As I would LOVE to sit here and tell you why I deserve one of those fabulous skate boards because I spent 20+ years serving my community as a Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, and saved countless lives… blah, blah blah, the truth is I don’t deserve it more than anyone else. Expect for my son. Now the reason I would really like to have one is for my son Ryan who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and is absolutely one of the coolest kids you will ever know. Although he can’t ride it, he LOVEs anything skateboard related. So IF I were lucky enough to get one, it would not be for me, it would be for him, to make a shelf out of to hang on the wall and to place to all his treasures, memorabilia, and items that he admires.
Skateboarding has been my life since I was 6 years old, after 9/11 I joined the U.S. Army with an option 40 68W contract and I was that guy that was skating on Fort Benning…(on off hours of course). I was paralyzed in 2011 and haven’t been able to since. It was always my go to rather than the bar or something similar. I think it’s an amazing cause. I would love to buy one and support even if I do win. Great work and thank you, Jeff and Raid SB. 🤙🍻🦅🇺🇸
Bought some mbavs surplus and use them for training. I never realized how uncomfortable they can get until I got myself a jpc. Wow. Thanks for the video series I was very intrigued by it and enjoyed it a ton.
My boss bought the ATS Aegis back in 2017 and he really liked it. We were at Campbell (Not SF or even close to SF) so you could go into their store and walk through their petting zoo. I bought my personal gear a few years later and wondered why I waited. They really fit well, are comfortable to wear all day, and they have great solutions to configure your plate carrier to how you like it. At least you could wear a lot nicer equipment than we could. I started with the old flak jacket back in 2003, then progressed to the Interceptor around 2005, then ACU IOTV in 2010, and OCP IOTV similar but the emergency release is different if I remember right). It's easy to take for granted the learning and progression we went through to get to the systems. It feels like we have always had plate carriers, but it was only in the mid 2000's that they became widespread throughout the force.
skate boarded pretty much until end of highschool then joined the army, got a blown out knee so can't do it anymore but awesome what the company is doing, i would skate almost everyday to forget about everything going on in my teenage life, best memories i could've had, its more than just a board like you said, hopefully someone who needs it most wins it!
I started out in the conventional army so the MBAV was a blessing to me. I wasn’t crazy about the AVS, it was ok without the “suspension system”, my plates wouldn’t properly fit me with it on any ways. I preferred the JPC but I will say it could get a little wonky when you loaded it down with mission essential equipment.
I love these crash course videos, you learn so much in one go. I knew about a lot of this equipment already but the way you tie it all together chronologically and show the progress is unmatched.
When I was young all I ever wanted was a skateboard, it's all I talked about. Well one Christmas morning I woke up and there it was, $35.95 from dollar general, cheap. However I loved it and used it every day. Until one day I got the worst tampon this side the Mississippi.Turned my Crack into a canyon, my craps are more like crepes these days. Now here I sit, prolapsed asshole just trying to overcome my fears and get back on the board. Please Mr. Gurwitch make my dream come true, end my hemroid filled nightmares.
Great video. I never wore anything but the IBA in combat. My civilian purchases, however, were the LBT 6094 and a DCS covert (a british slick PC). The 6094 was good as a more raid style of pc ie everything tight and mounted to the carrier. The DCS is a better patrol PC in my opinion. It's a slick carrier with the ferro style cummerbund. This allows you to carry a couple of mags and meds on the PC, while still being able to dawn and doff my h harness. I use the SFLCS H harness for overtop of my PC. I carried the Blackhawk non molle version in Iraq. It's dated tech, but sustainment wise, not much is gonna beat it. My area needs sustainment. On the khaki note, I actually prefer lighter equipment. It allows for a light base to be able to darken if I need to camo my equipment. Don't need a skateboard just spreading info and helping the algorithm.
Like yourself, I’m not a skaterboy (sorry Avril). However I can absolutely get behind the idea. One of my Ranger buddies is struggling post service and needs a hobby that doesn’t involve drinking. I keep trying to get him to come to a match with me, among other healthier therapeutic activities, and unfortunately we aren’t getting anywhere. I know he used to be into skating, maybe this would be good for him.
Great Video and History / Information as always Jeff. I'm just getting back into skateboarding after a long (too long - 35 years) hiatus. It was a big part of growing up in South Florida along with live music. I continued with the Music but lost track of my skate deck after joining the Army. So a few months ago I said, if not now...then when? A new deck would be rad, would help me get around the embassy over here....LOL...anything is better than walking, and why not get back into something you thoroughly enjoyed as a youngster....its all about perspective..not age.
Great video, love learning the history of stuff like this! As for the skateboard deck, I’d say a deserving reason is that’s about the only Mk18 I could afford to own. 😂
I was gonna come on here and say some funny quip in hopes to win this deck, but, I saw Down Zero’s comment. He wins in my mind. I follow you on FB and IG. Love all your videos. I served 6 years Big Army, 3 years contractor with SOCOM and am on my 8th year LE. I hope Down Zero wins. Keep up the good work man.
Now THIS is one of the more "underrated" channels on the toobz. Not for long, I reckon. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge! I deserve to have one of those bad af mk 18 decks because my kids don't think I'm cool, but if I were given one by a legit SF hero, I just might be considered cool again by my kids. Help a papa out. just buying one isn't the same. Although I probably will.
This is GREAT content for historical purposes especially. People in 100 years who are trying to re-enact Afghan war vet kits will know exactly what was used.
Love the channel and your insight, thanks. For the skateboard deck. I need it because I want something with your signature on it to hang above my reloading table.
