively small cave with tons of signs up warning of the current. I think they explicitly say not to dive as well so very few people are supposed to even be at the entrance anyways. Sealing up the false chimney even if possible just isn’t practical with a cave system so small. Anyone diving it should have a map, know the conditions(they don’t change much), and have plenty of 02 to realize they’re in the false chimney if they’re foolish enough to cave without a guide line. You can’t build a 10ft wall next to every road because some people don’t look before they cross is the best answer I can give.

[@JohnDoe-en2nh]

The incident happened in the 70's. Flashlights aren't the same today as they were back then. Not exactly a fair comparison to modern day flashlights.

[@danielinman2191]

hey friend? can you educate the rest of us on how cave diving was back then? I'm genuinely curious.

[@AietraT]

Me, who can't even swim, watching this at 3am: Hm, interesting...

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@computerbob06]

You might be good at diving? You could see it as controlled sinking!

[@prudence18]

you killed me😂🤣 ... laughed so fast and hard that Pepsi came out my nose. ty!!! I'm not a diver. or caver. Amen for any doggy paddlers?! the simple walking challenged ??! God bless these folk. lovin' the binge tho!

[@donjantzen]

I jay have to say… as someone who had a 25 year run in radio… and a lifelong “wisher” of being able to dive… you have a cadence and presence that is perfect for teaching, not to mention the fact that you break it down for someone like me to understand what you’re speaking of… I just wanted to say thank you, and I very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for this encouragement.

[@treysmith6283]

“Lemme get my underwater plasma gun” It just doesn’t work like that

[@rickwrites2612]

yea and I was thinking if someone did leave a note its because they planned it in advance maybe put it in laminate. But i guess this case could be an urban legend if theres not much documentation.

[@kiritimatiswan1986]

@@chrisperrien7055 Nemo angle grinder? Cordless? Just bring a couple extra bats

[@quinnyellstrom719]

I've yet to go on my first dive yet I can't help but binge your channel. Keep it up, dude!

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Gioven740]

KZbin has a weird sense of humor. I am claustrophobic so even thinking about cave diving gets me nervous lol still, I appreciate how informative and easy to understand your explanations are! Learning a lot from this! Though still going to avoid underwater caves...or caves in general for a good long while

[@burneraccount1394]

@Brichanise Terrell Joshua 1:9 be strong and courageous do not be afraid or discouraged for the lord your god is with you wherever you go.

[@TonyGingrich]

In the late 00's, I lived in the Woodcreek subdivision, in a rental home on Pleasant Valley Rd. Less than a quarter of a mile from Jacob's Well. To date, Woodcreek is the most beautiful and tranquil place I've lived. I never knew why, but assumed it was due to popular HOA rules, but there were no tall residential nightlights in the subdivision. So virtually no light pollution. It was the only place with a night sky that reminded me of my childhood home. My youngest son was still a baby. Every day, I took him for walks back and forth to the well. My oldest son, who was in pre-K at the time, joined us when he was not in school. We would leave our home and walk down the road to an RV park, where there was a trail from it down to the well. Most people accessed Jacob's well from a larger road on its other side, named after it. But the trail from the RV park was by far a more scenic walk. A short walk, but it at least half of it was weaved between the rock bluffs overlooking that side of Cyprus Creek. Those are very dear memories for me. My boys were so young, and it was a period of our lives from before more stressful times. I can still feel the weight on my back from my little one; he rode in a leather papoose. Jacob's Well is indeed a very beautiful spot, with crystal clear water. It looks exactly like the photos and videos. But in my memories, the centerpiece was not the well; it was my boys. I would gladly take an opportunity to go back and relive those days with them.

[@vickymayo6052]

I lived across the road from The Well in 1992. Now living in a different area. I used to walk with my kids at the old RV park.This year a corrupt water company has over pumped and we had drought. The Well has stopped flowing . In the 2015 flood there was a diver's remains that surfaced. I do not remember who it was.

