Monthly Archives: May 2016

If you’ve ever had to clear out the garden and found ivy growing up the side of your house, you will understand how much of a pain it is to remove!

But now, a team at Ohio State University are looking into this adhesive property of ivy, and how it could be applied to other situations. Continue reading →

If recent reports are to be believed, current Bond Daniel Craig has turned down an eye-watering amount of money (rumoured to be £60 million) to reprise his role as 007. There has been some speculation about whether or not he would carry on in the role, and if not, who would take his place… Continue reading →

Whether you’re planning on heading out on a camping trip, an overnight hike or something more adventurous, it’s key to remember that you’ll be exposed to the elements. Although this can seem like an invigorating thought at first, it can soon turn sour if you don’t head out prepared. Remember to share your planned route and expected locations with a close friend or relative before you head off, that way, if you lose your bearings, people will know where you are!

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It seems the SAS have got their very own Lucius Fox, as the elite unit are said to be testing gliding kits as an alternative to parachute jumps, allowing them to cover greater distances from an aeroplane. Continue reading →

We all have our different ways of relaxing and relieving stress. Some of us go to the driving range and ping some balls about, others of us use sport as a relief.

But how do you fancy the idea of throwing axes at big wooden targets? In a game which is kind of like a game of darts, but a lot more entertaining! Continue reading →

Dan's at it again with a shiny new overview! This time Dan feast his eyes on the brand new Armorer Works HX 10 & 11 practice pistols! Both series are featured in the video, however not all colours are. They're available in all colours but for now we will only be selling the HX1001, HX1102, HX1103, HX1004 and HX1105 as featured in the video.

Head over to the website or come and visit us in store for more information on all pistols! And as ever, any video ideas you may have for us, drop us a comment on the video, Facebook or fire us over an email! And don't forget to hit that Like and Subscribe button!

Nino Salukvadze from Georgia is set to compete in her eighth Olympic Games when she flies out to Rio de Janeiro this summer.

Only one other woman – Josefa Idem-Guerrini, who competed for both West Germany and Italy – has competed in as many Olympics, which is a remarkable feat for Salukvadze. Continue reading →

If you find yourself lost in the wild, finding a source of drinkable water should be one of your top priorities.

There are a number of ways to look for water in the world, but using wildlife is arguably one of the most effective, as animals and bugs need water to survive too. Continue reading →

This is something we've been excited to share with our viewers. From this point on we will be holding a monthly competition where you will have the chance to win a £50.00 voucher to use in our store or online. Watch the video to find out more and hopefully we'll see you in our first RPG Competition.

Email us a link to your video at sales@surplusstore.co.uk along with any details you would like included (Site names, team names, your youtube channel, call signs of the people involved etc) before the 15th of June and we will announce our winner as soon as possible after that via our first announcement & rundown video.

Now the small print, you must own the original copyright (you shot the clip or have permission from the person who did) to the clips you send us you must confirm this when you send us the link, we reserve the right to withdraw any unclaimed gift certificates if we find you've sent us someone else's clip! We will accept clips from youtube links, other online video resources, rock it up to the shop on a USB stick or most upload sites. Vimeo allow for up to 500 MB a month completely free. Please don't email us footage direct as it will just get bounced back and we will not receive it.

Much to the disappointment of our staff, they will not be allowed to enter neither will our secret panel of awesomeness judges. Its yours to win so get your entries in! We're looking for shorter events so if all you have is a 10 minute video make sure you tell us what it is specifically you want us to put forwards as your entry (i.e. Let us know the time it happens in the video).

With many thanks to CS-01 Draagar https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjsgTBbmHGcB7uYbZVxBarw for donating his footage to make this initial video!

Please note this is not going to be a forum for cheat calling or showing up any types of cheating or unsportsmanlike behavior.

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Any queries you have can be answered by emailing shop@surplusstore.co.uk or alternatively you can call the store on 01293 525880

Steven Rogers, better known as Captain America, was drafted into the American Army after being injected with super soldier serum which turned him into the superhero we all know and love.

Having being frozen and re-thawed in the modern world, still technically a member of the U.S. Army, it led to many people to speculate just how much money the US owed ol’ Cap in wages. Continue reading →