Hey Jeff, great video as usual. Would love to give the deck to my daughter for Christmas she's 5 and for some reason she will watch your videos with me and she wants the deck because it's pink I want it cause it's awesome! Lol! Either way it would be the closest thing to me getting a mk18 and her getting a skateboard anytime soon! Thanks and keep up the great content. Even if we don't get it, I hope she'll keep watching your vids with me! Lol
Randomly clicked this vid because I'm a nerd and like learning about military stuff. That Skate Therapy event sounds awesome though. Been skating since 2004, and I will absolutely agree and recommend skating to anyone. It's an amazing way to escape the world, even if for a moment. It's a form of expression just like guitar or any other art. I'd gladly go and hit some cool tricks with our veterans any day of the week if I were able.
Another great vid. I love the history and evolution of gear. I am a retired cop (FTO, firearms,SWAT). My brother in law Dale, is a Michigan State Police narcotics LT. His boy is a brand new SF troop, 7th Group. Last month a fellow MSP Nacotics officer was shot and left paralized. D/Sgt Devin Kachar. His boys are raising funds at a dinner 11/10/22. I cannot attend but will be sending $ with Dale and his boy. I'd love to send a sweetass deck with them to get auctioned off for more funds for Sgt. Kachar! Not funny, or entertaining. Just Blue and Green love. Stay Safe!
Sheit! I was skateboarding back in the 70s, before Farrah Fawcett, you had to be there, LoL. My first skate board was a green scamp, I think it cost like $12.99 in Mays Dept Store back then. Damn I miss the 70s. Good luck to whomever really wants to win this contest.
Standing by for the Rad Raid Deck winner! I hope Raid can donate up to 3 decks that I see would benefit several folks on here, Doc's son and 2 veterans.
Hey bro! “Deserve” is a tough one. Many more deserving folks out there. Those that served when I didn’t, those that gave their lives while I kept mine, those that sacrificed their home life while I enjoyed my family. Deserve is tough to say…BUT, heck yea bro I’d love that board!
I neither want nor need a skateboard deck but I'm commenting anyways for the algorithm so that it may see fit to bless your channel and get those subs and views up.
He is a Yota. Awesome Beret, Man, Warrior, and Leader. He can shoot a tad too. ♠️ It’s hilarious to me and others - he doesn’t fit the script. Soft spoken, not all tattooed and yoked out. Don’t cross him. He is absolutely past proven reliable to end you. He’s also a consummate professional in every way. Did some great stuff within 2 separate needed organizations, along with the school house too. Damn Fine Man.
Raid Skateboard Deck: I couldn't ride a board when I was a kid. Now that I'm disabled its even more ludicrous. But it looks like some beautiful craftsmanship. I hope it can go to somebody who can enjoy riding it or even to serve distilled spirit of choice shots on.
I wouldn’t say deserved but… I first had 3 chest surgeries to fix my “sunken chest” aka backwards sternum. Then out of high school was not going to be able to join the service as a result of needing my shoulder fixed also. After that I eventually became a sheriffs deputy which was then cut short by a doctor telling me the same shoulder surgery issue is now most likely a problem in my neck/spine and could no longer be in law enforcement. Since then I do security but have decided to take a leap and go back to school to work in healthcare doing radiation for cancer patients & skating has now become a huge outlet for my depression or dark times. Life doesn’t work out how you plan it but now just go with the flow and make it work. Also huge fan of raid and can say their products are fantastic.
Deserve to win.. I wouldn't say I deserve to win anything but, Skateboards are cool, Guns are cooler and, coolest of all are our men and women in uniform that need and deserve our support. Plus this would look badass on the wall of my shop.
Honestly, I would love to have the skate deck to put in my office. I'm not an action guy or even an infantryman. I'm just a Logistician that loves guns and training. I've even competed in Corps level shooting competitions out of JBLM. I've watched your videos from the start and have learned quite a bit. Keep up the lords work.
Great video and an awesome history lesson! What plates did you guys use towards the end of your career, I know regular Army had and still issues ESAPIs, infantry man here. Did SF issue out different plates? Also, if you had ESAPIs did you all mandate soft armor backers?
The reason I deserve this skateboard is because after I served 2 tours in Iraq I returned home to California so this is as close to a mark 18 as I'll ever get. Also I grew up skateboarding and now that I have a Son of my own I'd love to teach him on such a rad board.
I’ve been looking for a way to be more active and lose weight so that I can more readily take part in mil-sim events and I feel like skateboarding is a good way to do that! Very community driven and you’ve gotta take some scrapes and bruises to be able to really grow in that hobby. Sounds like exactly what I’m looking for as a way to possibly lose weight and make new friends as well! A tacticool skateboard deck would be a fantastic starting point!
Any chance of covering some popular private purchase or small contract body armor worn by the ODAs throughout the years? I bought my Tyr PICO cuz of a recommendation from an 18D family friend that was issued one and I’m surprised something like that didn’t make the video!
It would be hard, SF kinds compartmentalized by ODA so I only saw other team guys stuff on joint training or missions. Im sure tons of brands are represented
Great video!!💯trying to think of a great reason to give on why I need that board !! …… still nothing 🤣 …….however, my wife and I will be in the delivery room expecting our first born child very soon ! Figured I could learn some neat tricks in the hospital while waiting for lil dudes arrival . 🤣🤷♂️ honestly feel like I’d be using my time very productively 😂
I deserve the deck, obviously. You thought a bit of fun with the cute afghan girl wouldn't be a problem on that long and lonely deployment but... Here I am, dad. This skateboard will be the first gift from you. Don't worry about all of those birthdays you missed. This skateboard makes up for all of it .. Signed, Habib Modern Tactical Shooting
I used an ATS Aegis V2 back when we could wear personal plate carriers in my brigade at Campbell, was great, especially for the price compared to all the other higher end ones guys were using. One even balled out and got an AVS with all the bells and whistles, than we got told issued armor only, boy was he poopy.
