SSD sponsor SKD Tactical has just announced that Tyler Cigard as the Head of their new R&D shop.

In his new role, Tyler will design and fabricate tactical nylon gear prototypes for SKD’s military and consumer markets. “His design capabilities and strong relationships at Eagle Industries will facilitate an efficient process through which our OEM products will reach our customers,” says Piggly_Wiggly, online spokesperson. “He will also play a lead role in SKD’s new initiatives in the Parachuting/Skydiving market.”

Tyler served for 6 years in the US Army as a Parachute Rigger, during which time he earned his Master Rigger certification. He went on to lead design efforts Tactical Assault Systems (TAS), Patriot Performance Materials (PPM), and most recently at ATK/Eagle Industries’ Ft. Bragg Rapid Prototype & Design Facility, where he worked closely with SOF personnel designing unit-specific tactical nylon solutions. He is best known for designing the Canine Assault Vest that is currently in use with SOF K-9 assets.

“While I am fairly concerned about working with these clowns at SKD, I am pretty jazzed that they let me wear pajamas to work,” says Tyler.

Tyler will operate out of SKD’s new R&D shop at an undisclosed location in the St. Louis area. His operations will be supported by a staff of four- 3 Miniature Pinschers and 1 Belgian Malinois.

Tags: SKD Tactical

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