Do you have a cave diver's brain?

Cave/Tec divers must be detailed oriented, and able to visualize what they are able to do so everything under water feels familiar.
In this video, Brian Kakuk conducts a briefing of our 120-min dive to the Sanity Room in Dan's Cave. Watch this briefing and see how much detail would you be able to retain and also what emotions do you feel during and after the briefing.
Dive with Brian Kakuk: www.bahamasunderground.com/
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[@briankakuk6506]

When is this guy gonna shut up and take us diving!!!????

[@DIVETALK]

WE CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!

[@Mandy7D7]

Your directions are superb, sir. 👍🏻

[@ginikalgo3918]

For sure! I wanna see a dive too!

[@lizaking25]

This is the kind of dive brief I wish I'd always get. Descriptive enough that you can build a mental image of key things to expect and look out for, while staying as concise as you can relative to what needs to be conveyed.

[@rhondaalbertson7524]

@@DIVETALK has there been a video posted of this dive you all are talking about in this video?

[@dannylaver188]

Yes please guys, do record more videos on the prep, planning and non dive related activities too. As a recreational diver I find these fascinating and hardly any other YT channel even covers real cave diving or that back end material.

[@K.OCarroll]

I second that.

[@BlueWorldTV]

I want to be there right now!!

[@DIVETALK]

Right!?!?

[@Ultimatevr123]

I love how important it is to him that nothing gets damaged. He literally mentions every little thing that you could potentially damage, right down to the white silt. Nice to see.

[@willow6378]

KZbin decided I should watch this channel because I know nothing about diving and cave diving is terrifying! After binging for a couple of days I found myself googling scuba classes 😄 love you guys

[@jogrant3851]

I'm a non-diver, but I think these briefings are awesome to mentally prepare and to protect the caves. there was so much cool and instructional info in the brief, but imagine trying to convey all that during the dive. knowing that the lead diver has intricate knowledge of the entire cave system would instil confidence and a feeling of safety too I imagine.

[@razechaos3489]

One thing that I always love and appreciate about the cave diving community, at least amongst serious and trained divers. There is a humility, and a culture of preserving the natural beauty of the Earth.

[@WryCackle]

Solid brief. As a pilot, I can’t help but appreciate this. Same attention to detail given as we do when flying. Truly helps to mitigate risk. Finishing up some “homework dives” assigned by Brian and looking forward to his training soon.

[@YukonSeanHolland]

Now i know why Gus just mimicked Brian's every move! I like the brief! Very detailed but still exciting because of the dive!

[@YukonSeanHolland]

65% at best

[@YukonSeanHolland]

7 out of ten I love these videos! Its a nice mix with all the reaction videos. Also gets us all excited to do thise dives as well!

[@DIVETALK]

You'll be there one day!

[@YukonSeanHolland]

@@DIVETALK you will have to give us a tour!

[@johnbruce2868]

All I recall, apart from something about a white sand, snow-like floor and the request not to disturb it (that's anxiety inducing), was the remark about fly crawling down a succession of restrictions about 50 meters apart. At that point anxiety fully took over. Bugger that! I'm staying above ground to enjoy your videos from my own dry "safe space"! You have to be so entirely unfazed, focussed and in the moment to dive caves. You can't be up in the air. It's like the necessity of being thoroughly grounded to be able to fly. Wow! I do so admire your experience and composure.

[@cynthiasealy573]

I wouldn’t trust myself in there. It’s so incredibly delicate and I would feel so horrible if I accidentally damaged so beautiful! I hope you post the video of the dive. I watched Bryan’s 7 minute video on the link in your description, but I’d love to see more. Just spectacular!

[@MayimHastings]

I know! I feel like a bull in a China shop just watching!

[@michaelmoorrees3585]

We'll have to satisfy ourselves, by watching Jonathan Bird's videos of these caves. Though an open water diver, I'm a bit long in the tooth (older than Woody), to be taking up cave diving. Plus, like other's mentioned, I'd be too nervous about breaking something.

[@scubasteve12351]

@@michaelmoorrees3585 Not just Jonathan Bird! Here's a few more from Becky Schott and Steve Bogaerts which are excellent as well if you haven't seen them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5S6fneijK-giLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGe1kIiigaqLfdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fadJ1tZ9t3gsk

[@RB-fp8hn]

Absolutely loved this. Please do these videos whenever possible. When I go climbing, I am usually on my own, and I do pretty much this ... multiple times over several days ... and then quiz myself a few hours later. I only go solo when the entire plan is in my brain's "muscle memory". Really, really appreciate this insight into your briefing!

