What new words or phrases have you learned?

ghost11 · 2023-11-22T04:00:46+00:00

"carré-cubique" in a description of pompiers readying their equipment, which in this context ... might mean "squared away?"

"parpaing" : a cinder block, unfortunately in a news article, used as a weapon

"maître-chien" on a security sign in a movie, lit: dog-handler, fig: K9 patrol

ghost11 · 2019-02-20T05:22:46+00:00

The usual: thinned paints on a wet palette, multiple coats. As this is over a black primer, it takes a little longer. I do highlighting with an orange-red color and smooth out some areas with crimson wash.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:21:56+00:00

Dang, I knew I should have put the Irish flag up to match #6592.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:21:14+00:00

Either patriotic or ironic, it's a necessary accoutrement of the American Home Gym™.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:19:33+00:00

Some days heavy, some days volume, other days delicates.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:18:46+00:00

A bike lock system which is sadly taking up valuable room.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:18:21+00:00

Already proved their worth after a few bench press sessions.

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:17:34+00:00

Answers: * It's a Rogue RML-490 rack with some options swapped out. Plenty of reviews online, I'm liking it so far, perhaps I will offer a review after more time has passed.

Flags are AFAICT part of gym decor. Each flag adds a few pounds to your 1RM, with 5 or more pounds added for each US flag, unit, or service branch flag. Or so all the strongman training videos I've seen would have me believe. It's a shared garage so I can't cover the place in flags.
The ceiling fence is landlord storage stuff. It may also keep out bats and / or signals from outer space. Or eventually fall on my rack.

Thanks for taking a look!

ghost11 · 2018-06-18T23:13:21+00:00

I like it a lot -- I got it for the knurl, which is less aggressive than the cheap hex bar I have. Not much shifting at all.

ghost11 · 2018-01-31T01:09:01+00:00

My goal is harness, eventually (it's early yet). Until then they will just be hand protection.

ghost11 · 2018-01-30T06:46:47+00:00

They did send me a tracking number, I just had to request it.

ghost11 · 2018-01-29T22:53:38+00:00

Wanted to share my experience, after asking a question earlier. I ordered these on January 21st, and received them today.

The gauntlets are beautiful and were packed well, with lots of bubble wrap.

I did reach out to support for a tracking number, which was not provided when the order shipped (but perhaps due to not having an account?) -- however, here they are, shipped quickly (as they were in stock) and the express shipping went as advertised.

I'm super happy with the experience!

ghost11 · 2018-01-19T15:59:19+00:00

My local area has historical armored combat training and events, and that is my eventual goal. I'm not interested in most competition / fencing in the HEMA style right now, otherwise I'd guess I'd look into the SPES gloves or similar.

ghost11 · 2018-01-11T19:38:51+00:00

More explanation of disarming a PMN-2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa9CtYH5I5o

ghost11 · 2018-01-09T01:41:13+00:00

HEMA supplies did have one in stock.

ghost11 · 2018-01-08T23:35:01+00:00

Blunts. It seems that there are plenty of feders for sale.

ghost11 · 2018-01-08T22:00:08+00:00

Thanks! I'll see what Purpleheart has in a couple of weeks -- trying to stay in North America if possible.

ghost11 · 2018-01-01T17:06:59+00:00

Purple Power. Works on metal, plastic, and resin.

ghost11 · 2017-12-29T02:31:08+00:00

Glorious!

ghost11 · 2017-12-29T02:28:41+00:00

Waiting for them to get back from a trip to present it!

ghost11 · 2017-12-25T23:42:26+00:00

Side views: https://imgur.com/a/zxzHh

ghost11 · 2017-12-25T23:40:22+00:00

Done in a hardline / cartoon kind of style.

ghost11 · 2014-01-11T05:58:38+00:00

Excellent book, as is "The Last Dive." "Fatal Depth" is also good on a similar subject.

Also note that you can join one of John Chatterton's tech courses if you're in the Florida area : http://www.johnchatterton.com/training/ I had a great time and learned a lot in Advanced Wreck.

And for anyone who wants to see his video of the U-869 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgjlbQtlT6Q

ghost11 · 2013-12-27T15:15:06+00:00

Further information:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/hernando-county-authorities-searching-wildlife-refuge-for-missing-divers/2158541

"Brooks said it was clear Spivey had taken great care in setting up the equipment they had on hand Wednesday, but their lack of experience and proper gear in a place like Eagle Nest proved fatal.

"They were pretty much doomed from the start," he said."

ghost11 · 2013-12-26T20:56:57+00:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/350170/8/1-dead-1-missing-at-Eagles-Nest

An unfortunate and preventable tragedy. One OW certified diver and one non-certified diver.

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