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Arc’teryx Rotor Wash Tshirt

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

When you do a search for the Rotor Wash shirt from Arc’teryx, you are offered a simple description, “featuring a reactive printing process that removes colour from the textile, creating a unique graphic look.” This provides an interesting look into the production process, but it doesn’t explain the image.

While it isn’t part of the LEAF line, at first glance you wouldn’t know it. The image is actually of a heli-skier who has just been dropped off by a Bell 212. However, it looks like a UH-1 in a cloud of dust. Unless you look really close, you don’t even notice the two ski poles stuck in the snow in the foreground. The shirt is offered in Blackbird which is a deep Grey color, sized 2 – XXL. A lot of LEAF customers are already wearing it. Take a look and you’ll see why.

The Rotor Wash shirt is currently in stock from Tactical Distributors.

S.O.TECH Moves to the Industrial Level and Becomes ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Monday, July 4th, 2011

S.O.TECH is now ISO 9001: 2008 certified in Design and Manufacturing. This accomplishment has enabled their transformation from a mid-sized tactical sewing shop to a fully ISO certified contract manufacturing plant. Simultaneously, they are debuting a new website to streamline this effort, www.SOTECHSewing.com. Additionally, they purchased a new building in order to pursue work with large defense and aerospace manufacturers as well as defense companies in need of custom pouches for their weapons, radios, optics, and flashlights.

For those who don’t know, ISO 9001 is an industry process and quality standard. It is difficult to attain and has to be maintained by a company after an initial inspection and subsequent periodic audits by a registered ISO inspector. Many high quality corporations require an ISO certification from their contractors. S.O.TECH intends to leverage this new ISO certification along with its certification as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) into their expansion. S.O.TECH can currently handle all types of production requirements including Berry Compliant, Buy American Act, Commercial Made in USA, as well as an offshore production capability depending on budget preferences and specifications.

The new website allows customers to go step-by-step through both areas of the Design/Engineering and Production processes. Both customers looking to design a custom rig or to procure samples and quotes in order to bring their established ideas to the market, will find numerous points of helpful information to ease the process. S.O.TECH has even published a tactical sewing term glossary for those that want to brush up on their tactical nylon lingo.

Despite these recent activities, S.O.TECH hasn’t forgotten their core market and continues to maintain their web storefront through www.SOTECHTactical.com. Rather, their latest website is designed to support the corporate customer and present an option for companies looking to procure quality nylon load-bearing cases and harnesses, as well as the inventive individual with the great idea for a new piece of gear.

S.O.TECH wanted us to let let you know that they are standing by for all your custom sewing needs!

Happy 4th!

Monday, July 4th, 2011

What can I say? For 235 years you have been a singular beacon of hope in a world beset by every sort of “ism” ever inflicted upon man.

America, I love you.

Happy Birthday!

Happy 4th From Blackheart International

Monday, July 4th, 2011

We received this in an email from Blackheart International and found it so sublime that we had to share it.

Who Knew The Rebel Alliance Had JTACS?

Monday, July 4th, 2011


Photo ISAF Media

KAC Introduces 45° Offset Rail Mounted Micro Folding Sights

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

45° offset mounts for backup sights are becoming more popular. When needed, the shooter cants the weapon to the left to bring to sights into alignment with the target. Some of these new mounts utilize fixed sights which may become hung up on equipment or obstacles, while others utilize mini red dot sights which often rely on batteries themselves or may be suffer from broken glass. Knight’s Armament Corp on the other hand, has adapted their adjustable back up iron sights for use in the offset role.

The front sight is adjustable for elevation and the rear sight can be adjusted not only for windage, but also for ranges between 200-600 meters.

www.knightarmco.com

Phokus Aid

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Almost a year ago to the day, we discussed Phokus Research Group, a small company dedicated to ethically helping military entrepreneurs market turn their good ideas into reality. Embodying the concept of “By the Operator, For the Operator”, one of the products they have worked on is called the Phokus Aid. The issue is that you have to constantly readjust the focus of your NODs when transitioning from observing or driving with the focus on infinity to close up work. Many troops have developed field expedient solutions utilizing the lens cap but really they don’t work well.

The Phokus Aid on the other hand is a purpose built solution to this problem. It allows the user to maintain infinity focus with the NODs, while providing clarity at critical distances of 10 feet and closer without requiring re-focus. You just flip the Phokus Aid up or down in order to use.

www.phokusresearch.com

Order of the Undercollar

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

This guy looks REALLY proud to be an Engineer.  I bet he has castle buttons on his ASU too.When the ACU was adopted by the Army, the rank insignia was moved to the center of the chest and the officer branch insignia was eliminated from the utility uniform. Naturally, this didn’t stop officers from wearing their branch insignia, they just had to come up with some interesting ways of doing it. Then comes along, Order of the Undercollarâ„¢, a company founded to provide branch insignia that fits perfectly on the Velcro found under the collar on the ACU. That way, an officer can flash his buddies the high sign so they know who’s who. I can say one thing, they are honkin’ big so you won’t have any problems sorting lawyers and tankers. Not sure if they have a MultiCam version coming yet or not but they will do custom runs with a unit designator. Be sure to check out the HH6 patch as well in case she, or he for that matter, lounges around in ACUs.

To order visit www.orderoftheundercollar.com.