Revision Military has just released their second new sunglasses. The Alphawing features aviator styling with stainless steel metal frames finished in “Steel” or “Grey” tones. The frame also incorporates no-slip overmolded temples for comfort and retention. Distortion free lenses meets ANSI Z80 and filter 100% or UV (a,b,c). A hard case is included with each pair.
To order, visit www.revisioneyewear.com/alphawing.
Wiley X® has announced its Wiley X Talon ballistic eyewear will now be manufactured in America. This is just a part of a larger effort to produce more products here at home.
“We are American proud, and we believe there is value in fabricating products here in the U.S.,†said Wiley X Co-Owner Myles Freeman, Jr. “We consider the movement toward making more products in America as one that only strengthens our commitment to creating the very best eyewear protection available for those who serve our community and our country.â€
The Talon’s interchangeable smoke and clear lens system feature 100 percent UVA/UVB protection and are compatible with a prescription insert. This distortion-free system relies on shatterproof Seleniteâ„¢ lenses featuring T-Shellâ„¢ lens coating that resists scratching in extreme environments, and meets both US MIL-PRF-31013 VO ballistic impact and ANSI Z87.1-2003 high velocity impact standards.
Revision has just released the ExoShield goggle to the general public. Previously in limited release to specialized customers, the ExoShield was developed initially to satisfy a requirement for a skydiving goggle. However, the low-cost design proved so effective it quickly began to be used for other applications.
“The Revision Exoshield is an ultra compact hybrid solution designed by special operators for special operations,†explains Dan Packard, Sr. VP of Military Sales for Revision. “This end-user driven product, the Exoshield, provides unequivocal night vision gear compatibility, ballistic protection and environmental shielding for use in high-speed, dynamic operations.â€
I have had a pair for a couple of months and they are fantastic. The design protects the eyes and keeps out dust due to the comfort foam which actually lives up to its name. Additionally, I have not noted any fogging but admittedly have not used them under particularly strenuous or high humidity conditions. The headstrap is a two piece design that Velcroes together and can be used with a variety of helmets. For Pro-Tec and Gentex Parachutist helmets the ExoShield is to be worn beneath the helmet with the straps extending out the back through the slits and attached on the outside.
If I would ask for one change at this point it would be to change the headstrap to a Foliage Green or Tan color. However, since the ExoShield was originally envisioned as eyepro for airborne operations I understand why it is currently Black.
Revision provided this quote form an unnamed PJ that echoes my sentiment, “The eyewear is great, keeps out the dust (even under freefall) and is comfortable even for extended periods. I think this is ‘the product’ for the guys that need a multipurpose goggle.†While he doesn’t mention it, they are extremely low profile and can be worn with NODs. The lenses meet or exceed military ballistic certification standards.
The Exoshield Extreme Low-Profile Eyewear Kit consists of a goggle with comfort foam in either clear or solar (as in dark) lens versions, Black headstrap, microfiber cleaning cloth, and storage case. It retails for $49.99 MSRP.
Extreme Outfitters just added Switch Vision to their lineup. They use earth magnets on the lens and in the frame to switch out lenses, making lens changes a snap.
For a limited time, Extreme Outfitters is offering them at 25% OFF retail plus a free pair of low light lenses in Yellow. This is an exceptional deal considering Switch glasses already come with Polarized Non-Mirror lenses as well as an extra pair of Rose Amber Lenses. That’s free sets of lenses as well as a matte Black frame.
To order yours visit www.extremeoutfitters.us.
Tan 499 was chosen by the US Army as the accessory color for MultiCam (OCP). Revision got way out in front on this one, making the Desert Locust Goggle the first and only MultiCam eyewear on the US Army Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL). The goggle exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2010 and military ballistic impact requirements (MIL-DTL-43511D, clause 3.5.10).
“Revision is committed to meeting the specific needs of soldiers through innovative, custom eyewear solutions,†says Dan Packard, Senior Vice President of Military Sales for Revision. “That’s why we’re proud to deliver the Tan 499 Desert Locust Goggle Kit. This new kit has all the same ballistic features of the original Desert Locust Goggle, but with the added benefit of better camouflage – something that soldiers in today’s hostile environments require and deserve.â€
The Tan 499 Desert Locust U.S. Military Kit includes the Tan 499 frame and headstrap with MultiCam anti-reflective sleeve, clear and smoke interchangeable lenses, microfiber cleaning cloth, Multicam case and reusable anti-fog cloth.
There are lots of reasons to love Vuzix. Aside from building some amazing displays they are sponsoring an iPad 2 giveaway. In order to enter go to www.vuzix.com/sofic. Additionally, they are offering free t-shirts to this week’s SOFIC attendees. Stop by Booth #1345 to get a free t-shirt and check out their latest technologies like the holographic glasses we recently wrote about.
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Under various programs Vuzix has long been working on the next generation of holographic goggles and glasses. Based on their patented Blade Optical system, the Vuzix Tactical Display Group will develop “Next Generation Display Technology” for the Joint Terminal Attack Contoller’s Battlefield Air Operations Kit under DARPA’s Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program. The holographic displays will join other enabling technologies; manned/unmanned airborne platforms, next generation graphical user interfaces, data links, digital guidance and control, and advanced targeting and visualization tools working together as a “system of systems” to digitally task a CAS platform from the ground as well as reduce collateral damage and potential fratricide to friendly forces.
Development of these devices is essential for the next leap of Soldier digitization to take place. Currently, Soldiers rely on a monocle view screen that, due to its close proximity to the eye looks larger than its true size. However, even the smallest screen blocks a portion of the Soldier’s vision and while he is looking at the screen it may mask a threat from his line of sight. This is what makes holographic eyewear so desirable. The Soldier continues to have an unobstructed, full field of view of the battle space but can augment his vision and reality perception by overlaying various types of data onto the scene. For example, an icon could float over the objective and point out enemy emplacements based on a feed from a drone overhead.
Vuzix already has a great deal of experience in Augmented Reality. We look forward to seeing additional functionality built in to similar systems.
To learn more visit www.vuzix.com.
Rudy Project has updated their website to place all of their Tactical / Ballistic eyewear on one page. Rudy project is very well known in the cycling world for their optically perfect lenses and has been producing tactical models for the Italian military for several years. They are now available here in the US and have become very popular in shooting sports.