I tried helping out some Ft Carson Stryker Bde Joe's with some quick release Multicam MBAVS with built in admin pockets even proper resin paper NSN labels but COC changed the rules to not just an issued armor system but the armor system on your CIF OCIE clothing record
I missed where big A issued us the KDH armor when it was decided that plates were too heavy in the mountains (in Afghanistan) and so we got the KDH. By the way, my brother was 5th SF during Vietnam. On edit... I meant I missed where you may have talked about the KDH, I certainly didn't miss having it issued!
@@ModernTacticalShooting The KDH carriers were a bean counter decision by the Army and not what was recommended. Nobody liked them. The idea of plate carriers was on point over full body armor; but the selection was crap.
The joke is the Eagle MBAV was in the Soldier Plate Carrier System testing, the Joe's preferred it over the KDH POS so Natick picked the KDH POS because of the additional square inches of 3A sift armor coverage, never mind the piss poor sideplates floating around on 1 in webbing and buckles loosening during use. Joe's liked the MBAV better and it and it's 3A soft armor inserts were already NSN in the system.
I think the AVS shines in its ability to carry a ton of stuff, which fits the regiment mission nicely. it distributes weight really well and can be scaled to any mission set. the buckle thing is a non issue, you can simply swap that to the other side, or remove it entirely. You can fix the harness in place on one side and it allows you to slide into the carrier from the other side and buckle it up nice and fast.
Jeff, I think it would be neat to have a RAID SB board because I can’t skate, I’m about to go on active duty, and I think it would be awesome to build rapport with the members of my unit when they watch me fall on my rear.
Damn. I should have waited to buy my own deck (I got the black one. Pink was sold out). I've lost a couple friends since I ETS'd in 2010. One was a fellow Scout, one was my Doc on my first tour in Iraq. Doc was from Colorado Springs and since I'm from northern Colorado I was able to attend his service. It was a rough one. I've lost too many friends. Anything to help a company that believes in keeping my brothers alive is worth it to me.
Watched this to get some insight on the MCAV vest( very rare almost precursor of the MBAV). Hoping it isn't too bad, this is coming from a person who has only worn the chicom mixed with alice lbe.
I wonder if they'll start going to Crye's SPC. It's supposed to be more comfortable than the JPC, with more support while still be very light and minimalist.
Interesting to see your take on armor. My first carrier was a JPC and it caused me severe pain just wearing it for a few minutes with nothing but plates. I have an ATS Aegis, bought long before I discovered you. I love the plate pocket padding and no nonsense features, but I really wish the shoulder straps were sewn at an outward angle. No matter what pads I try they really fatigue my traps after about an hour of wear. Maybe I just have wide shoulders. On the other hand, the AVS in the harness configuration is the ultimate in comfort and wearability for me. If I had the money that would be my go to.
Yes plate carriers are like shoes I think for some it's super hard to find the perfect fit. it's deceiving trying one on with no weight and then full combat weight
As somebody who owns an AVS and a JPC, I think it's a little unfair to do such a hit piece on the AVS 🤣 The AVS in a plate carrier configuration uses the same method of securing the cummerbund as the JPC, and the plastic buckle can be switched to a preferred shoulder, omitted altogether, or replaced with a better buckle. The rest of the video was very interesting!
You mentioned that you all wanted the JPC essentially but instead got the AVS, what are your thoughts on the Airlite SPC meanwhile then if you have any experience with those? It seems like an even more minimalist, lighter weight version of the JPC which seems like it'd be up folks' alleys from what you said.
Well I guess the reason why I’d like to win the deck is because I sure as sh!t can’t afford a MK18 so it’s be the next best thing to remind me daily that I don’t have an actual MK18 Thanks for another great video!
You know I want the deck because I’m here posting a comment about it. As a southpaw that has already been dealt a “bad” hand in life, winning that raid Skateboards deck would help sweeten all of those moments I’ve been gassed out so badly from my rifle… it could help soften the pain of shooting all the gens of glocks without having a slide release until gen5…. It would make those milspec charging handles just a bit less right handed. So. I hope I win it!
How do I make the most convincing argument that I should win the skateboard? It's a MK18, which is absolute drip, the pink goes with the Vaporwave aesthetic my office has, and I used to skate when I was younger. Pick me pls
I personally would love a Mk18 skateboard because according to the Marine Urban Warrior program in the 90s, they issued skateboards to "check for tripwires" in urban environments, but it just wound up beinf some extremely rad xtreme 90s moment to see dudes in T block camo with skateboards. I'd love to be able to give some bullshit excuse like that for why I have a hot pink skateboard with a rifle on it.
You should look into the upcoming Crye JPC-R Series. It's as minimalist as the JPC but has the structural load bearing capability of the Airlite SPC and can use AVS skeletal cummerbunds. It's incredibly modular and can be configured into several different iterations for every mission
@@totenfurwotan4478 because the SPC is super minimalist, more so than the JPC, and only has a structural cummerbund. The whole carrier is skeletonized and the plates are suceptible to the elements. The JPC-R Series has more material and reinforcements and can be completely reconfigured, for any mission, and it has an entire ecosystem. It's a modular and more reinforced JPC with the load capability of an SPC. Quite literally a better system than both the former
I think I'm in need of the board because I'd really like to get my girlfriends cat in to skateboarding and she needs a sick style to start with and this board definitely fits the bill.