[@toriedwards126]

Brian can make you so excited to dive just from his briefings!!

[@jerry6866]

I love these types of videos. Dive start to finish would be great to see.

[@zach7j]

Absolute Legend! Dude knows every inch of these caves.

[@sherylg9955]

This makes cave diving seem not so bad. So much detailed info. I need to see this dive.

[@bryancoiffman5330]

As an aspiring cave diver, listening to this is amazing, especially right before watching the video of the actual dive! Thank you so much!

[@donnywiginton7182]

I love all the extra footage! I find all of the technical info fascinating!

[@outdoorescape2619]

I have 10 cave dives under my belt and have never had a briefing like that! Wow. Makes one appreciate that your guide is very experienced and detail oriented. At my age of 67 ...my brain can not retain/process but 25% of that. Kudos to all that said... 50 to 70%. My recognition is better than my recall so would still be helpful as at the moment of a 'different' gyration/contortion by my guide.... it would not be unexpected or misinterpreted. I have to hope for rapid developmemt of good diving audio communication! Another interesting video. Thanx guys.

[@ploompkin]

Cave = pretty is all my mind remembered from that!! Don’t know how you guys remember it all it, but the detail of the briefings just shows how much respect and care you have for nature, so- big respect 🤘

[@Creeer2005]

Yes, EVERYTHING about the dive!! I want to feel like I'm there w you guys. Learn what should happen correctly so if I find myself w someone who tries to take short cuts, I know. All this is helpful!!!

[@EnkeliinaLAL]

Not even a diver and I totally appreciate this type of video. I actually started watching because I was researching for a book, and now I'm hooked!

[@Funstead]

I'm at about 5/10. What an awesome briefing. Thanks for sharing, wish I could do that dive after watching that.

[@ItsJustin177]

I would say I remember about a 5.5/10 lol. Absolutely love watching these briefings and would love to see more! Absolutely love how thorough and detailed Brian is with his briefing even if I really only was able to remember a little over half of what was said😂

[@sammoyers905]

Loved it. I am going out on a limb and say 7/10. I was visualizing the video while Brian was talking. Very well done brief by a man who has done many of them, and is passionate about it. Thanks for sharing this. Dive safe.

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

Yes, I found this quite enjoyable. Mr. Kakuk certainly knows every inch of this beautiful cave and it is abundantly clear he wants to ensure its protection. I found myself following Mr. Kakuk's briefing fairly well up to a point. My problem would be in remembering everything on the reverse route !

[@joseeweaver3556]

The point is notice his mellow attitude and calm, calm, calm he doesn't expect you to remember he's looking to calm you down as your diving some of what he says will come back to you and everyone will have a great dive, that's what I think and I agree he's amazing.

[@3devious_art]

I have severe panic attacks from time to time. I never realized that I hold my breath during a panic attack until I started watching this channel. Thanks to yall I had a realization that I start to panic and for some odd reason hold my breath. 🥴 So just know yall are helping people who will never cave dive but find the whole thing super fascinating lol

[@earlgrey2130]

Breathing (right) is a widely used technique to deal with onset panic attacks. You might ask your therapist about it. Its good stuff!

[@3devious_art]

@@earlgrey2130 I've looked a lot into that recently its definitely something I've been working on. Like box breathing, meditation, etc.

[@dg8062]

I have panic attacks too, didn't start having them till I was about 50. Only controlled initially with benzos. Not anymore, breathing techniques DO help. Helo, not a cure all.

[@3devious_art]

@@dg8062 yes! I'm terrified of taking SSRIs and such so I'm trying to self manage. I got through it as a teenager, so I keep that in my back pocket knowing I've conquered this before. I hope peace comes to you as well friend!

[@3devious_art]

@Dan Trebune My panic attacks are caused by feelings of being stuck or trapped. So if I'm at the back of a grocery store or in a big building. But, I take a water bottle everywhere now because if I start to feel panicked I focus on taking small sips of really cold water. So yes diverting your brain to focus on something tactile definitely works.

[@Magic_dawn]

These dive preparation meetings seem more interesting to me than the actual dive sometimes haha. Love this guys knowledge

[@drscott47]

I think I retained about 90% only because its so obvious that Brian is extremely passionate and takes this very seriously. That cave is his baby. Lovely content guys.

[@mikesbigadventures194]

Oh man, you weren’t kidding. I remember about 50%. So 5. Then realized you have to remember it in reverse for the way out. So 2.5. I love love love these videos. Whole dive videos with your commentary would be amazing. Heck combine this briefing with the actual dive footage. Another amazing one

[@ScubaGirlsInternational]

We can work on this together - I am certain I forgot a TON. Now I just want to go! HOLY COW does that have me jazzed.

