The Path We Chose: 2017

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Slick Stabilizer (Action Cam Gimbal) Unboxing

Slick Stabilizer (Action Cam Gimbal) Unboxing - OCR King's unboxing of the Slick Stabilizer gimbal for Go Pro action cameras. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

What is a Spartan Trifecta - And How Do I Get One?

What is a Spartan Trifecta - And How Do I Get One?

What is a Spartan Trifecta - And How Do I Get One? Ever wondered about what the Trifecta Tribe is, and how to become a member? Look no further! The OCR Kings discuss the different Spartan Races needed to complete the Trifecta. We'll show you the options, the medals and the wedges. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!

https://youtu.be/0rnU8rzC2Xc

Monday, December 4, 2017

OCR Training - Spartan Z Wall

OCR Training - Spartan Z Wall. Mack and Damer of OCR Kings' tips on how to beat the Spartan Z Wall, including choosing a side, approach, hand and foot techniques, and more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

OCR Kings - Year In Review 2017

OCR Kings - Year In Review 2017 - The OCR Kings take a look back at 2017. What a great year out there at those obstacle course races, we have a lot to be thankful for! Check out our recap of the 2017 OCR season and have a laugh on us (see if you get the references in our funny video here).

Good bye 2017. Looking forward to a great season next year at Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage Race, and more. Until then, train hard, have fun, and SUBSCRIBE!!

Top 10 Obstacles 2017 (All Obstacles)

Top 10 Obstacles 2017 (All Obstacles)

The OCR King's picks for the top 10 obstacles of 2017. These are our ten favorites from our 2017 OCR season, from Spartan Race, Terrain Race, Savage Race, Rugged Maniac. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!! See you in 2018.

Spartan Race Super 2017 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Super 2017 (All Obstacles). Tri-State NJ 2017. Spartan Race Super at Mountain Creek, Vernon NJ, Saturday November 4th, 2017. 8:15 AM Competitive Wave as run by Damer and Mack of OCR Kings. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!

http://www.youtube.com/ocrkings

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Rugged Maniac 2017 (All Obstacles)

Rugged Maniac 2017 (All Obstacles). Rugged Maniac New England, Saturday, September 23rd 2017 at Motocross 338, Southwick, MA. Run by Damer of OCR Kings. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!

http://www.youtube.com/ocrkings

OCR Training - Rope Traverse (Spartan Tyrolean Traverse)

OCR Training - Rope Traverse (Spartan Tyrolean Traverse). Damer and Mack of OCR Kings show you how to beat the Rope Traverse using the over, under, and "monkey crawl" techniques. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!

This obstacle is sometimes called: rope cross, traverse rope, Tyrolean traverse, rope traverse, Spartan Tyrolean, or some variation thereof...

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Spartan Race Ultra Beast Drop Bin

Spartan Race Ultra Beast Drop Bin. Ever wonder what a drop bin is and what goes into one? When we set out to do the Spartan Ultra Beast, there wasn't a lot of information out there about drop bins. Here's what we chose for our drop bins and what we put inside for the Spartan Ultra Beast. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Mack's drop bin lid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Here is what Mack put in his drop bin:

PRIMARY - Dolfin pack
med kit 2 (sm)
headlamp
2 chem lights
UA cover
PRIMARY - race belt
4 gels
3 stinger waffles
spare gopro battery
4 mustard
PRIMARY - ear buds

Food
1 stinger waffle
1 clif bar
1 vitamin D
1 multi vitamin

First aide
leuko tape
scissors
3 ice packs
12 bandaids
2 gauze
1 tweezers
1 first aide tape
1 ace bandage
2 Tylenol
4 mustard
2 Advil
knee brace
Clothing
spare shoes
spare shirt
spare pants
spare socks

Utilities
3 spare AAA batteries
drop bin procedures and contents list (2 pages)
1 garbage bag
1 body glide
1 coin
1 HRM battery

Check out our Ultra Beast journey from start to finish:
Part 1 - Getting Ready to Ultra Beast - https://youtu.be/MFgNM1FGK18
Part 2 - Practical Advice - https://youtu.be/J0fkDDsAJe8
Spartan Race Ultra Beast 2017 (All Obstacles) - https://youtu.be/dPUBRMNJsGI
Ultra Beast Medal to Belt Buckle Conversion - https://youtu.be/LpLh0wDV8Js
Ultra Beast Drop Bin - https://youtu.be/9ZzeNR7NEgY

Terrain Race 2017 (All Obstacles)

Terrain Race 2017 (All Obstacles). Terrain Racing event at Englishtown Racetrack, August 5, 2017. Run by OCR Prince, son of Damer of OCR Kings (while Damer recovers from Appendectomy). Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Monday, July 24, 2017

How To Build a Spartan Barbed Wire Field

How To Build a Spartan Barbed Wire Field - An obstacle race building tutorial on how to create a barbed wire field like Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage Race, Warrior Dash, etc. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

PARTS

(2) 60ft spools of barbed wire: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2WMFCY/...

