The deepest man in the world freediving in Dahab

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Alexey Molchanov is a multiple world record holding freediver and co-founder of the Molchanovs, a freediving education system: molchanovs.com/
    They also develop freediving equipment - the suit and the fins he wears are all by Molchanovs.
    When Alexey is not training, teaching or developing new products, he likes to explore underwater and take photos. Here he is playing around in Lighthouse, Dahab, a popular freediving destination in Egypt.
    Music is "Beyond here" by Salt of the Sound.

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  • @DaanVerhoeven
    @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +162

    Yes, there are freedivers who have gone deeper: Herbert Nitsch went to 214 meters - on a sled, brought back up by a balloon. But in the self-propelled category of freediving, Alexey is the deepest, with a dive to 130 meters.

    • @davidjesuis1024
      @davidjesuis1024 5 років тому

      so beautiful thanks for sharing

    • @franciscosamir5256
      @franciscosamir5256 5 років тому +1

      Daan Verhoeven how many minutes you know?

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +2

      let me check

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +5

      3 minutes 55 sseconds

    • @einzeltier
      @einzeltier 5 років тому +3

      Absolutely incredible... I wish I could freedive deeper than 20 meters... sadly descending head-down makes equalizing almost impossible for me, despite having practiced with Andrea Zuccari's already years ago, numerous more modern tutorials on improving equalizing techniques and being able to Frenzel head-up :(

  • @jaankumandan
    @jaankumandan 5 років тому +95

    I'm in awe of his form when he swims past you at the start of the video. Brilliant capture Daan

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +13

      thank you - his technique is immaculate, isn't it?

    • @jaankumandan
      @jaankumandan 5 років тому +2

      @@DaanVerhoeven definitely 💯

    • @einzeltier
      @einzeltier 4 роки тому +1

      Probably the most perfect monofinkick I've seen, perfect line.
      The man from Atlantis ain't got shit on him xD

  • @KonamiCode73
    @KonamiCode73 4 роки тому +93

    I'm most impressed by the fish that built the elephant

  • @TheBrendon67
    @TheBrendon67 5 років тому +61

    Conversations with him must be exhausting...
    As he’s so damn deep!!!!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +13

      conversations are mostly bubbles, and hard to hear

    • @TheBrendon67
      @TheBrendon67 5 років тому +5

      Daan Verhoeven yep.
      Guess we’ll see what...
      Bubbles up!

    • @lucynool8425
      @lucynool8425 4 роки тому

      @@TheBrendon67 bruhhuhhhhh

    • @Protoman888
      @Protoman888 3 роки тому

      and full of hot air :)

  • @benjaminreyes3624
    @benjaminreyes3624 2 роки тому +5

    He swims soo elegantly. It's actually art

  • @ramyzaky176
    @ramyzaky176 5 років тому +34

    best professional photographer
    welcome to Egypt bro

  • @462opd2
    @462opd2 5 років тому +14

    I felt like I was going to drown watching this video. That’s incredible how he can hold his breath that long.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +5

      yes, he's the world record holder for a reason!

  • @takeaflightfpv8006
    @takeaflightfpv8006 5 років тому +86

    The ocean is filled with alot of strange things, we are the strangest.

    • @ohhello1144
      @ohhello1144 5 років тому +2

      Eh

    • @mrwest09
      @mrwest09 5 років тому

      In the ocean?? And what's your measuring scale?

    • @lottnio8207
      @lottnio8207 5 років тому +1

      No. There are totally freaky things in the ocean. Some of the creatures look like they all should be wiped out.

    • @KhaledKhaled-fo9zb
      @KhaledKhaled-fo9zb 5 років тому +2

      In the Ocean ?!!🙄🙄 ..This is Dahab in the Red sea Egypt

    • @mfp5431
      @mfp5431 4 роки тому

      @@lottnio8207 Nah, they Just adapted to the habitat, whats wrong with u wanting to kill them?

  • @РоманЧижиков-м3д
    @РоманЧижиков-м3д 5 років тому +4

    Леша молодец! Спасибо большое за видео, Даан!

  • @barbarasdvc
    @barbarasdvc 2 роки тому +1

    Those videos fullfill my heart with joy. Amazing! Beautiful!

  • @sandroiavazzo3198
    @sandroiavazzo3198 4 роки тому +1

    Non mi stanco mai di vedere le vostre immagini c'è sempre qualcosa di magico.....