I don't deserve it, your son does!!! We need to know which batt tho 🗡️ You remind me of Shrek, one of America's greatest gifts that somehow just keeps on giving 🗽 and dropping diamond gems on TH-cam
Great video and content. AVS can swap buckle sides or you can choose to not use the buckle at all and have both sides just the fabric portion. My opinion, JPC is great for lighter setups. AVS is much better with heavier setups over longer period of time when using the harness.
Lost my left testicle in a skateboarding accident when I was younger, still huge fan of skateboarding! Personally I had to give up skateboarding as I didn’t want to lose my other testicle to skateboarding. Silver lining: This accident happened in my teenage years and I’m 34 now. My fiancé gave birth to our baby boy 2 years ago. My right testicle was able to pull out the win. Oh I like modern art this would look awesome on our wall at home above my gun safe. Thank you for the consideration!
2:21 "[He] basically had a one-man firefight with the Taliban. It's actually a pretty funny story..." might be one of the most badass things I have ever heard! I think I speak for most when I say WE NEED TO HEAR THAT STORY 😅
@@ModernTacticalShooting My birthday is January 5th. Now I'm not saying that you should have him on so that the two of you can tell crazy stories specifically as a gift to me, but I'm also not NOT saying that 😁
I would love to win the raid skateboard for a reason of selfless service. I served as 68W in OIF3 I am now a DV and am broke from the 3rd until the first of the month. My kid's love skateboarding so it is for my teen and little one to share ♥️🇺🇲🇺🇲😎😎 D.O.L
I would be the only *combat medic back on tha block with a Raid Board...... * 6INF(LT) Ft. Richardson, AK.."To Light To Fight..To Heavy To Run..6th Light"
Im a prior enlisted BOLC student at Fort Sam and I’m sure I could really annoy some senior REMFs cruising down the side walk on that bad boy…just say’n.
Great question, it good helmet but SF only ordered 4 size variations out of the 6 or 7. The sizes SF offered never fit me well hence I wore a Gunfighter Mitch helemt all my tours. Ranger Regiment ordered all size variations, SF just being cheap.
Not SF but was issued the PASGT, MICH/ACH and the OPSCOR. PAGT=POS. I used the Mich for 2005 Iraq. I had the Mich and OPSCOR my last 2012-2013 Afg deployment. I used the Mich for day Ops for comfort and the OPSCOR for night due to the ratchet retention system.
His full combat ready kit being only 30lbs is crazy 😂 Earlier in the year I had to do a 2 week course that was required for my deployment and the army IOTV vest they made us wear day in and day out with full front/back/side plates alone was about 30-35lbs and that’s not including ammo, Camelbak, and having an 8lbs rifle slung around your neck for 10 hours in 107 degree heat plus humidity lol…don’t know how I did it, and that was a stripped down version of the vest. The vest is supposed include the butt/groin flap, neck protector, and the arm protection but lucky they didn’t issue that shit to us bc it would’ve made an already bulky vest that much more worse and uncomfortable.
Can you possibly address why there is no lower body protection? I understand weight and mobility but armor has come so far in development, but i wonder if special operations will ever adopt a lower body augmentation/exoskeleton to help protect the legs/groin. something like mawashi exoskeleton.
Thanks to all who participated in the contest!
Who won, SGM?
As I would LOVE to sit here and tell you why I deserve one of those fabulous skate boards because I spent 20+ years serving my community as a Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, and saved countless lives… blah, blah blah, the truth is I don’t deserve it more than anyone else. Expect for my son. Now the reason I would really like to have one is for my son Ryan who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and is absolutely one of the coolest kids you will ever know. Although he can’t ride it, he LOVEs anything skateboard related. So IF I were lucky enough to get one, it would not be for me, it would be for him, to make a shelf out of to hang on the wall and to place to all his treasures, memorabilia, and items that he admires.
You got my vote man, even though I can't vote
Give it to this guy. Or rather…his son. 🤘🏻🇺🇸
As I would love this skateboard. I would rather this guy get it so his son can enjoy it.
What's your email
^ hook this kid up !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Skateboarding has been my life since I was 6 years old, after 9/11 I joined the U.S. Army with an option 40 68W contract and I was that guy that was skating on Fort Benning…(on off hours of course).
I was paralyzed in 2011 and haven’t been able to since. It was always my go to rather than the bar or something similar. I think it’s an amazing cause. I would love to buy one and support even if I do win.
Great work and thank you, Jeff and Raid SB. 🤙🍻🦅🇺🇸
Thanks for the Part 2
I need it so I can skate cross country and show up at ranges to make sure Mk18 clone builders are staying true to spec.
Because I feel bad for you....I will count this as an entry!!!!
Bought some mbavs surplus and use them for training. I never realized how uncomfortable they can get until I got myself a jpc. Wow. Thanks for the video series I was very intrigued by it and enjoyed it a ton.
Glad we agree on MBAV and lack of comfort
My boss bought the ATS Aegis back in 2017 and he really liked it. We were at Campbell (Not SF or even close to SF) so you could go into their store and walk through their petting zoo. I bought my personal gear a few years later and wondered why I waited. They really fit well, are comfortable to wear all day, and they have great solutions to configure your plate carrier to how you like it. At least you could wear a lot nicer equipment than we could. I started with the old flak jacket back in 2003, then progressed to the Interceptor around 2005, then ACU IOTV in 2010, and OCP IOTV similar but the emergency release is different if I remember right). It's easy to take for granted the learning and progression we went through to get to the systems. It feels like we have always had plate carriers, but it was only in the mid 2000's that they became widespread throughout the force.
As soon as I see you posted, I watched.
