With only the technology of the 70's, 80's, even 90's to do what these guys and other accomplished then is truly amazing. I just shake my head at the equipment/kit they had to work with (bungees, straps, early dry suits, old K valves, everything was homemade). The early cave divers in Mexico and Florida also. Thanks to those pioneers that put it all on the line, we stand on their shoulders.
They started cave diving in Yorkshire in the 1930s it was with parts of a bike set. And the man was the 1st to put down a safety line on his dives. Yorkshire has a lit of history with cave diving.
Absolutely. People die all the time doing this even with today's tech/equipment. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been to accomplish something like this, that long ago. Those very 1st divers/cavers in 1952 only using "diving grease" to keep warm. That's crazy.
Top video. This shows why our British cousins are amongst the best Puddle Jumpers in the world. Congratulations lads. From an old Australian Cave Diver. Michael.
Wow just wow.!! You guys are fantastic people and it is a huge pleasure to have known and still know some of you. Those Saturday nights in the Craven Heifer and the Hill Inn. Many a Pot hole bottomed in the bar sinking a few pint Pots. What a extraordinary time to have experienced. Cheers Sid , Geof and the guys. Just amazing!!!! 😮
What a great piece of video you put together. Gold in the bottom of the cave of UA-cam. Bloody love it when the Brits to understated documentary. Like watching about the TT.
You have one awesome channel for diving..it's called DIVE TALK where 2 proffesional divers talk about diving and they reacting on other divers videos. Awesome!
I’d put these guys on level with the lunar astronauts. The equipment they had is nothing compared to today and people still die doing this stuff. In a place totally alien and inaccessible to rescue. Pioneers. Lunatics. Awesome.
Impressive! Awesome video you posted, just earned a new subscriber too! I could never imagine what it is like down there, but thanks to people like these I can get a glimpse of that world! Thank you brave explorers, for your time and excitement and sharing it with the world!!
Outstanding. Im so glad I was around and involved in the outdoor pursuits in the Uk in the late 80 and 90's I recall reading about this at the time. Thanks for sharing this superb example of human spirit and acheivment, an example for todays adventures to follow..
When the divers went into the Thai cave to get the stuck football team,(D'oh!) They took valium to give to the boys to stop any anxiety and panic when coming out.. I would need several to go in!
They actually gave them an anesthesia and the children were completely asleep. There is a fascinating documentary here on UA-cam. I forget the name but it's like 45-60 minutes long.
*Thai cave rescue* (Advexon TV) ua-cam.com/video/a4GqD0B-KjI/v-deo.html *Divers detail the Thailand cave rescue* (Four Corners / ABC News) ua-cam.com/video/-esjQLvsgTs/v-deo.html Plus, of course, 'The Rescue', currently on Netflix but not UA-cam.
Aymene Megri I’m an advanced level 2 as well and I’ve been (amateur) cave diving for a while. Here in northwest Florida there are several caves at springs with easy access. Most of them aren’t very forgiving for rookies if you venture past the grim reaper sign it’s up to your skill, self control, and gear (mainly gear tbh, even if you do everything right and your rig shits the bed that’s all she wrote for you unless you have a little bailout bottle but even then there’s no guarantee) to get back to the surface again, I know my limits and have exceeded them on more than one occasion and I can tell you I’m lucky to be typing this comment. A few times I let the situation go completely out of my control, and it’s a scary feeling when that happens and you only realize it in the moment. Caves don’t care what your after dive plans are, if they want to keep you, bet your ass they will keep you. I’ve had a couple close calls and I can honestly tell you it happens a lot faster than you think. A perfect dive, tons of fun, and all the sudden some dick swims in behind you, silts up the cave and leaves. And you didn’t go in with a lifeline because, “oh we aren’t going in that far” and bam! “Oh fuck, I can’t see the exit”, then you look over at your dive buddy and his eyes are big as silver dollars. It can happen quick man. But yes it’s TONS of fun. BE CAREFUL. And know your limits and don’t exceed them. AND ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a lifeline. Silt is a fickle bitch. And ALWAYS three flashlights. Minimum. One is none, two is one, and three is better. And a decent dive knife. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to cut away a tangle in some random line somebody left, that shut is floating around a lot more than you would think and a good tangle can drown you FAST. OH and definitely take all this with a grain LARGE grain of salt, I’m a super rookie amateur man. I recommend the training. But remember this. 1. Know your limits 2. Always use a lifeline 3. Always minimum of three lights. 4. Always have a knife.
