Divers React to Depth Record Gone Wrong

[@weiniesail]

Woody... Diving to 300m is clinically proven to recompress bulging discs back into place.

[@JayneEthereal]

Recompression diskness

[@vickycooper6638]

Best comment ever! 😂​@@JayneEthereal

[@katamine11]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@weerobot]

🤣

[@malloryoates8580]

😂😂😂

[@wolfwalker3363]

2015 was the last year Guinness after this guy died that they quit because of danger and now there questioning the Egyptian divers depth because of his mix of gases

[@jimhaney6384]

@wolfwalker3363 Anytime Guinness gets involved, you can bet the record is either fake, a technically, or they paid them off to get in the book, even though their record was broken instantly.

[@marshalldj01]

I dont remember how I got to these DiveTalk videos, but I've been addicted to them recently

[@divyanshurathore7341]

@@marshalldj01 same here 😄

[@user-qh9ej2qi9g]

I did the same when I found the Chanel! And now I have to wait for every single new video 😅 binge watching is the best - enjoy the time✌️

[@Pickles_905]

@@marshalldj01 me 2!!!

[@iwrotethis1678]

Its dark in here yall got a light

[@jonasbaine3538]

I think it was the baysien yatch sinking and how serious diving to 150+ feet is that got me to this channel.

[@pacamootha]

Minutes 26:36 ,Gus said 'Nobody's going to set the record to go save you' . Very well said brother.

[@paigeellis1033]

I love when you both take the time to explain things in depth for us non divers! I learn something new every time i watch a dive talk video!

[@skitidet4302]

You won't be crushed at any depth if your body is at the same pressure, which it will be in this scenario since he is diving and not using an external pressure vessel. The reason a person in a submarine, or that newt suit, would be crushed, is that their body is at 1 atmosphere. So when the pressure vessel fails at lets say 100 atmosphere, the body has no time to adjust to the 100 fold increase in pressure, all your air filled cavities will be squished in to 1/100 of their current size in the blink of an eye so that the pressure equalizes.

[@TGC32]

This needs upvoted or pinned at the top. This is the correct answer.

[@dekulruno]

High pressure nervous syndrome means the nerves are being crushed. The soft tissue not the water in the body which is incompressible. The compressible parts are enough to cause a problem though.

[@lebojay]

@@dekulrunoAs Gus said, the cause of high pressure nervous syndrome isn’t known.

[@Vingul]

Det var det jeg tenkte.

[@MichaelChelen]

@@skitidet4302 Thanks, was thinking the same and you explained it well!

[@OutsideGalaxy]

So, I live in a city full of engineers. And whenever I see someone question "well, XYZ person was so academically accomplished. How could they make such a dumb decision?" 1.) intelligence does not equal common Sense. I know some incredibly intelligent people I would not trust to take care of a pet rock. 2.) Because they're used to being right and accomplishing things quickly, the idea that they might be wrong about something does not occur to them. 3.) They don't consider the people criticizing them to be on their same level so they don't listen to them. My brother-in-law, an engineer, had an issue. Me, who couldn't do math if you put a gun to my head, knew the solution to the problem because of experience. He did not believe me. He did not believe me for months but believed his engineer friend when he gave literally the exact same solution I had been telling him.

[@aiGeis]

1.) You haven't heard of Darwin awards 2.) No, they're usually more risk-averse and very nuanced, given their above-average IQ 3.) There is a certain level of arrogance with intelligence, however refer to point 2

[@ontheballcity71]

Get well soon, Woody!

[@joeydrummer7929]

Love how I’ve never done a cave dive or any other kind of dive in my life and don’t ever plan on it yet I’m here watching these 😂😂😂. Speaks to your guys personalities and knowledge . Fun to listen to you guys and learn about something like this. Been awhile since I’ve been here but always come back every so often to watch your videos. Much love !

[@Dexter11233]

You like completely embodied me with this comment. I've never dived in the past but they're so interesting I can't help but keep getting pulled back in to watch them. It's made me want to pull the trigger on giving diving a try.

