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Author Derek Dutton

Derek Dutton

Derek Dutton is an avid adventurer, writer, endurance athlete, firearms instructor and bearded hooligan. His experience in the special operations community has afforded him a unique perspective on combat. He energetically shares the physical/ psychological lessons he has taken from the field of battle, from within the fight as well as after, as an instructor and adventurer/writer. Multiple deployments with 3rd Ranger battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and multiple combat related injuries ultimately led to Derek’s, early, medical retirement from the Army. However, it has not quenched his spirit of perseverance, or diluted his taste for meeting life’s challenges head on. Someone who takes the Ranger Creed seriously “Never Shall I leave a fallen comrade”, Derek is giving back to wounded warriors who are working through their own transition to civilian life through an organization he has spear headed: Ranger Smash Extreme Endurance. RSEE is a team of wounded warriors whose mission is twofold: 1: Enable: veterans by mitigating the financial burden inherent of extreme sports; veterans will therefore have the opportunity to explore boundaries they never thought possible 2: Empower: veterans through camaraderie of the warrior spirit, and create a resource hub for athletes to achieve the next level of their athletic endeavors through our network of sports professionals and mentors. Learn more about him, or follow them at www.RangerSmash.com

Salming Grit: A Look At Salming’s Race3

Derek Dutton
February 6, 2017
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First impressions are the rule, but the Salming Race 3, in this case, certainly is the exception.  I eagerly anticipated trying out the Salming brand. As a runner who leans towards the natural/ minimal side of ... Read More...

Honeywell’s Centurion™: Lightening the Load Through Product Innovation

Derek Dutton
February 4, 2017
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Honeywell launched Centurion ™ just before Shot Show 2017, for a grand debut on the floor of the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas Nevada. Anyone familiar with Shot Show knows its power and influence. Especially, ... Read More...

Crux Ordnance Guide Rod Assembly: Glock Perfection-Perfected

Derek Dutton
August 26, 2016
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Those who know, hardly describe me as a Glock fanatic. In fact, I am quite pessimistic to their design in general. So, when Crux Ordnance agreed to send Battle Axe Tactical a few American made upgrades for a  4... Read More...

Jettison Glock Magazines And Stock Shortcomings With CruxOrd Extended Magazine Release

Derek Dutton
August 24, 2016
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Crux Ordnance also recently sent Battle Axe Tactical their aftermarket extended magazine release: CG-050, fitted for a 4th generation Glock 19 for the purpose of testing and evaluation. Made from billet alum... Read More...

Ranger Reviewed: Cloudflyer by Swiss Shoe Company ON

Derek Dutton
April 1, 2016
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On Again Off Again We have all had that relationship. The one that seems like it should exceed expectations but somehow, and ever so disappointingly, it just doesn’t quite get there. Some relationships just ... Read More...

Product Review: IceBug: “Winter Runner-Land” by Derek Dutton of Ranger Smash

Derek Dutton
January 5, 2016
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Although the season has passed, it still looks an awful lot like Christmas. Unfortunately what this season usually means for runners is not only a Christmas tree with a plethora of presents underneath it, but a... Read More...

 

 

 

 

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