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Rapid Diver

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

It almost seemed like the proverbial fish out of water, a mannequin in tactical diver dress amid a veritable sea of guns and camouflage. Nestled between OTB Boots and Watershed MTP, the Rapid Diver Tactical 2.0 system from Zeagle offers a compact diving rig to the tactical community. While it is much more than just an emergency diving rig, it is well suited to that task. It is lightweight and features a small chest mounted bottle to make it easier to navigate tight spaces. Additionally, the tank can be refilled from other tanks. The design was optimized for rapid donning and fits a wide variety of body sizes. The BC also integrates MOLLE webbing. It is an excellent option for use as a back up rig or for operations where dive capabilities may be needed for emergencies.

For more information please contact Sub Sea Tactical.

Photo of rig from Sub Sea Tactical.

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Tools Aviation Personal Battery Caddies

Friday, January 30th, 2009

In this instance a picture is worth a thousand words. Different models accommodate AA, AAA, and CR123 batteries. Colors vary depending on model but Green and Black are commonly available. All three are available from Advanced Outfitters.

Picture from Advanced Outfitters.

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V-Lite

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Newcomer V-Lite was walking the show at SHOT and introducing their new line of personal marking lights to select customers. We are happy to introduce them to you. Measuring just four inches long, the V-Lite is both water and shock proof. We expect to see these markers on a lot of equipment this year. They are available in Red, Green, Blue, and Infra-red.

To order go to vliteusa.com.

V-Lite is looking for distributors.

Photo from V-Lite.

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N-Vision Optics Releases NVAT at SHOT

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

At Shot Show 2009 N-Vision Optics will introduce a back-up iron sight compatible NVAT (Night Vision Adapter for TwistMount) which is an adapter that enables the rifleman to easily switch between his AimpointÂ® 3 x Mag or Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU) and the AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular. NVAT Adapters allow for the AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular (or compatible) to snap on directly to the AimpointÂ® TwistMountâ„¢ Base in place of the 3XMag or CEU. N-Vision is offering two models: the NVAT, compatible with all back-up iron sights, and the super light weight low profile NVAT-LT. Mounts are made in the USA out of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum and Mil-Spec hard coated (Type 3, Black). They will be conducting live demonstrations at N-Vision Optics’ Booth number 9542. For those of you who canâ€™t attend, check out the video at: www.nvisionoptics.com/twistmountvideo/.

Photo from N-Vision Optics LLC.

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Total Visibilityâ„¢ Tape from Cyalume

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

We recently ran across a little known product from Cyalume, makers of chem-lights called Total Visibility Tapeâ„¢. It is both reflective as well as glow in the dark. Naturally, you must charge it with white light before use. The tape is also self adhesive and can be used to mark pretty much anything.

The part number for 1″ Total Visibilityâ„¢ tape is 9-30048 and for 2″ tape is 9-30075.

You can contact Cyalume for product and sales information, customerservice@cyalume.com or call us toll-free at 888-858-7881.

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215 Gear’s Operator Retention Lanyards

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

215 Gear has developed a family of retention lanyards used to secure the wearer to a fixed point like say, a helicopter floor, and one of these new lanyards is like no other on the market. The Frog style utilizes a Frog carabiner which in the climbing world serves the same purpose as utilizing dual carabiners. Additionally, it is easier to use than a standard carabiner or pelican clip (snap shackle) because it closes automatically when in contact with an anchor point. The Frog style lanyard comes with one end fitted with a snap shackle and the other end with a Frog fitting. The snap shackle connects to the first line belt or harness and the Frog carabiner to the anchor point. Manufactured from Mil-Spec 1â€ tubular is rated to 4,000 lbs with eight, 42 stitch bartacks on each running end, the Frog is rated to 26 KN (approximately 5,850 lbs).

215’s retention lanyards currently come in four varieties to suit a wide range of requirements but they are already working on a specialist design for aircrewmen.

For more information contact 215 Gear or to order contact Grey Group Training.

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SOG Multi-Tools

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

SOG Knives manufactures several models of multi-tools and I have been using the Black Oxide PowerLock EOD for several years. SOG’s multi-tools offer a variety of unique features. One of the smartest things they have done is position the cap crimper in the handle rather than the jaws of the pliers. This position combined with the compound pressure design allows you to apply plenty of pressure to the task of crimping.

Additionally, on the newer model the pliers are true needle nose. As you can see the tips of the needle nose now come to a definite point. SOG has also incorporated a hard wire cutter on each PowerLock.

The compound pressure feature seen below uses a set of gears to increase the leverage placed on the tool by your natural grip by two-fold.

One of the greatest things about SOG Tools is that they are modular. Over time, you may need additional capabilities beyond your requirements when you first acquired your tool. By removing the hex head bolt that holds the individual tool heads in place you can swap out individual tools. This feature makes the SOG Tool a long-term investment. The array of tools available is incredible and grows regularly.

1/4″ Drive
1/4″ Socket Adapter
3″ 1/2 Serrated Blade
3″ Serrated Blade
3″ Straight Blade
Awl
Bottle Opener & Medium Screwdriver
C-4 Spike
Can Opener & Small Screwdriver
Double Tooth Saw
File (3 Sided)
Handle Covers
Phillips Screwdriver
Robertson Drive
Scissors
Screwdriver (Large)
Serrated Line Cutter
V-Cutter

SOG provides an excellent chart that correlates features with different models.

For more information check out SOG Knives.

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Rescue Tape

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Simply amazing. This tape is a fix all. This self-fusing tape has a 700 PSI tensile strength, insulates 8,000 volts per layer, withstands 500Â° F degrees of heat (260Â° C) yet remains flexible to -85Â° F (-60Â° C). The possibilities are almost endless with the stuff. It isn’t effected by wet, dirty, or oily surfaces and can be used as easily to repair a leaky radiator as to stop a bleeding injury.

For reasons such as these, Rescue Tape is found in every Battle Damage Assessment and Repair kit. Rescue Tape is available in 1″ and 2″ widths in eight colors (Black, Red, Clear, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, White).

For more info go to Rescue Tape. To order go to Supply Captain.

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