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Archive for August, 2014
OR Summer Market – Kelty
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014Follow SSD On Instagram For Up To The Minute OR Coverage
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014If you’re not following SSD on Instagram, you’re missing out on plenty of OR coverage that isn’t being published on this site, or even our Facebook page. Just take a look at a few of the images posted from the show floor already.
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OR Summer Market – Sterling Ropes
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014Sterling Ropes has redesigned one of their mainstays. The Nano IX has been slimmed down from a 9.2mm to a true 9mm rope. Intended for sport routes, ice or mixed climbing, the Nano IX, it’s certified as a single, half and twin rope. It’s available in a variety of colors including OD.
While working on making the Nano IX leaner, they also came up with two new ropes, the AERO and HELIX. They redesigned their cores. They use a thinner diameter fiver but there are more of them. Externally this means a heavier and more durable sheath for longer life with a more durable core system offering better handling. The AERO is 9.2mm and the HELIX is 9.5mm.
OR Summer Market – Salewa
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014All of these new models you will see here are coming Spring 15. I really like the direction Salewa is moving and their styles will fit right in with niche military/tactical users.
First up is the Alp Flow featuring WL Gore’s Surround Technology. It’s based on the best selling Alp Trainer and incorporated the Gore-Tex Surround into a full grain letter upper. They were the first brand to feature this technology and it’s already available in the Escape and Ramble. For the Alp Flow, they’re using radiator technology to leverage the Surround material to force the hot air out and allow cooler air in.
Next is the Redesigned Rapace GTX (left) and Mountain Trainer Mid GTX (right). The laces are all the way to the end of the toe box. Additionally, they’ve added the new 3-piece adjustable footbed. Finally, they’ve lined the entire heel cup and collar with Ortholite foam which molds to the wearer, offering a better fit. Notably, the Rapace is also crampon capable.
Finally, Salewa is introducing a pack range to North America. Known for so clean, technical designs in Europe, they’ve chosen 9 of their proven styles to bring here. We’re giving you a taste with this Crest 25. It’s a 25 liter, lightweight alpine pack. It offers a breathable close fitting back panel and a clean design. Don’t forget, there’s also an integrated rain fly.
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
The ZEV Technologies Experience – Slide Cuts
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014It’s week three of The ZEV Technologies Experience and I’m told that they’ve cut the new slide, custom designed for SSD, but don’t quite want to let the whole cat out of the bag meaning we’re only going to see glimpses of what they’ve done. So far, ZEV has checked the pistol in and pulled the parts for the custom build.
In this video, you can see the slide being precision cut in house, from 1704 Billet Stainless Steel.
Undoubtedly, the most prominent feature is the cutout for the RMR. The slide cut is specific for the Trijicon RMR and offers 1/3 co-witness, featuring ZEV technologies proprietary RMR mounting posts.
I just received word yesterday that Trijicon has graciously sent an RMR in to Zev Texhnologies to be incorporated into the build. This is going to be an exciting gun to shoot.
Grey Ghost Gear – JED Bag
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
New from Grey Ghost Gear, the JED Bail Out Bag is designed as an all-in-one solution for getting out of trouble fast during vehicle operations, a go bag meant to be fought from without any unnecessary ‘cool’ features. The interior features multiple mesh pockets along with elastic loops for four 40mm rounds. The zipper runs the full length of the bag for fast access to the inside. The outside features sections of loop material for attaching hook backed pouches, such as those from Orange Diamond Concealment or Tactical Tailor’s Low-Vis line.
Oh, and if you’re wondering what JED stands for, it’s Jim Erwin Developed.
www.greyghostgear.com/new/jed-bail-out-bag
Mega Arms – Megalithic AR-15 Upper
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014
The Mega Arms Megalithic AR-15 upper is machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum, giving it a 70% increase in strength over 6061 aluminum. It is black hard anodized with a surface hardness of 60 Rockwell. Its material and construction allows it to weigh only 22.3 oz.
The Megalithic upper features a fore end with keymod at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, and a flat top Picatinny rail. An integrated leveling system placed between the upper receiver and handguard rails can be configured for both left and right handed shooters.
Comes standard with a dust cover door, forward assist, a keymod compatible Picatinny rail segment, barrel nut, and barrel nut wrench. Available only in rifle length at this time.
megaarms.com/ar-15/upper-receivers/mts-440