Caught this right as it came out. Do you plan on doing a part three based off of other people's experiences? Love you work dude!
I would like to interview teammates I have served with, get their take on combat and being SF.... sometime
@@ModernTacticalShooting would be good for some of your teammates to show of their kits and how they had them set up 👍👍👍
skate boarded pretty much until end of highschool then joined the army, got a blown out knee so can't do it anymore but awesome what the company is doing, i would skate almost everyday to forget about everything going on in my teenage life, best memories i could've had, its more than just a board like you said, hopefully someone who needs it most wins it!
I started out in the conventional army so the MBAV was a blessing to me. I wasn’t crazy about the AVS, it was ok without the “suspension system”, my plates wouldn’t properly fit me with it on any ways. I preferred the JPC but I will say it could get a little wonky when you loaded it down with mission essential equipment.
I love these crash course videos, you learn so much in one go. I knew about a lot of this equipment already but the way you tie it all together chronologically and show the progress is unmatched.
When I was young all I ever wanted was a skateboard, it's all I talked about. Well one Christmas morning I woke up and there it was, $35.95 from dollar general, cheap. However I loved it and used it every day. Until one day I got the worst tampon this side the Mississippi.Turned my Crack into a canyon, my craps are more like crepes these days. Now here I sit, prolapsed asshole just trying to overcome my fears and get back on the board. Please Mr. Gurwitch make my dream come true, end my hemroid filled nightmares.
Great video. I never wore anything but the IBA in combat. My civilian purchases, however, were the LBT 6094 and a DCS covert (a british slick PC). The 6094 was good as a more raid style of pc ie everything tight and mounted to the carrier. The DCS is a better patrol PC in my opinion. It's a slick carrier with the ferro style cummerbund. This allows you to carry a couple of mags and meds on the PC, while still being able to dawn and doff my h harness. I use the SFLCS H harness for overtop of my PC. I carried the Blackhawk non molle version in Iraq. It's dated tech, but sustainment wise, not much is gonna beat it. My area needs sustainment.
On the khaki note, I actually prefer lighter equipment. It allows for a light base to be able to darken if I need to camo my equipment.
Don't need a skateboard just spreading info and helping the algorithm.
Like yourself, I’m not a skaterboy (sorry Avril). However I can absolutely get behind the idea. One of my Ranger buddies is struggling post service and needs a hobby that doesn’t involve drinking. I keep trying to get him to come to a match with me, among other healthier therapeutic activities, and unfortunately we aren’t getting anywhere. I know he used to be into skating, maybe this would be good for him.
I need that board so I can conceal my mark 18 while shredding the at skate park
Hidden in plain sight
Keep the knowledge transfer coming. Thank you
Great vid as usual! I would really enjoy hearing a discussion with some of your old SF buddies, so please bring them on the channel!
The last thing I need is a skateboard deck! Another great video. Thanks for putting these out.
Last thing I need is wheels on the skateboard deck ! 👍🏼
@@pk4212 Ha! Same
Great Video and History / Information as always Jeff. I'm just getting back into skateboarding after a long (too long - 35 years) hiatus. It was a big part of growing up in South Florida along with live music. I continued with the Music but lost track of my skate deck after joining the Army. So a few months ago I said, if not now...then when? A new deck would be rad, would help me get around the embassy over here....LOL...anything is better than walking, and why not get back into something you thoroughly enjoyed as a youngster....its all about perspective..not age.
Love your videos! Please keep posting about your experiences and opinions, it's good shit!
im so glad i stumbled upon your channel. its great to learn what the true professionals are wearing
Great video, love learning the history of stuff like this! As for the skateboard deck, I’d say a deserving reason is that’s about the only Mk18 I could afford to own. 😂
I was gonna come on here and say some funny quip in hopes to win this deck, but, I saw Down Zero’s comment. He wins in my mind. I follow you on FB and IG. Love all your videos. I served 6 years Big Army, 3 years contractor with SOCOM and am on my 8th year LE. I hope Down Zero wins. Keep up the good work man.
Now THIS is one of the more "underrated" channels on the toobz. Not for long, I reckon. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge!
I deserve to have one of those bad af mk 18 decks because my kids don't think I'm cool, but if I were given one by a legit SF hero, I just might be considered cool again by my kids. Help a papa out. just buying one isn't the same. Although I probably will.
Thank You!
This is GREAT content for historical purposes especially. People in 100 years who are trying to re-enact Afghan war vet kits will know exactly what was used.
Love the channel and your insight, thanks.
For the skateboard deck. I need it because I want something with your signature on it to hang above my reloading table.
Hey Jeff, great video as usual. Would love to give the deck to my daughter for Christmas she's 5 and for some reason she will watch your videos with me and she wants the deck because it's pink I want it cause it's awesome! Lol! Either way it would be the closest thing to me getting a mk18 and her getting a skateboard anytime soon! Thanks and keep up the great content. Even if we don't get it, I hope she'll keep watching your vids with me! Lol
Randomly clicked this vid because I'm a nerd and like learning about military stuff.
That Skate Therapy event sounds awesome though. Been skating since 2004, and I will absolutely agree and recommend skating to anyone. It's an amazing way to escape the world, even if for a moment. It's a form of expression just like guitar or any other art.
I'd gladly go and hit some cool tricks with our veterans any day of the week if I were able.
2007-2008 I wore side plates on my intetceptor vest along with the kevlar shoulder padding during my deployment in Baghdad
Another great vid. I love the history and evolution of gear.