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому

      Thank you - that's very nice to read! I think when you have an eye for magic, you see it everywhere

    • @sandroiavazzo3198
      @sandroiavazzo3198 4 роки тому

      @@DaanVerhoeven 👍

  • @JesseJames001
    @JesseJames001 4 роки тому +1

    Заметен СОВЕТСКИЙ СТИЛЬ ! Учил меня Дмитрий Филашов ! в 80х Москва!

  • @Sunsetter678
    @Sunsetter678 5 років тому +1

    Wow to have that control, to be able to hold your breath that long, to see what the rest of the world only sees via a tv or computer screen...You take my breath away!

  • @renz7663
    @renz7663 5 років тому +6

    Relaxis my mind watching and hearing the sounds. Your the best as always.✔✔✔

  • @Andrea.1tree
    @Andrea.1tree 5 років тому

    Absolutely breathtaking! So peaceful.

  • @mohamedsalem207
    @mohamedsalem207 5 років тому +1

    Alexey you ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO DAHAB EGYPT. ❤️🇪🇬

  • @muleradish
    @muleradish 4 роки тому +2

    The ocean is very deep. So is this man!

  • @jon4506
    @jon4506 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. Thank you

  • @dinahesham7866
    @dinahesham7866 5 років тому +17

    welcome to egypt! ❤️ and for the watchers Dahab means gold in arabic FYI💕it is a truely magnificent place

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +4

      thank you - did not know that about Dahab!

  • @frankiekelley4486
    @frankiekelley4486 5 років тому +3

    Absolutely Amazing ❤️

  • @flowrider5548
    @flowrider5548 5 років тому +1

    Wow. Simply beautiful!

  • @cesinha013
    @cesinha013 4 роки тому +5

    Amei demais teu canal, amo os oceanos, se eu pudesse viver assim não pensaria duas vezes, é tão calmo debaixo da água, e existem lugares extremamente lindos, sempre me sinto em paz em lugares assim, very nice 🍃🌊

  • @Benjamin-ii3ke
    @Benjamin-ii3ke 5 років тому +3

    That visibility is astonishing.- I scuba dive in Sweden

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      yes, i normally dive in Cornwall, so this was pretty sweet!

  • @forgivenesssave2172
    @forgivenesssave2172 4 роки тому +2

    Bruh props to this man ....it's freaking hard to do this ..to keep the posture, maintain the balance and speed bruv

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому

      yes, he's a world champion for a reason - trains like a beast!

  • @ArcAudios77
    @ArcAudios77 5 років тому

    Magnificent, thanks Daan & Alexey.

  • @hbhoussem5691
    @hbhoussem5691 5 років тому +9

    This is amazing😍

  • @LionTheHeart
    @LionTheHeart 4 роки тому

    Amazing... it's another world underwater.
    I recomend anyone to give scuba diving a try, you won't be disappointed!

  • @hydrohedinvictus8697
    @hydrohedinvictus8697 5 років тому +2

    amazing visibility

  • @Stevens350XWB
    @Stevens350XWB 5 років тому

    Super cool, fresh and pacifying Video!!!

  • @TreasureHuntingChannel
    @TreasureHuntingChannel 5 років тому +4

    Amazing dive and footage. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lostpharaoh6057
    @lostpharaoh6057 3 роки тому +2

    Visibility in Dahab is out of the this world. Underwater is actually more clear than above

    • @franckdebank
      @franckdebank 8 місяців тому

      Ask Dan . But there's actually a bunch of treatment to adjust colour, making particles disappear etc. Water is clear but not unreal

    • @lostpharaoh6057
      @lostpharaoh6057 8 місяців тому

      @@franckdebank not sure what you’re talking about mate. And it’s kinda unreal too.

  • @vallasjo8003
    @vallasjo8003 5 років тому

    Awesome video Sir.

  • @johnmcdaid7975
    @johnmcdaid7975 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely amazing!!! 😎👍

  • @VincenzoSantarelli68
    @VincenzoSantarelli68 5 років тому +4

    very, very.....free! Bellissimo.

  • @tylerallin
    @tylerallin 4 роки тому +1

    I am impressed by his cameraman

  • @Bboy5
    @Bboy5 5 років тому +8

    Respect to that camera man who I assume is also free diving...

    👏👏👏

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, i was freediving too - can't keep up with Alexey, though!