[@TonyGingrich]

@vickymayo6052 During my time there, the entire Woodcreek area was rallying to get rid of Aqua Texas. They were still literally draining Jacob's Well. And our average low-consumption water bill was around $450/mo. Criminal! The old RV park was still there, too! My boys and I also accessed the Well through it. Small world :)

[@alejandram.c.5064]

If I ever cave-dived -which considering the fact I haven't free-dived in nearly a decade I probably won't- I would love to do it with the kind of instructor that loads themselves with extra security measures. Better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them. That's a philosophy that applies to every aspect of life and applies 1000 times more when diving.

[@theaviary238]

McBallen did a good video on Jacob's Well.

[@jewelrylady40]

Yes, Mcballen did a great job on that story. And he's got alot more to watch that are great.

[@retrodoodlenoodle1708]

Ngl I’m super claustrophobic the thought of going in a cave above ground is scary one underwater is my nightmare and yet I find these videos so interesting

[@joysanders59]

Thank you. I know nothing of cave diving and found this very educational. You be safe and have great adventures. Thank you for putting safety over arrogance or ignorance.

[@dianebays5484]

I'm absolutely terrified of water , caves, and anything claustrophobic, but I figure you guys could teach me and talk me out of being this terrified.

[@jjgarrison33]

I've never dived before. Never had any interest growing up. I'm 27 and I Found Mr B. Allen's channel a few years ago and his stories got me curious to learn more about cave diving and diving in general. That's how I stumbled across this channel a while back. I still don't have much interest in trying to dive yet. However, Gus and Woody make it sound like such a fun challenge. They take and remove my fears and replace them with knowledge and information. Both of you are amazing! Love Woodys personality and I love the way Gus conveys information! Great team 👏

[@penelopeh5276]

Lmao you talking about the grate cracked me up, "Oh that's a shame lemme just get out my underwater plasma gun" lol

[@theaviary238]

I'm not a diver. Never had any interest in it but for some reason I'm addicted to your videos. 👍

[@Scheistermeister]

In the 70s, your lights were basically connected to car batteries lol That's how they knew they didn't have backup lights, that shit didn't fit in pockets... Which they didn't have, since there were horse collars instead of BCDs lol

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the info!

[@mayalackman7581]

@@majikjuggalo Gus has only been diving since 2018.

[@mayalackman7581]

@@majikjuggalo he doesn't. Watch other videos. Both Gus and Woody freely admit they are beginners when it comes to cave diving.

[@sirnicholas6626]

i dont even swim in the pool at night without the light on yet here i am watching diving videos

[@rocksteady551]

This is the first time I’m being familiarized with cliff diving, I just looked up Jacob’s Well and found your video. I gotta say, you’ve got me intrigued. Subscribed.

[@jjsalas902]

Cave diving?

[@tooth656]

I know nothing about diving, but your video taught me a lot while being very entertaining! Keep up the good work!

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you so much for watching for the encouraging words! I hope you share the video with others.

[@megravy835]

Lalalalalove the channel - can't get enough! I'm a Respiratory Therapist and also the clinical coordinator of our hyperbaric medicine department at a large inner city hosp. I get divers from time to time and use D.A.N. physicians often. This is awesome putting my clinical knowledge to use! Always great to hear it from a divers perspective! Thank you for another amazing upload!

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the comment and the support!

[@noctsuke]

I'm glad my recommendation landed me to you. I don't seek out scuba diver YT channels despite diving myself and with the pandemic halting the possibility for me to finish my advance license + my advance diving license text book got swept by the flood last year, this is really nice to watch. Kudos dude.

[@DIVETALK]

So glad you found us. Thanks!

[@md-1186]

Underrated video

[@hellothisismufin]

Now I'm wondering how dangerous the job of laying lines in caves is. I imagine it's incredibly dangerous

[@DIVETALK]

Cave explorers do that, and yes, cave exploration can be very dangerous.

