Divers React to Super Tight Cave Exploration at Blue Spring

Back by popular demand we have ‪@mikeyoung8968‬ and his team exploring Blue Spring in Arkansas!
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[@Heretbg]

Mike is so good with restrictions, he probably didn't need a doctor to be brought into this world

[@BullDogBreed75]

Spare a thought for his poor mother when he stopped half way for decompression.

[@letsart6434]

😆

[@hlezmaneli8589]

@@BullDogBreed75 🤣🤣🤣

[@GenerationDown]

@@BullDogBreed75he even staged tanks along the way!

[@paulwright-rc4el]

@@BullDogBreed75 u win the internet for the week for that one 😂😂😂

[@ybk6858]

as a german I am always grateful for the inch to cm conversion.. most americans dont even consider it! Great video as always boys

[@andreasnau5031]

Danke sehe ich auch so.

[@unotechrih8040]

Mike probably doesn't feel so young after you guys narrated this like it was a historical documentary :P Keep up the good work!

[@badcampa2641]

omg i guess not lmao

[@rasmachris94]

Just the fact that it took months for Mike and his team to clear the debris and he still kept at it is impressive to me. What utter tenacity to explore.

[@todoanteojos8060]

this is a type of dive exploration that should have deserved a documentary

[@jeremyshelton2306]

Months and months of digging. Crazy determinations. So much respect for them and their hard work.

[@dwmueller76]

Agreed. Super inspiring! Also, I hope they do an episode on this insane diving incident! kzbin.infoEpLoGHGV2c4?feature=share

[@msmagsmn]

Mike Young is an absolute legend. And yes, what a humble, quiet, thoughtful guy. I love when those traits exist in the same person. Just fantastic. Also, Gus, this was one of your best setups for a great reaction from Woody. 'Would you do it for a week? What if it was a month?' Priceless.😂

[@richardlong4076]

This is literally one of them dives that one Diver panics and the whole teams life could be at risk, such a gr8 calm group of professionals they are, amazing to see Mike look that young also lol...

[@YukonSeanHolland]

Well, now I am beyond in awe of what these guys have done! I have always been impressed with the level cave explorers are at but, WOW! MIKE AND CREW!!! Just amazing!! Thanks for laying lines for us rookies!

[@theonescratchwonder6484]

Currently Jan 6th 7;54 am EST this comment says it was posted 3 days ago and this video says uploaded 37 minutes ago. Clearly we are in the matrix

[@deltalima6703]

Wth? You posted that reply 7 days before the OP? Time is going backwards here...

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

@@theonescratchwonder6484 it’s the Friday the 13th effect.

[@alext6933]

Most likely has early access to the video

[@FordFalcon54]

@@theonescratchwonder6484 Chill. People have early access to videos. Another Channel I watch does it. Run! Don't Walk productions. His editor or script writer whatever she is always have comments earlier than video posted and he always thanks her for aiding in the videos.

[@JamesSmullins]

Having squeezed myself through a 12x12 access hole in dry land and how I had to struggle with it there's no way I'm doing it underwater. And to do it not knowing what's on the other side is insane. Takes a special kind of person to explore these types of things, I'm not that person at least underwater, hats off to those who are. I'll stick to open water and caverns for my diving.

[@darenmiller2218]

I’ll go anywhere above water. Below water takes a special kind of crazy that time took away from me.

[@elisabethnm4492]

When you say it takes "a special kind of person" you mean someone with a death wish? 😂 Because that's why my heart stops when I see these things!

[@heavywastaken]

Having almost gotten stuck in a 1'x.5' squeeze in a dry cave, I could literally never do something similar to that underwater.

[@JamesSmullins]

@@elisabethnm4492 I doubt there's a death wish, and if people thought someone had one they'd not go with them. Up until a few years ago I would do high work others wouldn't, it was sketchy at times in how I had to get to things. I didn't have a death wish I just new my limits and felt safe enough to get the job done. Some of us are just wired differently.

[@kaspervestergaard2383]

But high work with a safety line right? @@JamesSmullins

[@Joe___R]

I really hope Mike writes a book with all his crazy stories before he leaves this would for a new adventure.

[@ScubaGirlsInternational]

This is incredible! To have the patience to continue with a menial task for months to see IF things change is some serious determination. The no-mount sounds like Mike. After hearing some of his stories, none of this is shocking. Mike is amazing.

[@209brandonb]

I thought I would only feel this way when I was watching Alex Honnold free climb vertical mountains but watching him squeeze through that first restriction my hand started sweating that is next level owning your emotions

[@darkcarolineriddle]

That moment where his fins were together when entering that fifth restriction I realized I stopped breathing because good lord that's another level.