[@dylanchaturvedi1591]

Just found your guys channel. Really enjoy your content and knowledge about cave diving as well as your honesty and humbleness. You guys are great and because of you I want to get cave dived certified.

[@sparkybojangles1831]

I absolutely love this channel. Wish I had Gus and Woody as my rebreather instructors.

[@TheRealGrimmfury]

Gus, I loved this video. It's seems like forever since we've had a video with Brian out of the water. Yes, please do more of these! I would love to see everything from the briefing to the end. I can't wait for the next one!

[@izze7618]

I love the diving, but the briefings are so interesting, especially to a non diver! Keep up the awesome content, absolutely love you guys❤

[@ondi37]

Awe man! I wanted to see the dive! Please record it all. We want to see the whole dive, please!!!

[@squidwardtenticles1656]

I'm not a diver but I am interested in learning more about it. I'm ready for this briefing and I will listen to all the details. Thanks Gus, your the man❤

[@FamiliarAnomaly]

Hey you guys have a neat setup and presentation for your videos but honestly you're both just really likeable personalities and a good combo - i think you are carrying on the spirit of "Car talk" if you ever listened to that. Thanks for the videos.

[@petrapedia]

I am hugely logistical minded and this was fascinating. I would love for you to do commentary over this, with the logic behind decisions in the briefings.

[@KevinReynolds21]

Love a briefing that has so much detail and i think that you remember more than you think you will. I also love when there is history or science in the briefing.

[@crazynluv4293]

I would love to see some more of the behind the scenes stuff of planning, briefing, setup, etc.

[@justicekrista5665]

Best Channel on ALL of You Tube. Thanks for keeping it real .

[@DanPlusWater]

To share some insight to other divers and non-divers alike... Long briefings such as this are also what we do in the public safety diving sector, when we sit down to plan out a recovery or body search. Just like the cave divers briefing, we try to give as much detail as possible to make the dive as safe as possible, because most of our dives are done in zero visibility.. Others may not have picked up on it but if you rewind the video a few times, you will hear some repetitiveness on the safety points he mentions.... Long story short. With new and exciting dive challenges awaiting the brave, such as those found in cave dives, shipwreck penetrations, or diving the public safety world, comes a great responsibility and respect for training, pre-dive planning and safety when about to do those dives. Great video. Hope everyone had a fun day that day. Here's to many more fun and safe dives ahead. Have a great weekend everybody.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Such a fantastic channel. Thanks so much Gus and Woody for all your hard work and for sharing your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with us all. So engrossing!

[@mbrown5533]

Outstanding video! Please do more of this type.

[@Kunfucious577]

It’s impressive how much respect divers have for nature.

[@YouTube_user3333]

Like painting a house. Preparation is everything. Bring on more dive briefings I say.

[@tamo9520]

Yes, I would love to see more videos of the happenings out of the water, before e& after a dive! Loved hearing the briefing! It also teaches us to pay more attention & be more detail orientated just by seeing what we can remember during the briefing!

[@gregoryh9442]

Awesome! More briefing vids please👍👍

[@micheleiuliano6986]

The most detailed brief I have ever listened, around 6/10 but during the dive I would have miss something else!! Great as usual guys!

[@blakepetersdiving]

Great video! This dive is definitely on the bucket list!

[@yfllll]

The briefing made me feel excited! Also terrified over ever diving there because I wouldn’t forgive myself if I ever broke a formation It’s very interesting thank you for sharing!

[@floyddarmody81]

Thanks for pumping out content lately Gus!

[@eliz_scubavn]

I’m actually really into these kinds of little details and remembering what is the order of things on dives. Doing this kind of really information-heavy briefing wouldn’t phase me too much. I’m actually hoping to do cavern training next year so we’ll see if my confidence is misplaced.

[@TheRealTomLauda]

I loved that briefing ! I could almost see the cave's features. Of course, i remember almost nothing...

[@bw040690]

I wouldn't remember much about the actual brief in words to speak them back but would remember it decently as we went on into the areas. Also you have him to follow and mimic.

[@cliveodriscoll2116]

Loved every second of the Briefing - Please God ill get to meet and Dive with you All someday, I have the DVD Extreme Cave Diving and watch Constantly

[@kylesteelman6010]

I love the briefing. Considering getting my rec cert.

[@northeastcarhunter]

Would love to see more of these type of videos, gives us a whole new perspective on things.

[@justicekrista5665]

I never thought my favorite you tube channel would ba a diving channel.!! you guys are SO entertaining.!

[@samwise6757]

Great video! I am a huge teen advocate of in depth dive planning. Safety is THE first priority.

