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by Zerg
Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Strength Training Dilemma
Replies: 3
Views: 6379

Re: Strength Training Dilemma

Yes, just keep doing pull-ups. :lol:
by Zerg
Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: On dealing with confrontations
Replies: 5
Views: 11889

Re: On dealing with confrontations

I agree with everything stated above (especially the Hermione reference). Personally, I always use the "evasion" method of fleeing as I usually assume that my pursuer is in better shape than I am for the sake of planning my escape.
by Zerg
Sun Jan 19, 2014 4:18 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Strength
Replies: 30
Views: 170199

Re: Strength

I don't really work out in the traditional sense, i.e. lifting weights, but parkour is probably one of the most relevant forms of exercise to opping, for obvious reasons. It is true that having to resort to sheer strength indicates somewhat of a lack of skill; however, the truth is that all oppers a...
by Zerg
Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:50 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Strength
Replies: 30
Views: 170199

Re: Strength

Aaaaaah... So we're starting that again. :?
by Zerg
Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Strength
Replies: 30
Views: 170199

Strength

I know this has been brought up before, but a lot of new members don't dig through old posts and they might offer new perspectives. The forum is also really slow right now. What do you guys think about the role of functional strength vs. excessive bulk? Or really just physical training, for that mat...
by Zerg
Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:25 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Dreamer
Replies: 4
Views: 9387

Re: Dreamer

Welcome to the site! To quote a wise man... "You think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it." I couldn't help myself. But on a more serious note, you have a skillset that is very helpful for opping. Feel free to take a look around or drop in to c...
by Zerg
Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Winter Gear
Replies: 23
Views: 35727

Re: Winter Gear

Shiba Inu
Very overuse
Wow
by Zerg
Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Winter Gear
Replies: 23
Views: 35727

Re: Winter Gear

Many sadness
by Zerg
Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Martial Arts Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 17988

Re: Martial Arts Thread

I was very heavily involved in Taekwondo for several years, but it became more about points and rules and flashy kicks after a while than self defense. That being said, the conditioning involved definitely served me well in many areas, not necessarily limited to martial arts. And the sport does deve...
by Zerg
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:32 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Black multicam
Replies: 5
Views: 11952

Black multicam

Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems to me that this would combine the strengths of solid black and camo. Looks pretty epic too (I know, I know, you're not supposed to be seen anyway).

http://www.opsgear.com/multicam_black?u ... -20131125c
by Zerg
Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Winter Gear
Replies: 23
Views: 35727

Re: Winter Gear

Trees, and most vegetation for that matter, have less foliage to break up your silhouette.
by Zerg
Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:24 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Winter Gear
Replies: 23
Views: 35727

Re: Winter Gear

I like winter for opping more so than summer, as it is more comfortable to cover up your skin. A face mask, long pants, long sleeve shirt, hood, and boots are pretty miserable during the summer. Where I live, there is never excessive snow, so it is usually easy to conceal tracks somehow. The nights ...
by Zerg
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Zemgear shoes
Replies: 1
Views: 4645

Zemgear shoes

I know a lot of oppers like tabi for their flexibility and tactile feedback, I thought these looked pretty neat. Skimming through the reviews, they are not very durable, but seem like good opping shoes as far as stealth is concerned.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111065388721?lpid=82
by Zerg
Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hey
Replies: 4
Views: 7880

Re: Hey

Welcome to the site! I will agree that it is a unique community. Just as a side note, rural areas are just as suitable for opping as urban areas.
by Zerg
Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:05 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Question about ticks, snakes, etc.
Replies: 4
Views: 9384

Re: Question about ticks, snakes, etc.

The best thing to prevent any sort of bug problems is to wear longer clothing. Also, to prevent tick bites you should cover your head (you should already be doing that).
by Zerg
Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Music thread.
Replies: 13
Views: 18025

Re: Music thread.

Viking metal. All day, every day.
by Zerg
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: need gear for starting out?
Replies: 37
Views: 109782

Re: need gear for starting out?

Technically, she could work for a hunting equipment supply co. and her work clothes could be camouflage. Also, in case you haven't seen the post on camo v. solids, the skill of an opper is more crucial than their attire.
by Zerg
Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Salve mi novi amici (btw that's Latin not anything else)
Replies: 8
Views: 11964

Re: Salve mi novi amici (btw that's Latin not anything else)

Ecce! Denique, alius Latinus homo habitat! Drop in chat anytime. It'll probably be empty, but worth a try anyway.
by Zerg
Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Question
Replies: 8
Views: 12996

Re: Alarm Question

Well, theoretically, you could redirect the wires. But most modern systems also have voltage meters, so that would be extremely difficult.
Edit: You said you would this when the alarm was disabled so I guess this wouldn't really apply.
by Zerg
Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:21 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Alarm Question
Replies: 8
Views: 12996

Re: Alarm Question

I wouldn't mess with disabling the hardware. There are hundreds of possibilities as to what goodies you'll find once you cut a wire or unplug a cord. It is almost always simpler and more effective to just watch over someone's shoulder as they type in the code. Or intercept messages that include the ...
by Zerg
Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Wow, Holy Grail of Lockpick Sets...
Replies: 9
Views: 13209

Re: Wow, Holy Grail of Lockpick Sets...