[@dianahutsel7101]

I am 63, my husband learned the same lesson as you. He played flag football with his 25 year old daughter's team. He was a tackle football coach. Well, he now has arthritis throughout the fingers he broke, a bum shoulder, and a bad back. Men NEVER grow up. ❤

[@simonodonnell778]

I would suggest seeking out Nuno Gomes who held the world record for a number of years. He is a real character and fun personality plus he really understands the whole process and could give a real 'in depth' lol insight into this whole process, scientifically, psychologically and physically. He has great diving stories and would be a really entertaining guest. Just athought ;)

[@Vindsvelle]

Don't quote me on this, but Gus has definitely name-dropped Nuno in past episodes; I can't remember whether they've interacted personally, but the DT boys are definitely familiar with him. I'd enjoy seeing a collab between the three of 'em too.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

You do realise nuno is mentioned in the video

[@simonodonnell778]

@@Man_fay_the_Bru Yes, I wasn't doubting the guys knew of Nuno Gomes, my suggestion was for them to get him on as a guest for the guys to ask questions on this subject plus general dive stories as he would make an insightful, interesting interviewee and make a good episode. I met Nuno in SA years ago and he is excellent and fun company.

[@Greenhead24]

It’s the pain meds that make you feel like you’re 18 when you’re 60 lol

[@joshisajedi2461]

He hurt his back before the pain meds.

[@Greenhead24]

@@joshisajedi2461 obviously you didn’t get the joke,thats ok though. There is always that one person that these kind of things go over your head.

[@troop1026]

Very profound words woody. My body after 29years in the military tells me everyday that I have the heart of a young warrior but that I have the body of a 58 year old. I can do anything I want to I just have to pay the price later.

[@DIVETALK]

Thank you for your service

[@Outworlder]

@@troop1026 if you aren't already, try starting weight training. That should help quite a bit and even help to increase bone density, which is lost as we age.

[@troop1026]

@@Outworlder been working out as much as I can. Trying to stay off my age.

[@Outworlder]

@@troop1026 awesome !

[@troop1026]

@@DIVETALK thanks guys I’m a huge fan of yours. I couldn’t make your Iberostar Cozumel trip but I’m taking 10 divers there this spring. We love Cozumel and look forward to a new resort for us and always the great diving.

[@PatrikNilsson-xh3zs]

according to article: How Deep Can you Dive Before Being Crushed? Human bone crushes at about 11159 kg per square inch. This means we’d have to dive to about 35.5 km depth before bone crushes. This is three times as deep as the deepest point in our ocean.

[@Payote88]

So it is possible to get crushed from pressure! 🤣🤣

[@RM_VFX]

All the authorities were saying that the victims of the Ocean Gate Titan would have been obliterated into a pulp from the sudden pressure change though. So it depends how rapidly the pressure hits you.

[@SynthRockViking]

Naming oneself Doctor Deep, is almost certainly going to piss off Mother Nature

[@villagranvicent]

I thought exactly the same. Sounds like trouble to me.

[@AngusMurray]

Still going through Gus' bio, incredibly extensive

[@MegaFPVFlyer]

Genuinely my favorite bit by these two, I wish it got more attention

[@DIVETALK]

Take your time. Maybe I need to record it and release it as an audio book to help people out. Gus

[@AngusMurray]

@DIVETALK if you did that I should be able to finish it by Christmas! Of 2025 🤣

[@frankiesayspanic]

i’m trying to finish but i keep having to take breaks and losing my place, but i do admit he has a way with words

[@DavidMaruca_]

@@frankiesayspanicboth of them!

[@wolfwalker3363]

I love the science and how excited y'all get about it it's pure joy.

[@angelachouinard4581]

Feel the same. Also makes me feel like the science classes I took in college weren't a waste of time and money.

