TechDiver Chronicles, episode #2

[@patricktipton6048]

This guy doesn’t miss one single detail of anything. He has a great mind that’s for sure

[@CubanazoJB]

What an awesome guy!! Had the opportunity to dive with him in Cozumel, he gave me some great advice and adjusted my Sidewinder in the fly!! A Legend on his own league!

[@TheNomoto23]

I met him there too. He is a gift to humanity. Not many people deserve to be put on a pedestal, and his humility and genuine greatness is exactly why he deserves to be up there.

[@mollybell5779]

I ran across the Nutty Putty Cave incident 2 weeks ago. Although I'm claustrophobic, i kept watching spelunking videos which led to cave diving, then to Edd Sorensen. What a remarkable human being! Truly inspiring.

[@markthomas4083]

Hi Molly, NuttyPutty is so extremely terrifying, to think about the poor guy that slowly dies in that horrific contortion of a body position. It’s difficult to view the NuttyPutty cave story. I have crawled under many many houses during my plumbing career. Claustrophobic attacks were rare. However. When the anxiety hits, it takes all the self talk possible to regain composure. Can’t imagine performing the feats that Mr. Edd has accomplished.

[@mollybell5779]

@@markthomas4083 hey Mark I was in the YCC when I was a teenager. We went spelunking. Most fun I had ever had. I'm not kidding. Then, somewhere along the line, I got extremely claustrophobic. Could not pay me enough to crawl through a cave. 😁

[@markthomas4083]

@@mollybell5779 I get it, my friend who is a HVAC tech used to be able to crawl under tight spots, then one day it changed. Common to have the claustrophobic feelings appear out of nowhere. Glad you were able to enjoy exploring for a lil bit. You still have your memories. Hopefully pics. I have pics of old gold mines in N Nevada. About 50 miles east of Reno.

[@patricktipton6048]

There is no way I’d ever in my life get into an underwater cave. I absolutely love to scuba dive in the freshwater springs of Florida and have done so many times - at no point have I ever had a desire to dive into a confined space. EVER !!!Mad amounts of respect for this man. He has a calmness is our him which makes him truly unique.

[@notiaproast1386]

The one and only legend Edd, great respect!!!

[@MrTmm97]

I’m not a diver, learned about your channel through Dive Talk. Love hearing all the stories. I recently heard Dave’s name the first time a week or two ago on Dive Talk and have watched hours of interviews and videos with him and about him. However I have to say that this interview … especially the end regarding beating cancer and how it changed his outlook on life is tremendously inspiring. I’m only 31 years old and am just finishing getting my CASAC credentials to be a drug and alcohol counselor and I pray that I can help people someday a fraction of the way you have helped so many. Truly inspirational story and man!

[@BuffyLynn]

Never dived, too old to start, hate saltwater, scared of sea creatures and claustrophobic BUT, I adore Edd and love hearing his stories. He’s a great historian and has had some amazing adventures to share❤😊

[@wuteva34]

Edd is a real life superhero ! 👍

[@ryanguerino]

I hope one day I can be half of the man Ed is, just a legend and can’t get enough of his stories

[@jasonmoody1012]

Ed Sorensen is one of a kind he's so humble yet an absolute legend . I don't know how he gets through restrictions with testicles that big. He seems like a truly awesome man to be around . I've heard every other person that drops his name say only great things about him . I could only ever aspire to be half the man he has . And even then I'd be happy with myself .

[@markthomas4083]

Edd would be a fantastic public speaker at the local high school. Edd brings sooo much to the table. What an inspiration.Not to mention he is a living superhero. Can’t imagine being stuck or lost inside an underwater cave. Claustrophobia mixed with an extreme fear of drowning is a terrible combination.

[@patricktipton6048]

Ed sorrenson is a one of a kind man. No fear no panic - I can’t stop watching these videos.

[@BlancaGarcia-ip6gn]

I have watched many many Edd interviews. In fact, I dosify them to not run out of them. This is one of my favoutires, it has stories, it has personal and technical sides of Edd. I know I have a crush. Thanks Dan.

[@MrGhamsf0a]

He is a living legend and a few like him, all the respect

[@ChristopherIreland-q1s]

There was a hole in the foot path near me, it was deep, this is the middle of winter, unfortunately id not prepared correctly and was suited up flip flops, i wanst aware that day, for some reason because i forget my partners choclate i was panicking, well as you can imagine i stepped right into the hole full of really muddy zero foot visabilty, im thankful i made it back home we recovered the flip flop the next day thankfully it floated.