I heard a very experienced cave diver say, the people he wants in his cave diving club. 1st they must have been covers 1st then taken up diving, then cave diving. If it's the other way around and they not been in caves b4? Then shit can happen very fast and they panic, even the most experienced open water diver, and it's all in the word open water diver. And that came from one of the men that 1st started cave diving in the UK. They started with old bike parts to help them breath under water, well it did not help and he also was the one that started to use a safety line going into caves. I live in North Yorkshire right close too a lot of caves, I like pot holing myself, I learnt to scuba many years ago well over 25yrs now. But I would never cave dive..
@@jordannewsom4578 thank you so much for your precious advice . Means alot sir . We had some fun but it’s scary . Caves are way crazier than any other kind of diving . Side-mount is the reason i love that kind of dives . Hope you’re still diving and having fun .
I could never do this, but I really enjoy watching it on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing this experience with me in the only way I can tolerate it, it's absolutely amazing. 💯
Hands down the these two courageous souls, Extremely dangerous. To me cave diving is a senseless risk, there's nothing to really see. I dove Devil's Den in Florida it was scary and not fun at all.
I would never do it. And I'm very brave. I'm not afraid of it, I just don't want to be there. I thoroughly enjoy looking at the video and listening to people discuss it though. I can admire it from a safe distance 😉
I've only just caught up with your channel Sid, this brings back some great memories and a number of sad ones, but they were great times going back to the 70s.
as a proud yorkshireman myself, (from bratfud, or bradford as evriboddy else calls it. yorksher fowk'll know worrahm seyyin) I am reet proper prahda theez lads. true yorksher fellas.
Amazing story. These people are true pioneers. Having to find their own route, not even knowing if it can be done, with equipment less advanced than currently available. Wow.
No but Rupert, John and many others are still pushing the system in that direction in 2002 Aquamole was connected from the surface which allows easier access to the upstream end of the system and work continues.
I found it odd that there were fish swimming in the caves. At 27:50 you see 2 fish swim by the guy working his way through the "cobble" squeeze. I know that there are cave fish elsewhere, but did not think they would be in a tunnel type system. Very strange, what do they eat, as I can't believe there is much food around? But hey, what the hell do I know? Just a thought. : )
Since there's water flowing into the cave system, I'm sure food will be brought in with it. It's not a closed system. Must be a harsh environment for them though.
just imagine taking a heater at that depth. pressurized poop. 4-5 flashlights ziptied to your helmet to illuminate the dook. would it explode at sea level?
Steeve Daw some ancient mayan artifacts have been found in tulum mexico. there is a three part documentary on youtube by gopro, definitely worth the watch!
A brilliant film, and one which I thoroughly enjoyed. My only criticism is the constant use of ' metres ' and ' kilometres '. In the UK, we still use yards and miles, not metres and kilometres, when referring to larger linear distances. Your nearest signpost will confirm this !
corinthian well, honey, you better get use to it, cause the rest of the world is using the metric system, and we are the majority! You arrogant bloof-sucking brits are not special in anything!
@@daughterofKing1 Who cares both measurements are arbitrary. In fact imperial is like a different language which I’m sure if it was in Nepal or something you’d be praising its diversity or something to that effect.
Who did the sound mixing on this? It’s totally fubar. All I can hear is Darth Vader under water with a mumbly brit in the background. This is very interesting to hear first hand perspectives but dang man. Did no one listen to this?
With only the technology of the 70's, 80's, even 90's to do what these guys and other accomplished then is truly amazing. I just shake my head at the equipment/kit they had to work with (bungees, straps, early dry suits, old K valves, everything was homemade). The early cave divers in Mexico and Florida also. Thanks to those pioneers that put it all on the line, we stand on their shoulders.
