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Ranger school water survival test?

I have no swimming ability whatsoever (like really none, I've taken classes). I once passed a combat water suvival test with ROTC by allowing my BDU bottoms to fill with air, and dog paddling on my back. What swimming aptitude would be needed for the Ranger school swimming test?

Get to your local pool and sign up for all the Red Cross life-saver courses now.

If you are in a southern latitude, you might be able to get them all in in a single summer.

But you will be swimming through the Chattahoochee with boots and full rucks and a few lead weights in your hands. Prepare yourself.

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Are you As Strong As a Us Army Ranger Or is It All Show

As a former Army Ranger I know the benefits of weight
training, but many gym rats look upon weight lifting as the
"holy grail" of muscle building.The reality is that while
weights can play an important part in your conditioning programit is not the end all be all.

So the question that pops in my mind is "how useful are your
weight trained muscle?"

Let's put them to the test...

Here's a taste of the physical requirements of becoming a U.S. Army Ranger.Try them out test yourself and see if you really are in shape. See if you're fit enough to wear the beret.

Army Rangers-Lead The Way

Ever wanted to put on the Army Ranger Tab on your uniform? Here is what you have to do to become a Ranger.

The training is broken up into three phases: Fort Benning Phase, Mountain Phase, and Florida Phase. The Benning Phase is executed in two parts and lasts for a total of 20 days.

As with most Special Operations units, the first phase is
very physical. You will be required to perform an Army
Ranger PFT consisting of the following:

Push-ups - 49+ Sit-ups - 59+ Chin ups - 6+ 2 mile run in running shoes in 15:12 minutes or less Other physical requirements and tests: Combat water survival test 5-mile runs 3-mile runs with an obstacle course 16-mile foot march Night and day land navigation tests

The most important pre-training exercise to do prior to Ranger school is walking fast in your boots with 50 pounds of weight on your back.

You will do this everyday you are at Ranger School. Running at least 5 miles, 3-4 times a week and swimming in uniform 2-3 times a week is recommended as well.

Pack on a 5-10 pounds of body weight prior to going so you have a little to lose when you are consuming fewer calories a day. Also known as "forced marches" or "humps", these events are basically walking at a fast pace over rough terrain with a back pack at least 45 lbs in weight. When you take the ruck march test, you will also carry a weapon, wear boots, BDU (Battle Dress Uniform - "fatigues" pants/blouse), LBE (Load Bearing Equipment - shoulder harness with canteens with water), and a helmet.

If you break it down, you need to train the major muscle groups of the body - legs and back. Sure your upper body (shoulders and arms) come into play carrying the backpack and weapon, but you will get most of your exhaustion from the legs and lower back. So, training your legs in running, leg PT, and rucking will build stamina and endurance you need for any type of Army or land navigation training.

The Run and Leg PT Workout: Repeat 4-5 times Run 1 mile
at your goal pace (6-8:00/mile) (no ruck sack) Squats - 30
Lunges - 20 / leg Calves (heel raises)- 30 per leg The
Non-impact version of Leg PT: Bike and Leg PT: Repeat 4-5 times.

Bike 5:00 at increasing levels per minute on a Life Cycle type
stationary bike Squats - 30 Lunges - 20 / leg Calves - 30 per
leg

Long Distance Bike / Leg Workout: Life Cycle Pyramid: On

a stationary bike with manual mode and levels of resistance:

Start at level 1 for 1 minute, increase resistance level by 1

level each minute until you can no longer pedal in between the 80-90 RPM zone.

Typically, people will do this workout for 20-30
minutes depending on the bike they have. Some bike will max out at level 12 and some will go to at least 20 levels. Both are tough to get to the top of the pyramid levels. Once at the top, repeat all levels in reverse order and work yourself down the other side of the pyramid. Usually by the end of the pyramid, there is a puddle under you and your legs will be exhausted.

