Choi Byeong-hwa and team scout cliff diving site to ensure safety

Choi Byeong-hwa and his team evaluated cliff heights and terrain stability to find a diving location, eventually confirming a water depth of at least 5m to meet essential safety conditions for the unattempted mission.

Against a backdrop of magnificent rocky cliffs, team members underwent an intense search process to find the optimal location for diving. According to a video released by MBC, Choi Byeong-hwa and his team evaluated the possibility of diving by considering the height of the cliffs, water depth, and the stability of the terrain.

The team members first scouted locations by checking the height of the cliffs. They reviewed the possibility of diving from a 15m high terrace-like terrain, though some members hoped for a height of more than 20m. While examining the shape and accessibility of the terrain, certain sections were excluded from the candidates because they were impossible to access or had terrain that made it difficult to maintain balance.

Underwater Search and Checklist for Safety

Before deciding on the final diving location, an underwater team was deployed to directly check the water depth and terrain. The process involved inspecting the exterior of the cliffs from the boat first, followed by the underwater team entering the water to personally check for obstacles and the bottom terrain. This was a necessary process to meet the safety conditions that would satisfy all team members.

The core conditions for executing the dive were securing a water depth of at least 5m and the absence of underwater obstacles. The underwater team showed a cautious attitude, such as stepping on specific points to check for obstacles like rocks on the bottom. Preparations for the dive were finalized once it was confirmed that the water depth was sufficient.

A Challenge Without a Manual, Tension Like a Special Forces Mission

As this dive was a challenge in terrain that had never been attempted before, tension filled the scene. The team members noted the difficulty of the site, stating, "No one has ever done this, so it is a difficult task without a manual." The sight of team members moving in their suits created an atmosphere similar to a special forces mission.

The final selected location featured clean water quality and appropriate depth. The team members completed their preparations for the dive after confirming that sufficient depth had been secured.

Source: MBCentertainment (YouTube)