AlamoShooter Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 OK guys . Jason C put this under Mental He really is not bringing up Cleats that much. Any Yes JC I am the Over Thinker on things I like to train and prepare so that I can put problems out of my head. Like week-hand shooting, I don't even like to call it that - I would rather call it Left hand shooting. my left hand is not Week. or if it starts to get wet and muddy , no problemO I like to replace every challenge with "I can Do that" It works ...most of the time. At least I don't stress any thing before a stage. It all comes after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 OK guys . Jason C put this under Mental He really is not bringing up Cleats that much.Any Yes JC I am the Over Thinker on things I like to train and prepare so that I can put problems out of my head. Like week-hand shooting, I don't even like to call it that - I would rather call it Left hand shooting. my left hand is not Week. or if it starts to get wet and muddy , no problemO I like to replace every challenge with "I can Do that" It works ...most of the time. At least I don't stress any thing before a stage. It all comes after. Understandably so, I recall mentioning that it is "helpful to know you have secure footing" and mentioned reasons why they have put one more aspect of confidence into the ball of wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbagwell Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Don't they make a cleat with ankle support? Seems that would be the ticket if ankle support is your need and grip is a must. I'm not positive, but I believe they do make high top cleats. I haven't purchased cleats yet, but was thinking the same. Shooters would certainly benefit from the support they provide while quickly moving laterally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I think you are referring to Chris shooting at Taran's range. I do not think it was during a match. I see GMs using cleats all the time. I got a pair of Land Sharks on sale and probably did not get them the right size. They were uncomfortable. I got some smoking deals on 5.11 boots from LA Police Gear. These have worked out well, except I notice my foot speed is better in a running shoe. I also have a pair of Converse 6in boots which are very confortable. I am thinking about going to a soccer store and looking at those shoes. A shoe with a little less cleat and would be more comfortable to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My two favorite pieces of equipment aren't really equipment... Our host's book has been invaluable in my attempts (starting to show improvment now, learning I can push myself more physically than before (thank you mountain bike!)) to become better during my limited amount of practice time, and I also like Lanny Bassham's book, With Winning In Mind. Both made little sense the first time through, and make more and more sense upon each subsequent reading. It gives one a good benchmark when one thinks back to going "What the heck do you mean make a plan and shoot the plan???" "See the sights lift? I can't even see the sights!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ah, to get to the shooting... Kinda also applies to knee pads on rocky surfaces, doesn't it? Back to the drift. I quit wearing cleats after I ruptured an achilles tendon driving out a box on thick clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Kinda also applies to knee pads on rocky surfaces, doesn't it? A few knee surgery and knee pads are your best friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David.Hylton Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The best thing I have bought are football cleats. I can accelerate, decelerate and turn without slipping.However, the reason they have been the best purchase is not because of the great traction, it's because I no longer think about slipping. Jason, I agree. After I bought my cleats it allowed me to use the most important piece of equipment a little more effectively. If you don't use the equipment between your ears effectively, then everything else is fluff. Now, if my brain would just stop turning off when the timer goes off Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 They make high-top cleats, mostly softball/baseball cleats. I prefer a mild cleat like Mizuno nine-spikes or aggressive soled hiking boots like Blackhawk Warrior 5" boots or Lowa Renegades. They work on all surfaces and will let go if you plant and turn unlike an aggressive spike like Nike Landsharks. Ripped my left miniscus a couple of times. Tennis shoes or sandals? Just crazy talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittbug Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 The best thing I've done recently is to put a dimple in the slide stop to prevent the slide from prematurely locking back. Prior to that it was such a distraction because it would really screw up my plan and mess with my head. Now I feel a lot more confident that I can make a plan and actually execute it. Running malfunction drills on every stage is really frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Don't they make a cleat with ankle support? Seems that would be the ticket if ankle support is your need and grip is a must. I'm not positive, but I believe they do make high top cleats. I haven't purchased cleats yet, but was thinking the same. Shooters would certainly benefit from the support they provide while quickly moving laterally. Adidas makes High top and mid-top corner blitz cleats. Linemen wear high-top football cleats while they're traunching around crashing into each other over and over again. I wear the mid-tops because academy was out of low tops when I went to get them. They provide some ankle support. I'm sure the high-tops would do more. Jason, I'm with you. My first serious slip didn't DQ me but it made me have to think about my footing more, and I didn't like that. Whether you like football cleats, or just high traction hiking shoes of some kind, getting footwear that will let you shoot without having to think about your footing is a huge advantage. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgerat Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 the best I have found are the Tanel turfs. They make them in a high-top and after you break them in a little bit they are the most comfortable shoes I own. Because of the design of the sole the cleats do not dig in nearly as much as a nike shark (football cleat) or something similar to that. I wear these year round for softball and will wear them for USPSA now. http://www.tanel360.net/catalog/product_in...products_id=334 if you click on the TECHNOLOGY information thingy below the picture you can see what the sole looks like. They are the bee's knees Isaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Well, I will have to say that so far the best piece of equipment that I have purchased is my Kydex DOH holster from BladeTech. I know that doesn't seem so interesting, but it is definitely a real good thing. I like that I can adjust the tension accordingly, and I do not worry about where my pistola is when it is not in my paws. I know thee are those of you that probably hold true to the leather, I do not. I will never run out of leather again if I can help it. (Unless we are talking about IWB or CC typr rigs) I like that after a year of use, it looks great and works like a champ. The mag holders of the same brand are cool too. (Though my new ones are a different brand) my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Now, if my brain would just stop turning off when the timer goes off Dave Man, been there and done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 tag for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askomiko Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) However, the reason they have been the best purchase is not because of the great traction, it's because I no longer think about slipping. I really hate that feeling, "oh, this looks slippery, better watch out..." Then I end up walking like a granny on ice. I moved my shoe findings here: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...0&start=100 Edited June 18, 2009 by askomiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nike hi-top Land Sharks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Andersen Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just got a pair of landsharks as well. Fairly new to IPSC, but not new to cleats...played college baseball. I noticed a lot of people talking about high-tops for ankle support, and they do provide that, but I think you give up some mobility. Depending on how much time you are able to spend in them, your ankles, and your equilibrium get used to the extra traction. I remember when I was started playing in high school and everyone got steel cleats for the first time. We all thought we were bad-asses till just about all of us faceplanted at least once on the first day. Because we weren't at all ready for the upgrade in grip. Nowadays the plastics have come so far that they are just about as grippy. In this sport you don't get to spend a lot of time running around to break yourself into them, so it might be worth a bit of training if your ankles give you trouble. Plus the cardio is great as well. And you feel like a bit of a superhero once you start using your cleats at 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 The best piece of equipment, for me is a good plan for the stage. A good plan involves all the tools on your belt both figurativly and literally. Use your strengths the best you can and use them to work around your weaknesses. The tools on your belt should each be there for a reason and don't lug around anything you don't need to finish the task at hand. Both in your range bag and belt as well as your plan, if it gets in your way leave it at home. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ghost Holster. I really like that rig!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildot1 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 #2 is the Dawson FO front sight. Can't believe the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 The two best pieces of equipment for shooting are the same ones that are allowing you to read and understand this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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