They started cave diving in Yorkshire in the 1930s it was with parts of a bike set. And the man was the 1st to put down a safety line on his dives. Yorkshire has a lit of history with cave diving.
Could you imagine??? Neverrrrrrrrrr me! Lol
Absolutely. People die all the time doing this even with today's tech/equipment. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been to accomplish something like this, that long ago.
Those very 1st divers/cavers in 1952 only using "diving grease" to keep warm. That's crazy.
Top video. This shows why our British cousins are amongst the best Puddle Jumpers in the world. Congratulations lads. From an old Australian Cave Diver. Michael.
I'm hyperventilating sitting on the sofa, just omg!.....you guys are crazy, but heroic at the same time.
Wow just wow.!! You guys are fantastic people and it is a huge pleasure to have known and still know some of you.
Those Saturday nights in the Craven Heifer and the Hill Inn.
Many a Pot hole bottomed in the bar sinking a few pint Pots.
What a extraordinary time to have experienced. Cheers Sid , Geof and the guys. Just amazing!!!! 😮
What a great piece of video you put together. Gold in the bottom of the cave of UA-cam. Bloody love it when the Brits to understated documentary. Like watching about the TT.
I love watching those videos just to be "nope, nope, nope" in my head.
You have one awesome channel for diving..it's called DIVE TALK where 2 proffesional divers talk about diving and they reacting on other divers videos. Awesome!
You're two years ahead of me lol what did you move on to next after watching all the cave diving shit?
Sid thank you for this
You guys have balls of steel
I’d put these guys on level with the lunar astronauts. The equipment they had is nothing compared to today and people still die doing this stuff. In a place totally alien and inaccessible to rescue. Pioneers. Lunatics. Awesome.
Impressive! Awesome video you posted, just earned a new subscriber too! I could never imagine what it is like down there, but thanks to people like these I can get a glimpse of that world! Thank you brave explorers, for your time and excitement and sharing it with the world!!
These lads were our heros whilst growing up in Ingleton, this is ancient speleological wisdom of the highest order.
'....to sell to the tourists who flood the Yorkshire Dales' 8:34 Picturesque choice of words.
Outstanding. Im so glad I was around and involved in the outdoor pursuits in the Uk in the late 80 and 90's I recall reading about this at the time. Thanks for sharing this superb example of human spirit and acheivment, an example for todays adventures to follow..
I couldn’t agree more with you my friend.
Fabulous job Sid, first time i have stumbles on your films, being a long time follower of the British scene these are mana, thanks you
timeless & unequivocally epic; wholly inspiring at a critical time in my own life, as well 🙏🏼
This is epic glad I found it. Been watching stuff on the Kubera Veryona excuse the spelling. Deepest cave on earth? Amazing stuff
True pioneers of cave diving.
I triple doff my hat to these outstanding explorers.
This is some really hardcore diving, these guys are pioneers in cave diving.
After swimming for an hour we found an old deserted black pudding mine. Ecky thump,lad!
Absolutely incredible! one of the most gripping films I have ever seen!
Excellent video, totally in awe, balls of steel for sure 👍
When the divers went into the Thai cave to get the stuck football team,(D'oh!) They took valium to give to the boys to stop any anxiety and panic when coming out.. I would need several to go in!
They actually gave them an anesthesia and the children were completely asleep. There is a fascinating documentary here on UA-cam. I forget the name but it's like 45-60 minutes long.
they were given Special K not valium get your facts right! Ketamine
*Thai cave rescue* (Advexon TV) ua-cam.com/video/a4GqD0B-KjI/v-deo.html
*Divers detail the Thailand cave rescue* (Four Corners / ABC News) ua-cam.com/video/-esjQLvsgTs/v-deo.html
Plus, of course, 'The Rescue', currently on Netflix but not UA-cam.