And, of course, there are long distance ruck marches for 10-20 miles with at least 45 lbs in a ruck sack you must train for

prior to some of the advanced Army courses. The best way to

train for these to move out with a ruck sack for 1-4 hours at a

time combined with smart foot care

Interesting stuff huh? Try it see if you're fit enough.

About the Author

Frank Sherrill, is a former U.S. Army Ranger and Martial Arts expert. After surviving a horrific weight training accident, he spent years researching and finally discovering an exercise program and home gym that was as effective as free weights but, without all the RISK. To learn more about the
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Float Vest

How deep is the river everyone floats?

I have floated the guadalupe river before and I know it is shallow enough that you can stand up in it. But some of my friends are going to float the camole (sp?) river this weekend and i'm wondering how deep it is. I can't swim, so I need to know if I need a life vest for it.

The Comal river varies from a few un-navigatable inches at times to +25 ft deep at some points. (it's not that wide at any point maybe 75ft across at times but mostly 20ft wide at most points).

If you're not a strong swimmer I'd wear a life vest for sure any time you're floating because the rivers can get very swift very quickly. It's not uncommon to see people wearing life vests. I'm not trying to scare you but I'm trying to be honest and realistic. If you can't swim, wear a vest. You can always take it off or unsnap it when the river calms down. The Comal has a "tube shoot area" where the river forks and takes you down a section that's like a water slide. The rapids are ruff and the river can easily tip you out of your tube. People usually hangout at the bottom of the shoot collecting beers, coolers, and sunglasses that spillout during the trip.

Yellow Swimming Float Inflatable Children Vest $10.37 Yellow Swimming Float Inflatable Children Vest

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Children Inflatable Swimming Swim Float Life Vest Large $9.22 Description:This is a Large Aid Kids Floaties Inflatable Swimming Swim Float Life VestThe ultimate Floaties Swim Vest is designed to be comfortable to wear and to keep children' safe around water.Made from super soft, durable, comfortable and easy-to-clean vinyl materialsInflatable Swim Vest with 2 adjustable buckle strap, it is easy to store and take.It provides great freedom of movement for kids as the divided buoyancy compartments...This Inflatable Life Vest suitable for 3-6 years kid(30-50 lbs).About 90cm across the chestKids Swim Vest ideal for swimming, wakeboarding, flat water boating and so on.This is not a life saving device. Don't leave child unattended while in use.Weight: 192g

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Basic Info About the Wakeboarding Vest

If you wish to go on wakeboarding, purchasing a Wakeboard Vest is one of the important things to consider. Every sport shops will have a selection of different life jackets or vests and you have the option to make a choice. Best swimmers always wear life vest even if they are expert swimmers to have their protection.

The following are some important tips in identifying the accurate Wakeboard Vest :

Certification

Select the vest which has certification from the Coast Guard. The vest that has been licensed must be able to safeguard you by staying you float in the waters in times of tragedy or disaster.

Try it on

Examine the fitting; it is essential to purchase vest that has accurate width and height. The vest must never be large or small and the person must be capable to do his function in times of emergency. If the vest is bulky it would create trouble to the one wearing it. The vest becomes lighter when dried; likewise, make sure that they get heavy if covered with water. This will slow down your speed and will also be life frightening. Life vest are produced by using neoprene or nylon in order that water fades away within a short time.

When you scroll the internet, you will come across excess of sites that will help you decide the finest quality which is needed to be bought. It is easier to choose the Wakeboard Vest since there are several people giving their outlook and views. It is very important to select wakeboard vest to be suitable to your personality and stature. The cost and appearance of the vest is not necessary, the important thing that matters is its function to do its job and keep you floating long enough until you can attain help in case of emergency.

Purchasing wakeboard vests can be done simpler and effortless if you follow the steps mentioned above. You can be sure also that you buy the finest quality and make sure of your protection when you join the exciting sport. Go ahead with the sport and enjoy, but make sure that you wear wakeboard vest and be sure not to disregard your protection.

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Inflates Holds

Bike tire holds air but hisses when inflating with a floor pump?

