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2nd round at Army Mountain Warfare School (Pics)
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Very, very cool Brian!!
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David,
LOL! We humped in on foot with our backpacks on, then took them off for the climbing that day when I took these pictures.
The funniest parts I saw regarding the picks was a couple weeks ago up there. One American had a real shiner -- black eye-- and one of the Germans had split open his nose. He walked around with it proudly. His buddy emailed me and said they put his picture up on their barracks door nest to a picutre of Mike Tyson they had and put a caption on his photo "Tyson bit me!!!"
Ok, getting caught up on many things and will throw up some more pics soon.
LOL! We humped in on foot with our backpacks on, then took them off for the climbing that day when I took these pictures.
The funniest parts I saw regarding the picks was a couple weeks ago up there. One American had a real shiner -- black eye-- and one of the Germans had split open his nose. He walked around with it proudly. His buddy emailed me and said they put his picture up on their barracks door nest to a picutre of Mike Tyson they had and put a caption on his photo "Tyson bit me!!!"
Ok, getting caught up on many things and will throw up some more pics soon.
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Well, first time in ages. I was waiting for an experienced climber to look at the pics and spot my mistakes... 
It's probably been almost 20 years since I did it last.
On this climb (in the pictures), I was definitely muscling it too much, not always holding three-points, etc. That's why I was top-roping...
After a couple days, you get things right again -- using your body structure and the straps to take the load, etc...
It's probably been almost 20 years since I did it last.On this climb (in the pictures), I was definitely muscling it too much, not always holding three-points, etc. That's why I was top-roping...
After a couple days, you get things right again -- using your body structure and the straps to take the load, etc...
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Brian,
LOL -- Kewl stories. You must have had a great time out there.
Regarding body positions and so long, I read in your bio that you've been doing MA for quite a while. Climbing and MA have a lot in common. Once you've found the right body alignment and learn to use your whole body to power to movements, you start to get the results...
Cheers,
David
LOL -- Kewl stories. You must have had a great time out there.
Regarding body positions and so long, I read in your bio that you've been doing MA for quite a while. Climbing and MA have a lot in common. Once you've found the right body alignment and learn to use your whole body to power to movements, you start to get the results...
Cheers,
David
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David,
Exactly! The commander of the school and I discovered we both train in the same art. We were discussing that very thing.
It all came back to me after a bit. Shoulda taken the "after" pictures, too...
Exactly! The commander of the school and I discovered we both train in the same art. We were discussing that very thing.
It all came back to me after a bit. Shoulda taken the "after" pictures, too...
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Brian,
Just busting yer chops man - your form is definitely passable on Grade II-III ice.
I once did a stint up in Fort Wainwright and Ft. Richardson in Alaska (92 & 93) teaching MWTC soldiers how to ice-climb, telemark ski, and safely travel on glaciers.
Good times.
George
Just busting yer chops man - your form is definitely passable on Grade II-III ice.
I once did a stint up in Fort Wainwright and Ft. Richardson in Alaska (92 & 93) teaching MWTC soldiers how to ice-climb, telemark ski, and safely travel on glaciers.
Good times.
George
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Brain, really cool shots. In what capacity did you get to play along side the Mountain Warfare boys? Advisor, consultant, part of the Ontario KNife entourage?
That snow cat on steroids truck is awesome. I need one fo those, I only lack about $525,000.
That snow cat on steroids truck is awesome. I need one fo those, I only lack about $525,000.
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Information sharing, T&E, friendship, and we did talk some knives.
The jacket I'm wearing is a prototype called the Special Forces Smock, which I'm working on developing with a few others. It was also a chance for me to test it out and see what design changes need to be made.
Mostly though, this was friendship and bonding. These guys have become great friends in a short time, and we are all looking for ways to help each other in various capacities.
Since I want to really bone up on my mountaineering skills and get them top-grade, they offered to help out in that arena too.
The jacket I'm wearing is a prototype called the Special Forces Smock, which I'm working on developing with a few others. It was also a chance for me to test it out and see what design changes need to be made.
Mostly though, this was friendship and bonding. These guys have become great friends in a short time, and we are all looking for ways to help each other in various capacities.
Since I want to really bone up on my mountaineering skills and get them top-grade, they offered to help out in that arena too.
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For combat use, I always recommend the 1095 version over the D2. It's gotten raves for size, shape, cutting ability, and ability to punch holes and pry in hard materials. When guys see the knife, they just gravitate right towards it.