Im speechless 😶 im an advanced diver and i love diving looks like there is alot to learn out there
Can’t wait to start cave diving
Aymene Megri I’m an advanced level 2 as well and I’ve been (amateur) cave diving for a while. Here in northwest Florida there are several caves at springs with easy access. Most of them aren’t very forgiving for rookies if you venture past the grim reaper sign it’s up to your skill, self control, and gear (mainly gear tbh, even if you do everything right and your rig shits the bed that’s all she wrote for you unless you have a little bailout bottle but even then there’s no guarantee) to get back to the surface again, I know my limits and have exceeded them on more than one occasion and I can tell you I’m lucky to be typing this comment. A few times I let the situation go completely out of my control, and it’s a scary feeling when that happens and you only realize it in the moment. Caves don’t care what your after dive plans are, if they want to keep you, bet your ass they will keep you. I’ve had a couple close calls and I can honestly tell you it happens a lot faster than you think. A perfect dive, tons of fun, and all the sudden some dick swims in behind you, silts up the cave and leaves. And you didn’t go in with a lifeline because, “oh we aren’t going in that far” and bam! “Oh fuck, I can’t see the exit”, then you look over at your dive buddy and his eyes are big as silver dollars. It can happen quick man. But yes it’s TONS of fun. BE CAREFUL. And know your limits and don’t exceed them. AND ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a lifeline. Silt is a fickle bitch. And ALWAYS three flashlights. Minimum. One is none, two is one, and three is better. And a decent dive knife. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to cut away a tangle in some random line somebody left, that shut is floating around a lot more than you would think and a good tangle can drown you FAST. OH and definitely take all this with a grain LARGE grain of salt, I’m a super rookie amateur man. I recommend the training. But remember this. 1. Know your limits 2. Always use a lifeline 3. Always minimum of three lights. 4. Always have a knife.
I heard a very experienced cave diver say, the people he wants in his cave diving club. 1st they must have been covers 1st then taken up diving, then cave diving. If it's the other way around and they not been in caves b4? Then shit can happen very fast and they panic, even the most experienced open water diver, and it's all in the word open water diver. And that came from one of the men that 1st started cave diving in the UK. They started with old bike parts to help them breath under water, well it did not help and he also was the one that started to use a safety line going into caves.
I live in North Yorkshire right close too a lot of caves, I like pot holing myself, I learnt to scuba many years ago well over 25yrs now. But I would never cave dive..
@@jordannewsom4578 thank you so much for your precious advice . Means alot sir .
We had some fun but it’s scary . Caves are way crazier than any other kind of diving .
Side-mount is the reason i love that kind of dives .
Hope you’re still diving and having fun .
I just had to watch this again.
Fantastic film and a wonderful couple of men. What an achievement. Balls of steel.
Thanks for the upload! Amazing!
I'd love to know what the temperature of the water was.
I could never do this, but I really enjoy watching it on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing this experience with me in the only way I can tolerate it, it's absolutely amazing. 💯
What a great channel mate.
Crazy how Parts of England still being discovered/ explored
I thought I cave dove at 100 feet and 200 feet in and then I see this and know I DO NOT know anything about real cave diving. LOL
Brilliant ....
Brilliant. Thank you for the video.
Wooow, outstanding dive and brilliant video :) Thanks for shearing it :)
These goddamned videos give me cottonmouth and make my palms sweat but I can't stop watching them...
That is absolutely mind blowing
Nicely put Michael,
Best Regards,
Gus.
Great stuff again Sid by you and all involved.
Brilliant.
Thank you very much!
Hands down the these two courageous souls, Extremely dangerous. To me cave diving is a senseless risk, there's nothing to really see. I dove Devil's Den in Florida it was scary and not fun at all.
I would never do it. And I'm very brave. I'm not afraid of it, I just don't want to be there. I thoroughly enjoy looking at the video and listening to people discuss it though. I can admire it from a safe distance 😉
I've only just caught up with your channel Sid, this brings back some great memories and a number of sad ones, but they were great times going back to the 70s.
thanks for sharing this Sid really enjoyed it
My hats off to anyone, to anyone & everyone that dove during The making of this movie!!!!
Absolutely terrifying
Simultaneously calming too, though, their slow and measured ways of talking and moving, both above and below ground. Gymnopedic.