I am a retired cop (FTO, firearms,SWAT). My brother in law Dale, is a Michigan State Police narcotics LT. His boy is a brand new SF troop, 7th Group. Last month a fellow MSP Nacotics officer was shot and left paralized. D/Sgt Devin Kachar. His boys are raising funds at a dinner 11/10/22. I cannot attend but will be sending $ with Dale and his boy. I'd love to send a sweetass deck with them to get auctioned off for more funds for Sgt. Kachar!
Not funny, or entertaining. Just Blue and Green love.
Stay Safe!
Good video and perspective on plate carrier balance of protection vs mobility. 👍
Sheit! I was skateboarding back in the 70s, before Farrah Fawcett, you had to be there, LoL. My first skate board was a green scamp, I think it cost like $12.99 in Mays Dept Store back then. Damn I miss the 70s. Good luck to whomever really wants to win this contest.
Standing by for the Rad Raid Deck winner! I hope Raid can donate up to 3 decks that I see would benefit several folks on here, Doc's son and 2 veterans.
MARSOC wore BDUs for the same reason. Army is known for Multicam, tons of MARSOC pictures have them in BDU
Excellent video and excellent channel. Would you do a video about weapon lights?
Yes, sometime, its on my list to do
I definitely don't deserve or need that sweet skateboard 🤣 I'm definitely going to buy one when they are back in stock
Hey bro! “Deserve” is a tough one. Many more deserving folks out there. Those that served when I didn’t, those that gave their lives while I kept mine, those that sacrificed their home life while I enjoyed my family. Deserve is tough to say…BUT, heck yea bro I’d love that board!
If you are into guns and the military in any way, you make the deserve list.
I neither want nor need a skateboard deck but I'm commenting anyways for the algorithm so that it may see fit to bless your channel and get those subs and views up.
Praise be
Great info, love the series, thanks
Please review Multicam in the future
I would love to give that SB to a friend’s daughter who’s been without a board for over a year.
Thank you for your service!
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He is a Yota. Awesome Beret, Man, Warrior, and Leader.
He can shoot a tad too. ♠️
It’s hilarious to me and others - he doesn’t fit the script. Soft spoken, not all tattooed and yoked out. Don’t cross him. He is absolutely past proven reliable to end you.
He’s also a consummate professional in every way. Did some great stuff within 2 separate needed organizations, along with the school house too. Damn Fine Man.
@@leeroyjenkins8406 way too kind thank you
Raid Skateboard Deck: I couldn't ride a board when I was a kid. Now that I'm disabled its even more ludicrous. But it looks like some beautiful craftsmanship. I hope it can go to somebody who can enjoy riding it or even to serve distilled spirit of choice shots on.
Hey Sarge? Make it a Trijicon ACOG and your on! Hooah!!!🍺🍺🍺😎🎸🎸
Love the channel!
I wouldn’t say deserved but… I first had 3 chest surgeries to fix my “sunken chest” aka backwards sternum. Then out of high school was not going to be able to join the service as a result of needing my shoulder fixed also. After that I eventually became a sheriffs deputy which was then cut short by a doctor telling me the same shoulder surgery issue is now most likely a problem in my neck/spine and could no longer be in law enforcement. Since then I do security but have decided to take a leap and go back to school to work in healthcare doing radiation for cancer patients & skating has now become a huge outlet for my depression or dark times. Life doesn’t work out how you plan it but now just go with the flow and make it work. Also huge fan of raid and can say their products are fantastic.
Yay another video!!! ❤
Deserve to win.. I wouldn't say I deserve to win anything but, Skateboards are cool, Guns are cooler and, coolest of all are our men and women in uniform that need and deserve our support. Plus this would look badass on the wall of my shop.
Honestly, I would love to have the skate deck to put in my office. I'm not an action guy or even an infantryman. I'm just a Logistician that loves guns and training. I've even competed in Corps level shooting competitions out of JBLM. I've watched your videos from the start and have learned quite a bit. Keep up the lords work.
God wills it!
I never wore my side plates until you guys made me wear them.
Great video and an awesome history lesson! What plates did you guys use towards the end of your career, I know regular Army had and still issues ESAPIs, infantry man here. Did SF issue out different plates? Also, if you had ESAPIs did you all mandate soft armor backers?
We had esapis but soft armor was not an option with Crye AVS carrier. I wore my owne side soft armor.
The reason I deserve this skateboard is because after I served 2 tours in Iraq I returned home to California so this is as close to a mark 18 as I'll ever get. Also I grew up skateboarding and now that I have a Son of my own I'd love to teach him on such a rad board.
I’ve been looking for a way to be more active and lose weight so that I can more readily take part in mil-sim events and I feel like skateboarding is a good way to do that! Very community driven and you’ve gotta take some scrapes and bruises to be able to really grow in that hobby. Sounds like exactly what I’m looking for as a way to possibly lose weight and make new friends as well! A tacticool skateboard deck would be a fantastic starting point!
Any chance of covering some popular private purchase or small contract body armor worn by the ODAs throughout the years? I bought my Tyr PICO cuz of a recommendation from an 18D family friend that was issued one and I’m surprised something like that didn’t make the video!
It would be hard, SF kinds compartmentalized by ODA so I only saw other team guys stuff on joint training or missions. Im sure tons of brands are represented
Great video!!💯trying to think of a great reason to give on why I need that board !! …… still nothing 🤣 …….however, my wife and I will be in the delivery room expecting our first born child very soon ! Figured I could learn some neat tricks in the hospital while waiting for lil dudes arrival . 🤣🤷♂️ honestly feel like I’d be using my time very productively 😂
I deserve the deck, obviously. You thought a bit of fun with the cute afghan girl wouldn't be a problem on that long and lonely deployment but... Here I am, dad. This skateboard will be the first gift from you. Don't worry about all of those birthdays you missed. This skateboard makes up for all of it ..