[@suffiyahdavies]

Watching your videos is not just entertaining but informative. It really boils down to proper training and being qualified to dive in that location. Thank you xx

[@AlexTommo]

This is a great reaction video, I gotta appreciate you calling out the inaccuracies from videos like this. My biggest gripe with "informative" videos like the one you're reacting to is the condescending narration you commonly get, as if they're talking to you like you're a child.

[@DIVETALK]

Well said

[@cathrynalpaugh3072]

I'm not a cave diver. But when you guys reviewed some of Mr. Ballen's videos you got my attention and this is fascinating. You have a new subscriber here. 🤠

[@DIVETALK]

Cathryn, we are grateful. Thank you!

[@amybradley5821]

Thanks for correcting the “oxygen” tank. As a former respiratory therapist and long time scuba diver that always drives me nuts.

[@angelaoickle5607]

...sure, or dont be a brat. Everyone knows what he means when he said Oxygen tank.

[@HelloItsYou]

@@angelaoickle5607 sounds like youre the brat lmfao Way to assume EVERYONE knows what they really mean when they say oxygen tank, Thats nonsense to say EVERYONE knows that you cant use an Oxygen tank underwater past 20ft...

[@MissSmoozie]

As a diver and a bit of a contrarian I just wanna point out that you do use oxygen for CCR diving together with another bottle to dilute it, but, that's also prohibitively expensive still, and requires a lot more certification. Maybe one day I'll have the money to learn it.

[@rickwrites2612]

@@angelaoickle5607 I feel you, People "get" what is meant by oxygen tank in the sense of "air he can breathe" because it is a term from high altitude mountaineering. But once you get into a channel or convos where your talking about extreme sport exploration ie climbing, diving, caving etc ,( rather than a quick news type story channel just about accidental deaths of any kind), they are going to be more specific, and an educational channel even moreso. He is pretty good about just being matter of fact when correcting info.

[@CatherineGrace24]

@@angelaoickle5607 ok Karen

[@cdcaterham]

I am never ever ever going cave diving or any diving but this was very interesting! Every day's a school day. Tried to do my PADI a few years ago but got so " land sick" after bobbing about in the sea I had to quit 🤮

[@impossivel2006]

I've seen enough dive videos. I now use a line in my daily life.

[@bettyjane6684]

Perfect!🤣

[@kirktanka8199]

Thank you for a great video and very informed commentary. You seem like a very knowledgeable person and very prepared. This was so fun to watch and I could listen to you all day talking about diving. I do not dive, but if I wanted to, I would want to learn from you!

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you for watching!

[@PrayerfullyBlessedMama]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@LarryHack]

Good job on the commentary, I enjoyed it. It is a reasonably tight restriction at bottom of a large section of loose rocks that tend to slide down the slope and fill in the entrance. I’ve felt rocks filling in around me while going through. There’s only one exit so that restriction is on my mind during the dive, hoping that it wasn’t filled in with rocks. We kept a 5 gallon bucket there to help move the rocks if needed.

[@Amotherbored]

Gus (and Woody) you’ve really changed my perspective - I used to watch these cave diving death videos and thought why’d anyone do that, but after you came up in my suggested I’ve been heavily binge watching your videos - I feel more educated to the point I’m predicting the same questions you guys would ask. you’ve taught me a thing or two whereas before I knew nothing, it’s nice to have a little knowledge rather than falling for clickbait. I’m no diver but id love to be certified in the future, I think caverns would be my max id be willing to explore if I trained. But thank you for showing us how a lot of these circumstances are based on poor decision making,planning and ignoring rules. You guys are awesome keep doing what you’re doing ❤

[@ameliazen3597]

I recently got my diving license and I’m hoping to get varying experiences diving! It looks like an amazing experience so long as you’re careful

[@sumtxflygrl1]

I’m in San Antonio, Texas and I’ve been to Jacob’s Well (outside of Wimberley TX). I have never seen divers there though, only people swimming and just hanging out. I had no idea

[@Erik-yu1mb]

I appreciate the overall sentiment of this video. I will say, though, as a native diver to that area, I scoffed when you said “there’s no way they removed the grate” lol they did. It wasn’t fancy welding or anything like that, it was just quickcrete and rebar. The sign “you can’t keep us out” was written on a plastic slate. Over at the dive shop in San Marcos, you can see three of the tanks that were recovered from divers who died down there and a bunch of other stuff. It’s like a mini Jacob’s Well museum.