Absolutely mental! brilliant!
FANTASTIC!
as a proud yorkshireman myself, (from bratfud, or bradford as evriboddy else calls it. yorksher fowk'll know worrahm seyyin) I am reet proper prahda theez lads. true yorksher fellas.
I thought only serial killer's came from Bratfud? Heehee! Only joking!
there is only one word when it comes to overcoming the odds and thats "dedication"
Amazing!!..x
great edit sid,captivating film.
My goodness. The really have the most imaginative names for everything. It is so cool.
Amazing story. These people are true pioneers. Having to find their own route, not even knowing if it can be done, with equipment less advanced than currently available. Wow.
Excellent .video.
Anyone know if the link has been made now?
No but Rupert, John and many others are still pushing the system in that direction in 2002 Aquamole was connected from the surface which allows easier access to the upstream end of the system and work continues.
Cheers mate
The sound of them underwater is giving me a panic attack
Aye,that were grand Sid!
I found it odd that there were fish swimming in the caves. At 27:50 you see 2 fish swim by the guy working his way through the "cobble" squeeze. I know that there are cave fish elsewhere, but did not think they would be in a tunnel type system. Very strange, what do they eat, as I can't believe there is much food around? But hey, what the hell do I know? Just a thought. : )
Since there's water flowing into the cave system, I'm sure food will be brought in with it. It's not a closed system. Must be a harsh environment for them though.
Some fish eat waste (poop). Just a thought.
awesome achievement, well done
Interesting that those dives are done in my birth year and birth month 😄
Brave guys!
I'm just going to stick to doing muff diving.
That can be as dangerous. Believe me!
I remember this stunning unbelievable top dudes
You have to have a lot of nerve to do this sort of thing. Well done.
6:02 looks like a hand gesture of 🤘🤘🤘
They toast with Lancashire beer. D'oh!
just imagine taking a heater at that depth. pressurized poop. 4-5 flashlights ziptied to your helmet to illuminate the dook. would it explode at sea level?
Has any cave diver found buried treasure yet?
Steeve Daw some ancient mayan artifacts have been found in tulum mexico. there is a three part documentary on youtube by gopro, definitely worth the watch!
i see here "British Got Talent" of might be "British Got Iron Ball" .. salute ..
WOW how awesome all this stepping foot where no man ever has before caving really took! These guys are my heroes
This is insane, you couldn't give me a billion dollars to do this shit.
A brilliant film, and one which I thoroughly enjoyed. My only criticism is the constant use of ' metres ' and ' kilometres '. In the UK, we still use yards and miles, not metres and kilometres, when referring to larger linear distances. Your nearest signpost will confirm this !
corinthian well, honey, you better get use to it, cause the rest of the world is using the metric system, and we are the majority! You arrogant bloof-sucking brits are not special in anything!
What are the maps used in the uk using? Metric or imperial? Can't stand it my self. Some things are inches others are cm
@@daughterofKing1 Who cares both measurements are arbitrary. In fact imperial is like a different language which I’m sure if it was in Nepal or something you’d be praising its diversity or something to that effect.
I wonder if there ever tempted to do it again as there older but equipment is so much better.with a bit more safety & dry spell it should be ok..
Pretty brave.. or crazy. Either way these men are stoic.
Who did the sound mixing on this? It’s totally fubar. All I can hear is Darth Vader under water with a mumbly brit in the background. This is very interesting to hear first hand perspectives but dang man. Did no one listen to this?
I would've rather "not gone to the moon".
Leeds F.C. Fell into a hole never to return!!!
The darkness is beckoning.
Passive utrasonic regulator noise hud helmet. Thanks an ex diver.
rear reflectors
WWWWWWHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYY???????????
holy shit its snaggle tooth!!!
Braver than thou, ah'll wager
Creepy
Lol I don’t care if I was back, in my 20s or 30 / 40s there is no way, absolutely no way would I ever go cave diving. Lol 😆
No. Never.
All that diving and they never had time to go to a dentist or brush their teeth.