Night Ops

It depends on the slingshot and the skill of the user. I've only used a slingshot once in my life (that I can recall) made out of a wire coathanger, some rubber tubing & a leather patch. I managed to achieve excellent accuracy shooting at soda cans 15m away. Then again, I'm a natural marksman.

I usually try to take deep, slow breaths with a wide mouth or a combination of nasal-ventral breathing when in public (such as on a train). It does take a bit longer to fully catch your breath fully, but it's quieter than huffing & puffing. Covering your mouth can work as well.

Hi there, always glad to have new people who share similar interests. This site contain a vast amount of resources related to night ops and "black arts" in general, feel free to browse through at your leisure and add any useful information you have or share some experience. If you're having trouble ...

Not that I know of... I live in Sydney NSW though. *waves East*

Good thing she didn't toss out a bottle of nitro-glycerine.

Good post. Fortunately stealth has always been my top priority, although I've never consciously thought of it that way. Guess it's just one of those things that develops subconsciously over time, like "black vision" or military/MA-trained reflexes.

Olympus make very good cameras, they're best known for the... can't remember the model, but it can supposedly survive a fall down a cliff. And it's waterproof to 15m. My camera's a Fujifilm FinepixJ27; it's compact, easy to use, long battery life, has taken a few bumps and still works well, good ima...

Bonjour.

That's about all the Francias I know, but welcome aboard. You seem like a skilled operative and have the proper mindset of a NOpper, I look forward to what knowledge you have to convey.

Enjoy your stay. *slinks away silently*

Will do.

The only practical application I could see would be to stick a patch of material on it with netting sewn onto it for adding camoflauge. But this seemed a bit redundant, being multicam & all...

I recently got a multicam longsleeve to go with my trousers and it's got those velcro patches for putting name & rank tags (on the biceps, breast pockets, etc). I want to remove them because they stand out from the multicam pattern and ruin the effect, but I was just wondering if they'd have any pra...

I usually just play videogames while I wait for the household to go to sleep - stealth games in particular ( Thief, Splinter Cell, etc). Aside from that I usually inspect my equipment, read or meditate a bit. Try doing something to keep your mind occupied (preferably in a quiet, dark place) without ...

Diving/water shoes also make good stealth footwear; they're basically like tabi boots without the split-toe.

Would metsu-bishi also work on a dog if thrown directle at the snout/face? Metsu-bishi containing salt, onion powder, pepper, paprika, onion seasoning/salt, etc?

I'd be delighted. Perhaps you, Firaku and I can organize some sort of holiday ops...

Very handy, thanks for the links.

Welcome aboard. Have you been on an op or done urban exploration before? If so (or if you're considering trying it) you'll find lots of useful information and sources here. If you have any wisdom or experience to share, please do so. And if you're having trouble finding answers to some questions don...

Urgon wrote:I had never any problems with hiding my gear. I have many different tools all over my room. So everything is hidden in plain sight...

You too, huh? I might as well keep all my gear & equipment mounted on an intricate platform in the middle of the house, Batman-style.

Probably a bit late, but welcome aboard. Feel free to share any knowledge or experience you may have and feel free to ask questions.

Keep opping and stay safe.

It's always wise to check your '6. And yeah, strange noises happen at night. It's something to get used to.

This thread has a few good tips:
http://night-ops.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 86c151c1c2

Just look for places that they won't think to check. I've never had this problem, so I can't really elaborate further.

If, for whatever reason, you happen to be in Sydney NSW I'm always up for some trouble. :twisted:

Welcome aboard. Feel free to share any knowledge, wisdom or experiences you may have and if you need help with anything, please ask.

This video should give you some tips on selecting good stash spots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN020W-5YQI

Butteryass is a genius, in his own way.

Combats: Combat boots; good protection but can be a little loud. Picks: Lockpicks; small tools designed to open locks without the appropriate key. Rus: Rusack, common bag used on ops to carry loot or equipment. Tactical/Social: In the context of camoflauge, these refer to two main forms of attire. ...

Are you completely new to Night Ops/Urban Exploration or have you done a few missions before?