[@IrishCaesar]

This series is very entertaining. Keep up the good work

[@destroyerinazuma96]

When you mention "200 ft in" and other contraints this makes me feel how important pacing and moderation must be in diving. I'd rather curse at only having fun for a short time than raise my odds of literally dying by even one percent.

[@zanesmith3728]

I randomly came across this video and now I’m learning more about diving. I actually enjoyed watching this so far lol I’m not finished yet though

[@DIVETALK]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Ghost_Ruthless]

Well, I think this proves that when making videos people who sound confident and sound like they know what the heck their talking about, most people think and believe the information they are listening to is correct and have no reason to doubt it. Thats why videos like yours are SO VERY IMPORTANT! Thank you for breaking this down for us. Awesome job.

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you

[@rynoX88]

This video started 10 months and legend has it that this guy is still pausing and playing this same video.

[@yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143]

When you mentioned Buford springs that’s exactly what I thought of when I saw the computer animated scene of that cave.

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the info.

[@redmudpei]

this is the problem with mass produced youtube channels, it's people who haven't a clue pretending they're experts in a field they know jack shit about, and the majority of people believe it all

[@rickwrites2612]

I dont think they're pretending expertise at all, it's more like bits of low level journalism ie the stories are about danger or accidental deaths in general in any situation, with only mild to moderate fact checking.

[@KDu400]

No better than main stream media!

[@lo0nyt0onz]

I know nothing about diving, and have a genuine fear of deep water. But im addicted to learning about it. Your videos are very informative. Binge watching some today. Next video, reacting to 7 most dangerouse caves

[@DIVETALK]

Awesome, thank you!

[@allisonk.1327]

Brand new subscriber! Really enjoyed learning about the reality of cave diving as opposed to the video that was posted by someone who clearly DID NOT know about cave diving and why it went wrong.

[@DIVETALK]

Allison, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@tristenturner832]

only thing I can think of with not seeing a back-up is that it was in 1978 and flashlights and batteries were a lot bigger

[@lmccluer]

I lost a very close friend in a cave dive in Oronogo, Missouri many years ago. He and another close friend were not cave certified, and as far as I know had never cave diver before. My understanding was he was a little stuffy, so took some antihistamines the morning of the dive. When they got pretty deep, the other diver was ahead of this guy, and turned around and he was gone. She looked for some time, but running low on oxygen, she resurfaced and called the local sheriffs department and reported him missing. They did eventually recover his body. Autopsy reports showed being narced, likely started by the antihistamine he had taken. I’ll never understand why he took that chance, was always pretty level headed, a detective for the same police dept I worked at, and talked him into learning how to dive so I had a dive buddy in the middle of Kansas. For the longest time I blamed it on myself for getting him involved. I was finally able after many years to learn it was him who made that decision, however I have never dived again.

[@DIVETALK]

I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I’m glad to hear you realized that it was not your fault. Most cave diving deaths come from people who - like your friend - believe they are “very good diver and I would never get lost in a cave”.

[@lmccluer]

@@DIVETALK thank you for your words. It still hurts, but like a lot of things that happened in over 35 years in law enforcement and fire fighting, I’ve learned to put the ugly things of that time period in a deep hidden file in my brain. Sometimes something brings these to the surface, and to some it might come as strange. A sight, a person, even a smell might trigger remembering a scene, a call, a victim or even a suspect. But, I know there is nothing that can change those times. Like life, we have our good times and yes even bad times. You have to take the bad ones along with the good ones. It’s called life.

