Dual Survival

newknif said:
Yes, I'm sure that Cody's villainous captors would be perplexed that he has no shoes for them to remove from him. They'd certainly have to release him straight away as he will have proven his mental prowess over their insideous shoe taking ways. He'd stroll out of their with his pig tails swinging while the kidnappers woud be left scratching their heads. That Cody is a real thinker.

He believes remaining perpetually barefoot will somehow give him the upper hand one day. There is that and not to mention the obvious benefits of walking around with no foot protection. It's obvious...right?
Click to expand...

Being a minimalist and not relying on stuff was the main point. The other was an example. But, haters gotta hate. :D
 
Codger_64 said:
I hear Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) go barefoot. And scrounge for grubs, bark and berries to eat. While we wear shoes, play on computers, send men into space and eat bacon...
Click to expand...

You heard wrong. Bigfoot in fact hunts deer and elk at night according to the BFRO. That's the reason for their "night investigation". Not sure how squatch overcome primate poor night vision? The BFRO isn't talking about that but here is a possible explanation. Naturally any news story with only one source is totally reliable. Notice the bare feet and mastery of primitive firecraft skills. Just like Cody L.

http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/congo-a-group-of-chimpanzees-seem-to-have-mastered-fire/
 
Mike, You just had to go and mention bacon. Darn you lol. I Just love thick cut beef bacon :D.

Oh yea we were talking about Dual Survival.
 
Shotgun said:
Being a minimalist and not relying on stuff was the main point. The other was an example. But, haters gotta hate. :D
Click to expand...

Sorry to come across as a hater. I was trying to make light of his survival techniques. I don't hate on Cody, or anyone for that matter. He's just shoeless because that's what he does. I need not give a hoot nor do I.
 
I watched a bit of it the other night and must say they finally found a real expert. What an upgrade!
 
newknif said:
Sorry to come across as a hater. I was trying to make light of his survival techniques. I don't hate on Cody, or anyone for that matter. He's just shoeless because that's what he does. I need not give a hoot nor do I.
Click to expand...

My bad. It's hard to figure out tone through text. It's funny that no one criticizes Joe or the other guys for going shirtless in the midday sun in the desert. That's about as dumb as it gets too. I'm with you though. Who the heck cares what he does or doesn't wear. It's not my skin. :D
 
Shotgun said:
My bad. It's hard to figure out tone through text. It's funny that no one criticizes Joe or the other guys for going shirtless in the midday sun in the desert. That's about as dumb as it gets too. I'm with you though. Who the heck cares what he does or doesn't wear. It's not my skin. :D
Click to expand...

My newest pair of young workers, both mid-20's, get hot and shuck their shirts (black or dark colors if they wear one), go hatless, wear gym shorts and sweat like pigs, take frequent breaks, drink gatorade like it is going out of style. And think I am nuts for wearing long pants and a short sleeve shirt, always wearing a hat. At 90 degrees plus in the sun, I am a lot cooler than they are. And at 60 work rings around them.
 
I have to say that I am warming up to the Matt and Joe team. I think that I'm going to like Matt. He's a bit of a hippy (sort of), but I like him. Joe needs to keep his shirt on more. Matt could use some long pants, but it's TV. I know if they really get dehydrated, all they have to do is ask the crew for gatorade and "continue" surviving in the context of the show episode.

Added: I think that I'll totally forget about Cody except when reminded with all the old shows that get shown. Matt seems pretty proficient in the fire making department. I like the Atil and I guess the Joe's cross bow was kind of cool although I doubt he actually shot the porky with it and just ran it down and clubbed it. Probably would have been the better choice anyway as they aren't exactly fast runners.
 
Last edited:
To start anyone on Dual Survival has forgotten more than I ever will know about the woods. . . but in terms of entertainment value. . .

I am fan of the show. . . I like Lundin, but the outtakes that Discovery Channel showed where he threw things haphazardly into the water and then said he would quit the show if that aired. . .it made him look bad and gave strong justification for his termination. Watching the show while he was on it, it was basically Lundin taking it slow, playing it as safe as possible and the other fellow hunting down food and taking chances while he criticizes them for it. . .for my part, at least those fellows took a chance! Nothing ventured, nothing gained. . .

Now watching a few episodes with Graham. He more than pulls his weight! He literally brings home the bacon. I like his vibe and attitude as well. It is not condescending at all and more like a nurturing teacher who is open to learning more. Lundin more or less had the attitude my way is right with no room for compromise on his part but he will partake in the rewards when proven wrong. . .
 
I enjoyed the last episode. Although, it wasn't very effective, Joe's crossbow was interesting and Matt demonstrated some interesting ways to find water and make life more comfortable.
 
The interview just confirms my view of Cody an makes him look that much worse. What an ego! It reminds me exactly of an article I read the other day about unsuccessful people that demand people see them as an expert. Rather than becoming a true expert and always learning, they insist people see them as an expert because of something they did years ago that is no longer relevant. It's to bad he has to be that way...What a waist. I think at this point, even if he started over and learned the trade, most would always see him as a want to be expert.
 
wfsltt said:
The interview just confirms my view of Cody an makes him look that much worse. What an ego! It reminds me exactly of an article I read the other day about unsuccessful people that demand people see them as an expert. Rather than becoming a true expert and always learning, they insist people see them as an expert because of something they did years ago that is no longer relevant. It's to bad he has to be that way...What a waist. I think at this point, even if he started over and learned the trade, most would always see him as a want to be expert.
Click to expand...

