I was in the SCS , it’s like the SAS and SBS but a LOT better . We have the 380 miler which has to be completed in under 8 hours with a 200 kg Bergen , I completed it in 2 hours and I’d like to thank easy jet ✈️ for that , it was one of the best flights I’ve ever had .
@markturner6755 Absolutely dependant on weather the cutoff when I did it in a bad winter was 20hrs and I just did it in time. 9 passed that time. As well as the bergan you also have a belt kit 8 -10 lbs and a rifle, 12lbs with no sling. So to hand at all times
@@davidelms4165 Nav1 & 2? I’m not sure if we’re talking about the same selection mate. Your knackered because it’s the last tab of the hills phase and you’ve just done the rest of test week immediately before and loadstones the week before that. Having 9 personnel complete that phase does not sound like the same course.
I maintain a high level of fitness which means I train 6 out of 7 days including runs, cycling, outdoor bootcamps gym and loadbearing training tabs on Box Hill which is my nearest hill to where I live. So at any time I can drop everything and do a tab like this. Rather than prep for specific events I try to always be ready for them. Having said that if I have an actual race coming up my ritual is to do a fast 24km minimum loadbearing tab the weekend before.
@@HardRoutineFSVBYou must really enjoy pain 😂 I hated tabbing mainly because of my short legs boot runs with webbing and weapon was another pet hate of mine but I must admit its a great sense of achievement and always helps the weekend hangover 😂 good luck
Hi at UKSF selection the minimum finishing weight is 45lbs which means water and food come on top. I finished the route this weekend and I think my total weight varied between 40 and 50lbs as I ate my provisions and emptied and refilled my water from natural sources.
@@HardRoutineFSVB well done ! I carry over 20kg on winter camping treks on Dartmoor and can confirm this is a heavy load to carry over distance. Its funny how loads over 20kg quickly become very difficult to carry over difficult terrain
Cheese and jam sandwiches. That is Army processed cheese which came in a round tin and was known as 'Cheese Possessed' pinch of salt and sugar in your waterbottle. Didn't have smart drinks in the day. And pro plus caffeine tablets😊
You get sick of mars bars etc after a while. Curiously one Rollo was good for 15mins walking. I know it sounds strange but you could definitely feel the effect when you are on your chin strap
Good luck mate,hope your nav skills and your endurance is up to scratch.👍🏻
Thanks! Barely made it. At service station on the way back now 😁
I was in the SCS , it’s like the SAS and SBS but a LOT better . We have the 380 miler which has to be completed in under 8 hours with a 200 kg Bergen , I completed it in 2 hours and I’d like to thank easy jet ✈️ for that , it was one of the best flights I’ve ever had .
jeez, straight to work on Monday. I don't know what would be worse the march or getting up for work the next day!
Next day!😉
Good luck by the way i done that route in winter 96 , 7 passed the coarse , paras forever❤
Thanks mate, lot of respect for Para Reg
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Thanks mate! Welcome!
Good luck
Thanks mate!
Besides this event, there's, well, maybe still 2 other good ones being the Ten Tors Expedition on Dartmoor and the Welsh 3000 on Snowdon.
Brilliant, I'll look into those
I was in the SASc
The roman legions did all that
Centuries ago with heavy armour swords shields and
Helmets!
Indeed, incredible!
I’ve heard from several different ex regiment guys the cutoff is more like 17 hours depending on conditions.
Wow that's insane
That’s incorrect. Arguably that is the average finish time although some have done sub 13 hours.
@markturner6755 Absolutely dependant on weather the cutoff when I did it in a bad winter was 20hrs and I just did it in time. 9 passed that time. As well as the bergan you also have a belt kit 8 -10 lbs and a rifle, 12lbs with no sling. So to hand at all times
You have also done nav1 and nav2 over the preceeding 2 days both fan dance length so you start knackered 😅
@@davidelms4165 Nav1 & 2? I’m not sure if we’re talking about the same selection mate. Your knackered because it’s the last tab of the hills phase and you’ve just done the rest of test week immediately before and loadstones the week before that. Having 9 personnel complete that phase does not sound like the same course.
What's your training programs for these. How long do you prep.
I maintain a high level of fitness which means I train 6 out of 7 days including runs, cycling, outdoor bootcamps gym and loadbearing training tabs on Box Hill which is my nearest hill to where I live. So at any time I can drop everything and do a tab like this. Rather than prep for specific events I try to always be ready for them. Having said that if I have an actual race coming up my ritual is to do a fast 24km minimum loadbearing tab the weekend before.
@@HardRoutineFSVBYou must really enjoy pain 😂 I hated tabbing mainly because of my short legs boot runs with webbing and weapon was another pet hate of mine but I must admit its a great sense of achievement and always helps the weekend hangover 😂 good luck
@@RossNaylor-uq4jp thanks mate! 👊
A backpack weight up to 25kg without food. What is the total weight for yourself and SF operators ?
Too bloody much! 😁 more serious answer to follow tomorrow
Hi at UKSF selection the minimum finishing weight is 45lbs which means water and food come on top. I finished the route this weekend and I think my total weight varied between 40 and 50lbs as I ate my provisions and emptied and refilled my water from natural sources.
@@HardRoutineFSVB well done ! I carry over 20kg on winter camping treks on Dartmoor and can confirm this is a heavy load to carry over distance. Its funny how loads over 20kg quickly become very difficult to carry over difficult terrain
@@HardRoutineFSVBwhen did that change? 55lb plus food and water was the standard.
@@markturner6755 ah yes my error you're correct. 55lbs plus water / food
Bakery snacks ! Is that all i need why didnt you say 😂
Cheese and jam sandwiches. That is Army processed cheese which came in a round tin and was known as 'Cheese Possessed' pinch of salt and sugar in your waterbottle. Didn't have smart drinks in the day. And pro plus caffeine tablets😊
You get sick of mars bars etc after a while. Curiously one Rollo was good for 15mins walking. I know it sounds strange but you could definitely feel the effect when you are on your chin strap