[@SpartanONegative]

My dad was a Experimental Diving Instructor for the Navy. Thanks for sharing with us 🙏 God Bless

[@navydogsadventures3500]

You guys made me laugh when doing that phone call. Woody, I'm 56, and no what you mean about not being able to jump around like when we were 20. Lol

[@JackMcLeodJr]

Been binge watching your videos lately Gents, hearing about all things technical diving is my latest fascination it seems! Keep the videos coming Guys, love the banter and I'm always learning something new every video 👍 cheers from Wales!

[@YukonSeanHolland]

I love the phone call to Harry!!! OMG!! HILARIOUS!!!!

[@parker73724]

Don't be too negative about the higher view count being on tragic videos. I was initially drawn in by one of the tragedy videos and stayed to learn more about diving. I am not currently a diver, nor do I plan to become one in the immediate future, but I've learned a lot about this hobby from this channel.

[@Wildflower444]

@@parker73724 same here! It’s interesting to see the risks people take doing the things they love, and how much work/prep goes into diving.

[@SegregatedZebra]

Dont sweat it woody!!!!! I suffered a bulging disc in my lowerback which led to siatica….. that was painfull for about two whole years i thought my life was over and i got so depressed but its two years later and im all healed up no more pains, i was unable to get surgery because im only 26 and my doctor said i should not. Im glad i listened and did physical therapy instead

[@SegregatedZebra]

Side note im was and still am very fit and healthy. My injury was a weird one because i didnt do any strenuous work or lifting. I just woke up one morning in intense pain, but thats the same way i healed lmao. I just woke up one day and i didnt hurt

[@KidarWolf]

Oh Woody, my empathy on the bulging disk! I have an old spinal injury that just every so often decides I've been too rough. Not much else hurts like a back injury. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!

[@SeagraveSerpentarium]

In regards to the discussion around 12:00, I believe the answer is that you don't get crushed by the pressure when you're at depth because you're mostly water and water is incompressible, but if you're in a pressure vessel at depth with a comparatively low pressure inside (eg, 1 atmosphere) and that pressure vessel fails you'll be crushed to death by how quickly and powerfully the water breaches into that vessel.

[@757History]

Non-diver subscriber here🙋‍♂️. Always lifts my mood to see a new upload from you two. Keep up the great work, Gus and Woody👏 You guys frickin rock! ✊️

[@nicholasheath9920]

In hydraulics/pneumatics we learned that fluid has very low compressibility as in 1 or 2%, whereas air compresses much more so. The water barely compresses at depths while gases absolutely compress under pressure just like an air compressor in your garage

[@Hemigoblin]

Woody: "I was not on the last video since i could not get out of bed...unless they airlifted me" Something tells me that as good as American Express customer support is, you'd have a harder time getting them to sign off on that one.

[@MCT812]

Get well soon Woody! I'm praying for you sir!

[@nikifitness85]

I hope your back feels better, Woody. Praying for you! I still would love to purchase the white/red shirt that Gus has on. Thanks for the video, It helps the day go by fast seeing you guys!

[@dez6278]

Woody- my dad had a bulging herniated disc recently and was unable to drive, sit down to eat, anything, for weeks due to the pain. He saw several dr's and chiropractors, PT's, and finally one with a machine that works like those inversion tables you can flip upside down in did 20 sessions with the computer using the MRI results to say how far to decompress to get bloodflow to the herniated disc, and it fixed him. He was almost 100% at the end and was told it's ok to use an inversion table at home and come back every 2-4 weeks for maintenance. Dad said the computerized machine is called "a something 9,000" (something like that). I can find out specifically if you ask me to. A family friend did this with that same dr first and felt his back go back in place on his 17th visit. (You go 2-3x a week and it was not covered by insurance.) I hope you get better soon. I have degenerative disc, since age 19, and I know your pain.

[@rays9033]

Spinal decompression may help relieve the pain! I’m 66 years old, herniated L4-L5 in my mid 30’s and was nearly paralyzed from the waist down for 2-weeks, but did not have surgery. I’ve continued to irritate those two discs several times each year. I’ve found hanging from a roman chair (exercise equipment) using arm slings decompresses my discs. I do this for only a couple of minutes any time my discs bother me. Instant pain relief for hours and greatly speeds recovery. Best of luck Woody!