Walk to a convenience store and buy an Amazon gift card with cash. Make account. Buy. Intercept package.
by Zerg
Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 1104580

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but your only way out is through Oz.

I wish I was a God.
by Zerg
Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 1104580

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but it's three sizes too small and the zipper is broken.

I wish I was fat.
by Zerg
Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 1104580

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but you don't retain any memory from previous realities.

I wish that I had eight tentacles in addition to my arms.
by Zerg
Sat Jul 13, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 1104580

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but it has cyanide secret sauce.
I wish I could fly.
by Zerg
Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:34 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: observation of the unsuspecting human.
Replies: 4
Views: 8418

Re: observation of the unsuspecting human.

I have been an avid climber since I could walk, and this never ceases to make me laugh(silently of course). Once I was literally hanging from a tree over someone's car as they were exiting it (my feet were probably a meter or two above their roof), and they just kept walking. As a general rule, I do...
by Zerg
Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:58 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Thoughts on Padlock Shims
Replies: 5
Views: 8151

Re: Thoughts on Padlock Shims

Along the lines of not attacking the lock itself... If you don't have any luck with picking or using a shim, then ignore the lock completely. Even with a 200$ top notch lock, often there will be a thin and weak, even rusting hasp to which the lock is attached. You can often just use tin snips, or an...
by Zerg
Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What do you do outside of night opping?
Replies: 73
Views: 686433

Re: What do you do outside of night opping?

So you go rogue with Edward Snowden on an alpaca.
by Zerg
Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:37 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What do you do outside of night opping?
Replies: 73
Views: 686433

Re: What do you do outside of night opping?

Eat an enchilada in Nevada.
by Zerg
Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What do you do outside of night opping?
Replies: 73
Views: 686433

Re: What do you do outside of night opping?

Defeat the Spanish Armada.
by Zerg
Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What do you do outside of night opping?
Replies: 73
Views: 686433

Re: What do you do outside of night opping?

I will watch Oprah
by Zerg
Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: could this be a new forum game?
Replies: 12
Views: 18693

Re: could this be a new forum game?

My actual load out. (Although it is always tailored to the op in question)
by Zerg
Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: could this be a new forum game?
Replies: 12
Views: 18693

Re: could this be a new forum game?

Usual stuff, all pretty much essential.
by Zerg
Mon May 13, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 1104580

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but your voice raises all of the dead, starting the zombie apocalypse, and every band of survivors makes it their personal mission to find and kill you.

I wish I was Darth Vader and I could play bagpipes while riding a unicycle.
by Zerg
Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: hi...
Replies: 9
Views: 15001

Re: hi...

Welcome to night ops... I too think it is a bit drastic to join this site for a crush, but if you are really intent on it, there are 7 users whose names begin with the letter x.
by Zerg
Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Reversible balaclava
Replies: 10
Views: 12696

Re: Reversible balaclava

:lol:
by Zerg
Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 17557

Re: Gloves

I like the idea, but I don't think those are very combat ready, they seem to be made for role playing. I am more interested in the material than the gloves themselves, it could be adapted for more useful purposes.
by Zerg
Fri Mar 15, 2013 4:34 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Reversible balaclava
Replies: 10
Views: 12696

Reversible balaclava

This would be nice for ops that transition between different environments... Although probably best worn with a hat or hood.
http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/produ ... dlandBlack
by Zerg
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 17557

Re: Gloves

Yeah, some of the reviews said that they were a little small when first delivered, but they eventually stretched a little. Still probably not very dexterous, since they are made of metallic fibers.
by Zerg
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 17557

Gloves

I am thinking of getting these cut resistant gloves... They look pretty tough. http://dx.com/p/knife-cut-resistant-gloves-black-pair-33599 If the picture doesn't convince you, watch this. http://club.dx.com/reviews/videos/33599/13755 For instance, if someone comes art you with a knife, you could jus...
by Zerg
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Wolf, the Serpent and the Eagle
Replies: 10
Views: 15712

Re: The Wolf, the Serpent and the Eagle

I will think of situations this way on my next op... Warriors for thousands of years have integrated their observations of animals and their behaviors into their training and combat technique... and for good reason. Us humans tend to consider ourselves superior to the rest of the animal kingdom, but...
by Zerg
Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: When did you become interested in stealth?
Replies: 11
Views: 17518

Re: When did you become interested in stealth?

Stealth has been natural for me since I was a child, I was inspired by my cat. It would always sneak up on me and when I turned around I would freak out. Anyway, this community is teaching me more in-depth techniques and exposing me to the style of others, but I have always been fairly stealthy.
by Zerg
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What do you do outside of night opping?
Replies: 73
Views: 686433

Re: What do you do outside of night opping?

Thugs that eat slugs.
by Zerg
Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:42 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Zerg
Replies: 1
Views: 3934

Zerg

I am known as Zerg. I stumbled upon Night Ops while I was perusing the totse archive, although I suppose I have been opping for a while without defining it as such... My main strength is in climbing structures, and stealth in general. That's about it. :P