[@ryanwoodward5280]

Thank you Ed! Took a real man to talk about this 🙏🏻

[@Doktracy]

Edd’s a legend. I learned to dive in WA State,basically self taught in the 90s after my basic certification in Canyon Lake,TX in 94. I’ve been all over the world but my bucket list #1 to-do is still to do cave dive training. I’m also a disabled veteran (100%) in NC.

[@ALEX-xd7ko]

Man. Im 46yrs old and have a man crush on Ed 😂 . I somehow found one of his videos about a yr ago and this dude is a real superhero. I have a sense of gratitude for this guy ive never felt before . He is so humble and does what he does with zero expectation of gratitude or payment. I wish I could meet him . I have never dived . The idea of cave diving is absolutely terrifying to me . Just a viewer.

[@armandocardenas6094]

Welcome to the club. 😅

[@deepprey2776]

I know Ed personally and you nailed it perfectly. He is absolutely the most humble person you could ever meet. He is a very tough instructor, but the very best you could ask for.

[@Toby3610]

I am 46 too. I am getting back into diving after a few years. Ed is a great ambassador for diving. I live in Australia and wish he had been my instructor. I couldn’t imagine ever doing cave dives. Maybe a large cavern or a very open wreck. I find Ed very honest, down to earth and very knowledgeable. He is very confident and self assured with what he knows. He has done one amazing rescues.

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

same

[@DaSideShow420]

I feel the same way about Edd he’s an absolute legend and I’d love to meet the man. I’m so intrigued about cave diving but at the same time it’s horrifying to me 😅

[@Rizzbulla]

The 🐐 of diving

[@MCT812]

EDD, THE GREATEST THAT HAS EVER LIVED! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT...A TRUE FAN

[@munterdoo]

You're a great man.. the things that you do not many in the world can. I'm a lot like you man a lot like you so I do understand why you do the things that u do , but my only question to you is you are in very limited supply what does happen when you are gone? I think you should try to make or include in your mission the ability to try to find and train someone like you someone who's not afraid to go into those caves alone and by themselves me I'm 52 and I live on the east coast of New Jersey so I'm not going to be much help I wish I could man I really do I'm already on eBay looking at kiss rebreathers for sale.. but the problem is going to come in when you can't dive anymore or something God forbid happens and you're not here no more and then somebody's going to be stupid and go into a cave when they weren't supposed to and The only person who could probably save them isn't available anymore.. that is the correction that needs to be made Ed.

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

you guys notice when Edd speaks he takes these deep breaths I think that is a result of all the years of diving

[@isaacmont3623]

What a great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@freedomwanderer91]

Awesome stuff. Edd is so awesome.

[@alaindelisle7619]

Great interview, keep'em coming.

[@arvin8]

A true inspiration... Thank you Edd for who you are.

[@connorhonor]

Ed is such a cool guy I aspire to be like him

[@playmaka2007]

God bless you Edd

[@LoveCaveDiving]

Very nice to get to know Ed better.

[@vincenteldred3683]

Holy cow! Battleground lake used to be in my backyard so to speak.

[@rvo411]

Great interview!

[@unfortunatelygnarly]

Thanks for this

[@savagesteve5894]

I dove my first cenote at age 12 in crystal clear lagoon waters in Cancun Mex in 1979 and before it was a thing. Dad paid $ undertable to get me Naui cert. LOL. Learned very quickly the importance of spatial awareness once sediment is disturbed on tunnel walls. I would never do it again unless i attended one of eds cert programs.

[@Mom99004]

Wow I am so sorry about the cancer battle!!! Scarey!!!

[@jan-olofharnvall8760]

Did a great snorkelling in the lime quarry to day, brisk 68 degrees in the water down to about 16 feet, visibility just about 40 feet. PS: being the Polar bear that I am, no suit👌

[@MichaelKardell]

There is one thing for sure that I should not watch Edd Sorenson on an empty stomach! Now I am back with some food let's carry on!

[@collinjamesguitar]

On the cave rescue part of this, is he talking about Woody from Dive Talk??

[@Anemomeme]

One question: Do you know how long Edd will be teaching his Sidewinder class? Because I would really like to take part in one, but I'm not ready yet.

[@mitralex]

Very strong man!

[@wishingb5859]

My uncle went through the cancer thing. He had brain cancer. Plus, trigeminal neuralgia. And did the radiation to the point his head looked like it was melting away. Methadone outperformed every pain med. He tried Oxycodone. Oxycontin. Morphine. Dilaudid. Neurontin. Trileptal. Lyrica. Drug after drug in the highest doses and Methadone was the only one that brought any relief.