Unsuccessful? Publishers thought enough of him to invest their money to give him two book deals (long before Dual Survival fame) and want more. One of those books is endorsed by the National Association for Search and Rescue, and I know of no others that are when it comes to survival. He has trained with the best in the business, Kochanski, Wescott, Watts, Halfpenny, Ganci, etc. And the guy has been making a full-time livelihood teaching outdoor self-reliance for over 25 years. See HERE.

And for what it is worth, I have known Cody for over nine years. Both inside and outside his school. As brutally honest as he is and coming across with an authority when it comes to survival, he is just as generous and inquisitive. He doesn't hesitate asking questions from anyone when he doesn't know something (he is not a know-it-all), and he is ALWAYS quick to call out his mentors or where he learned something when teaching, something TV networks won't allow as it doesn't make them a dime. I can tell you from first hand experience, what many mistake for ego is purely passion. Hell, seeing just a fraction of the documentation he keeps on the people who have died outdoors and how (easily preventable) makes me passionate about this stuff too. Especially when it comes to the kids who didn't have to die.

That being said, I can understand how some folks have a certain perception and to each their own, everyone is different with a different point of view. That doesn't mean someone has to be right and someone has to be wrong. Yes he sets the bar very high when it comes to survival instructors. Very few can eek out a full time living doing what he has been doing for 25+ years. But that's why I like training with him. He has and continues to learn from the best, and on top of that, he has lived and taught it more than most. Obviously a great resource in my opinion.
 
Codger_64 said:
My newest pair of young workers, both mid-20's, get hot and shuck their shirts (black or dark colors if they wear one), go hatless, wear gym shorts and sweat like pigs, take frequent breaks, drink gatorade like it is going out of style. And think I am nuts for wearing long pants and a short sleeve shirt, always wearing a hat. At 90 degrees plus in the sun, I am a lot cooler than they are. And at 60 work rings around them.
Click to expand...
Great point. I watch what fruit picker wears on a hot day and match that. I go the a thrift store and buy some light colored cotton long sleeve dress shirts.
 
My choice of work clothes, after many years working outdoors, is Dickies tan poly/cotton blend. When I sweat, the clothes provide evaporative cooling. My wet shirt actually feels cool to the touch. The pants are relatively light weight and don't stick to me like denim making movement an effort. I do wear short sleeves, not long though for the same reason, lack of movement restriction. On a very hot day I can swim in these clothes and be dry again in a short while. Not so with denim. And yet the material is heavy enough to offer both sun protection and protection from abrasion and cuts. No, I don't look like I just stepped off the tennis or basketball court, but I am not driven by fashion, just practicality.
 
wfsltt said:
The interview just confirms my view of Cody an makes him look that much worse. What an ego! It reminds me exactly of an article I read the other day about unsuccessful people that demand people see them as an expert. Rather than becoming a true expert and always learning, they insist people see them as an expert because of something they did years ago that is no longer relevant. It's to bad he has to be that way...What a waist. I think at this point, even if he started over and learned the trade, most would always see him as a want to be expert.
Click to expand...

I don't agree. He had earned the right to be confident in his skills.
I also believe he is attempting to be as ethical as possible in a world that does not like people that take a stand against the norm and mediocrity.
 
After reading this thread I watched 3 episodes so far, Teti is fake as hell(just my opinion).
The moaning and grunting bullshit as he climbed up those tree roots and the way he flipped around the knife after the pig thing, he's a fake, he deserves his place on fake reality TV.

I read the links about his military service and the combat experience, Being a contractor(defense) in a war zone
is not the same thing as being in the military(offense) in a war zone.
He's fake, and if you want to get right down to it, a liar as well.

The new guy seems to know what he's doing though. Probably won't last, knows to much and won't do stupid stuff to feed the drama.
 
abo4ster said:
Unsuccessful? Publishers thought enough of him to invest their money to give him two book deals (long before Dual Survival fame) and want more. One of those books is endorsed by the National Association for Search and Rescue, and I know of no others that are when it comes to survival. He has trained with the best in the business, Kochanski, Wescott, Watts, Halfpenny, Ganci, etc. And the guy has been making a full-time livelihood teaching outdoor self-reliance for over 25 years. See HERE.

And for what it is worth, I have known Cody for over nine years. Both inside and outside his school. As brutally honest as he is and coming across with an authority when it comes to survival, he is just as generous and inquisitive. He doesn't hesitate asking questions from anyone when he doesn't know something (he is not a know-it-all), and he is ALWAYS quick to call out his mentors or where he learned something when teaching, something TV networks won't allow as it doesn't make them a dime. I can tell you from first hand experience, what many mistake for ego is purely passion. Hell, seeing just a fraction of the documentation he keeps on the people who have died outdoors and how (easily preventable) makes me passionate about this stuff too. Especially when it comes to the kids who didn't have to die.

That being said, I can understand how some folks have a certain perception and to each their own, everyone is different with a different point of view. That doesn't mean someone has to be right and someone has to be wrong. Yes he sets the bar very high when it comes to survival instructors. Very few can eek out a full time living doing what he has been doing for 25+ years. But that's why I like training with him. He has and continues to learn from the best, and on top of that, he has lived and taught it more than most. Obviously a great resource in my opinion.
Click to expand...

Well said.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top