[@alex081828]

@@lmccluer did your friends to include the she, not know the dangers of cave diving ? Very sad story, because I'm pretty sure it could have been avoided with the proper training. Not your fault at all, your friend made a mistake and unfortunately it cost him his life.

[@lmccluer]

@@alex081828 I have no idea, I didn’t even know they were going. And I doubt they got certified to go cave diving, I’m sure they would have told me. It can as a complete surprise, literally. I was the 911 dispatcher on duty when the sheriffs sent a teletype on the incident, and later called go have one of our officers to make contact with his mother about it.

[@coolguyxoxo]

Have great memories diving with my pops. Glad I found this channel. Awesome rig btw.

[@dinodouche]

I sure am glad you spent 5 minutes telling me why I wouldn't be able to know if you had a backup light Because Figuring that out would be so difficult.

[@docjc1842]

As a psychologist I respectfully disagree. You are affording too much intelligence, logic and personality traits that enhance safety to the general public as well as "adrenaline junkies or counter phobics." I love how your channel handled Mr. Ballen reacts and accepted my respectful criticism of your poor treatment of the wonderful female mortician. I think you're underestimating how highly skilled you are. Something to be proud of, usually it's the reverse. Love the content.

[@jazzman5598]

Both prior comments were great. Thanks

[@unnaturalselection8330]

Cave diving looks SUPER interesting and fun, but after hearing Gus talk about how tight some of these restrictions are, I'm thinking I may have to leave this particular sport to others. I'm curious if Gus and Woody ever mentioned how tall they are, or how much they weigh?

[@Janelles_existential_crisis]

Thanks for all the explanations and details about the rules of diving. Some of my family are open water certified and it is nice to know what they are talking about!

[@Bloopie666]

I really enjoyed your video. I was cracking up a lot besides learning a lot! Thank you for the great fun and education.

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks for the comment and the support.

[@thesolipsismdilettante6498]

They do call them flippers in Australia. Im guessing around 75% would be used for body board surfing. Great video

[@lilguppy2]

Really awesome analysis! Would you be willing to do a video about what the movie Sanctum got right and wrong about cave diving?

[@DIVETALK]

Yes. I need to watch that movie and share my thoughts on it. It has been requested a few times. Thank you for watching.

[@jstanley4968]

I have never been SCUBA diving,much less cave diving...yet I would definitly go diving with this gentleman.

[@DIVETALK]

Thanks

[@superyamagucci]

Mate this was interesting to watch. I’m a whitewater kayaker. The amount of crap I see about “nearly died, thank god you’re alive…” blows my mind. Exactly like you said: Commentary by people with no clue, for people with no clue.

[@EggsyMcKay]

Very informative! Great and simple naration! Keep up the good work buddy!

[@DDS_Rips]

Jacobs well access is regulated by the city now and you have to pay to get in. I’ve lived here since I was in 5th grade (2005) and you could just walk up and swim. We used to jump our bikes into it with ropes tied to them to pull them out😂

[@floralmist6824]

Very cool guy! Strangely this came up as a recommended video when I'm terrified of diving & caves & stuff. Mega anxiety. This knowledge helped me feel less afraid abt caves especially (thank you nutter butter or whatever it's called for traumatizing me). Youre a great guy! Keep it up!

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you for watching!

[@spiritmatter1553]

The Nutty Putty cave! 😱

[@floralmist6824]

@@spiritmatter1553 Yes! Omg I'm gonna have anxiety attacks for life over that poor guy and his family. His wife was even pregnant at the time.

[@RageKage1776]

Great job reviewing this video. I watch the original not long ago. Just wanted to mention, if you're not aware, look up hydraulic rebar cutter. We use them to cut half inch stainless steel chain. Cuts through rebar like butter

[@DIVETALK]

Oh I’m aware there are tools out there to do that job, but your average diver is not carrying those around just in case and leaving notes behind mocking those who put the grate up. That story makes no sense.