[@lydialeigh4]

Wow - months and months of digging to get through to the next passage. Respect. Mike Young, as always, a diving legend! 😁

[@joshualore]

This is one of the coolest videos I've watched in a long time. If it were 12 hours long I'd happily watch every minute of it. More Mike Young reaction content, please!

[@realwilsoncabral]

The amount of dedication needed to take all that gravel, these guys were on a mission

[@LuLuLuvU]

So amazing and terrifying at the same time. Hats off to the boys! Thanks for sharing with us, Woody & Gus.

[@ivechang6720]

I'm just imagining the little work wheels in the back of Mike Young's mind helping to create the KISS rebreathers during the months of digging gravel. The Mike's and various people they dive with are always high value viewing. Thanks Woody and Gus!

[@FordFalcon54]

I love woody's face when asked if there's still cave explorers on open circuit. He's got this look like "We know the answer should be no but old habits die hard and some people don't ever change" Also that town shot was pretty cool I'm impressed with how old the architecture is. I'd be down to just go explore the historical sites of the town.

[@EasyModeFishing]

You guys are the working mans channel and i love it. You upload at 6am when i wake up and go fishing for sunrise so I always get to watch you in the morning.

[@kathigreen1479]

Just amazing! You can just feel Mike's passion thru the screen. All of you. So courageous. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you. 🧜🏻‍♀️😀

[@zed4225]

Mike Young and team, humble and determined. 110%

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

14:27 - I'm with ya, Woody. That music is pretty cool.

[@countryroadcat6965]

I've never been this early lol. This is an amazing way to start the day. Thanks guys! 💕

[@andrewwillard5625]

Oh yes a video of Mike, always an amazing time.

[@sarcasticspiritualchick]

I'm from Arkansas and it is a beautiful state. 😊 Mike Young is amazing at what he does. Thanks to him and the crew for preserving and exploring its beauty. 💜

[@brieb402]

You know, now that I'm learning more about cave diving from this channel this looks way more comfortable and less scary than the madness I've seen from dry caving. All that gear really is a comfort.

[@ScottLovenberg]

What kind of sick person drops their videos at 6:00 AM CST?! Dammit, guys! Now I have to choose between my morning motivational songs (eye of the tiger, ninja rap and Danny's Song - don't judge!) or dive talk during my morning shower. Guess it's not weird if we don't talk to each other. Ninja rap on the way into work though. Glad to have dive talk first thing in the morning. Keep up the awesome content at strange hours!

[@DIVETALK]

6:15* 😅

[@VivatChristusRex99]

Whenever new video pops up, it makes my day. Thank you Dive Talk!

[@3xceIIent]

Such an amazing video. It's hard enough doing cave exploring with modern diving gear, but gives you an appreciation for how hard it was in the past. They must have really loved what they did to do it. You guys mentioned it many times before in the video, but I am curious how much time it would have saved them digging out the gravel if they had been able to do it on rebreathers. I imagine that alone could have saved them a ton of time. But I don't know exactly how much more time limited their digging dives would be on open circuit vs rebreathers. It just seems like it would be a lot.

[@myshepspud1]

I don't know nearly enough about diving just learning and safety improvements have been made.. But after I saw what happened with David Shaw I wouldn't trust something converting my air if I'm doing strenuous work at depth. It just seems like you can so easily become Hypoxic not scrubbing enough Co2 quick enough and pass out and no one's helping you if that happens.

[@djohnson9083]

Very enjoyable video. Mike is so laid back. A pleasure to watch. (Liked the music and kept waiting for John Redcorn to show up.😂)

[@CC67NJ]

This video gives me the chills watching them. Mike always have my respect when he says something just shut up and listen regards to cave driving

[@DeanSchumacher]

I watched all Mike's videos about a year ago they are amazing I could watch them 24/7 love it I'm just glad he shared all of this thanks guys

[@Nighturz]

That was amazing! Thank you guys for sharing this! Love y'all!!

[@kadjiramut]

From a non diver, love your channel so much. Great job guys, can't get enough!

[@kenmh7357]

85 feet in a crack with low visibility and doing work! Diving is the best sport in the world! Thanks for reviewing these dives so we can experience it vicariously!. Keep em' coming!

[@twightconley4558]

Yes, Mike is a great, no question about it!! What they did is it smart??? Great video!! thank you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@armpitz8694]

I don't dive at all but I friggin love this channel. Actually quite keen to learn diving after watching you guys for a few months.

[@johntimber99]

Incredible thank you for your time

[@pabuffa]

So in awe. Very cool. Thanks for the video.

[@airmanjrl]

Love your content! Mandatory diaclaimer, not a diver (yet). I really want to become a diver and your videos have become helpful while i wait for the right time to do the classes. I am excited to do this and you two have presented me with the tools to not only get excited about diving, but also what to look for in an instructor. Hope to maybe see you in the water someday! Thanks for all you do!

