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by V-S
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:43 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Policy (Unofficial)
Replies: 2
Views: 1494

Re: Policy (Unofficial)

I agree with all that. From what I've seen NON seems to moderate itself pretty well. Anyone that's come here with more extreme ideas doesn't get a lot of positive attention and eventually leaves. Spooks watching probably pick that up and prefer to not intervene with NON until some serious concerns a...
by V-S
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:43 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The Night Ops Wiki Guide
Replies: 9
Views: 9710

Re: The Night Ops Wiki Guide

Looks good for it's first version. Apologies if this has been explained already, but regarding contributions, are they going to be submission and approval only by a select few only? or will all users be able to edit and add? What is the ideal system you want regarding that? Of course it wouldn't mak...
by V-S
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Op Recording Devices
Replies: 2
Views: 5367

Re: Op Recording Devices

I've updated the post with more info^
by V-S
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Wrist Watchs
Replies: 3
Views: 8114

Wrist Watchs

Curious about peoples opinions on them for NightOps?

Tactical/Military watches have a ton of features, mostly suitable for survival settings. The feature I want the most (apart from telling the time) is voice recording, though it seems to be a niche feature not included in most watches.
by V-S
Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:26 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Atacs Ghost
Replies: 11
Views: 10072

Re: Atacs Ghost

Operating in cities very much requires grey man tactics to at least get to the AO (area of operation). The struggles I've been through trying to remain unseen just getting to an AO. One time I thought I was safe hiding behind a bush and a lady walks past and looks directly at me. I tried to make it ...
by V-S
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:55 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 15208

Re: Gloves

Raven wrote:
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:45 pm
V-S wrote:
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:51 am
I use a pair of mechanix M-pact finger-less gloves
Why would you run finger-less gloves on OPs? Don't you worry about leaving them prints?
I don't use them on actual Ops, I use them for when doing parkour or training.
by V-S
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:53 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Op Recording Devices
Replies: 2
Views: 5367

Op Recording Devices

Thread dedicated to discussing video/image recording devices (cameras) for NightOps used for either recording ops or for operational use. Also tips and tricks for recording your ops or uses for the devices. Action Cameras The small cameras that can be attached to a head or chest rig. Of course the m...
by V-S
Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: What's Keeping You From Posting?
Replies: 5
Views: 7870

Re: What's Keeping You From Posting?

For me it's mostly just not always having time and energy. I have stated somewhere before that I find the more other people post (especially with images or video), the more I feel motivated to do so myself. PERSEC is definitely something I consider from time to time, and that's why I'll only post ab...
by V-S
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:51 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 15208

Re: Gloves

If I were good at tailoring I'd just add a decent pop button where the velcro sits. Although you may lose adjustability, I feel it'd be more convenient. But then you'd have to worry about potential rust of the buttons. Those nylon ones are alright, I have a pair but they are too large (and feel crus...
by V-S
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 13
Views: 15208

Re: Gloves

Has anyone ever used gloves that don't have velcro adjust tabs? All the velcro gloves I have used tend not to stick too good. I know the velcro wears down over use but a pair I've only worn for not even a year keep randomly coming loose as I use them, it's fucking annoying. Random old topic to post ...
by V-S
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:22 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: General Stealth Talk
Replies: 42
Views: 217716

Re: General Stealth Talk

Nice.

I'm sure I've posted this before but this video series on tracking/evasion was good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XsrHVdTy7Q
by V-S
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Wait a second... (DokuWiki)
Replies: 7
Views: 23330

Re: Wait a second... (DokuWiki)

I do like this idea. I am already familiar with wiki editing, so am keen for this.
by V-S
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: General Stealth Talk
Replies: 42
Views: 217716

Re: General Stealth Talk

Hmm... perhaps it's more difficult to do it there due to more risk or being caught and the consequences of getting caught. Surveillance technology is typically available to any household/property these day. And the possibility of being shot by a property owner or by police is moderate. I see a lot o...
by V-S
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Community
Replies: 35
Views: 176895

Re: Community

Also, just confirm you're talking about the more extreme stuff and not just any post that include theft or vandalism? Because they are interesting reads honestly.
by V-S
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:34 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Community
Replies: 35
Views: 176895

Re: Community

A good start would be the mention of AR-15 Full auto conversions. It's interesting, but not exactly NightOps related. (I'll delete this post later (nevermind, I can't))
by V-S
Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: New guy here wants to ask a few questions
Replies: 3
Views: 21799

Re: New guy here wants to ask a few questions

Viper Tactical gear is based in the UK, they have some decent gear.
by V-S
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:52 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Community
Replies: 35
Views: 176895

Re: Community

If anyone does decide to compile or make an updated PDF of information on NightOps let me know and I'll send you a heap of notes that I have personally put together. Most of it is incomplete, I tend to keep updating it as I learn more. Happy for this information to be altered and used without credit.
by V-S
Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:03 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Chat-Room Thread
Replies: 154
Views: 3898329

Re: Chat-Room Thread

by V-S
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:03 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Night Ops Superstitions
Replies: 9
Views: 30681