Quadrupedal Movement; using all four limbs to move (not just the legs). Useful for navigating certain obstacles, moving behind low cover and a great way to excersise (such as QMing up/down staircases). QM is used frequently in Parkour as the hands are often used to bypass obstacles through vaulting ...

The link's broken, but if you mean "5-toed tabi" I know a store on the coast called 'Barefoot' that sells shoes like that. Not sure if they have boots though, I've only seen ankle-length ones in the window.

Same as any training: run, then run faster, then faster, then faster... Although there is a running technique which you might find useful; hayagake. The 'Ninja run' involves you running on the balls of your feet while leaning forward, and rather than pulling yourself forward with your feet (as with ...

What's crossfit?

Negative, I acquired them here & there over the years (I hate online shopping). There's more around here somewhere...

Updated weapons collection:

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5041/weapb.jpg

(zoom in for a better look at individual items)

He got a warehouse from his uncle?
"To my son, I leave my stamp collection. To my brother, I leave my hunting trophies. To my nephew, I leave a fucking warehouse!"

Great training grounds, I always wanted something like that... Chateu le Parkour

Welcome aboard. Please feel free to post any stories or knowledge you have. You seem experienced, I'm sure you've got plenty to share.

Xenia wrote:My name is not Xenia.

It should be. Whatever happened to creative/exotic names anyway?

Get a copy of The Way of the Shadow by Psychlonic in the Resources page (link provided below). There are a few other texts there to read through, but TWOTS is certainly what I'd recommend.

http://www.night-ops.net/resources.html

Eat carrots in the dark whilst on an op.

Eh, there's no such thing as a perfect op. But a good warm-up nonetheless. Now that you know what you need to improve on, you just have to start training more. I've got to work a bit more on endurance myself... Also, if you don't want to lug around a big drink bottle with you then just carry a hip f...

I've got to work on my sleep pattern as well. I keep switching between nocturnal and... un-nocturnal. I'll probably go for a Parkour run on the weekend as well.

Do you have a shed or something? You could hide a bag of all your gear up there where (hopefully) nobody will see it. You could always dig a camoflauged hole to hide your stuff in, but if your parents do a lot of yardwork they'll discover it eventually. If you have a compost heap or thick bushes/hed...

I wear my shades on my way to an op to preserve my nightvision as best I can but take them off when I get there. Depends what Swim's doing with them.

I have more-or-less the same kit: Bandana: Worn like a sash by tying one corner to a belt loop. Stylish and serves a variety of uses (drying hands, wiping phone screens/rings, small makeshift bag, facemask to protect against smoke/dust, bandage, etc). Cell phone: Communication, clock, timer, basic c...

Oops, mis-read your name. Thought it was "Rocco" from The Boondock Saints.

The best there is, welcome aboard Roc.

There's been some inactivity lately, but if you have any questions to ask someone is sure to answer. Browse through at your leisure and post any information or experience if you wish.

smp wrote:i hunt with a blowgun, and i could put a broadhead in a person's throat from 25 metres no worries, or shoot out a lightbulb

You, sir, have skill.

Donovan had a good idea for keeping your feet dry when crossing knee-deep bodies of water: get some large garbage bags, put them over your legs and seal the ends. They should let you cross knee-deep (or however large your plastic bags are) bodies of water while staying dry... as long as you don't te...

Welcome aboard Snake. There's plenty of stories to tell and knowledge to learn, browse at your leisure. Feel free to add any extra tips and share your stories if you have any. If you havn't been on an op before and aren't sure where to begin, have a look in the Night-ops Dare Thread for starters (it...

I don't usually set a specific time, I just wait up 'til everyone goes to bed and sneak out about 20 minutes later (they usually go to bed when they're dead tired, so they fall asleep easy).

Very good; a small step is still a step forward. Know your limits and stay safe (and hidden).

Welcome aboard, looking forward to debrief.

I've taken Nooner's advice & started eating my veggies (and fruit). Need to get some more tea though.

Not to worry. If you have any previous opping experience please feel free to share your mission stories. The best teacher, I find, is experience. 2nd best is experience from others.

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