    • @rickpost2846
      @rickpost2846 4 роки тому

      @@DaanVerhoeven how can you keep that long under water you lungs must be realy big

  • @jinroh83
    @jinroh83 5 років тому +1

    Man, your videos are the best!! As soon as I see a new one I click it faster than the light. I don't know if I'm subscribed to your channel yet, if I am, I will unsubscribe to do it again :)

  • @mustafadarsh843
    @mustafadarsh843 5 років тому +2

    Welcome to dahab, south saini , Egypt 🤩

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @2LStews
      @2LStews 5 років тому

      My 1st time out of country was to go to South Sinai. I was stationed at the MFO camp. Learned to appreciate different cultures and beautiful blue water! And there was sand ..... LOTS of sand! I SO wish I could have dived while there! One day!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      @@2LStews the contrast between the barren red dessert and the lively blue sea there is incredible - worth a trip to see it!

  • @Henry-ok6cd
    @Henry-ok6cd 5 років тому

    He moves like water! Nice video Daan!!!!

  • @sandraguidemann8924
    @sandraguidemann8924 5 років тому

    Very nice pictures well done - thank you🐳

  • @claudiafortessilva6180
    @claudiafortessilva6180 4 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @smallfaucet
    @smallfaucet 4 роки тому +2

    I'm guessing you'd have to be REALLY comfortable having your feet tethered together like that to go down that deep for that long.....respect!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому +2

      most people find the breath hold the most uncomfortable - those monofins are pretty sweet once you get used to them

  • @felixalbrecht3468
    @felixalbrecht3468 4 роки тому

    ⛩️Your pictures are magic🕵️
    Superathletes at amazing site kinda fairy market, wow🎩💪🏼

  • @ahmedallshaheen
    @ahmedallshaheen 5 років тому +3

    Amazing 🤗
    Welcome to dahab 😊

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      Thank you Ahmed!

    • @oguzhan2449
      @oguzhan2449 5 років тому

      Ahmed my türkiye you what

    • @merickurt3227
      @merickurt3227 5 років тому

      @@oguzhan2449 Bu biraz yanlış bir cümle olmuş sanki brom

    • @oguzhan2449
      @oguzhan2449 5 років тому

      @@merickurt3227 öyle zaten brom sinjjsjgjsjfjs

  • @djdavidphillips
    @djdavidphillips 5 років тому

    Nice job Daan. You're the Don!

  • @nattfreediver3998
    @nattfreediver3998 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing 🤩

  • @____1_____KING_____X___
    @____1_____KING_____X___ 5 років тому +1

    دهب من اجمل اماكن الغطس في مصر وفي العالم 🌏 🇪🇬

  • @mingotography
    @mingotography 5 років тому

    Fantastic work Daan. Bravo Brother!

  • @greenworld8703
    @greenworld8703 5 років тому +1

    Wow👍 Amazing people 👍💐

  • @kamalchahin4189
    @kamalchahin4189 5 років тому +1

    Free man chapeau frome Morocco 👍👍👍

  • @laurengriggs7752
    @laurengriggs7752 4 роки тому +8

    I would really like to start figuring out where I can go try and take a class for this.

  • @RockerGuy0001
    @RockerGuy0001 5 років тому

    Mesmerizing footage! Well done.

  • @vladan_official1452
    @vladan_official1452 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool!!!

  • @NikoNemo
    @NikoNemo 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing!!!

  • @orestisbeis5917
    @orestisbeis5917 4 роки тому +2

    The camera man is the deepest man in the world

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому

      hahaha, i do have a world record deepest tutu!

  • @KAIZENFREEDIVING
    @KAIZENFREEDIVING 5 років тому

    Amazing light!

  • @MU-op6nj
    @MU-op6nj 3 роки тому +1

    You are amazing, i love that

  • @ChrisB0001
    @ChrisB0001 4 роки тому +6

    X-wing training ground on the ocean floor - didn't expect that.

  • @unsolved8108
    @unsolved8108 5 років тому

    Your Dolphin kick is amazing .

