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AUSA – Ops-Core ACH Upgrade Components – UPDATED

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

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Here are some photos of the individual components in the Ops-Core Advanced Combat Helmet upgrades. Naturally, they can be all adopted or as individual pieces.

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The first piece is the 360 Deg Liner and Retention System. It attaches into place via the Velcro patches already installed in the ACH shell. The liner provides permanent impact protection (particularly against rotational forces) and you still insert pads so I’m going to suggest, if you use this upgrade, you’ll need to size up on your shell.

UPDATE – It’s true you use pads with the EPP liner but they are specially designed for use with the liner. It is not designed to be used in conjunction with the issue helmet pad. I spoke with Ops-Core and they gave me this info.

The new liner has a variable thickness EPP protective component that is coupled with comfort pads that come in three thicknesses: 1/4″ 3/8″ and 1/2″ to create ideal comfort and stability. Individuals wearing a large ACH with issue pads can use the new liner in the same size shell with greater comfort and stability

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The Skeleton One Hole Shroud weighs just 42.1 grams. It’s streamlined design is snag free and the single hole will fit right on to the ACH.

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They’ve also incorporated space in the lightening holes to tie off your NODs, if needed.

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The skeleton rails offer 14 wire and cable management attachment points. They are also universally sized to fit all ACH sizes Small through Extra-Large.

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The items are available in Black, Urban Tan and Foliage Green.

www.ops-core.com

AUSA – HSGI’s New Rigger Belt Mounting Option for TACO Pouches

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

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HSGI has introduced a new Riggers belt which integrates AustriAlpin’s D-ring buckle.

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There’s also a new mounting option for TACO pouches that relies on Velcro one-wrap to put them right in the belt.

As an added bonus, they also previewed a new TACO handcuff pouch.

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http://www.highspeedgear.com

AUSA – OTTO Cable Management Clip

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

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The Cable Management Clip from OTTO is a PALS compatible means to route and manage communications on your kit. Reusable, it’s available in a black, tan, flat dark earth and OD green.

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www.ottoexcellence.com

AUSA – D3O Introduces Internal Knee Pad System

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

D3O has introduced a new two-piece, integrated knee pad system. The outer shell is a hard plastic, protecting the knee from hard knocks and sharp objects. It also features a flat spot to make taking a knee a little more natural. Leveraging D3O’s Trauma Reduction and Unrivalled Shock Technology (TRUST) technology, the insert is made from two different 3D0 high performance materials for comfort and shock mitigation. The LITE foam offers cushioning and the D3O XT absorbs shock, particularly over the knee cap.

The pads can be worn in three ways. The insert alone inside a kneepad slot. The two components together inside a kneepad slot. Or, the insert inside the slot and the outer shell on the exterior of the slot. The four slotted circles you see at the edges are the tops of tabs that line up with slots on the insert. You twist them to lock them in place in order to keep the two pieces together.

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Available soon in the US through Tactical Distributors, it can be integrated into many existing trousers by wearing just the insert piece or the two components together, inside a kneepad flap. Additionally, new pants can be manufactured to accept the D3O pad system by sewing 14 small sized buttonholes in order to accommodate the interface. This will allow users to wear the hard shell outsert on the outside of the knee in order to protect the fabric as well as the knee and the holes offer custom fit.

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AUSA – SIG SAUER Quick Attach Suppressors

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

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SIG SAUER showed us their quick attach/detach suppressors offered in (l-r) .338, .30 and 5.56mm. We haven’t fired them so we can’t speak to performance or how the attachment contributes to suppressor blowback. However, just looking at them, there is an interesting feature. The system consists of a tapered adapter that is attached to the barrel. The suppressor attaches directly to the taper and a lock twists into place. The taper gives a lot of contact surface between the adapter and the suppressor. There are no shims or crush washers here; at least to mount the adapter. If you are going to run a muzzle brake, it does require a crush washer for proper alignment and it screws into threads in the adapter. The brake and suppressor do not contact one another.

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In these CAD drawings provided by SIG you can see how this attachment works. The suppressor rests against the taper.

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You can also see in this exploded view how the brake screws into the adapter.

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Although we didn’t photograph it, SIG is working on a new suppressor coating that they feel they can keep the suppressor (within CSASS parameters) cool enough to touch (~140 deg F) without burns.

AUSA – GD Flyer Features Accessories from Fighter Design USA

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

General Dynamics was exhibiting their Flyer vehicle, selected for use by USOCOM. Fighter Design USA had several accessories on that vehicle including these quick release ratchet straps to hold cargo in place.

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Ratchet straps are commonly used to secure odd sized loads to the exterior of vehicles. The problem is that you can necessarily access them very quickly as you pop the ratchet loose, fighter Design’s Adam Slank took a look at it and came up with a different way. The solution is simple, yet ingenious making it easier to quickly access the equipment held in place with the ratchet strap. You pull a single pin and the entire strap is free. I really like solutions like this.

AUSA – Silynx Offering ANR Ear Pro

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

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As part of their Tactical Communication and Protective System entry, Sylinx offered the U.S. Army what they are calling TCAPS Lite to help mitigate Noise Induced Hearing Loss. It offers the same Active Noise Reduction and volume control switches/battery case of the popular Clarus comms headset but without the ability to connect to a radio. This device offers a lower cost option for those not equipped with a radio but yet still require ANR which not only protects hearing but also increases situational awareness.

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silynxcom.com

AUSA – Rocky Updates Jungle Boot

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Based on feedback from the field, Rocky has updated their Jungle Boot, introduced about 18 months ago.

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In addition to the no-snag lacing they introduced last year, they’ve replaced the 550 cord laces with FR laces that don’t absorb water.

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They also slightly modified the balance of Cordura and leather area coverage to enhance breathability and they’ve incorporated a more durable ankle reinforcement.

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The biggest upgrade is in the sole. The older sole is on the left and the new model which incorporates a distinct heel is on the right. They also depended the lugs and made the gaps wider to more easily deal with mud.

www.rockyboots.com