Re: Night Ops Superstitions

I just remembered a time many years ago that has me contemplating on the "sixth sense". I was with friends on a mission (I won't give specifics). It must have been about 3 am when we got to the main road of a town we had to cross while hauling some items of value. I had a strange uneasy feeling and ...
by V-S
Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Community
Replies: 35
Views: 176895

Re: Community

I very much agree with your point of overt wanna-be-criminals. It's a sure way to bring unnecessary attention, and it does not belong in what I think the philosophy of NightOps is. I usually just ignore posts like that. If you are doing something majorly criminal you would probably not talk about un...
by V-S
Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Sai
Replies: 5
Views: 17165

Sai

I am curious if anyone here has any experience with the sai? And do you think they could be useful as a tool outside of martial arts? I was climbing up a steep bank on a op the other night and thought how useful it would be to have some climbing picks or some tool to dig into soft dirt to climb it e...
by V-S
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Backpack Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 13293

Re: Backpack Noise

I did end up cutting these tabs off and putting small paracord in them. Sooo much better.
by V-S
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:04 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: trashcan disguise
Replies: 13
Views: 31322

Re: trashcan disguise

Xanatos wrote:
Sun Dec 04, 2016 4:55 pm
Or just wrap yourself in plastic for greater convenience: https://youtu.be/Wjdr5AGfdx4?t=29s
:D
Never heard of this guy but his Urban Ninja shit is pretty funny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEAfYCIpIoY

I notice part 3 takes place in Auckland, New Zealand.
by V-S
Thu Jun 15, 2023 3:11 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: General Stealth Talk
Replies: 42
Views: 217716

Re: General Stealth Talk

With the belt I mean like with pockets that go along the whole inside of the belt like this pic:

I actually first heard about the belt hidden pockets from the youtube channel "Jason Hanson". Ex-CIA, has heaps on interesting grey man stuff.
by V-S
Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: General Stealth Talk
Replies: 42
Views: 217716

Re: General Stealth Talk

Those belts with hidden compartments are perfect place to conceal picklocks, as long as it's placed at your rear where it's more flat. It's most useful purpose is probably to hold valuables such as cash or keys so they are not lost or robbed from you.
by V-S
Sat May 27, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: The new video game
Replies: 7
Views: 23299

Re: The new video game

It's over. :? No, it's not even out yet! Check it on Steam. Says "Coming Soon". I mean games coming out later than the announced date is very common. The other video link did not work for me. Oh damn, that's a shame. That other game you mention is looks like a indev game called Transience, still ho...
by V-S
Fri May 26, 2023 4:06 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: The new video game
Replies: 7
Views: 23299

Re: The new video game

I suspect I know the game you are referring to. I've never played any one of the series. It has an interesting looking aesthetic and concept, but it's just too far from reality for me to get immersed. One game I've been keeping an eye on is I.G.I Origins. Looks to be incorporating stealth elements i...
by V-S
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Leaks and discord
Replies: 5
Views: 24330

Re: Leaks and discord

I saw the news on that too. Gaming chat platforms have been a host to whole lot of leaks and illegal activities quite a bit in recent years.

Discord is spyware so I'd use it appropriately.

https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/discord
by V-S
Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Mission/Operation Planning
Replies: 2
Views: 13235

Mission/Operation Planning

I'm certain most night oppers enjoy the planning phase of ops just as much as the mission itself. All the recon and the attention to detail that goes into the planning is like an art form. I'm unsure if there is a thread already covering planning but I'd like how others go about mission planning. I'...
by V-S
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: About masks
Replies: 8
Views: 23614

Re: About masks

Good points. I have a black mesh shemagh that I've never actually used before, I'll have to give it a go. I think my only concern is that it can sit a bit loose and is a bit annoying and likely to snag on things. Though it will break up the outline of your head a lot more.
by V-S
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: About masks
Replies: 8
Views: 23614

Re: About masks

I usually wear a neck gaiter when doing non-actual ops, easy to pull up over half your face when you need to. But when doing a planed up wear a balaclava (with only eye slits). Some ops I'd prefer the gaiter just because high chances you will be spotted by public, less conspicuous than a full on bal...
by V-S
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:45 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45631

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

I do agree with your points. Knives/multi-tools do seem too useful to go with out.

I think I'm just super cautious because when I was a teenager, the local police would ALWAYS stop and search me and confiscate gear. This was in Australia where weapon restrictions are higher than the US.
by V-S
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45631

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

I don't bring blades of any kind. Always worried about that extra charge being slapped on me. As useful as they are, I tend to avoid knives/multi-tools too unless I am going bush or know that I am going to need it. My biggest concern is also being searched by police. Once they know you carry knives...
by V-S
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Found some files
Replies: 7
Views: 27494

Re: Found some files

I do. But only to hold my NightOps vids and pics. I don't have any written media there.
by V-S
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 17
Views: 38294

Re: Is this site dead?

