Lerch Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Looks good, but you need to untuck your trousers and blouse them Link to post Share on other sites
Subb0 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Twisties ftw! and if your not going to use your sling properly don't use it what so ever. and would it kill you to put some polish on them boots look after your boots and your boots will look after you. Â Edited April 23, 2008 by Subb0 Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i've seen paras and ghurka rifles folding their sling in a similar fashion to that but wrapped around the pistol grip instead of the magwell , if its not interfering with his mag changes let him to it. its a pretty good look you've got going on i like the dpm/desert mix. seems more authentic given our somewhat sporadic acquisition and tendency of squaddies to get attached to things that work for them over dressing themselves out of a catalog. thumbs up. Link to post Share on other sites
Hewes Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 @ subbo, i let my mate Mark do the sling for me and he was in infantry for 9 years, so i'm pretty sure it's done right! as for the boots, it was a pretty mucky day and the pic was done towards the end of the it, the trousers are high as i kneel alot and as you kneel, the trouser come up (as you expect them to, and the knee pads stop them coming down) Â cheers Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 @ subbo, i let my mate Mark do the sling for me and he was in infantry for 9 years, so i'm pretty sure it's done right! Â Â I think that Subbo meant use the sling as a way to carry the rifle.. The way you have it in that pic has no use that i can see, and it may well be an approved, if not taught, way to have your sling, but Subbo meant put the sling throught the front sling loop and everything Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 don't know many people who use twistys when on op's or Exercise as there a pain just use the ties that are provided on the trousers. Link to post Share on other sites
Subb0 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) I find them easier to use on exercise more than the ties the ties come undone more often and get caught the twisties keep it all neat but its all down to preference the down side is if you take em off you damn well can't find em.. And even if some one was in the infantry for 9 years his ways might be out of the window, tactics and methods change often and most people take there sling off rather than have it on there because the point in a sling is some one can't nab your weapon. But its all down to preference I was telling you current methods. Edited April 23, 2008 by Subb0 Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 furry muff, i just find it much easier with out the twisty's, and as for the sling i use mine in that way just cus i'm vehicle born most of the time, i think the best way is as always is what works for the user Link to post Share on other sites
Ingo_Sleeps Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) i always found that one a bit of a poser, the sling being there to stop someone having your weapon off you. in systema (russian martial discipline close to combat sambo, not the ptw), we're taught to pretty much hang a guy up or bind his head and shoulders with the sling and generally make it into a liability in close quarters. then again, we're also taught to take the rifle off them if they don't have the sling (no discussion here, i'm using this as a vehicle to state situation of sling in combat, not inciting a 'you couldn't do that/physical contact in airsoft is bad' debate). comes down to what pux said, really depends on the user and his immediate situation. if you need your hands free, you need a sling to keep your weapon on your body and off the floor, if you need the high mobility, perhaps no sling is better. Â **edit: i do of course mean, in the context of a serving soldier 'individual preference' applies only within the remit of procedures standing and theatre specific orders. if they're told to do something, then they have to do it. Â Edited April 23, 2008 by Ingo_Sleeps Link to post Share on other sites
Hewes Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 the sling is on correctly, if i wanted to, i could just loosen it off, take it off the magwell and hey presto! a three point sling ready to use in under a minuite, just the sling gets in the way sometimes Link to post Share on other sites
Subb0 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 its not attached to the front sling hoop the front sling hoop isn't even on the rifle. plus you would have to remove the black nasty. From what I can see at you picture the sling goes from rear sling loop around mag holder and the is tied off with black nasty. but as stated it's down to preference but most units tend to like the slings on or off not inbetween as long as you get on all right with it it doesn't matter. Â Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Twisties ftw! and if your not going to use your sling properly don't use it what so ever. and would it kill you to put some polish on them boots look after your boots and your boots will look after you. Â No. Â Dont ever wear twisters in the field, just use your drawstrings (thats what they're there for) loads of people use their sling like that (including me) cos its nice and out the way for combat but you still have the sling in case of a casevac or something. The sling is on correctly, then tied round the magwell and tightened off. how can you tell the front sling loop isnt on the weapon, its on the other side! Â You could polish your boots though. Â Just an update, the new uniforms are in the post office waiting to be collected and i should have them off my supplier tomorrow, ready for pics. If he delays it or messes me around in any way i'll punch him in the throat and post pics of that here instead. Â Darkchild Edited April 24, 2008 by darkchild130 Link to post Share on other sites
tom lawson Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 If he delays it or messes me around in any way i'll punch him in the throat and post pics of that here instead. Â Fair enough.. Â It'll be interesting to see what they're like.. Â Â Sorry if i missed it, but what exactly are you getting? Â Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Dpm UBACS (though they can already be bought) ACU cut DPM shirt, ACU cut DPM trousers, new type smock with upper arm pockets, new goretex jacket with new liner, fleece handwarmer pockets and a few other bits. They wont be on general issue for at least a year, i have discovered, but we have a direct line to the manufacturer of all the trials kit and they are giving it to my btn for free. Though my supplier is a bit dodgy so i will be lucky to get half of what i ordered (ill take my camera to work to at least get pics of one example of all of it) Â Darkchild Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Sounds like a tomorrow may be a good day for you DC. I cant wait to see the gear. Â Grim Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 While we're on the topic of slings...anybody got an HK clip kicking around? I'm making due with a grenade ring. Â Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_1 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Lerch looks good, but how heavy is it all bombed up. Link to post Share on other sites
Hewes Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 what's this then?   notice how i CAN change mag aswell  Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 thats how ive always used my sling. Sorry about the delay with the new gear pics folks, we went to pick it up from the depot yesterday but it was stacked floor to ceiling, far too much to carry, and parcel force refused to re deliver it at 4pm on a friday. Im now waiting on a phone call from my mate to tell me its arrived at his house. Â Darkchild Link to post Share on other sites
Hewes Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 im just annoyed at how some people think they can see through my l85 to the sling loops! Â anyways, what does the new digital dpm look like? better than marpat and cadpat? Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 im just annoyed at how some people think they can see through my l85 to the sling loops! anyways, what does the new digital dpm look like? better than marpat and cadpat? Dude don't worry it seems people always know best lol if it works for you then use it as for what DC is getting i think is not digi but still good old DPM temperate just the have made them more like American BDU'S and a little tougher than good old CS 95 i can't wait to hear what DC say's about this as it's about time CS95 got a bit of a revamp  Link to post Share on other sites
Hewes Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 yeah, its good stuff, but can be a little fragile sometimes, especially around the groin area and the knees Link to post Share on other sites
Lerch Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) Dude don't worry it seems people always know best lol if it works for you then use it as for what DC is getting i think is not digi but still good old DPM temperate just the have made them more like American ACU'S and a little tougher than good old CS 95 i can't wait to hear what DC say's about this as it's about time CS95 got a bit of a revamp Fixed and I would assume they're made out of the same material as the S2000, which *is* harder wearing then the S95 material. Doesn't fade as fast either Edited April 27, 2008 by Lerch Link to post Share on other sites
pux Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) soldier 2000 does not exist its still CS95 someone invented that just to sell more kit!!! all that happened was the manufacturer's was told to sort the quality of the CS95 out and produce a new smock and ACU & BDU i have no idea as long as it works and is comfortable and practical they can call what they like :P Edited April 27, 2008 by pux Link to post Share on other sites
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