[@lillygallegos7333]

i would never be able to do any of this but i absolutely love watching ya"ll! you 2 r hilarious and very informative. great videos.

[@Rubymoon286]

What a beautiful cave and incredible dive. I don't think I'd have felt comfortable on open circuit in that cave personally, but amazing to watch others tackle such a challenge!

[@JoeKyser]

This was one of my favorite Mike videos. These boys put a ton of work in there. All those buckets through that crack. Come on that's some work there. Under freaking water too.

[@ajcook7777]

Mike is probably laughing this entire video, and blushing too

[@CriticalityIncident]

Thank you for always converting imperial measurements to metric and vice versa in your videos. That's very helpful.

[@ancientmystique3557]

Yayyyy! 🙏🏼💫💜 thanks a tonne you 2! 💜💫

[@TheRealGrimmfury]

Gus & Woody: what a great video with Mike! I could see you guys getting more and more hungry for your next dive every moment during the video. Lol! Love you guys!

[@heather173]

I think this series of videos from Mike, brought me to you. Nope, never, ever want to do what you do, but I live vicariously through your videos. You are all crazy/brave/crazy. ;)

[@mandijean28]

This is probably your best reaction video! Loved this one

[@JustCarolS]

When I was a kid I was fascinated with diving, and I used to carry around this mask and snorkel. That mask was my most prized possession and when the strap broke I made a new one from a bike tire innertube. I still have this mask hanging in my office but those days of exploring the bottoms of lakes until my lungs were on fire have passed and I forgot my dreams of diving. Watching Dive Talk has sparked this desire in me to get back in the water, not with that old mask, it probably leaks. Thanks Dive Talk!

[@TheButterZone]

I've never seen someone dive in like that but I love it!

[@vaultboy2270]

phenomenal video guys! I am terrified of water but fascinated by diving content.

[@souswes]

You just know mike was over-pressurizing those tanks, especially the no mount in 5th restriction. He probably pioneered most of the cave country practices that divers don’t talk about

[@heather173]

Mike is amazing, and what an inspiration to other divers. But I still say, you all are nuts.

[@deland1360]

Mike is a cool guy. His channel has some cool dives.

[@davedavids9619]

The moment I saw the partner of Mike go head first I realized why Mike had gone feet first. He would have had an incredible difficult time reversing out with his tanks getting stuck absolutely everywhere. Second thing I realized was.................there is no way I would ever do this, 30 x 76 cm ???? 🥶 In open water it is fine with me, but this ???? Massive respect for these guys ! And as usual great episode. I am hooked on your channel, but still am happy it is not me having to go into those caves. 😀

[@009ADVENTURES]

wow that was amazing, thanks for the video guys 👍

[@don7294]

Nothing but respect to those divers. Beasts!

[@mihaelam8339]

What an awesome video. Wasn't expecting that.

[@Mikey.M.V.P.1]

Thanks for another epic video & happy Mondays guys

[@sandygrogg1203]

Wow! That was truly awesome. ❤❤

[@warrenheppler1351]

I love Mike. I believe that’s his name of the guy exploring Blue Spring . I seen you guys interview him also. I’m only into half of this video and had to stop it to comment. If I was lost in a Cave and Woody and Gus are not around to rescue me, this particular diver in this video would probably be my next choice. Love dive talk!

[@jamesstephens1539]

This is so awesome they worked hard

[@helene6295]

Wow brilliant video what dedication respect too all the crew the cave scary I'd never get m ass threw those restrictions and going head first very brave

[@helene6295]

@DIVE_TALK. Hi guys who's that reply ment for

[@dustjunky2000]

I've only snorkeled a few times, but I'm addicted to this channel. Great content guys! 🔥

[@bradyyoung65]

Man, I love yalls videos so interesting and informative. PS: GO VOLS!

[@dlb83082]

Mike reminds me of guys I worked with in Delta - so mellow, helpful, and resilient

[@dr3dnaut38]

I love Arkansas I lived there for a few years in hotsprings my little brother now lives in Bryant but it’s a beautiful state.

[@eliz_scubavn]

I would love to do cave exploration. Sadly until I do cave dive training I’ll have to make do with these videos! Mike Young is awesome.

[@Komatsu.Bulldo77er]

Love your videos, although I am not a diver I've been watching them so often that everyone around me thinks I am signed or will sign very soon on a diving course 😀

[@NOAHrwm]

C and J sport on beaver lake was one of my favorite dive shops. He’s wearing their shirt in his narrative shots.

[@johannmattis4842]

The St. Pauli sweater is epic! 😂

[@stolen_prada]

i love looking at older diving videos with changes since then

[@Coach_Vedo]

Greetings guys✌️ even Mike Young did upload video yesterday! I start following him,probably like 6 months ago, because of you and your few stories with Mike.

