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Frozen Tex · May 5th, 2011, 12:12

Now that you've seen the error of your ways, my initial advice regarding kneepads and comms stands.

ravan318 · May 5th, 2011, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Frozen Tex

Now that you've seen the error of your ways, my initial advice regarding kneepads and comms stands.

lol thanks again, I'll definitely keep that in my mind. (I've actually thought about changing the earpiece to the swimmer ones that you've mentioned.. I hope they aren't too expensive..)

Frozen Tex · May 5th, 2011, 12:36

Replica headsets aren't that expensive from sites like eHobbyasia, etc. And I understand even REAL Bowmann/Swimmers aren't all that pricey, at least compared to genuine Comtac IIs... Just make sure you get the correct matching PTT with pins for your radio.
As for the kneepad inserts, get the padding, measure out the right size, then fold it in half for. Good amount of padding that isn't too thick or stiff. And make sure whatever padding you get isn't water absorbent; you don't want sponges on your knees.

CDN_Stalker · May 5th, 2011, 12:49

See Ravan, we can play nice. Happy you handled things as you did and recovered your thread. Congrats.

ravan318 · May 5th, 2011, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frozen Tex

Replica headsets aren't that expensive from sites like eHobbyasia, etc. And I understand even REAL Bowmann/Swimmers aren't all that pricey, at least compared to genuine Comtac IIs... Just make sure you get the correct matching PTT with pins for your radio.
As for the kneepad inserts, get the padding, measure out the right size, then fold it in half for. Good amount of padding that isn't too thick or stiff. And make sure whatever padding you get isn't water absorbent; you don't want sponges on your knees.

thanks
yea as u saw, i had the replica, so i do need to find the matching headset from ehobbyasia. i visited their store and i cant express how excellent their customer service is. it's sth that uncompany falls short of in comparison. btw r the pads really popular ?

ravan318 · May 5th, 2011, 13:22

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Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

See Ravan, we can play nice. Happy you handled things as you did and recovered your thread. Congrats.

thx. it's ur methods which demonstrated of how ought to be, so it influences mine too.

Frozen Tex · May 5th, 2011, 13:25

Popular? Dunno... This was discussed over in the Force Recon/MARSOC thread, but you don't see plastic capped kneepads as much as you used to in pictures of troops in Iraq and A-Stan. I can't tell if they're using inserts, but since the space is there for them... Why not? I'll still definitely use. Hard pads for CQB/MOUT ops, but for woodland/greenside inserts should be fine.

ravan318 · May 5th, 2011, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Frozen Tex

Popular? Dunno... This was discussed over in the Force Recon/MARSOC thread, but you don't see plastic capped kneepads as much as you used to in pictures of troops in Iraq and A-Stan. I can't tell if they're using inserts, but since the space is there for them... Why not? I'll still definitely use. Hard pads for CQB/MOUT ops, but for woodland/greenside inserts should be fine.

oh ic, so that's wt it's for. thanks for the new knowledge

wt u mean is that i can take apart my current kneepads?

Frozen Tex · May 5th, 2011, 14:04

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Originally Posted by ravan318

oh ic, so that's wt it's for. thanks for the new knowledge

wt u mean is that i can take apart my current kneepads?

No.

I mean that newer uniforms (Army Combat Uniform, Marine Corp Combat Utility Uniform) and many "Tactical" cargo pants have space in the knees to insert thin pieces of foam padding. This may be something adopted to the purpose such as toolbox/drawer liner, or a purpose made and shaped insert. NOT taking apart hardshell kneepads. Of course, if your pants are old-school BDUs, then this is a moot discussion as they don't have an opening in the reinforced knees.

EDIT: Try Googling "ACU knee inserts"; you'll get some images to see what I mean, some suggestions I hadn't thought of (mouse pads! Of course!), as well as links to buy purpose-made Skydex inserts.

iceman3994 · May 20th, 2011, 10:09

Also on that note, the gloves are really too big for you. You need a smaller size. Flight gloves are to be tight around the fingers so you don't lose your ability to use the fingers when flying. The way you wear them is all wrong. They are to be long as well as they are to cover any exposed skin while in flight in case of a fire.

J-Man19 · May 25th, 2011, 00:58

Didn't read all the comment, dear god trigger control.
Finger stays out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
gun pointed up/down = finger off trigger.

Lord of Rebirth · December 11th, 2011, 18:35

What is the mesh hood piece?

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May 5th, 2011, 12:12	#31
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Now that you've seen the error of your ways, my initial advice regarding kneepads and comms stands. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

May 5th, 2011, 12:36	#33
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Replica headsets aren't that expensive from sites like eHobbyasia, etc. And I understand even REAL Bowmann/Swimmers aren't all that pricey, at least compared to genuine Comtac IIs... Just make sure you get the correct matching PTT with pins for your radio. As for the kneepad inserts, get the padding, measure out the right size, then fold it in half for. Good amount of padding that isn't too thick or stiff. And make sure whatever padding you get isn't water absorbent; you don't want sponges on your knees. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

May 5th, 2011, 12:49	#34
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	See Ravan, we can play nice. Happy you handled things as you did and recovered your thread. Congrats. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

May 5th, 2011, 13:25	#37
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Popular? Dunno... This was discussed over in the Force Recon/MARSOC thread, but you don't see plastic capped kneepads as much as you used to in pictures of troops in Iraq and A-Stan. I can't tell if they're using inserts, but since the space is there for them... Why not? I'll still definitely use. Hard pads for CQB/MOUT ops, but for woodland/greenside inserts should be fine. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

May 20th, 2011, 10:09	#40
iceman3994 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta	Also on that note, the gloves are really too big for you. You need a smaller size. Flight gloves are to be tight around the fingers so you don't lose your ability to use the fingers when flying. The way you wear them is all wrong. They are to be long as well as they are to cover any exposed skin while in flight in case of a fire. __________________ Age Verifier Sherwood Park, Alberta area

May 25th, 2011, 00:58	#41
J-Man19 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Calgary AB	Didn't read all the comment, dear god trigger control. Finger stays out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. gun pointed up/down = finger off trigger.

December 11th, 2011, 18:35	#42
Lord of Rebirth Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	What is the mesh hood piece?

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