[@joshmedina134]

You guys are also doing well by bringing attention using your platform to Shine light on the legends of cave diving

[@thegamerboneless2864]

Wow, that was a very confident and enlightening battle plan, I have been around a few guide’s you just know they know their hole, this is one of them. The more and more I go, the more and more I learn how plans and confidence in guides look like

[@sucramsucram3558]

Thanks for sharing that. I felt like I was about to go there myself! Very interesting to see what goes into it.

[@janeeadair9163]

As a non diver this sounds amazing, but if I was certified I’d be terrified I’d ruin any of the formations

[@jamesstephens1539]

Very nice job. It shows his experience and also his dedication to preserving this cave wanna dive soon never done it I am a water lover

[@hreyes3919]

I've been watching you guys for almost a year now and one of the first things I noticed was how similar aviation and diving is. From preflight planning, briefings, checklists as well as other things it has some similarities to diving. Luckily we can bring notes and other things when we fly so we don't have to remember everything from the top of our head lol.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

Same with military briefings. Unlike business briefings, which generally forget the 'brief' part of that, get sidetrackred or just waffle too much. It's one of those arts in how to convey the essential information. I liked the descriptive language he used. which is great to help visualise what you're expecting on the trip.

[@horsepanther]

Boy I would never make it on this dive! LOL I pretty much mostly only remember his descriptions of what you'll be seeing/experiencing--they were so vivid and he's so passionate about it all. But I couldn't remotely remember which side you're supposed to fly crawl on, when to do a little flutter kick, where to watch out that you don't destroy some formation that took 6 trillion years to develop, etc. But yes, I'd love to see more videos like this delving into the preparations needed before you actually start a dive.

[@sparkyabq2718]

It would be so cool if you could do an edit where you show a section of the briefing then the video of the dive and go back and forth so we can truly associate the dive with the briefing.

[@frozemoments39]

Great episode

[@josephdracula7487]

Very detailed and interesting 👍

[@ScubaGirlsInternational]

T off at SMB's cookie - #6 need 8 markers Once through the restriction, the T is on the right - Fly walk on the right wall 2nd restriction is slightly tilted on the left stay off the floor - 100% Neutral 3rd restriction - belly on the left wall - fly walk - fall over the ledge and get neutral Miho's Mansion - (marker looks like Japanese flag) watch columns hard left - room is dark and earthy tones look for "lace" hanging in open water follow Brian off the line moving towards sanity room - Dome room T - at cookie #7 (Brian's fun hand signals) flat top formations Brian will check in before leaving sanity room down hill and hard right hand turn to crystal tube T - yellow arrow - watch for Brian's signal for no kicking stay on the line ball up for hard left - watch the columns finger crawl cookie #8 at ledge at smaller room Brian check in to go further now I'm missing details on the last few passages Wow, that's a lot of information! I still want to go! His descriptions are amazing and what a detailed briefing.

[@mikesbigadventures194]

Wow that's amazing... if you aren't cave certified yet you should be...I'm going to be in High Springs in November to get my Full Cave then we dive together...

[@ScubaGirlsInternational]

@@mikesbigadventures194 I'm barely CCR let alone intro to cavern. 🤣 I'm good at word association and brain dumps thanks for to my day job. I know I missed stuff.

[@philliyo8]

I could watch more videos like this gus. Keep it up!

[@coltbusick6644]

This was a very interesting video. Even as a non diver I love hearing people plan out activities that they love doing. Would love to see more videos of dive planning that accompany the dives themselves.

[@ljtlove4519]

That was great! I listened to it all, but didn't try to memorize it because I wasn't actually going with you all. I would say that I would remember 50/60% of it and a bit easier on the way back. I have seen several of Brian's videos of those rooms, so I could easily picture what he was describing to you. Fascinating! Wish I was going with you!

[@nerodcs3087]

yes please ,record more of the technical side details of a dive. remembered the word "collaps" a lot in regards to caves in his briefing ;)

[@rmjames83]

What an awesome guide! But SO much to take on-I’d image tho, if ur experienced, your ear would hear certain words/phrases in briefings that tell u even more-starting to pick up on some of them watching you guys-unfortunately I don’t dive, have always wanted to but can’t for medical reasons-then bam! Found you guys and now I can vicariously live thru u both! Thankyou so much for being so generous to share your adventures with us!! I did learn today that this cave is probably 1, if not the only cave ur allowed to very gently Spider-Man along a cave wall🤣 (bit of a tongue in cheek nod to the joe Rogan/MMF fighter on cave diving video you guys reacted to that I watched earlier today…The top comment on that video is just priceless 🤣😂🤣😂 although I know for sure there wouldn’t have been anything subtle or gentle about Cowboy’s Spider-Man technique…u guys nailed it by the looks!!!)