(10) 5.5 inch, 3/8th diameter hex bolts
(10) 3/8th inch bolts
(20) washers
(50) 2 or 2.5 inch wood screws
(15) 2 x 4's

OCR Training - Spartan Mt Olympus

OCR Training - Spartan Mt Olympus. Damer and Mack of OCR Kings show you how to beat the Spartan Race Mt Olympus obstacle. HINT: use the holes... Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Mt Olympus, sometimes listed as "CLASSIFIED" or Mount Olympus.

Spartan Race Ultra Beast Medal to Belt Buckle

Spartan Race Ultra Beast Medal to Belt Buckle. Quick tutorial on how to convert your Ultra Beast medal (buckle) into a fully functional belt without ruining the ribbon. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Search for "buckleless belt" on Google or go to:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU1QZUM/... on Amazon to get the belt featured in this video to complete the conversion.

Check out our Ultra Beast journey from start to finish:
Part 1 - Getting Ready to Ultra Beast - https://youtu.be/MFgNM1FGK18
Part 2 - Practical Advice - https://youtu.be/J0fkDDsAJe8
Spartan Race Ultra Beast 2017 (All Obstacles) - https://youtu.be/dPUBRMNJsGI
Ultra Beast Medal to Belt Buckle Conversion - https://youtu.be/LpLh0wDV8Js

Savage Race 2017 (All Obstacles)

Savage Race 2017 (All Obstacles). Savage Race Boston (Barre, MA), July 15, 2017. As completed slowly by Damer and patiently by Mack of OCR Kings.... Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

http://www.youtube.com/OCRKings

Mud Run / Obstacle Racing Gear - HYDRATION VEST

Mud Run / OCR / Obstacle Racing Gear review of the Ultimate Direction AK Mountain Vest 3.0. In-depth gear review of this hydration vest, and applications for OCR's (obstacle course races), and mud runs like Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, etc. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

See this pack in action at the Spartan Ultra Beast: https://youtu.be/dPUBRMNJsGI

Monday, June 12, 2017

Spartan Race Ultra Beast 2017 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Ultra Beast 2017 (All Obstacles). Tri-State NJ 2017. Spartan Race Ultra Beast at Mountain Creek, Vernon NJ, Saturday April 29th, 2017. 6:15 AM Competitive Wave (they were late and we went out at 6:45), as run by Damer and Mack of OCR Kings.

https://youtu.be/dPUBRMNJsGI

Mud Run / Obstacle Racing Gear - HYDRATION

Mud Run / OCR / Obstacle Racing Gear review of the Dolfinpack extreme sports hydration system. In-depth gear review of this pack, pros and cons, and applications for OCR's (obstacle course races), and mud runs like Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, etc. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

http://www.youtube.com/OCRKings

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Spartan Race Ultra Beast 2017 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Citi Field 2017 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Citi Field 2017 (All Obstacles). Spartan Race Stadium Series Sprint - Citi Field, May 13, 2017. As run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

OCR Kings - On Socks

OCR Kings thoughts on obstacle course racing concerning socks. Should you wear them? Check out the OCR Kings as we share our insights on everything OCR / obstacle course race / mud run related.

Are we knowledgeable? Are we funny? Are we obnoxious? Are we the "bad boys" of obstacle course racing? Regardless, we are definitely entertaining! These are honest and unscripted candid videos on a variety of topics filmed after our workout sessions (in this case as we train for the Spartan Ultra Beast). The audio is terrible, but the message is FANTASTIC.

OCR Kings - On Parkour and Guinness

OCR Kings' thoughts on using Parkour in obstacle course racing, having goals, and Guinness. Check out the OCR Kings as we share our insights on everything OCR / obstacle course race / mud run related.

Are we knowledgeable? Are we funny? Are we obnoxious? Are we the "bad boys" of obstacle course racing? Regardless, we are definitely entertaining! These are honest and unscripted candid videos on a variety of topics filmed after our workout sessions (in this case as we train for the Spartan Ultra Beast). The audio is terrible, but the message is FANTASTIC.

Battlefrog Virtual Run - Medal Unboxing

Battlefrog Virtual Run Medal Unboxing. We run the night, virtual run III by Battlefrog Series.

OCR Gear - Dolfinpack Hydration Pack

OCR Gear - Dolfinpack Hydration Pack. Unboxing of the Dolfinpack extreme sports hydration system. Mack of OCR Kings is getting ready to use one of these for a Spartan Ultra Beast. Check out what's inside the box.