[@hrshoot]

Idk why i thought of this, but when you were talking about lines you bring into the cave with you. Is there such a thing as glow in the dark line?

[@DIVETALK]

Probably but I’ve never seen it, you should invent that for sure! I would be a customer.

[@thevalorousdong7675]

Without an external power source, it would stop glowing after a time if we're talking phosphorescence

[@hrshoot]

@@thevalorousdong7675 yes but if its not a main line, and you take it out with you every time it would have that time to charge.

[@amateurastronomer9463]

Just found this channel by accident. Former recreational diver, and former certified technical diver. I enjoyed your clarification of the errors. And the explanation of diving in general. I've never been certified for cave diving. Never been interested because of the danger. Large hollowed out grottoes that extends 5-10 feet inside a large coral reef sure. Actual caves, tunnels and systems, no thank you. Regular recreational diving is, or was thrilling enough as it was, with the hint of danger if you didn't pay attention and double, triple check everything. Been diving since 1983. Stopped in 2016.

[@DIVETALK]

Why did you stop Erica? Sounds like an amazing 33 year run! Thank you for watching and I hope you became a subscriber. :)

[@amateurastronomer9463]

@@DIVETALK I'm a professional chef and most of my career has been land locked. And I was born and raised in Manitoba. Middle of north america. But we have a large deep lake called West hawk lake and you can get open water certified and training. And I just went from there. Always knew my limits. Lived and worked in bermuda for a couple of years and received technical certification and training there. Mainly just so I could explore around some of the wrecks. Not to actually enter them but just to explore and observe. But all the extra amount of time and money that went into it was too much for me for solely recreational purposes. And most of my dive friends were only recreational divers so there's that.

[@johncameron4194]

I've never done diving but sir I would actually do diving with you. You explain it all so well

[@tuttt99]

2:10 is a scene from "Sanctum", right before the disaster. Loved your commentary on it BTW.

[@richardcheese4680]

Taking 4 lights instead of 3 is the type of mentality that keeps you alive. Kudos.

[@heatherbukowski2102]

I love how merciless you are in your criticism. Just tearing them apart. Reading them for filth. Very satisfying even though I know nothing about cave diving and will nEVER attempt it.

[@DIVETALK]

Ha yep we have our harsh moments for sure.

[@stevenhair3250]

You sound messed up.

[@heatherbukowski2102]

@@stevenhair3250 thx

[@nenadstanojevic2292]

omg, you are like a diving dictionary :) amazing :) I am learning a lot of things from you guys!

[@backpages1]

Great video, thanks for posting!

[@ermitanodelacueva6783]

I've heard you say this now a couple of times, that we don't dive in siphons. This is incorrect, as we actually do. An example would be Peacock III or many caves with an upstream and downstream section at an offset sink. You just need to be careful and plan your gas management accordingly. For example, instead of turning on thirds, you turn on sixths.

[@the_socompsp]

catfish hotel

[@nunads]

It's easy to tell you take your role very seriously because you're easily annoyed by the improper terminology used by other KZbinrs. Keep up the faith bro, spread the good word & dispel the misinformation for other divers, especially the wannabes.

[@williamblackfyre4866]

Improper terminology or weird gatekeeping. I don't roll my eyes at someone when they when they call a fuel cannister a 'gas can', even though it's a mix of oil and gas to fuel landscaping equipment. We use word to communicate with each other, so if someone calls it a gas can, I know what they mean. If someone.calls the 'air cannister' an oxygen tank, do you not know what they are referring to? That's alot of snobbery over a simple phrase.

[@beyedoc]

Central Texas has a massive aquifer system and lots of beautiful natural springs, caverns, caves. You can even kayak right through downtown Austin. I really miss living there.

