Night Ops

And in the case of butterfly knives & nunchucks there's a greater chance of the attacker injuring themselves, so that's two birds with one stone.

Which makes me wonder why they're prohibited...

They tried that on Mythbusters, but to no avail. Although I think they used a wetsuit instead of a drysuit, so maybe that's a factor.

Not that I noticed, no. I usually wear some old shoes on my way to the AO and change into my diving boots when I get there.

Ha! I've got to try that next time I'm out. Although I should probably learn a bit more Latin to make the image more authentic. There is a particular shade of pink that actually makes good camouflage, the SAS uses it on their 4WDs (hence their nickname 'Pinkie' or 'Pink Panther'). It absorbs light, ...

Very nice, they look like my new diving boots:
http://www.neoprenesport.com/imagies/na ... 148667.jpg

Diving boots are the best.

Also got some multicam BDUs (probably the only set in Australia). Once I get my camera fixed I'll take some pics.

I mainly get my gear from army surplus stores. They're expensive, but the quality is unbeatable. The only pieces of gear I bought online were my nightvision goggles (seen limited use) and my lockpicks.

Check the Gear Pics thread for a full list of my kit.

I've never heard of those spikes, got an image or something?

I hate shopping online, need to get a paypal account or something. But with the new laws in Australia it's going to be hard getting anything useful into the country.

Yeah, like next to your name in the right-hand column a little (T) or keyboard symbol could appear.

I'm not sure if it's entirely possible, but it'd be cool to have some sort of system that monitors Lounge traffic and shows when people are usually on the most.

Mr. Happy wrote:http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/a ... K_Full.htm

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Looks like that could get a little bit hot, best used for cooler months.

I think it'd be cool to have some sort of feature on the Index Page that shows if somebody's in the Lounge, like "NONET Chat (1)" if there's one person in there.

Could be something at http://thedisease.net/, have a look around.

Konbanwa. Parkour is a very useful skill to know for night ops. Aside from learning how to navigate obstacles & pass perimeters easier, it also improves your balance which is essential for moving silently. After doing it for long enough you will also be able to perceive the environment in a new way...

Ouch, that's not good... Thankfully that's never happened to me on an op (yet) since I usually tuck my shirt into my pants (so I can access my belt kit). Although I did tear a huge hole in my ex-opping pants while vaulting a chainlink fence during a Parkour run, which is where my piece of string cam...

And she does Parkour. Immediate win. As for getting back on topic I'd recommend looking for dark 100% cotton clothes. BDUs (Battle Dress Uniforms) are generally the best; check in surplus stores for second-hand uniforms (second-hand clothes are usually softer, quieter and more comfortable). I got my...

"There is a difference between those who feel safest in the light, and those who feel safest in the dark." - posted by Psychlonic, unknown source

Well if they all look like that then they'd be easier to outrun.

Of course that would eliminate your opportunity for repeat business.

I usually just hug-climb up poles & palm trees, although it's not always a smooth journey. There's probably vids on youtube showing how it's done.

I'm sure you've got some good stories to share then, feel free to do so if you're comfortable with it.

Christ they're expensive...

But that Gerber one is good for general carry or for quick NOs. It's cheap as well, so it's easy to replace.

Blue_Social wrote:I sometimes go on my garage in the middle of the night to look at stars.

I love stargazing. Clear sky + full moon = spectacular atmosphere. It's great to climb up onto a high roof on such a night with a bottle of wine, some snacks, a book or two, some music and just chill for hours.

Found it:

http://night-ops.net/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 24d6e1ad31

Christ we're getting a lot of new members recently, I'm not sure I can keep up with all the introductions. Welcome aboard, the more the merrier. Browse through at your leisure and feel free to post any information/stories you may have or ask a question if you're having trouble with something. Also, ...

Parkour is a great skill to learn for night ops. Not just in terms of navigating obstacles, but it also helps you improve your balance (helping you to move quieter) and perform softer landings. It also alters the way you view your environment, making it easier to discern more concealed and less obvi...

CokeCanNinja wrote:The first one is a joke

It is!? So that's why all the other Ninjas were laughing at me...

Somebody here got a black tanto folder a while ago made by Gerber. It had a decently sized blade, was reasonably cheap and very sharp out of the box. Also black. Search around the Gear thread for the appropriate topic.

Correct.

Warehouses are always fun to infiltrate. If you've got some rope, try going for a rooftop insertion.

Just try not to hurt yourself.

Welcome aboard Blue Social. If you're new to Night Ops then I highly suggest you read Psychlonic's guide to opping in the Resources section, it's called The Way of the Shadow. Start small by just simply going out at night, gradually travelling through darker and darker areas, sneaking into backyards...

Welcome V.

Feel free to post any stories you may have, they sound interesting. Although if it is one of theft or vandalism post it in the 'Bad Ideas' thread. If you're looking for ideas for a "clean" op have a look in the NO Dare Thread in the Experiences section.

Welcome aboard. It might be harder to start off straight away in the big city, but you'll quickly find interesting places to explore. Feel free to ask any questions if you're having trouble finding information here, and you're open to share any experiences or knowledge you have. If you're struggling...

CokeCanNinja wrote: What caliber?

*facepalm*

Welcome back. I've only been here for about a year or so, so I'm not sure who's still here from back then.

How was this place in '05?

I did some kayaking a few years ago, it was good. A surprisingly quiet way to get around on the surface of the water, if the opportunity ever arises.

Isn't that how pullups are usually done?

Pushups, chinups and any activities that involve you having to pull yourself up onto something. Climbing up onto a shipping container, for instance.

Depends on the quality of the metal detector - a few weeks ago I brought 4 throwing knives & a folding knife into a courthouse without setting off the metal detectors. Either their warranty has expired or I'm a walking anomaly (both explanations are equally plausible).

It'd make more sense to just leave the pepper spray intact and use that instead.

Well I don't plan on taking the permanent doses on an op, but they could come in handy someday.

My basic ingredients are flour, salt, pepper and onion salt ground into a fine powder. I've also got an old flourescent tube-bulb around here somewhere which I'm planning to crush up to make permanent 'eye closers'.

But that's the best time to get active, I've been nocturnal for about a fortnight now and loved every second of it. Winter night is a beautiful thing. :twisted: Too bad school starts tomorrow/today, looks like I have to brave the sun again. Eh, guess I can't avoid the bloody thing forever. And I jus...

I know what you're on about, they're more commonly seen on bedroom doors. I usually use a butterknife.

Captain Winky wrote:
Evil_0ne wrote:he said that i was possibly armed and looked like I was something out of a Tom Clancy movie
You should've punched him in the face and asked him who killed your daughter.

^ Those are awesome.

*whistles* Yeah, I'd say go for it.

Construction sites are fairly easy. They usually don't have that much security, but it depends on the installation. I've only ever seen a security camera on a crane (to make sure nobody decides to 'hijack' it & break shit) and I've also seen a security guard, but he was mainly hanging around the ent...

Hmm... seems like just getting outside the apartment can be an op in itself. Learn the guard's patrol routes and find gaps in the security (i.e: times/places you can sneak past). Stick to the shadows as much as possible - if there are any - and tread quietly. Now getting outside is the easy part, ge...

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