This week’s focus is all about the Retro-Fit Cummerbund. Combining all the features of the Overlap Cummerbund, including a strong elastic back that provides security and comfort, the Retro-Fit Cummerbund is a great solution for those utilizing a different plate carrier that want to use FirstSpear’s 6/12 modular platform and Tubes technology. The low-profile loop interior for mounting our hook-backed Ragnar pockets for radios, extra mags inside the cummerbund, making users lighter and faster with a slimmer profile.
SPECS:
•Model: Retro-Fit Cummerbund
•Size: Small (26”–32”); Medium (32”–38”); Large (35”–41”); XL (38”-44”); 2XL (41”–47”); 3XL (48”–52”)
•Colors: Black, Coyote, Multi-Cam, Ranger Green
FirstSpear’s Tubes Rapid-Release Technology solves many of the problems with common closure methods on plate carriers. The common closure in the front with the hook & loop fasteners can present many performance failures. It not only adds bulk, it is noisy, and retains water and mud; from a safety standpoint, the hook and loop closures can cause cummerbund protection items (like side plates, inflatable flotation) to shift position and misalign from where they should be to offer maximum protection.
Tubes technology has solved all these challenges. Quick to close, and even quicker to remove, the Retro-Fit Cummerbund utilizes Tubes to allow end users to utilize this capability and the 6/12 Modular Platform without completely changing your entire load carriage platform. This kit is compatible with carriers that utilize traditional hook and loop flap systems and cummerbund pass-through channel. It accepts both soft armor and 6 in. x 6 in. hard plates.
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Been running half of the RFC on VelSys plate carriers for years. Expensive (~$140) but it was the only option at the time with Tubes and they’re a game changer versus any other cummerbund attachment (SRB, Cobra, etc.) as they go on with one hand. Being able to don your armor without lifting mags in a vehicle is awesome and being able to doff with one-hand for emergencies is huge.
A plethora of improved QD cummerbund options on the market today, many of them using Tubes hardware. Beez Combat Systems, Arbor Arms, etc.
Blaze Defense Systems makes a simple FS tube MOLLE adapter to go onto your existing cummerbund that works great as well.
has anyone used this with a crye avs, jpc, or spc?
They don’t have a pass through back channel so you need the old style of FS cummerbund (bungee in back.) They used to have some on hand – its worth a phone call.
Crye doesn’t have a pass through back channel so you will need the older style FS cummerbund, it has bungee in back that can be integrated. Its worth calling and checking as it’s no longer a standard item.
An excellent CP replacement Cumberband is made by Beez combat systems.
https://www.beezcombatsystems.com/AR-3-FINGER-ELASTIC-3-CELL-TUBES-KIT-E3cellJPCT.htm