Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos)

Erik · 14th April 2008, 12:52

Just finished this up:

YouTube - Cave Diving Temple Cave Khao Sok Thailand 2008

Yes, sorry it features me diving on OC (cough cough), but I'd think you guys like to see a bit more of that cave here anyhow... Enjoy!

jkaterenchuk · 14th April 2008, 13:10

Erik

Thanks for sharing. Do you have any info on the cave. Depth? Penetration Distance?

PS-you might want to get going on finishing your Technical-Diving.net with Instructor Trainer Erik Engberg - PADI Diving, Technical Diving, Rebreather Diving, Wreck Diving, PADI IANTD TDI PSAI courses internet site if you are going to provide a link to it.

Thanks, John

MrClive · 14th April 2008, 13:34

what a beautifull cave, great to see it..
thanks for sharing

Erik · 14th April 2008, 13:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Erik

Thanks for sharing. Do you have any info on the cave. Depth? Penetration Distance?

PS-you might want to get going on finishing your Technical-Diving.net with Instructor Trainer Erik Engberg - PADI Diving, Technical Diving, Rebreather Diving, Wreck Diving, PADI IANTD TDI PSAI courses internet site if you are going to provide a link to it.

Thanks, John

Hey John,

No problem. Yeah the cave depth is about 0-30m with a couple of nice big chambers and 3-4 entrances (2 featured in the video). Penetration distance is actually not much, less than 100m linear, but it is a very beautiful and complex cave which you can dive at several "levels" so it's definitely worth a couple of dives just to figure out. It's beginner level stuff though (I teach Cave I/Intro to Cave in it from time to time). The local hardcore stuff is Song Hong and Sra Keow (of which I have decent video material on both and may post if I get some time to do the video editing)...

My website, yes, I actually made a whole new site and I ****ed up the database for it so back to square one, a new one is coming when our season here is finished - just been busy/lazy

pwl4476 · 14th April 2008, 17:35

Nice footage. It looks as though the cave may have been dry at one time, as in Mexico. As you're probably aware most of the caves in the states have never been dry.

I'd very much like to see the footage of the other caves that you referenced.

pwl4476

seppu · 14th April 2008, 18:34

hi erik
its a real small world.maybe you are remeber me.2004 the repulse fun trip with mike.with your new camera.
gruss sepp

mountain diver · 14th April 2008, 22:48

great video,thanks for sharing.

al the best.

Drmike · 15th April 2008, 01:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by pwl4476)

Nice footage. It looks as though the cave may have been dry at one time, as in Mexico. As you're probably aware most of the caves in the states have never been dry.

I'd very much like to see the footage of the other caves that you referenced.

pwl4476

these caves were all dry and were used as temple caves/tourist attractions before the government built the damn and flooded the area to make a reservoir. Theres supposed to be whole villages under the lakes. you can swim through drowned forests - its quite cool

andibk · 15th April 2008, 02:07

I have a map of before and after the dams were built pin pointing the location of a couple buddha temples, school and hotel are located. This map is of a lake north of Bangkok. Fred and I were up there once but did not have any luck. The depth where the temples is suppose to be around 120 meters of depth. I am going to try to get some gps numbers matched to the maps to help locate these temples. IT is a real nice trip were we rent a large raft and have it towed out to the sight with a long tail boat. We slept and dove from the raft. Great time.

andibk

**NEDIVER** · 15th April 2008, 02:15

Great video and great editing as well. I like the initial effects with the word's in motion!

14th April 2008, 13:10	#2 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 558	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) Erik Thanks for sharing. Do you have any info on the cave. Depth? Penetration Distance? PS-you might want to get going on finishing your Technical-Diving.net with Instructor Trainer Erik Engberg - PADI Diving, Technical Diving, Rebreather Diving, Wreck Diving, PADI IANTD TDI PSAI courses internet site if you are going to provide a link to it. Thanks, John
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MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 165	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) what a beautifull cave, great to see it.. thanks for sharing __________________ clive
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Erik no bubble maker Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 21	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Erik Thanks for sharing. Do you have any info on the cave. Depth? Penetration Distance? PS-you might want to get going on finishing your Technical-Diving.net with Instructor Trainer Erik Engberg - PADI Diving, Technical Diving, Rebreather Diving, Wreck Diving, PADI IANTD TDI PSAI courses internet site if you are going to provide a link to it. Thanks, John Hey John, No problem. Yeah the cave depth is about 0-30m with a couple of nice big chambers and 3-4 entrances (2 featured in the video). Penetration distance is actually not much, less than 100m linear, but it is a very beautiful and complex cave which you can dive at several "levels" so it's definitely worth a couple of dives just to figure out. It's beginner level stuff though (I teach Cave I/Intro to Cave in it from time to time). The local hardcore stuff is Song Hong and Sra Keow (of which I have decent video material on both and may post if I get some time to do the video editing)... My website, yes, I actually made a whole new site and I ****ed up the database for it so back to square one, a new one is coming when our season here is finished - just been busy/lazy __________________ Dive deeper, longer and better: http://www.technical-diving.net The future of diver training: http://www.indepth-training.com
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pwl4476 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 39	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) Nice footage. It looks as though the cave may have been dry at one time, as in Mexico. As you're probably aware most of the caves in the states have never been dry. I'd very much like to see the footage of the other caves that you referenced. pwl4476
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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,062	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) Quote: (Originally Posted by pwl4476) Nice footage. It looks as though the cave may have been dry at one time, as in Mexico. As you're probably aware most of the caves in the states have never been dry. I'd very much like to see the footage of the other caves that you referenced. pwl4476 these caves were all dry and were used as temple caves/tourist attractions before the government built the damn and flooded the area to make a reservoir. Theres supposed to be whole villages under the lakes. you can swim through drowned forests - its quite cool __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 146	Re: Video: Khao Sok Temple Cave (as seen here on photos) I have a map of before and after the dams were built pin pointing the location of a couple buddha temples, school and hotel are located. This map is of a lake north of Bangkok. Fred and I were up there once but did not have any luck. The depth where the temples is suppose to be around 120 meters of depth. I am going to try to get some gps numbers matched to the maps to help locate these temples. IT is a real nice trip were we rent a large raft and have it towed out to the sight with a long tail boat. We slept and dove from the raft. Great time. andibk
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