SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 13th, 2024 – High Speed Gear®, manufacturer of the official magazine pouch of the Marine Corps, the TACO®- proudly unveils its latest innovation, the SF Wrap Pads. HSG® is setting a new standard in user comfort and adaptability within the tactical gear industry. Featuring G-Form’s patented SmartFlex™ Non-Newtonian impact additive technology, these revolutionary pads are meticulously designed to mitigate shock, effectively reducing fatigue by dampening the transfer of energy to the end user.
The HSG SF Wrap Pads showcase a versatile design, allowing for a wide range of configurations to meet various support needs. One of the distinctive advantages of the SF Wrap Pads is their compatibility with most plate carrier shoulder straps, belts, and weapon slings, significantly improving user comfort across multiple tactical gear components. The material’s adaptable nature allows customization by trimming with scissors to achieve a personalized fit. Pair the SF Wrap Pads with products from High Speed Gear like the Apex™ Sling, Apex™ ER Sling, Core Plate Carrier, Operator Belt, etc.
Key Features of the HSG SF Wrap Pads:
SmartFlex™ Non-Newtonian Impact Additive: Reduces fatigue by attenuating shock and energy transfer.
Versatile Design: Accommodates various configurations to meet diverse support requirements.
Compatible with Various Gear Components: Fits most plate carrier shoulder straps, belts, and weapon slings.
Customizable Fit: Material can be trimmed for personalized adjustments.
Accommodates Straps up to 2.5 Inches Wide: Ensures versatility across different gear sizes.
Water-Resistant Closed-Cell Material: Does not absorb water, maintaining durability and reliability in various environments.
Proudly Made in the USA; Berry Amendment Compliant: Ensures high-quality and compliance standards.
“Using SmartFlex™, we were able to reduce the amount of transmitted force to the wearer by 76% compared to standard EVA foam and HSGI’s legacy pads,” shared Shawn Connor, VP of Strategic Partnerships for G-Form. Together, G-Form and HSG designed a solution compatible with Shoulders, Crew Served Weapons slings, backpacks, plate carriers, belts, Cable management and more.”
“Conventional load carriage padding options have been limiting comfort for users for decades. They’ve been dealing with impact, fatigue, and discomfort and we knew this had to change,” said Dave Jackson, Director of Government Sales at High Speed Gear Products Group. “High Speed Gear has developed the game-changing, SF Wrap Pads with the use of technology from G-Form that brings users a thin, lightweight, comfortable, impact absorbing system.”
The launch of the SF Wrap Pads demonstrates High Speed Gear’s and G-Form’s dedication to providing revolutionary, high-quality products that redefine user experience in the field.
Available for purchase throughout the HSG Authorized Dealer network and also on the website at www.highspeedgear.com