[@robertbevilacqua8548]

Perfect way to start my morning commute to work

[@lucap733]

I always find myself listening to you guys and you teach me so much about a sport im never going to participate in. And I love when you invite the guys whos perspective we were watching without even metioning it in the Intro (sometimes im getting surprised about the depth of the detail you guys are getting into and I love it) Also hope you get well soon Woody!

[@jeffjones7427]

I’m no diver but I’m very entertained by this channel and respect your professionalism boys. Stay safe.

[@vanessaharrison1544]

Hope you soon feel better Woody. I empathize with disc injury and pain. Really hope it doesn’t impact your diving. Love watching you both. I will never ever dive as I have a terrifying fear of open water, but I am absolutely fascinated by your channel. Thank you

[@zatoichi4634]

I was wondering why divers don't have easy snap on/off straps to hold the regulator in your mouth in case of convulsions. Kind of like how pilots have break away oxygen masks on their helmets to keep the thing in it's place, but can be easily undone with one hand if needed.

[@DIVETALK]

That’s a thing. We have them for regulators and for DSV (Rebreathers) too.

[@bryanterrill7674]

​@@DIVETALKdidn't know that, but often wondered too why people don't have something to hold it in their mouth. Never dived, just a DT fan

[@Rfflllss]

I think our only solution is to create a man that can handle the pressures of the ocean. We will call him… Aqua-man! You’re welcome humanity!

[@IreneWY]

We're over 70%water. That's why we don't get compressed under water. What also play into it, is that you descend slowly and your body adjusts to the pressure

[@oyajiblues]

had a back surgery at 57 and at 61 was addicted to opiates for pain. Broke free from the opiates (brutal) but found out the only thing that touches and lowers the pain are the opiates. So now I struggle with constant pain. However, the process of learning to delegate physical tasks to the guys who work for me was a life changer. I don’t think in my whole life I ever asked anyone for help. When I was broke I worked two jobs and most of them were physically demanding. I am the boss and worker who is like “out of the way I’ll do it myself.”. I moved a few times and refused to hire a moving company. Moved everything (including furniture, fridge, super heavy couch by myself. I am a different person now that I have to delegate work.

[@Marvea17]

i’ve never been deeper than 3 feet into the ocean and im obsessed with this channel!! Love you guys from Nc

[@derrick3737]

Thank you for taking the time to explain things! It makes it so much easier to follow the stories and learn along the way!

[@wolfwalker3363]

Prayers up Woody ❤

[@alecdacus334]

Iv been watching you guys from what feels like the start of the podcast when I came across one of the first few episodes while watching mrballen. You guys are awesome and for the past 3 or 4 years you guys have finally talked me into trying out diving. Should be doing that within the next few years when I can find some time!! Keep ot up

[@SuV33358]

I thought you'd have a million subscribers already. Mostly because a lot of us really don't want anything to do with diving ourselves. But you guys are just so great to watch as a team.

[@ghostface1066]

Not sure that the newtsuit would be a fair comparison to the depth a human body can take since failure of the newtsuit would lead to catastrophic compression in the body, but on scuba you'd be equalizing body air spaces gradually. Still an interesting thought as to how far a body can go

[@humanskull182]

I don't skip any of your videos. You guys teach me things that I'll never use in real life, but it's cool knowledge.

[@yaniskes]

I thought we know how oxygen toxicity occurs. Based on what I remember and understand from reading Dr Richard Vann, oxygen in combination with food supples body with energy, but also this combination produces free radicals which are generally toxic for us, but our body has antioxidants that neutralize them. So when there is more oxygen in the blood than antioxidants able to neutralize, then these toxic free radicals in excess amounts go down the cerebral flow to the brain. This causing oxygen toxicity

[@simonwaldock9689]

From what I've heard, there is a limit beyond which fish can't live as their spinal cords get crushed, but this is at Challenger Deep sort of levels.