I've found this forum past it heydays, but I like that it's only a small dedicated group of people that will frequent it now. I'm sure I'll be here as long as it's up. I do wonder if NightOps as a subculture is diminished. With an increasingly digital society younger people are quickly drawn to the ...
by V-S
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Unorthodox way of opening locks
Replies: 4
Views: 16207

Re: Unorthodox way of opening locks

Fortunately I have plenty of match powder dust handy.

Neat trick, but yeah getting the powder into the lock will require the lock be upside down (because gravity) which limits your options.

Though I wonder if sticking a magnesium strip in will have a similar effect.
by V-S
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Stealth technique-Youtube
Replies: 36
Views: 74929

Re: Stealth technique-Youtube

That's why I prefer more underground/hidden social media for content you'd want to keep to a niche group. Like this forum. Of course it comes at the cost of viewership/availability. If individuals are interested enough they will seek it out though.
by V-S
Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:40 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Maintaining silent footwear
Replies: 1
Views: 10381

Maintaining silent footwear

I'm curious to know if anyone has tips or tricks as to keeping small debris such as fine gravel from sticky to the bottom of footwear? It's so annoying walking through moist grass, then onto gravel or road, and having that crunching sound with every step. One solution I can think of is taking a smal...
by V-S
Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: BUSHNELL EQUINOX Z2 Review
Replies: 1
Views: 10273

Re: BUSHNELL EQUINOX Z2 Review

Just to add to this, it's so useful having a device that can see IR light. The other night I was checking out an area that was almost pitch black. I took a look through the Z2 and noticed a certain area was flooded with IR light, obviously, there must be an IR camera watching that area. Saved me fro...
by V-S
Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:12 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: hi1
Replies: 2
Views: 11768

Re: hi1

Welcome.
by V-S
Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:38 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Drugs?
Replies: 4
Views: 13227

Re: Drugs?

Apparently, the two offenders from the North Hollywood shootout used Phenobarbital as a nerve suppressant before their robbery and shootout. I have no experience with nerve suppressants, nor would I recommend it unless you are getting into some serious ordeals. I think the best way (and only way) wo...
by V-S
Wed Aug 31, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Night Ops Superstitions
Replies: 9
Views: 30681

Re: Night Ops Superstitions

I use to be superstitious long ago. I was into witchcraft and the occult at the time. I'd actually do rituals for the success of an op. It's hard to prove if it actually had any real effect. However, the meditation I did to clear my mind before the op certainly was beneficial. I'm no longer into the...
by V-S
Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:09 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Newbie here with a few questions for you all
Replies: 7
Views: 15626

Re: Newbie here with a few questions for you all

I think that guy in the video is a narcissistic fuck. Though he did have some skills and courage to pull off that heist. It's possible some people get caught before they post, I don't know of any though. I don't think anybody here would recommend you go do something that might get you in a lot of tr...
by V-S
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Newbie here with a few questions for you all
Replies: 7
Views: 15626

Re: Newbie here with a few questions for you all

No doubt some people will very well tell fabrications, or at least highly exaggerate their stories. However, in my opinion, most stories are legit. I haven't been on this forum long but I think some members here have proven themselves to be legit. I think the attraction to Night Ops starts in the ea...
by V-S
Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:52 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: BUSHNELL EQUINOX Z2 Review
Replies: 1
Views: 10273

BUSHNELL EQUINOX Z2 Review

A review of the Bushnell Equinox Z2 night vision monocular. I'll update more if as I use it more. I used the 6x50 variant. There are three variants: * 3x30 for short 152m / 500ft. * 4.45x40 for mid 229m / 750ft. * 6x50 for long distance 305m / 1000ft. The Z2 has 2 modes * Day (Full colour) * Night (...
by V-S
Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:35 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Psychology, Suggestion, and Security
Replies: 6
Views: 10748

Re: Psychology, Suggestion, and Security

Found in a multi-story carpark I was checking out.

Doesn't hold much credence as we don't have snakes in New Zealand.
by V-S
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:31 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 12194

Re: Hello

Welcome.
Hope you got some good stories or advice to share. The nightops scene has been fairly quiet of late.
by V-S
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:33 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Learning Parkour
Replies: 2
Views: 6661

Re: Learning Parkour

Beginner tutorials on Youtube. Some moves might seem simple, but like any art you should do them 1000 times over to get a good grip of the fundamentals. Find a good area to train. If there is a gymnastics/foam jumping pit in your area, that could be the best place to learn flips. Perhaps meet a loca...
by V-S
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:12 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Adding new ops members/Platforms
Replies: 5
Views: 25287

Re: Adding new ops members/Platforms

Interesting article about Instagram: https://spyware.neocities.org/articles/instagram.html

I much prefer the old-school internet way, like this site. Every current day social media platforms are absolute spyware.
by V-S
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:10 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Adding new ops members/Platforms
Replies: 5
Views: 25287

Re: Adding new ops members/Platforms

I would not use TikTok.

Though have always thought about making an Instagram. Does anyone have any thoughts on Instagram? I'll probably post vague images of my adventures, nothing overtly criminal.