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Those with access to CSNI should check out CEFCOM's J7 page Topic Lesson Reports (TLRs). Big one on pers kit posted in Dec 08. This may be yesterday's news for some, but just in case.

Again, think scientifically about what you're doing when it comes to improving your exercise performance, and in this case, the chin-up. While all of the suggestions above are bang on, think about the proper application of said exercises. Most people I see in the gym doing chin-ups or lat...

The knuckle variety has two advantages: it toughens up the business end of your hands for martial arts, and it straightens out your wrist reducing strain on the joint. The latter can be accomplished with push-up bars or detachable chin-up bars (P90X style).

Arthur Jones once said, "if you like an exercise, chances are you're doing it wrong."

80% of max is a widely accepted standard allowing for 8-12 reps. This rep range, while seemingly arbitrary, allows for heavy enough weight to cause an inroad into your muscle fibres within the anaerobic threshold, while avoiding going into an aerobic state (more endurance). Again, your body...

I concur with the above. One thing not mentioned was your genetic makeup which will govern how well/poorly you recover and supercompensate, your age, and other stressors in your life that can have an effect on the amount of umwanted hormones in your system. The three key variables that you will...

Try balancing your lower legs/ankles on a balance ball. This requires your smaller stabilizer muscles in the chest and shoulders to work as well.

My Mk IIIs - 9-91/2 E, Altama Jungle Boots - 10W, Civie shoes - 10.5, Danner/Swat/5.11 - 11, WWB - 280/102, GP - 275/104. No set standard really - based on boot manufacturer. Needless to say, important to check with stock insoles as well as after-market (Superfeet, Custom Soles, Spencos etc) for...

What is the best retailer for mil-spec Rocky S2Vs for Canadian consumption? I know Ottawa Safety Supplies and Oakleyforces.ca sell Oakleys. Cheers

AV, Ack your points. You may have misunderstood the intent of my previous post - I didn't intend to lump the one example of the troop who was forced to wear smaller boots into the bigger context here. That example and incident is just outrageous, full stop - and the system is there to prevent...

Blackwater Gear does offer a MOLLE/PALS compatible generic knife sheath shell (sheath held inside with velcro). Can be wedged between the PALS rig and a utility pouch, for example.

Ok, we're dealing with a couple of issues here, clearly. First, the policy/directive (hate/love it) is either not posted clearly, promulgated properly, or acknowledged by those in position to enforce said policies. This forum should, in lieu of any other means, allow for all ranks on this board...

If I am not mistaken the belt buckle seems to have been used by the costume designers in the movie Passchendaele, as worn by Caroline Dhavernas playing Nurse Sarah Mann. Then again, not sure how far in historical accuracy the crew went to make this movie...

The point is though I think that is has taken this long for someone to figure out that Canada has four seasons and that Gore-Tex (or similar) textiles exist to be used in clothing. Interestingly other nations have been on the Gore-Tex bandwagon for ages. Huzzah, indeed.

Try looking through this site for sizing conversions and how to measure your feet. http://www.boot.com/bsizcvt.htm A 11 1/6 inch foot is a size 11.5 US which is a 10.5 UK.

Makes for a unique collector item, does it not (very limited edition with peculiar markings)?

OK, Mk IIIs getting old, GPs seem to be junk for anything else but flying desks, and I am in the market for a good pair of tac boots (black). Good suggestions above and worthy of consideration, however I am very wary of ordering online for something inherently iffy as footwear (with the varying...

Thanks for the answers... I don't get to Clothing Stores often enough to check the actual on-paper price for our kit. Scary that the GP Boot is in fact the most expensive, and in line with most COTS boots out there that actually fit individual feet without making the soldier combat ineffective...

What's the no BS final cost to the system for a pair of the new GP boots (if one could buy a pair of the shelf)? Anyone hazard a guess or does someone have a fairly good idea? Had a debate today about the cost of a boot allowance over medical checkups leading to a chit & reinbursment for a...

Seems ICE shows prices in USD. At US$95, with the current exchange rate this come to $117 Canadian. Not much of a price diff after all. Not sure what ICE's shipping cost is, but if it is anything more than CPGear's $8.00, then the difference becomes even less so.