Signed,
Habib Modern Tactical Shooting
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I used an ATS Aegis V2 back when we could wear personal plate carriers in my brigade at Campbell, was great, especially for the price compared to all the other higher end ones guys were using. One even balled out and got an AVS with all the bells and whistles, than we got told issued armor only, boy was he poopy.
I tried helping out some Ft Carson Stryker Bde Joe's with some quick release Multicam MBAVS with built in admin pockets even proper resin paper NSN labels but COC changed the rules to not just an issued armor system but the armor system on your CIF OCIE clothing record
I missed where big A issued us the KDH armor when it was decided that plates were too heavy in the mountains (in Afghanistan) and so we got the KDH.
By the way, my brother was 5th SF during Vietnam. On edit... I meant I missed where you may have talked about the KDH, I certainly didn't miss having it issued!
I saw pics of KDH we never got them...thank god
@@ModernTacticalShooting The KDH carriers were a bean counter decision by the Army and not what was recommended. Nobody liked them. The idea of plate carriers was on point over full body armor; but the selection was crap.
The joke is the Eagle MBAV was in the Soldier Plate Carrier System testing, the Joe's preferred it over the KDH POS so Natick picked the KDH POS because of the additional square inches of 3A sift armor coverage, never mind the piss poor sideplates floating around on 1 in webbing and buckles loosening during use. Joe's liked the MBAV better and it and it's 3A soft armor inserts were already NSN in the system.
I think the AVS shines in its ability to carry a ton of stuff, which fits the regiment mission nicely. it distributes weight really well and can be scaled to any mission set. the buckle thing is a non issue, you can simply swap that to the other side, or remove it entirely. You can fix the harness in place on one side and it allows you to slide into the carrier from the other side and buckle it up nice and fast.
Jeff, I think it would be neat to have a RAID SB board because I can’t skate, I’m about to go on active duty, and I think it would be awesome to build rapport with the members of my unit when they watch me fall on my rear.
The blinged out supply sergeants must be off the chain.
Just a note, the AVS shoulder buckles can be very quickly swapped to either side.
Yes I failed to mention it and some other points about the AVS but noted
@@ModernTacticalShooting Regardless, an incredibly informational video that gives us laymen some insight into a very different life. Thanks as always.
Damn. I should have waited to buy my own deck (I got the black one. Pink was sold out). I've lost a couple friends since I ETS'd in 2010. One was a fellow Scout, one was my Doc on my first tour in Iraq. Doc was from Colorado Springs and since I'm from northern Colorado I was able to attend his service. It was a rough one. I've lost too many friends. Anything to help a company that believes in keeping my brothers alive is worth it to me.
Watched this to get some insight on the MCAV vest( very rare almost precursor of the MBAV). Hoping it isn't too bad, this is coming from a person who has only worn the chicom mixed with alice lbe.
I wonder if they'll start going to Crye's SPC. It's supposed to be more comfortable than the JPC, with more support while still be very light and minimalist.
ATS gear is top notch. I have their plate carrier and belt as well.
I have three words for it "Badass"!
I'd never buy it with my own money because I'm endlessly refining my kit, but it would look badass on my wall.
Interesting to see your take on armor. My first carrier was a JPC and it caused me severe pain just wearing it for a few minutes with nothing but plates. I have an ATS Aegis, bought long before I discovered you. I love the plate pocket padding and no nonsense features, but I really wish the shoulder straps were sewn at an outward angle. No matter what pads I try they really fatigue my traps after about an hour of wear. Maybe I just have wide shoulders.
On the other hand, the AVS in the harness configuration is the ultimate in comfort and wearability for me. If I had the money that would be my go to.
Yes plate carriers are like shoes I think for some it's super hard to find the perfect fit. it's deceiving trying one on with no weight and then full combat weight
As somebody who owns an AVS and a JPC, I think it's a little unfair to do such a hit piece on the AVS 🤣
The AVS in a plate carrier configuration uses the same method of securing the cummerbund as the JPC, and the plastic buckle can be switched to a preferred shoulder, omitted altogether, or replaced with a better buckle.
The rest of the video was very interesting!
Not hit piece it's just my opinion. Plus, if it was super great, SF guys would not still be going out and purchasing JPCs..but they are.
Here's a reason..IT KICKS ASS..like guys from SF. Thanks for the great vids.
You mentioned that you all wanted the JPC essentially but instead got the AVS, what are your thoughts on the Airlite SPC meanwhile then if you have any experience with those? It seems like an even more minimalist, lighter weight version of the JPC which seems like it'd be up folks' alleys from what you said.
I had to look up Airlite SPC, Ive seen some SF with it, but the JPC is by far way more prevalent.
SPC is has a rigid tegris cummerbund, so it's actually better suited for load carrying than the JPC.
Well I guess the reason why I’d like to win the deck is because I sure as sh!t can’t afford a MK18 so it’s be the next best thing to remind me daily that I don’t have an actual MK18
Thanks for another great video!
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You know I want the deck because I’m here posting a comment about it. As a southpaw that has already been dealt a “bad” hand in life, winning that raid Skateboards deck would help sweeten all of those moments I’ve been gassed out so badly from my rifle… it could help soften the pain of shooting all the gens of glocks without having a slide release until gen5…. It would make those milspec charging handles just a bit less right handed.
So. I hope I win it!
How do I make the most convincing argument that I should win the skateboard? It's a MK18, which is absolute drip, the pink goes with the Vaporwave aesthetic my office has, and I used to skate when I was younger. Pick me pls
I'm a Private E2 Storm Trooper serving on the Death Star. I need that skateboard for easier transportion on the ship.
