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Kryptek Smiths Are Now Available

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Kryptek Smiths

Tactical Distributors has received the brand new Smith Optics Elite Lockwood sunglasses in Kryptek Highlander, and they’re ready for shipping starting today. The Lockwood features 100% Milspec polarized lenses, which meet ANSI Z87.1 standard for optics and MIL-PRF-31013 standard for impact. The frame is constructed of lightweight, impact resistant materials and includes megol nose and temple pads. Each pair also ships with a free Smith Optics Elite skull patch.

The Highlander Lockwoods are also available through US Elite Gear.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/featured/lockwood-kryptek-highlander-polarized

Oakley Prizm Lens Technology Now Available

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

US Elite is now taking order for two styles featuring the new Oakley Prizm Lens Technology. I had a chance to start using the new lenses during range day at SHOT Show and I really like them. According to Oakley, the Prizm lens technology uses a formulated dye that boosts visual recognition of targets while blocking a variety of neighboring backgrounds such as dirt, trees and sky. The whole idea is to block certain colors of light in order to increase contrast. I know, it sounds great, but does it work? In my experience, yes. So far, they come in two gradients (TR22 and TR45) and I could easily transition from outdoors to indoors while wearing the lighter of the two (TR22). I really like them.

Currently, US Elite has the Flak Jacket XLJ Prizm with TR 45 lens available.
Flak Jacket XLJ Prizm TR 45 lens

They also offer the M Frame 3.0 Prizm with both TR 22 and 45 lenses.
M Frame 3.0 Prizm with TR 22 and 45 lens

OR – Smith Elite – Kryptek Lockwood Eyepro

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

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Smith Elite has introduced a limited edition version of the Lockwood Eyepro in Kryptek Highlander. While they were released last week, they have already pre-sold the run to dealers. Additionally, the Terrace and Frontman are being introduced as well. For the new models they will be offered with either Grey non-polarized lenses as well Grey and Brown Polarized lenses. In addition, they plan to integrate Kryptek Typhon to supplement the Highlander. Look for a list of dealers carrying the Lockwood Highlanders soon on SSD. I’ll tell you, once I get my pair ordered.

www.smithelite.com

Smith Optics Elite

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

elite.smithoptics.com

Gatorz/GovX/Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor Foundation Event

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

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GovX, in conjunction with Gatorz, is holding a release event for the new Gatorz Cerakote Collection. This is also serving as a fundraising event to benefit US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor Foundation. The event will take place at Fluxx Nightclub in San Diego on Thursday, November 21st. There are two ways to purchase tickets for the event:

If you’re a GovX member, you can purchase them direct from GovX.

If you’re not a GovX member, and would still like to attend, you can purchase the tickets from Gatorz.com.

lonesurvivorfoundation.org/

DSEi – Smith Elite

Friday, September 13th, 2013

What happens when you you combine the Echo and the Boogie? Why the Boogie Aviator of course! Aviators came to Smith requesting that engineer a way for them to wear the Boogie with their flight helmets. Smith took a hard look at the HGU-56/P helmet and realized the answer wasn’t a goggle but rather glasses with a goggle type seal.

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The Boogie Aviator integrates two technologies. Their new slotted ventilation as well as the slotted lens technology which allows the eye pro to conform to more face shapes without optical distortion. Additionally, it helps dissipate energy across the lens rather than transmit it into the head. Additionally, as it is based on the Echo frame, swapping out lenses is as simple as opening two PivLocks. Conversely, you can adapt the Boogie Aviator lens to existing Echo and Arc frames. Finally, and most importantly for Aviators, the simple, thin temples of the Echo make donning and doffing the eye pro while wearing a helmet, a cinch.

www.smithelite.com

Liquid Eyewear Announces Distribution Partnership With Snap On Tool

Friday, September 13th, 2013

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Liquid Eyewear has announced their latest distribution partnership with Snap On Tools. Liquid Eyewear products debuted on Snap On Tool trucks nationwide in June 2013 and in Canada August 2013. You can now find Liquid Eyewear at your local Snap On franchisee.

www.liquidpolarized.com/

www.snapon.com/

Revision Wins Exclusive Contract To Supply Swiss Armed Forces With Sawfly Spectacle

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

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Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, proudly announces a 5-year contract to supply the Swiss Armed Forces with its protective eyewear needs. Following extensive user trials and meeting stringent performance requirements, Revision’s Sawfly Eyewear was selected as the all-purpose ballistic spectacle of choice. Beginning January 2014, it will become the standard issue spectacle to all Swiss troops—to the tune of 290,000 Sawfly Military Eyewear kits plus additional accessories. This is Revision’s second eyewear contract with the Swiss Armed forces; in 2008 they were awarded a contract to supply 10,000 Desert Locust Military Goggles.

“Revision is proud to have been selected as the key supplier for the Swiss military’s protective eyewear needs,” States Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision, “With this contract Switzerland joins the short list of countries that have made ballistic eye protection a priority for their soldiers and recognize that by recommending eye protection as an everyday item—like boots and helmets—soldier familiarity with the equipment once on the battlefield is ensured.”

In addition to Switzerland Revision exclusively supplies German, Canadian, British, Dutch, Belgian and Danish forces with their protective eyewear needs. The Revision Sawfly continues to be the most widely issued military spectacle amongst NATO nations, dominating the ballistic protective eyewear landscape worldwide.

The Sawfly Eyewear System features a lightweight frame, communications equipment-compatible arms and interchangeable ballistic protective lenses. It’s also prescription capable with Revision’s Rx Carrier, 95,000 of which were also included in this contract award. The Sawfly Spectacle provides superior ballistic protection, exceeding EN 166 and military ballistic impact requirements (MIL-PRF-31013, clause 3.5.1.1 and MIL-DTL-43511D, clause 3.5.10); flawless optics for distortion-free vision; and rugged durability to protect and perform through all the rigors of combat.

www.revisionmilitary.com/