[@baccracker]

Woody, At 60 it is pretty common to have bulging in the lumbar discs and if your lower back was doing good prior to you over doing it on the weekend, the pain is not likely coming form the disc but could be largely muscular. Just my 2 cents.

[@DIVETALK]

Had an MRI. It’s the disc.

[@baccracker]

@@DIVETALK Just sayin if they talk surgery, get second opinion. PM me if you want to chat about it. I have been a chiropractor for 28 years and have seen people get surgery when not needed. Just looking out for Woody!

[@naterichman1356]

Conquered my fears and just completed by PADI Open Water and am now obsessed with diving. Thanks Gus and Woody for inspiring noobs like me to take the leap. ❤

[@DIVETALK]

Congrats

[@evolvedmonkey9978]

Welcome to the team, these guys also helped me a lot to get my OWD!

[@JaceKeller]

This channel got me interested in diving. Right now, I’m one dive away from becoming certified 🎉

[@dez6278]

congratulations!

[@hazel-ivyacebuche5687]

Good luck!

[@prod.bakpak]

Are there any videos highlighting how you guys met each other? Really curious to hear how yall met, because the energy is so calm and perfect

[@zfried4357]

This might just be a personal opinion but, I love the banter between you two. Gus mentions that you're 3 mins into a video and haven't talked about the subject. Too that I say who cares, one you're addressing concerns of the channel (amazing creator to viewer relationship) two you guys are enjoying each other's company. So many duo channels die because they forget why they started in the first place. it seems you guys started first and foremost to express the safety and ease the concerns of diving, but also because you guys enjoy doing it together. You're true core audience will always be with you guys no matter what other want or think. Continue to be yourselves and take what the haters say with a grain of salt. They matter, but very little.

[@chrisswindell7704]

Been waiting for this for ages! I got a Guy Garmin documentary suggested to me, I watched it, and then could never find it again (I presume it got privated) but I thought there must be more about the craziness of that attempts out there. Thanks guys.

[@Greenhead24]

The height of the eiffle tower makes it sound so big,but when he said 3 football fields i thought thats not that bad .

[@xvor_tex8577]

Yeah, 3 football field of length dosent sound bad at all, but the depth of 3 football field sounds nightmarish

[@Dysturbed-00]

Was it the Abyss that they filled their suits with breathable liquid? That removed most of the gasses from the dive and allowed them to go much deeper without crushing the suits.

[@nurby1824]

Yep

[@HL65536]

Maybe more useful hydrogen diving data could be collected if some divers would mix hydrogen into their mix for less deep dives. Start with adding a few % (non-explosive mixture) into trimix, even for normoxic trimix diving. Just remember hydrogen embrittlement shortening the livespan of tanks, valves etc (idk if it's still an issue with just a few % of it, this could also be a point of study). On the bright side, hydrogen is a lot cheaper than helium. And woody, no, a hydrogen bomb is a nuke based on special neutron-enriched hydrogen. Normal hydrogen just goes boom like a conventional bomb if mixed with oxygen in the right ratios.

[@JazAPatt]

Oh no, Woody. I quite enjoy your takes on certain topics. Not a diver BTW, but I love your programs. It adds a perspective that I'd otherwise not think of. Keep it up guys.

[@chrissmit6439]

As someone with no actual diving experience beyond a bit of amateur snorkeling, I feel I can offer some advice to those attempting deep dive records. When you go beyond what experienced divers deem safe, make sure you have a priest on board and someone with a bunch of red roses. There's more than a 50% chance you'll need their services, so it's best to pay for them in advance while you're at it.

[@armandocardenas6094]

Gus looks literally how you imagine a better looking, cool younger brother.

[@vikenwellman7888]

Hold my beer, here I go. Let’s go diving!

[@SlackerU]

People are surprised by your relationship but I enjoy the arguments b/c it's grown-obvious to me that it's fun for Woody's personality b/c of how many things you both would never disagree about. I like that it's a multi-cultural sharing of facts through unavoidable lines of logic.

