Footage was intense and the story was even crazier. You probably had trouble getting through cause of your huge balls!! Seriously though that story could have turned tragedy real quick, nice job keeping your composure and problem solving to figure out the solution.
I have to admit, for a moment I started to panic and was pulling on anything I could get a grip on in hopes of pulling myself free. I quickly realized that wasn’t working and needed to reset to get my breathing back under control. Once I did it wasn’t an issue though I had to keep telling myself it was all going to be ok. I just needed to solve the main problem, being stuck, and then I could move on to the next one, finding my way out. Def a learning experience that won’t soon forget.
It’s pretty much impossible not to kick and stir it up. The soft bottom doesn’t provide anything to pull and glide on so I can’t blame him for the kicks. I had to do the same.
Stumbled across your videos. They're great. I've just discovered cave diving is something I'm interested in and I'm hooked... Unfortunately to follow up on this new interest I'll probably have to move overseas or something.
Thank you. Where are you from? You would be surprised how much diving there is locally that you might not know about. I had no idea I could cave dive where I live until I started the training. I would suggest looking up a local dive shop and ask them about the local diving and training opportunities. You won’t regret it. It’s an amazing world underwater.
So many good things in this video. It’s funny because you’re right… I have a video channel I’m just starting but unless you have the grand shots who really (besides other divers) want to watch it, and especially low vis scenery? I loved your footage and I liked your commentary. The ability to calm down I think is the most important part of the survival mindset. In a way you also made me think about a rebreather…. If I’m diving solo I typically take an extra tank just because but where you have hours of time to sort things out, I would have less in a traditional side mount. Anyway, great video, really liked it, glad you put it together. You also gave me some great ideas.
Glad you enjoyed it. A rebreather def makes a difference when it comes to time. If you’re doing a lot of cave or wreck penetration it just makes more sense. Not to mention the benefits of deep diving. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the rebreather or rebreather diving in general.
@@meridacavediver I hear yah. Talk to your local DS that does rebreather training. Instructors are often a wealth of information when it comes to buying used. Def save a lot going that route. Just do your homework.
@@familyscuba1292 yeah it’s definitely on my list for the future. Right now I don’t know anyone with a rebreather but I’m also on the opposite side of Tulum. Our caves start at about 40M usually so the group I usually dive with is all side mount. Our halocline starts between 55 and 60M depending. If you come down you should let me know, we have some really cool caves and great dives. I’m actually working on some scooter modifications now for filming.
@@meridacavediver wow. I thought the caves down there were much shallower. At those depths I’m surprised more people aren’t diving rebreathers. I plan on traveling to the Tulum area next year with a few dive buddies. We were supposed to go next January but I think it’s getting pushed back. I’ll def let you know before we head down.
