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TYR Tactical XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

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Using a hybrid composite of Polyethylene, Nylon and Carbon Fiber Stays, XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage moves with the body. According to TYR, it utilizes the active hip to create a cross sectional load to the opposing muscular structure. This allows for dynamic movement of the body (twisting, turning, bending, and rotational movement of the hips). The XFrame stays free-float within cross channels in the carrier and have secure limiter straps that can be adjusted for maximum range of movement.

The XFrame Dynamic Load Carriage is compatible with all carriers in the PICO family.

www.tyrtactical.com/products/list/xframe-belt-and-xframe/pico-and-pico-mv-main

Up Armor Your Cap with the HALO

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

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The other day we showed you a watch cap with integrated impact panels. Today, we’ve got shot mitigating pad insert for your cap. The HALO can be trimmed to fit with no loss of performance and reduces up to: 50% severity index and/or 25% of g-force according to manufacturer Unequal. It also integrates Air cooling channel technology (AC2T) that is designed to keep. the protected area cool and dry.

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www.unequal.com/halo

Thanks Fernando for the heads up!

CORTAC And Survival Armor Join Forces to Bring the CTAV to Body Armor

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

You may have seen the ADS video on this lashup during SHOT Show. Basically, what’s happening is that CTAV maker CORTAC and Survival Armor have entered into an exclusive agreement to integrate the Cooling and Trauma Attenuating Vest (CTAV) panels into Survival Armor’s body armor carriers. CTAV is an “Advanced Impact Resistance Technology creates a “behind armor thermoregulated microclimate [that] promotes convection while vented panels improve heat dissipation.”

“We couldn’t ask for a better partner in this endeavor than Survival,” said Jeremy Harrell, President of CORTAC. “They are well known for ground-breaking advances in the industry, so teaming up with us to integrate the CTAV into their armor is the latest in a long list of pioneering efforts on their part and we’re pleased to be working with them.”

Until now, the CTAV has only been available as an after-market accessory purchase to be affixed onto armor carriers. By integrating the CTAV panels into armor carrier systems, CORTAC claims that users can have a CTAV experience with greater seamlessness and ease, while enjoying the strength and protection of Survival’s body armor.

“CORTAC and their CTAV product obviously took the industry by storm when it launched early last year and we immediately realized the game-changing impact they were making,” said Kurt Osborne, Vice President of Survival Armor. “We’re proud to be working with the folks at CORTAC and we appreciate their partnership.

Mayflower Goes Typhon

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Mayflower tells us that they are working on getting all of the correct Kryptek pattern materials in stock. Here is a Low-Profile Armor Carrier (LPAC) and UW GEN IV Chest Rig is Typhon. You can see how well it pairs with Arc-teryx Talos in Wolf.

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www.mayflower-rc.com

The Agilite ‘Ninja’

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

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Developed at the request of Advanced Assault Gear in Tokyo, The Ninja is a micro-framed plate carrier designed for the smaller-framed warrior. The average height of males in Japan is just 172cm (5′ 7″) and as most plate carriers are made in the United States, where people in general and military operators in particular are significantly bigger, standard plate carriers were less suited to this market. The Ninja stepped into this gap, being tighter fitting, especially around the shoulders and back.

Despite its tighter fit, the Ninja is built for a size medium ESAPI plate in order to provide a proportionally high level of ballistic protection.

The Ninja also features a brand new telescopic shoulder-strap system and a removable cummerbund.

The Ninja is available in Japan exclusively from Advanced Assault Gear and is available in MultiCam, Coyote Brown, Black and A-TACS AU.

www.agilitegear.com

RG Unveils New Addition to LVR

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

LVR Add on Admin Pouch

Rogue Gunfighter has introduced a new addition to their LVR armor carrier, officially released at last week’s SHOT Show. It is a slip on Admin/dump bag that attaches to the cummerbund allowing the operator easy access to mags in the pouch. It’s a simple easy slip-on and off affair with no PALS. The LVR will be available for purchase early March.

www.roguegunfighter.com

SHOT Show – Rogue Gunfighter

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

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Rogue Gunfighter displayed an interesting variant of their LVR Armor Carrier. Check it out in the TAG/LCI Booth.

roguegunfighter.com

ODG Sighting – Legion Firearms

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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Interestingly, the garment in ODG’s Lupus pattern is an Arc’teryx LEAF Talos ensemble. See how well the patterns mesh.