[@wethenorth6437]

I've got 3 bulging disks and compression of my spinal cord for the last 3 years and they tell me there's nothing they can do about it. The pain and struggle is real.

[@letsart6434]

"My back said, "I'm outta here" 😂 Woody you're so funny 🤣 but I'm really sorry about your back. I've had back and sciatica problems. I hope you heal well!

[@Justanotherinvisible]

Guinness still does the diving records. Female dive depth just got set in 2023

[@JoannaFerris-j9m]

I don't know how I got so addicted to this channel but I watch it and enjoy it I can barely swim I cant even dive into water it just fascinates me I think a lot is to do with these two commentator they are so likeable

[@bryanterrill7674]

Haha just had to like this because I can barely tread water too.

[@PedroOjeda]

Whenever a dive boat has Garmin transmitter users, I know I'm in for an annoying sounding dive

[@paddiowilson]

Woody’s hilarious in this. His ox years are going to be fire

[@t.kalaea]

Woody: when you’re 60 Me alone in my car:YOU ARE NOT

[@zipperbroviacjourney3706]

Years ago I was given a Decadron shot in the hip on wrong spot-Too high. The tech-who wasn’t qualified for that procedure-gave the med and bagged my sciatic nerve. Put me in the hospital for 1-2wks. for pain control. I know what the nerve pain+muscle spasms feel like. It’s agony. Love you-Gus too-and praying for you.

[@Bork0r]

I just got surgery a couple of weeks ago for a disk herniation. Before surgery i was in so much pain so I hope you recover soon and get proper treatment. Im watching this video as i do my rehab exercises. Get well soon Woody!

[@Elparquito]

What could possibly go wrong to anyone that has the nickname "Doc Deep". I'm only 3 minutes in this video and I already know I'm in for a good show! Thousands of dives and a TDI certification in Advanced TriMix and I'm only known as "Parker". This guy must be Da Diving Bomb!!!!!! In case anyone needs to be reminded: "Your ego and deep technical diving do not mix."

[@dez6278]

I hope you get a nickname soon, lol. 😅

[@Elparquito]

@@dez6278 No cool diving nickname for me - I'm retired from technical diving. Old people and diving don't mix. Just ask Woody!

[@MegaSakru]

About toxicity of oxygen. Basically, when you inhale high concentration of oxygen at 4 bar, your cells are overwhelmed with the fuel (oxygen) and die because they are unable to reprocess it in time.

[@Outworlder]

Yeah. Oxygen is toxic, strangely enough, even at normal pressures. Even more so when free oxygen radicals are formed and those destroy everything if not neutralized. It good is good at doing so, but not perfect. Probably one of the reasons why we age.

[@dojimaryotaro6563]

I never imagined that Woody is 60. I guess he looks like he could be 60, but it doesn't feel like that when watching him.

[@Maturleyglam]

Wow your views have really went up!! Congrats ive been watching for over a year and you've grown so much!!!!❤❤❤

[@Kriseaf]

I remember hearing this story back in 2017-ish (already two years old by then) and tracking down some of the contemporaneous forums that were happening during his prep and immediately afterwards, before his recovery. There was SO much controversy about the whole thing--for example Garman refused to publish his mix plan before or after, had a shockingly low number of dives under his belt, hadn't done any super-deep dives himself, had surrounded himself with hype men, etc. He also had a GoPro and asked that the footage be released even if he dies, but his family refused to. Also, there was some additional controversy about how his body originally wasn't going to be retrieved, but the local government made the family do it (by pulling up the line) or called in the Navy or something. I don't recall the specifics, but it was odd. The forums at the time were sad for his death but really not complimentary about the plan, the secrecy, the goal, his egoism, etc.

[@Wildwoodjake]

Confidence, arrogance, and fearlessness push people to break records. Intelligence and a lot of luck keeps them alive.

[@KristenKiley]

Nothing but positive vibes and a quick recovery to Woody. Get well soon! 🤍

[@angelachouinard4581]

Take it easy Woodie, the body betrays the mind.. My Dad herniated a disk. Doctor told him no strenuous stuff and he'd be OK. But Dad, feeling invincible, decided to push a stalled car to the side of the road. Needed surgery then.

