SWANSBORO, N.C. –December 18, 2023– High Speed Gear, a leader in innovative tactical gear and equipment, proudly announces the launch of the Apex ER Sling. This is a solid addition to the advanced range of products that are developed in collaboration with Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals. The Apex ER Sling stands as a testament to High Speed Gear’s commitment to innovation and user-focused solutions. HSGI continues to offer unique solutions that are functional, versatile, and come with a full warranty.
Crafted with top-tier quality materials and unparalleled functionality, the Apex ER Sling is designed to meet the dynamic needs of emergency responders in the most demanding situations. Constructed from a resilient Cordura laminate and nanosphere coated tubular nylon webbing, this sling assures robustness and durability in the field.
Key Features of the Apex ER Sling:
Customizable Ride Height: Featuring High Speed Gear’s patented Double Tap Slider™, the Apex ER Sling provides users with the ability to adjust the ride height as per their individual preferences and operational requirements on the FLY. Additionally, the use of HSGI’s patented Double Tap Slider allows for adjustable friction to be set by the end user depending on the situation the user is in.
Versatile Design: The user has the option to select a traditional black color scheme or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) certified reflective binding, offering improved visibility in low-light conditions, a critical requirement for many emergency responders. HSG provides two snap cable management points and 5 elastic slides to ensure either coiled or straight cables are properly managed and out the users way while doing their job.
MOLLE Compatibility: The sling includes a 3-column, rigid Kydex MOLLE panel, providing flexibility to attach various accessories such as radio pouches, medical TQ pouches, utility pouches, and more. This limitless adaptability ensures that the sling can be customized to accommodate all emergency professionals, no matter the situation.
David Jackson, Director of Government Sales at High Speed Gear states, “We are thrilled to introduce the Apex ER Sling, a product born from collaboration with Fire Fighters and EMS professionals. Our commitment to developing gear that directly responds to the real needs of those on the front lines remains at the forefront of our mission. The Apex ER Sling showcases our dedication to providing reliable, durable, and adaptable gear to support the heroes in the field.”
The Apex ER Sling is a significant addition to High Speed Gear’s mission to deliver purpose-driven solutions that cater to the specific demands of emergency responders.
For more information about the Apex ER Sling and High Speed Gear’s other innovative products, visit www.highspeedgear.com/apex-er-sling.
Yes, but what does it do?
It’s a sling, Reading Is Fundamental
It’s a radio sling, we always called them” truckee” belts. When you switch between gear( station wear, turnouts, scba, rescue jacket etc) a normal belt mounted doesn’t work super well and honestly you don’t want one on for a whole 24-72 hr shift anyway and belt clips just break. So the Truckee belt just stays in the truck or with your turnouts.
Is any part of the webbing flame resistant? Do they get burnt up?
No, it isn’t flame resistant. It’s designed to be worn under the jacket, so there’s no need to make it FR.
I’m one of the product developers for this system. The design and functionality was driven by feedback from fire and rescue personnel. Washability, light-weight durable construction, better radio retention, accessory attachment, cable management, and on-the-fly strap length adjustability were desired features.
The system is a cross pollination of HSG’s APEX Sling combined with a three-column MOLLE Panel.
All fire and rescue personnel are different in what they want to carry and where, so we provided the ability to customize the rig. The MOLLE panel and elastic loops bring that versatility to the user. This integration offers unlimited options for customization with MOLLE pouches such at the High Speed Gear Taco Radio Pouch, TQ holster, medical glove pouch, and flashlight holster, just to name a few.
The MOLLE panel also includes the vertical spacing necessary to accommodate belt-clipped radio holsters, such as the ones provided with Motorola APX radios.
The Double-Tap Slider provides the versatility of adjusting the ride height of the radio panel. The panel can be worn close to the uniform belt line for normal duties, or adjusted down for hazard zone wear with PPE, lowering the radio panel on the hip to provide access under the jacket and SCBA strap.
The APEX ER Radio Sling comes in one-size-fits-all and includes the three column MOLLE panel, sling, and sway strap. The Tact Radio Pouch is sold separately. The sling comes standard in all black, or black with reflective trim for a small upcharge.
But it’s not leather…LOL
Lots of great DIY leather crafters in the Fire/EMS service world.
Leather has it’s limitations, and after a few soaks with a fire hose, they begin to soften and lose rigidity. Not to mention that weak bungie holding that 3lb $7000 radio in place.
What “bungie” are you refering too? I have seen a lot of radio straps, and none of them have ever had a “weak bungie” on them. Second, you stated these do not need to be FR because they are under the bunker gear, how do you suppose they are getting wet?
FR is also a requirement for the vast majority of fire departments out there (to include the gear that is worn under the bunker gear), hence the use of leather and not synthetics.
Radio straps are not subject to any NFPA standard, and no testing modality exists (UL or Intertek) for certification of accessories like a radio strap.
The leather radio ‘bucket’ gets wet because it’s near the seam of the jacket, and – if you’ve ever been in a fire and sprayed water – everything you’re wearing gets soaked. Not to mention sweating – so salt water exposure also.
A very popular radio sling and strap (B****n Straps) has a single bungie going over the top of the radio and snaps into place, which stretches out over time, and the bucket warps from repeated exposures to water, hence the weakening and breaking.