[@deltalima6703]

Did you see any hose in that video?

[@Smack310]

This was amazing!

[@CmRoddy]

I’m not really claustrophobic, nor am I afraid of water or of drowning… but my word, seeing them squeeze through those cracks under water was giving me the heebie jeebies. What a legend.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Closterphobia here 😂.. Cramping up in a tiny cave slot.. Cuz reasons... Scares me enough... Let alone under water... In the dark... With a bunch of crap strapped to you. No. No thank you. But hey, it's fun watching all you crazy guys doing it. 😂 Plus we need crazy explorers, especially when people get trapped, like miners and in natural disasters. You guys are the heroes we need! ❤😁👍🌸 🌄⛰️🧗🏿‍♂️👷🏻⚒️🧑‍🏭🏖️🏊🌊🚣🌊🤿🌊🐬

[@AbbieTheStarWarsStory]

I love the t-shirt it looks really cool I love it hope you two have a great day hope you have fun diving and I love your videos 🧡💗🧡💗

[@diesel-technology5507]

Comes back next year and the spring flow has moved all the gravel back into the 4th restriction 😂

[@deltalima6703]

He sure put a lot of effort into this exploration, digging underwater like that.

[@ashleycrislip]

Wow amazing!!

[@ReaIJohnDoe]

Dunno why I enjoy this channel so much, I've never dived, don't have any intention of diving. Infact you could not pay me enough to go diving. I have panic attacks watching this stuff, but it's perversely enjoyable to watch others do what I just could never do.

[@oaycrin]

The Plura cave disaster in Norway would be interesting to see a reaction video about, After watching the movie “Diving into the unknown” which they made it seems to be a proper nightmare

[@rifleman1002]

That disaster is just terrifying to read about. In the span of seconds, a diving buddy drowns on the spot several hundred feet deep (probably from a CO2 episode, I don't know the exact reason). And then when the second team finds the deceased diver, ANOTHER diver from that team panics, overworks their rebreather, then drowns on the spot again. It's a huge case study on the effects of hyperventilating and hypercapnia at depth on rebreathers. It's also a massive case study for cascading problems. Many disasters tend to happen from a simple issue.

[@immanuellasker4273]

considering that I was being claustrophobic in a dry cave where I knew it was perfectly possible to go back and forth, I have huge admiration for these people. They are just built in a different way.

[@eve_squared]

Wow, I was just in NW Arkansas, got some beautiful mountains and caves.

[@CBRpaul]

Awesome video!

[@thegreengreenie5879]

awesome video; don't dive but love watching your videos.

[@claug4199]

Great video!

[@chrisx6896]

Nice! St. Pauli Shirt, from Hamburg, Germany ❤

[@einhalbesbrot]

For anyone that is interested He is wearing a Hoodie of the ("soccer") Football Club called "FC St.Pauli" (the one with the skull and bones) its one of the 2 very big Football Clubs of my Hometown Hamburg, Germany. The other Club is Called Hamburger Sport Verein, which i am a Fan of.

[@Dcscockpit]

You know I got my certification almost 20 years ago…I have only been down maybe 10 times in that period. Haven’t dove in 2 years but watching your videos makes me want to get down there. Have a dive setup with my brother for this weekend 😄

[@JustPlainRob]

I'm not claustrophobic, thalassophobic, submechaniphobic, or anything like that, but really tight squeezes underwater like this are just 100% Nope™ to me. There's just so much that can go wrong, and like signs say there's nothing worth dying for in those caves.

[@lindsayclark6453]

Awesome thanks 👍❤

[@TheCashfile]

Can you guys please interview Mike on this experience? I'm so curious as to what the thought process was after deciding to remove gravel for months, that is an insane level of determination.

[@DIVETALK]

Check out our last Live Stream

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Yes. About this dive.. yes

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

​@@DIVETALK you should pin a link to it! ❤😊❤

[@NotProFishing]

And this is why I sub awesome video love the channel

[@Name-ot3xw]

RE: Silt. I'm starting a new clownfish tank and put in less than stable stones. Now when I stir up the sand bed the tank is silted out for 12+ hours. Been slowly pulling the gunk out through a sponge filter, but it's never going 100% away.

[@adamhartfiel5781]

What would be more efficient to dig that out would be a venturi air lift or a dredge system. They could have saved time on air and hundreds of hours and claimed everything at the top. It can be run as small as a 3 inch hose. We use both systems when doing commercial diving. We clean out a lot of structures this way. They can be as big or as small as you want to make them. The biggest suction dredge I ever saw was a 128inch intake the smallest was 3 inches.

[@williamgorham7339]

Martin Luther King Jr day, I’m off work, and Dive Talk uploads it’s Christmas in January! 🎁

[@msswart9119]

I didn't think I was claustrophobic until I saw the thumbnail omg