  • @realgeesler
    @realgeesler 3 роки тому +1

    This is really just land and he and the cameraman are in creative mode

  • @ололоевололо
    @ололоевололо 5 років тому +1

    Супер👍
    И самое интересное, почему так мало просмотров?
    Видео действительно пушка.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      thank you - and it's only been out for a couple of hours, so the view count will hopefully increase

  • @ayadsign
    @ayadsign 5 років тому

    Great video. Congratulations

  • @mikelcristobal4892
    @mikelcristobal4892 2 роки тому +1

    TENEMOS EL DEBER Y LA MISION DE CUIDAR NUESTROS MARES OCEANOS NATURALEZA NUESTRA HERMOSA TIERRA.¡¡¡¡¡💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🐚🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🐚💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎🌍

  • @pascualpereacorona7226
    @pascualpereacorona7226 4 роки тому +1

    Muy bonitas monoaletas, en méxico me ha sido imposible conseguir unas

  • @blace8501
    @blace8501 Рік тому

    how long can u stay under water, its really cool to experience the things normal people cant see.

  • @GatewoodBrown
    @GatewoodBrown 5 років тому +2

    Such a relaxing film! Excellent work. What camera was used in this video? I saw below you’re rocking a 20mm 1.4 and 14mm 1.8. I’ve got an A7iii and am looking to pick up an underwater housing to begin filming below the surface. Thanks!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      shot on an A7R ii - check out Nauticam, they make excellent housings!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown 5 років тому

      Daan Verhoeven thanks! I’ll be sure to check them out. How has autofocus been on the sigma lenses? I’ve also been considering grabbing the Sony 24 1.4 gm for dives

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      good - been using the metabones adapter and it works. Not as fast as native glass, but i rarely miss out. The 24 could be interesting - maybe a touch narrow? I've shot with a 35 and they are lovely but tricky to shoot with.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown 5 років тому

      Daan Verhoeven interesting to hear, I’ll have to look into the 20mm, it’s much better for the wallet haha. Last question, what’re your go to resolutions and frame rates? Thanks for all of your help!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      i like shooting in 4K as it gives me a whole lot of info to play with in case i want to crop. My camera doesn't do massive slomo, so i tend to keep it at 25 or 30 fps

  • @Arthurchagasdacruzfe2318
    @Arthurchagasdacruzfe2318 4 роки тому

    Lugar bonito esse aí.

  • @Protoman888
    @Protoman888 3 роки тому

    nice tunes

  • @ЕленаЧудесныймирвокругменя

    ОТЛИЧНОЕ ВИДЕО

  • @derarzt4490
    @derarzt4490 4 роки тому +2

    How beautiful is Dahab ❤️❤️
    In which country it is located
    !!

    • @OmarHesham145
      @OmarHesham145 4 роки тому

      Egypt, there are even more exciting places than the lighthouse diving area

  • @supershirley3190
    @supershirley3190 2 роки тому +1

    I miss dahab

  • @묘한걸
    @묘한걸 5 років тому +1

    Sooooooo..amazing

  • @ЛюдмилаЧерненькая-г5в

    Фантастика!!!!

  • @ИрланХалилов
    @ИрланХалилов 4 роки тому

    круто. А где именно в Дахабе?

  • @nikolajko_
    @nikolajko_ 5 років тому +1

    Wow. Nice.

  • @intotheunknown8693
    @intotheunknown8693 5 років тому +3

    Very Impressive!! How deep did you go?

  • @RomarRoca
    @RomarRoca 5 років тому +3

    Is that Ambient lights? Amazing!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +5

      yes, nothing but natural light and a good lens!

    • @RomarRoca
      @RomarRoca 5 років тому

      What lens? love your videos man!
      Im using a6400 and sigma 16mm f1.4
      Would you suggest for me to save up for the sony 10-18mm?
      Thanks for replying! 😊

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      The Sigma 20mm f1.4 and the Sigma 14mm f1.8. And yes, the Sony 10-18 is a very nice, versatile lens which will serve you well underwater.

  • @ЕленаМуромцева-э2ф
    @ЕленаМуромцева-э2ф 5 років тому

    Алексей супер!

  • @harrydo539
    @harrydo539 4 роки тому +1

    i don't know why, but in my head, there is a great white flying by ~.~

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому

      oooh that would be cool! I've swam with a tiger shark but not with a great white yet.

  • @kaeolandon-lane3429
    @kaeolandon-lane3429 5 років тому

    Awe inspiring footage as always. Is this your job? Sounds like a dream come true. I’ve been binge watching your vids and you’ve inspired me to create something a bit more artistic than action focused. Trouble is I’ve only got a GoPro, but it’s better than nothing.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      glad to read it - you can get really artistic with a gopro, just think of funky angles you can get with such a small and light camera

    • @kaeolandon-lane3429
      @kaeolandon-lane3429 5 років тому +1

      Good to know, I'll try thinking outside the box with GoPros then. I'll comment on one of your videos again sometime when my arty video is uploaded. Thanks for replying!

