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- August 16th, 2006, 2:08 pm
- Forum: Personal Gear
- Topic: Boot durability
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7460
Re: Boot durability
I am pretty hard on boots, so they better last more than a year. I thought the Lowa military line was supposed to be pretty decent, is there a reason you are not using them? I've heard the same about Lowas, but I haven't found anywhere within driving range who sells them, and I'd rather not buy boo...
- August 16th, 2006, 6:46 am
- Forum: Personal Gear
- Topic: Boot durability
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7460
Boot durability
Hi Rangers and others, I was wondering what you'd consider a reasonable length of time for a pair of boots to last. I bought a pair very similar to the ICBs last August, and the soles are now looking very worn. Would you expect to get more than a year's wear out of a pair of privately purchased boot...
- August 14th, 2006, 9:16 am
- Forum: Medical Issues
- Topic: Ticks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5706
Excellent post Doc! I'm currently being treated for Lyme disease which I contracted after a tick bite in May. I'd heard that you were only in danger if you had exposed skin....not true! I was bitten through my socks at the join between my boots and BDU pants. The tick came off when I removed my sock...
- July 17th, 2006, 6:36 pm
- Forum: The Mosh Pit
- Topic: The Siege Perilous
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1833
- July 17th, 2006, 7:11 am
- Forum: The Mosh Pit
- Topic: Some good books to read
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9026
- July 17th, 2006, 6:52 am
- Forum: The Mosh Pit
- Topic: The Siege Perilous
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1833
Ranger msg_dman, Are you suggesting that this should be a challenge for DEPs? It entails planning, stealth, not a little bravery (especially if the guy who's house it is is bigger than you), and a blatant disregard for social niceties, all of which are essential for skills for the combat soldier. So...
- July 3rd, 2006, 4:53 pm
- Forum: The Mosh Pit
- Topic: Challenge for all DEP's
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9527
'A life changing experience'
You have got to read these reviews of his CD 'The Very Best of David Hasselhoff'. They are an absolute blast. I my opinion the funniest one is by a disappointed guy who'd actually bought the CD on the strength of the reviews. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B00005Q8UG/ref=cm_cr_dp_...
- June 28th, 2006, 7:25 am
- Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
- Topic: You got try this!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3104
- April 21st, 2006, 10:37 am
- Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
- Topic: A Wrestler's Joke
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2342
It was originally Billy Connolly's (a famous Scottish comedian) sketch called 'Ivan The Terrible', and dates from the late seventies or early eighties. Very funny indeed, I had to go and search through my CDs after reading your post Ranger UGC. His sketch called 'The Crucifixion' is on the same CD, ...
- April 12th, 2006, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Weapons of War
- Topic: Cleaning M16 type rifles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2549
- April 12th, 2006, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Weapons of War
- Topic: Cleaning M16 type rifles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2549
Cleaning M16 type rifles
Hello Rangers and others. I was recently asked a question regarding the cleaning of the gas tube on our issue rifle (Canadian C7). It's not mentioned at all in the manual. Is it necessary to clean it? Or does the carbon and powder residue get blown clear every time the rifle is fired? Personally, I'...
- April 11th, 2006, 5:50 pm
- Forum: Reconnaissance
- Topic: New Special Forces Regiment for the British Army
- Replies: 42
- Views: 25107
Horned Toad wrote:So what ever happened to your Pathfinder guys that were attached to the Paras in the mid 90s, Did they ever get any funding or gear?
Yes, Ranger Horned Toad, they are now official!
I think it happened at the same time as 16 Air Assault Brigade were formed.
http://www.army.mod.uk/para/index.htm
- April 4th, 2006, 7:13 am
- Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
- Topic: The International Rules of Manhood
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1210
- March 27th, 2006, 12:58 pm
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Intro for Lost_Jock
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6421
- March 27th, 2006, 8:03 am
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Intro for Lost_Jock
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6421
Intro for Lost_Jock
Hi Rangers and others, I've been a regular reader of your site for a while now, and it's been a source of inspiration, entertainment, and useful tips. I'm originally from Scotland, and served in the British Army for a short while before I moved to Denmark. I've been in the national guard (Hjemmevær...