Right off the bat you’ll notice a limited run of mini penlights as well as some hats and patches. But the biggest thing is that the LVR armor carrier is available for sale along with the RG cut soft armor. Additionally, they will continually add more innovative Low Vis products as they get stocked.
FirstSpear dominated the armor and load carrying discussion as Dave Kent discussed the various attributes of their Tubes and 6/12 Technologies. For guys who are having trouble wrapping their heads around 6/12, FirstSpear also has the new 6/9 attachment that is also PALS-compatible but is lighter and actually holds pouches closer to the platform than traditional MOLLE.
He also took the attendees back to the future by introducing them to the concept of purpose built panels for armor carriers. Because you can change out the front and rear panels of their carriers, you can integrate panels that are permanently configured for different loads. This helps reduce weight which is particularly desirable in mountain environments.
Diamondback Tactical has released two new tactical assault carriers that feature a built-in, patent-pending Tactical Performance Skin, or TPS Technology. The introduction of the D-TAC (Dynamic Tactical Assault Carrier) and the M-TAC (Modular Tactical Assault Carrier) expands Diamondback Tactical’s line of advanced tactical assault carriers. Featuring TPS Technology, the D-TAC and the M-TAC offer operators a multi-functional lining that drastically reduces the overall weight of the carrier and adds ballistic, slash, and fragmentation performance. The combination of TPS Technology with these advanced carriers enhances its strength and durability. Diamondback claims it makes them 10 times stronger than other traditional tactical carriers.
“The release of the D-TAC and M-TAC carriers represents a big leap forward by Diamondback in the advanced tactical marketplace, and push the edge of the envelope of technological innovation in the armor industry,” says Andrew Bair, CEO of Diamondback Tactical. “Diamondback prides itself in leading the tactical armor systems market. Our design engineers continue to make high-performance quality products that many leading operators prefer.”
The DYNAMIC TACTICAL ASSAULT CARRIER (D-TAC) is a lightweight plate carrier featuring TPS Technology. The scalable design of the D-TAC increases operator maneuverability and can easily scale from a low-profile plate carrier to a tactical assault carrier with bicep, groin, throat, collar and lower back protection.
The MODULAR TACTICAL ASSAULT CARRIER (M-TAC) is a full-coverage tactical carrier utilizing advanced materials to increase strength and durability in a lightweight design. Incorporating their proprietary TPS technology, the M-TAC is more than 4lbs lighter than Diamondback’s UTOC (Universal Tactical Outer Carrier). The M-TAC is a top-load concealable cut carrier with expanded soft-armor coverage that both increases operator maneuverability and can easily scale from a low-profile tactical carrier to a full-coverage tactical assault carrier with bicep, groin, throat, collar and lower back protection.
Available in about two months from now, Shellback Tactical’s RANGER Scalable Plate Carrier is scalable. You can armor all the way up or just down to a front/back type carrier. Additionally, as you can see in the photo below, this carrier will accept Shellback’s Neck, Deltoid, and Groin armor as well a new soft armor package they will release along with his carrier. It also has internal pockets for front/back plates. The cummerbund is also removable like the Banshee.
Most readers of SSD are familiar with the American brand FirstSpear. However, unless you’re from Europe, you may not have heard of NFM Group. This partnership is huge for consumers in both regions and ultimately, in the entire, international market place. Norway’s NFM has some great clothing designs that FirstSpear is already leveraging and will continue to introduce to the American market and NFM will now have access to in first paragraph should be FirstSpear’s innovative Tubes, 6/12 and 6/9 technologies.
This is their press release –
The business cooperation will serve to facilitate the continued rapid growth of both companies, their expansion into new markets and provide customers rapid access to state of the art defensive technologies
St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and Glynitveien, Norway – Today, FirstSpear, a warfighter tactical equipment designer and manufacturer, and the NFM Group, an interntional group of companies developing and marketing unique tactical textile and body armor solutions, have announced the launch of a co-development and distribution partnership.
The move will allow both companies to further enhance their technological solutions by combining state of the art, high performance defensive field gear with tactical capability enhancement technologies, allowing U.S. and European customers with rapid access to the unique variety of leading technologies offered by both companies.
FirstSpear designs are produced based on valuble end-user input, applied into the R&D process by developers, focusing on specific mission needs, and thus delivering pioneering, capability enhancement oriented products.
The NFM Group, considered one of the most innovative and specific mission-need oriented textile developers worldwide, focuses on developing tactical textiles and load bearing equipment that increases the flexibility and survivability of the modern combat soldier.
The partnership between FirstSpear and the NFM Group will serve to facilitate mutually enhanced product offerings, more efficient and effective marketing channels for both companies.
With a shared goal of addressing the need for lighter, more adaptable modular gear, FirstSpear will utilize NFM’s advanced tactical textile designs and technologies to enhance their load carriage systems and apparel solutions. NFM customers will benefit from direct access to FirstSpear’s latest technologies, including Tubes and 6/12, to name a few. Both companies will continue to drive innovation by working closely and constantly with military end-users in order to meet their unique mission needs.
“FirstSpear is committed to developing and deploying products that cater to the unique needs of the best of the best – the tip of the spear,” said Scott Carver, Founder and President of FirstSpear. “NFM is among the most talented and innovative devlopment teams with whom we have had the pleasure of working. We are excited to join forces with them to better serve the warfighter, giving our customers more immediate access to top tier technologies.”
The match between FirstSpear and NFM Group is intuitive and natural” according to Walther Overland, Managing Director and CEO of The NFM Group, who elaborated: “Both companies base their research and development process and portfolio on valuble end user insight and first hand knowledge of field use requirements. Each company’s solutions and technologies complement the other’s well and we are delighted at the opportunity do deepen and widen our cooperation with FirstSpear on the global arena.”
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
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.
Thanks Fernando for the heads up!
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.