When I inflate the rear tire with my floor pump it will hiss like it is losing air even though the pump head is locked to the tube head. Also the tires are supposed to be 90psi but the rear tire I cannot get above 80.

However if I stop pumping at this point and release the valve it will hold air. I even left it at the bike shop and the owner said it seemed to be holding air.

The front tire does not make any noise when inflating and I can get it above 90psi.

The front tube had recently been replaced after it went flat. So it may just be that the rear tube is too old? They are both schrader valves but the rear tube actually seems to have a slightly smaller valve head.

When I bought the bike used he agreed to put new tires on it but I don't know if he put new tubes in them or just the old ones.

The front one is new because it has just been replaced, but the rear one might still be the old 1970s tube.

Jake

I am surprised that it isn't 'hissing' on both wheels. The pump head is not completely attached, or unable to attach to the valve with out it leaking air. That is why you get up to 80 lbs. and it can;t go higher. You can reach down with one hand, and push the valve on a little better and continue to pump. My pump has been like that for years. It makes the task just a little longer and harder than before.

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Inflatable Boats Repairs: Catastrophic Damage

When an inflatable boat cannot be fixed by a repair kit because a cut or tear made the fabric collapse or deflate instantly, then that damage is deemed catastrophic. If the transom separates from the side tubes or excessive abrasion caused multiple leaks or a boat made contact with any sharp object then the damage might be impossible to repair.

There are catastrophic damages that cannot be fixed by you but can be fixed by a qualified inflatable boat repair shop.  Examples of such damages are: a transom that is loose from the side tubes and seams that become unglued. These damages should not be attempted by the owner but should be forwarded to the dealer especially if the boat is still under the regular 5 to 10 year-warranties on fabrics and seams.  Name brands boats have authorized repair facilities all over the country and there should be one near you that can deal with any major repair of your boat with or without warranty.

But what do you do if your inflatable boat meets a catastrophic damage while out fishing and that inflatable boat is your only means of transportation? A repair kit would have been handy if you accidentally slash your boat's tube but what if you forgot to bring your kit too?

Emergency Repairs

If the inflatable boat sustained a gash, be prepared to be creative especially if you do not have a repair kit and you are in the middle of nowhere. A brilliant idea is to stitch the gash. Insert a flat wood into the gash and using a small knife, punch a series of holes a half-inch apart along the edges of the slash. Remove the wood after.

Search for any material that could serve as the "thread".  Since you are out fishing you can use a fishing line or if you have dental floss, that would serve too. Straighten out a suitable fish hook and fashion out a needle out of it. Close the gap with a baseball stitch.  Look for a tree that has a sap. A spruce tree' trunk has gum that you can use to coat the stitches. Apply a large quantity of gum and let it dry overnight if possible. Do not attempt to inflate the boat at its normal pressure but inflate it just so you can reach "civilization" so to speak.  If the trip is short and sweet, the stitching would be enough to get you across a stream or river.

Repairing With Duct-Tape

Duct tape is really an all-around tape. You can use it on just about anything for emergency and temporary bonding of materials. If you sustain a gash on your inflatable boat, you can use a lot of duct tape for emergency repair. Deflate the damaged part of the boat which is probably done already or you would not need to repair.  Cut 8-inch strip of duct tape and lay each trip perpendicular to the rip or cut making sure it overlaps by at least half their widths and extending to inches past each end of the gash. Do the procedure twice this time the duct tape perpendicular to the first layer of duct tape after which inflate the boat just enough to hold its shape.  Apply a third layer of duct tape this time perpendicular to the tube making sure that each strip goes round the tube as far as it can.  This will reinforce and hold the tube so it does not expand and tear the first two layers.

The three layers of tape, six if you count the overlaps, should be enough to get you across a river or to where you need to go. The first layer should be perpendicular to the damage; the next layer perpendicular to the first layer and the third layer perpendicular to the tube. It was actually tested that this type of temporary duct tape repair held for several months until a more permanent repair was possible.

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