[@donnamillner9906]

Hello Gus, I grew up in the area. I think it is the fourth section that whispers to non certified cave divers. Problem is there is pretty much no way to not kick up the silt or debris . The mistake made is usually no contact line and the diver is reduced to zero visibility and trying to exit by feeling the caverns surface to get out. Kind of like Oak Island and the money pit dives that kick up same type of silt. I think once the visibility is gone and there’s no guide line to assist divers back to the surface, it becomes an increase in breathing , demand for air and goes down hill from there. I agree completely that only certified divers with appropriate equipment should be allowed there. Ever since seeing oak island series, I’ve wondered if there was a way to “vacuum “ the silt out without interfering with any known eco systems,, what it would look like. We have a tiny salamander that was found in the spring fed waters. It is endangered but I don’t think they go that deep. Enjoyed your input. As a medic I really love how you touched on co2 triggers breathing. Chronic smokers however fall back on the bodies back up system which is based on low or high oxygen levels. For example a person has been placed on 100% oxygen for respiratory issues. Those dependent on oxygen levels to breathe instead of our primary co2 drive can in fact slow down or stop breathing from the extra oxygen being supplied. Thank God we have also become more advances and can monitor co2 levels on every patient we take care of.

[@DIVETALK]

Great comment and response. Thanks so much for being so detailed and thoughtful in this response.

[@AKAericahenderson]

I love this channel thanks for educating us...

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you for watching!

[@LATERZA00]

Maybe by that time that backup light was a much bigger thing

[@lindseydrass2545]

Your reactions make my life better ☺️

[@JCO2002]

Good video, thanks, I've done some tracing work here in Jamaica with the Water Resources Authority. We usually call them risings and sinks. Most (all?) of our inland "blue holes" are risings. The sinks are always river caves, or "impenetrable sinks" (boulder choked at the entrance). RS Stewart - JCO.

[@EnoYaka]

To me life is like going cave diving without being cave certified. A ton of pitfalls and most people know nothing about how to be safe exploring it.

[@paintercharles80]

Great info!

[@smexyapman]

great stuff. Nice to know all divers are not suicidal

[@davej2767]

One point of clarification. Yes, in the late 70s dive equipment was less reliable. But pressure gauges were in fairly wide use (in my area) although far from universal. Most did use J valves although some used K. Most divers used bcds, although they tended to be horse collar (like the Fenzy). Octos were around but fairly rare.

[@vredurs]

Has it ever happened that a light has malfunctioned or that you’ve lost it when diving?

[@herenowjal]

Was PADI certified in 1975 ... J-valves with reserve were available at this time ...

[@laino6427]

I'm not surprised that people noted the lack of backup torches if they didn't see any. Back in 1979 torches were big. A common sight was the Darrell-Allen bug light: yellow, huge (13cm diameter), and made from cast aluminum. Significantly less advanced electric lights (LEDs weren't useful yet), materials science, and weaker batteries were limiting factors.

[@j.walker6845]

It seems by and large the danger of diving parallels the danger of high-altitude climbing, being the physiological difficulties in breathing at environmental extremes cause oxygen-deficiency resulting in judgement-impairment when decisions of whether to proceed or retreat must be made.

[@Demon-tw2lh]

How is this man not famous yet?

[@brandonrichardson1398]

RIGHT?!

[@alexanderholzer7392]

Relatively new channel with relatively few uploads. If he lasts longer and posts a bit more I bet he could establish quite the following.

[@Mahargbot]

Just a thought, aren't the gates just locked with a padlock? Those are easy to shim or force open, or even just cut with bolt cutters and replace with a lock of their own. I believe that is even what Ben Mcdaniel did at the blue vortex one you showed in the video. You don't need to destroy/remove the rebar to access the cave.

[@stingstungmemae1297]

A certified diver with a key let Ben inside.

[@tina7151]

I discovered your channel recently. I really enjoy your content, even though I dont think I'll ever go diving. I saw a video or a girl being "crushed" by her dry suit and that freaked me out.

[@ln957]

@@tina7151 That was gross negligence by the instructors. Very upsetting story. That should never happen with proper guidance and preparation!

[@johnlabry325]

Great vid bro!!! Thanks