[@waynehearst317]

Interesting how, your channel is so well done and intense, that seeing this drop at 0500 my time was much too heavy to digest first thing in the morning. I"ll circle back to this after 9PM when I've had a cocktail to relax. 😕

[@ketanovas]

Woody's pain meds are so strong he is slightly blurry and pixelated.

[@daveb6345]

Great review of a dangerous dive which sadly ended in death. You guys just keep getting better!

[@Lannistir]

been wanting to get a scuba licence and go do it alot recently, watching videos where things go wrong are genuinley the most educational things for me. shows how wrong things can really go if you dont give the water and the equipment and your body the respect it deserves and needs

[@137newman]

FYI, you guys are saying he’s not being crushed because the drysuit can inflate to offset the pressure. His head isn’t in the drysuit and you don’t feel the pressure on your head ? I think your right, water pressure only effects trapped air cavity’s… hints why equalizing ears is a thing.

[@Purpie_Slurpie]

glad to see you again, Woody! I hope your back heals up quick

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

I hate to say it, but Garmin just looked like the kind of guy who thought he was invincible. Just the way he smirked or something, idk.

[@yaniskes]

Tremors occur due to lack of nitrogen in the gas mixture, which is supposed to calm the nervous system. But nitrogen is a heavy gas and at that depth having an additional percent of nitrogen would bring the gas density to a higher number than 6 gr / l and would cause an increased WOB and hypercapnia. Therefore he may have removed nitrogen completely or left a tiny amount of it in his gas mixture, so that most of the gas partial pressure consists from light helium and does not exceed the proper density. My assumption is that he must have known that diving at this depth brings him a choice: ether experiencing HPNS (not enough nitrogen) or experiencing hypercapnia (enough nitrogen). of course he would have chosen the first option and could have prepared a backup plan, which he actually might have executed perfectly by stopping the descent before HPNS could start effecting his cognitive function.

[@toriedwards126]

Sorry to hear about your back Woody! I have bulging disc also so i sympathise!! Get well soon! This was fascinating although sad, i actually like it when you explain the po2 stuff at the beginning as it helps set up the rest of the video for me. If he drowned is it because he has had a convulsion underwater and lost is reg? :(

[@shanalouise]

❤ so happy Mr. B Allen 😂 sent me to your channel. Love the knowledge and perspectives I’ve gained

[@wadehampton1534]

I think Dive Talk has set a new record for number of times the video was interrupted, my count was 3 times! This has to be a record, this video was so well done, that you didn't need to interup for anything other than 3 for very minor clarification....right Woody? 😜

[@angryhedgehoglee6363]

Good Lord, gus, there is no crack too small to hold you back anymore. You really do look amazing!

[@dand412]

If his suit failed at depth its all that pressure being compressed into the 1 atmosphere of pressure the suit has

[@haywoodjablomi7375]

Would be neat to have a couple of dive bells for a support team

[@lindacampbell5546]

Woody, Get well quick. Thanks for commenting on this story. I don’t dive, but am fascinated by those who do.

[@Scoondog]

When going to these depths you have to have complete utter confidence with no doubt.

[@CoolStu24]

Just to let you guys know, after checking out your website, i noticed under Woody's qualifications he has Raid Instructor Trainer twice.

[@j1.7288]

I love watching you, Gus and Woody, it always very educational and interesting stories💜

[@weee1049]

Doctors I think suffer from some delusions normal people don’t. I work at a jewelry store, had a doctor bring in a a mid end watch for a battery change that he tried to do himself, he damaged the watch and it was a bit more than half the cost of the watch to repair. We would have changed the battery for $15, the repair was just shy of 100x that cost. But the doc knows best, really made me question my GPs judgement after ( and he wasn’t the guy that messed up)

[@Mike-01234]

Only way to do that safely is with a commercial saturation diving bell. Then have a support team who could bring him into the bell where he doesn't have to decompress.