Custom Blow out kit

[RobertJ]

It's important in training to get used to tightening it down. Too often you see this "I don't want to hurt myself" non sense.

A TQ properly applied in training for a few minutes is highly unlikely to cause any problems to the user.

A half arsed applied TQ is more of a problem actually.

It sucks cause the limb will throb like hades, but you can make short runs, crawl to cover, reload, use a weapon, etc. with one on.

On the CAT people put the windlass into the little plastic keeper and think they are GTG. But time permitting, always try to go over the windlass with any additional velcro and strapping if possible. It's very easy to bump the TQ while dragging someone through the woods, around cover, etc. and it's easy in doing so to release the windlass.

Last time we did this, everyone was kinda half arsing it, hurrying but not really hurrying. A few rounds let off now and then reminds people of the seriousness of the practice.

Ideally you are applying it WHILE moving to cover if possible. Therefore practicing shrimping via one side, with the "good" leg pushing, becomes important.

In the class I took, I got home and had some mild bruising. Where the cats were "tightened", your doing it right. As stated elsewhere on the forums Practice this in the field, that useless junk you cary in your front slash pockets (car keys etc.), or inkpen in arm sleeve will get in the way of the TQ of choice. Had to rethink cary methods. The things you learn by doing it in your battle rattle and not at home in your undies, eating cheetos, on the lazyboy...