[@india1422]

Breite surgery I had methadone good trigeminal neuralgia. Amazing result

[@wishingb5859]

@@india1422 Wow, you are the first person I have heard go that route.

[@chrisperrien7055]

Yep, and I won't even crawl under my bed because it is a "restriction".

[@Bane_Diesel]

What camera are you using for this interview?

[@wcs563]

In the first three episodes, I used the Nikon D850, and the after that, the Nikon Z8.

[@harambeexpress]

Subscribing.

[@TheHappyhorus]

Ed is a CHAD! I have huge respect for this man, yep he’s quite self assured, but he has a right to back himself and it’s how he is able to do what he does. You have to back yourself, great video Ed thanks for sharing the stories mate. 🫡🫡🫡

[@sandygrogg1203]

Hi, I will be 81 on September 11 of this year, and I am a big fan of Edd /. no, I am not a diver, and never inspired to be. I got when.Dive Talk came up on my KZbin feed. You just popped up on the same page, and I am going to watch because.Eddie is your guest. I wish you every success on KZbin.

[@Juhani139]

Thank you for not interrupting him. Great interview.

[@lisanadinebaker5179]

I really admire Edd Sorenson. I am not a diver - am totally terrified of the idea of open water much less cave diving. But I could listen to him all day. He is the definition of a National Treasure. Very well done interview, I especially appreciate the well thought out questions that were not the usual rescue stories (which are interesting, but have been well covered) and that you let Edd speak for as long as the subjected needed without rushing him. That is rare these days.

[@njmommy609]

I discovered his videos today and listened to him for 8 straight hours on my drive home from Jersey to North Carolina. Thanks for your compassionate skilled work you give your life to every time you step in that water to start a rescue or recovery. You will forever be blessed!!!! 🙏🏼

[@brianlee2345]

Explains why he’s always sipping on water. I won’t go anywhere without water now for that very reason.

[@dillonleverette4689]

Must’ve missed that comment- what about sipping water?

[@patricktipton6048]

There is no way I’d ever in my life get into an underwater cave. I absolutely love to scuba dive in the freshwater springs of Florida and have done so many times - at no point have I ever had a desire to dive into a confined space. EVER !!!Mad amounts of respect for this man. He has a calmness is our him which makes him truly unique.

[@scottrg.cavelineproductions]

An awesome interview with a true legend. Loved it!

[@shanesouza4303]

Getting nothing but the best. 😎✌️

[@LaidbackLukee]

glad to hear he is healthy, real oldschool gentleman. many many more years left in the.. tank for Edd im sure

[@kiki29073]

I think he's only 64 now. He's in great shape so he should be around another 20 years!

[@armandocardenas6094]

After Edd did his last chemo treatment, Cancer approached him, shook his hand and apologized.

[@aimeeallee5421]

This is so fascinating. Wish I was closer to Florida! Ed you’re one of my heroes. Love from a disabled veteran in NC.

[@chrismiller8432]

Just finished sidemount. Love it.

[@timg9134]

Amazing!

[@HeatherSZ]

Great ep!

[@mikefarmer7653]

Eds the Man.... The cancer part is Incredible Thanks dor sharing that Part brother Prayers n Positive vibes

[@floyddarmody81]

Excellent interview Dan!..and Edd Sorenson is a national treasure. They don’t make em like that anymore!

[@serfranklin6022]

In his younger days Edd must have been a fine looking fella 😅

[@ReptilesGeniales]

He is such an interesting and knowledgeable person, thanks for sharing ❤

[@feralmale1517]

Edd is a legend.

[@EdgarStyles1234]

Guy is a genius

[@apriledwards5037]

What an amazing human being! 💙

[@madeforpaper9306]

Ed S. is so incredible. That he gives back to the community by bringing divers back to their families, is astonishing. (Suggestion: I wish that you had been there in the studio actually interviewing ED S instead of having your questions cut in.)

[@wcs563]

I was there during the interview, sorry to disagree with you. You see me clearly in the wide shots at the beginning and end. Yes, I did recreate me asking the questions because I had to operate the main camera, focused on Edd. I am doing this on my time and dime, no big budget studio or network paying for a thing.

[@MagaMonkeysMovetoRussia]

I absoluttley love Edd and his stories, I think he's a great human being but don't bullshit with the you did the work to get big again. It's called steroids!!!!