I personally would love a Mk18 skateboard because according to the Marine Urban Warrior program in the 90s, they issued skateboards to "check for tripwires" in urban environments, but it just wound up beinf some extremely rad xtreme 90s moment to see dudes in T block camo with skateboards. I'd love to be able to give some bullshit excuse like that for why I have a hot pink skateboard with a rifle on it.
You should look into the upcoming Crye JPC-R Series. It's as minimalist as the JPC but has the structural load bearing capability of the Airlite SPC and can use AVS skeletal cummerbunds. It's incredibly modular and can be configured into several different iterations for every mission
Why not just use the SPC then?
@@totenfurwotan4478 because the SPC is super minimalist, more so than the JPC, and only has a structural cummerbund. The whole carrier is skeletonized and the plates are suceptible to the elements. The JPC-R Series has more material and reinforcements and can be completely reconfigured, for any mission, and it has an entire ecosystem. It's a modular and more reinforced JPC with the load capability of an SPC. Quite literally a better system than both the former
@@DJ-fd4qk the only difference is the materials used and the laser cutting. That’s the only difference. If it attaches to a JPC it attaches to an SPC
I think I'm in need of the board because I'd really like to get my girlfriends cat in to skateboarding and she needs a sick style to start with and this board definitely fits the bill.
I don't deserve it, your son does!!!
We need to know which batt tho 🗡️
You remind me of Shrek, one of America's greatest gifts that somehow just keeps on giving 🗽 and dropping diamond gems on TH-cam
My Son has one! He is the one responsible for linking me up with Raid Skateboards.
Great video and content. AVS can swap buckle sides or you can choose to not use the buckle at all and have both sides just the fabric portion. My opinion, JPC is great for lighter setups. AVS is much better with heavier setups over longer period of time when using the harness.
Replace the plastic buckle with a Cobra Buckle?
@@adlerarmory8382 You can do that too!
Love it!
Lost my left testicle in a skateboarding accident when I was younger, still huge fan of skateboarding! Personally I had to give up skateboarding as I didn’t want to lose my other testicle to skateboarding.
Silver lining: This accident happened in my teenage years and I’m 34 now. My fiancé gave birth to our baby boy 2 years ago. My right testicle was able to pull out the win.
Oh I like modern art this would look awesome on our wall at home above my gun safe. Thank you for the consideration!
Love the video man 😎
Thank You!
Yes! Volume II !!!
God doesn't need to wear camo, but when He does, He chooses M81 woodland.
The best camo
I don't deserve that deck. My son does. He is currently serving in the military and is an avid skate boarder. He loves it.
2:21 "[He] basically had a one-man firefight with the Taliban. It's actually a pretty funny story..." might be one of the most badass things I have ever heard! I think I speak for most when I say WE NEED TO HEAR THAT STORY 😅
Perhaps sometime!
@@ModernTacticalShooting My birthday is January 5th. Now I'm not saying that you should have him on so that the two of you can tell crazy stories specifically as a gift to me, but I'm also not NOT saying that 😁
I would love to win the raid skateboard for a reason of selfless service. I served as 68W in OIF3 I am now a DV and am broke from the 3rd until the first of the month. My kid's love skateboarding so it is for my teen and little one to share ♥️🇺🇲🇺🇲😎😎 D.O.L
I would be the only *combat medic back on tha block with a Raid Board...... * 6INF(LT) Ft. Richardson, AK.."To Light To Fight..To Heavy To Run..6th Light"
was hoping you'd mention that skateboard deck.
I used to skate as a teen. Maybe I will get back into it for mental health reasons.
I need one of those decks so that I can hang it in my work space and flex on the other vets.
Im a prior enlisted BOLC student at Fort Sam and I’m sure I could really annoy some senior REMFs cruising down the side walk on that bad boy…just say’n.
Great stuff
Speaking of armor, what's ya thought of Ops Core FAST ballistic helmets?
Great question, it good helmet but SF only ordered 4 size variations out of the 6 or 7. The sizes SF offered never fit me well hence I wore a Gunfighter Mitch helemt all my tours. Ranger Regiment ordered all size variations, SF just being cheap.
Not SF but was issued the PASGT, MICH/ACH and the OPSCOR. PAGT=POS. I used the Mich for 2005 Iraq. I had the Mich and OPSCOR my last 2012-2013 Afg deployment. I used the Mich for day Ops for comfort and the OPSCOR for night due to the ratchet retention system.
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His full combat ready kit being only 30lbs is crazy 😂 Earlier in the year I had to do a 2 week course that was required for my deployment and the army IOTV vest they made us wear day in and day out with full front/back/side plates alone was about 30-35lbs and that’s not including ammo, Camelbak, and having an 8lbs rifle slung around your neck for 10 hours in 107 degree heat plus humidity lol…don’t know how I did it, and that was a stripped down version of the vest. The vest is supposed include the butt/groin flap, neck protector, and the arm protection but lucky they didn’t issue that shit to us bc it would’ve made an already bulky vest that much more worse and uncomfortable.
One more reason to go special forces. less mandatory crap we have to have attached to our kit
Can you possibly address why there is no lower body protection? I understand weight and mobility but armor has come so far in development, but i wonder if special operations will ever adopt a lower body augmentation/exoskeleton to help protect the legs/groin. something like mawashi exoskeleton.
Exoskeleton I hope not.
@@ModernTacticalShooting can you check out the mawashi exoskeleton and let me know what you think?
I DESERVE the skate board because I served 2 semesters of ROTC at the community College before I dropped out. Thank me for my cervix