  • @vivvcat
    @vivvcat 5 років тому +16

    We need a mermaid tutorial now!!!

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +4

      hahaha, from Alexey? Not sure if he would don the shells!

  • @35nacl
    @35nacl 5 років тому +11

    Amazing as always, Daan. How deep was that elephant sculpture? I've seen a few pictures of it on insta recently.

  • @Apneaphil
    @Apneaphil 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Video but missleading titel. The title "Deepest man in the World" belongs to Herbert Nitsch

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому +1

      thank you - the first, pinned comment goes into that.

    • @Apneaphil
      @Apneaphil 4 роки тому +1

      @@DaanVerhoeven Sry, my mistake

  • @BaybarsSaglamtimur
    @BaybarsSaglamtimur 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Daan!!! I knew that your camera preference was an A7Rii at that date (did it change over time?). What was the camera prefence of Alexey on that dive?

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  4 роки тому

      Alexey and i both film with Sony A7R's - i think he has the IV now? I'm still on the II, waiting to buy the IV till i see what they do with the A7S III (and till this virus blows over).

  • @zretil
    @zretil 5 років тому

    I thought that title belongs to herbert nitsch 😉, breathtaking video by the way.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      Herbert is deepest with a sled, Alexey is deepest with a monofin

  • @kate_livewell
    @kate_livewell 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing sliding and great shape! I know Alexey and he also good teacher) Thank you for video which inspires me! On my channel there are some videos about my freediving also 💙🏊‍♂️

  • @vannegnegra9841
    @vannegnegra9841 5 років тому

    Thanks to the videographer

  • @TitosDiving
    @TitosDiving 4 роки тому +1

    Look so nice I liked #titosdiving

  • @TheKevinpascal100
    @TheKevinpascal100 5 років тому

    🧡🙏🙌Beautifull!! I want to do this to !!😍

  • @1x2x3
    @1x2x3 5 років тому +1

    Nice video sir. Have you ever been to Kas/Turkey?

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +2

      thank you - not yet! I'd love to, though

  • @abdelhameedkassem5811
    @abdelhameedkassem5811 5 років тому

    What camera did you use to shoot this video ?
    Awesome video btw

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      Thank you! Shot on a sony a7r II, half with a sigma 20mm f1.4 lens, the other half with a sigma 14mm f1.8, in Nauticam housing.

  • @nadjou1343
    @nadjou1343 5 років тому

    The best ondulations I've ever seen

  • @SticksSteelAboveBelow
    @SticksSteelAboveBelow 5 років тому

    Great stuff, what stiffness bifins was he wearing? Cheers .

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      not sure - let me ask him, i'll get back to you

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому

      so he's wearing soft bifins (and the mono is a 1.5 softness). molchanovs.com

  • @IAmAllThatIs
    @IAmAllThatIs 4 роки тому

    Amazing,though why didn't we get from the Divers' perspective while he was filming. Felt like a missing part

  • @John_Enrique
    @John_Enrique 5 років тому +12

    Person: let’s do this together
    Me: ok
    Also me: 17 second later “asthma pump” 🙄 LOL
    How.. I mean HOW is this even possible. Anyhow, once again this was breathtaking, LITERALLY! Lol.

    • @DaanVerhoeven
      @DaanVerhoeven  5 років тому +1

      hahaha! Yes, it's kind of incredible what you can do with some training - take a freediving course and find out - might be even mor than 17 seconds!

    • @John_Enrique
      @John_Enrique 5 років тому +1

      Daan Verhoeven The funny part of it is that I LOVE diving. But for now I’ll enjoy watching you. Amazing!!!!!

  • @wassim176
    @wassim176 4 роки тому +3

    1:22 Looks like he's taking a Jojo pose before doing something sick

  • @ALeXXH8R
    @ALeXXH8R 5 років тому

    Техника гребка в моноласте просто завораживает!

  • @collapseproject6653
    @collapseproject6653 5 років тому

    Ласты Молчанов конечно огонь.

  • @полезныеинужныевещисвоимирукам

    Ты как дельфин в родной стихии.

  • @hospit6124
    @hospit6124 4 роки тому +1

    Underwater is a whole different planet