Thanks rongtw. That's not one of those I had watched. Oddly in one of those I did one member of the troop was having a delayed timing problem, and was slightly behind everybody else for a minute or two and stood out like a sore thumb. Unfortunately he was on the camera side.
Some might argue that the US Marine is the more difficult routine as it is "done" at what UK military would call "slow time". From my limited drill training I remember to be done correctly slow march is far harder than quick march, which the RAF Colour Squadron work at.
However, both weapons used are very heavy, the British FN being used is extremely heavy for normal drill let alone for exhibition. British forces incorporated a "Change Arms" to allow the weapon to be moved from one shoulder to the other because of the weight. The US weapon is I think a vintage Springfield bolt-action.
@shutter, did you climb the mast? There is no way I could have done that, I have no head for heights. However I have heard the highest climbers were often afraid of heights.
Experience; is something you gain, just after you needed it most.
When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