[@Camcolito]

'How much of that can you remember, on a scale of 1 to 10?' - Donald Cerrone watched this and scored 11. He remembered details that weren't even actually covered.

[@MayimHastings]

#6, smb wonder, Mijo, 8 cookies, finger crawl, full fetal and turn, legs straight, watch that fin action, series of successive restrictions, Sahara, 57 feet, 100 minutes, not much deco. That’s about what I could remember. It reminds me of professional dancers and how they can only see the routine once and have to repeat it perfectly. It’s beyond me! This was so fun, Gus, thank you!

[@bones2177]

Sounds very delicate and easy to damage. Would probably try to mimic his movements rather than rely totally on memory. Although a lot would probably come back as you progress through the cave.

[@SuprSi]

My memory is awful, on a scale of 1-10 I'd probably be a 5-6 at remembering what was said during that briefing. Love the video, please do record more of the panning and prep stages, it's very helpful to see. Thanks guys!

[@timverkoyen8742]

This prep was insane. Not sure I could remember all those important details to prevent damaging the cave...!

[@prestonkey9005]

Whats crazy is id say he has all of the caves in that notebook memorized I wish my memory was anywhere close to being as good as his. Great video

[@jaketschida7016]

Thought the briefing went well and wasn't too long! No one can't say they didn't know!

[@zerolightness6674]

Well I know he knows that cave every inch it’s amazing how he explains every detail! You are two very fortunate to go in these caves!🎃

[@mimicakal]

On a scale from 1 to 10.. I'm at a 6 or 7. I feel like I would start remembering stuff as I actually see Brian do it in front of me.

[@carolharrison1204]

Not a diver or swimmer but listen to all your safety and warnings ! I now lay a primary line ( garden strimer refill ) when get in the bath I have 4 sources of back up lights and Ed Sorensons number for rescue in case I get stuck ! Daughter might be closer but only want the best ! 😂 love your channel you keep one old lady from the UK safe !

[@Shadan-simmons]

Retained about 80% of the information id say really can’t wait to get my scuba,cave an rebreather certs just waiting for the right time where i have enough time to put all my efforts into it been free diving occasionally throughout the year so much fun can’t wait to be able to spend more time down there

[@qualle0816]

I´m in the middle of my OW course, but it feels like i´m ready to dive this just by listening :D

[@Nefville]

I guess I'm lucky today, somehow I missed the Sanity room and beyond video. So that's cool, do the briefing, do the dive. I'm pretty pumped for it I have to say if you ever want one hell of an intro that's going to get your viewers really into the upcoming dive, put the briefing in first. Here we go!

[@KBlanca513]

Definitely do more prep videos!

[@rhondaalbertson7524]

Ahh I hope you post video from this dive!!

[@DIVETALK]

We did...the link is at the end of the video.

[@EdOluYusuf]

Amazing bits video. Do more. Yea, how much do I remember? So I go lost at the very first jump off and didnt even keep up with the rest. Yea so minus 1 retention for me. Well done guys. MAD attention to details. Feels like a topgun briefing 😅 Keep ‘em coming

[@truthslight866]

Did Brian finish that brief with " 'ight"? I probably remember maybe 3/10. I definitely want to go diving. Do y'all ever remember more of the briefing once you are in the cave? I agree with others, more of these would be great. If you really want to flex, you could overlay the dive recording with the briefing to help us non-cave divers visualize what a briefing is describing.

[@joshmedina134]

Anytime you have legends on the show it's a good show. Do more of that you guys rub shoulders with the best cave divers in the world.

[@joshmedina134]

Who is a better cave diver, mike young or Ed s

[@ginabradford9864]

I remember about 5percent lol but love to see more of everything before the dive thanks Gina from Alabama

[@evil_metronom]

Absolutly amazing brief and video! And despite that im newby owd diver it's very inspiring to learn cave diving in future. And ofcourse it will be great to see more such video. Ps I think i remembered only about 4 😄

[@waynegothard6983]

Hi, err about 8 out of 10 but nice dive briefing never had a briefing with so much info... (not cave certified) AOW only. Love your content and yes please do more things like this its nice to see all parts of what you two do rather than just your dive videos. Great work keep it up guys 😁👍

[@CJoy076]

Super interesting. 6/10 I reckon I might remember. Especially the right wall climb after the 1st restriction:)

[@playmaka2007]

Great video! I would just love to see a 360 degree camera on your dives!