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Tactical Distributors Tax Refund Sale Week 3 – Gloves
Monday, February 20th, 2012SKD Tactical PIG Armor Kit Bag
Friday, February 10th, 2012New from SKD Tactical is the Patrol Incident Gear Armor Kit Bag. Designed to accommodate carriers up to IOTV size, the AKB protects your armor. It features a fully-encased bucket of 1/4†foam that provides drop and shock protection for your plates and kit, allowing it to store in the upright worn position.
In addition to a helmet strap, there is an ID window for a name card and three utility pockets on one side, and a full-width stash pocket on the other. Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam and Ranger Green.
Additionally, we have been wearing a couple of pairs of PIG Full Dexterity Tactical (FDT-Alpha) Gloves since just before SHOT Show. Bottom Line, they are a good glove. Look for more info from us soon on our impressions. For those of you who can’t wait, right now they are down to sizes in Ranger Green and Black. Gets yours before they are gone.
ActivArmr Cold Weather Combat Glove
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Mainstay Berry Compliant glove producer Ansell Hawkeye has transformed into ActivArmr Mission Critical Gear. As part of the line they have the ActivArmr Cold Weather Combat Glove which is Team Soldier Certified. It is a three layer glove consisting of a Kevlar/Nomex blend outer layer, a Gore-tex membrane, and an insulative, anti-microbial liner. It is a gauntlet design with an adjustable cuff and features reinforced, textured leather palms, fingertips, and knuckles. The glove also incorporates a loop to attach them to your gear.
You have to remember that this a cold weather glove (0° to 40° F) with a Gore-tex liner combined with insulation so you are going to sacrifice some tactility. It’s he nature of the beast for a traditionally cut glove.
Available in Foliage Green, Desert Tan, and Black in sizes Small – XXLarge.
Line of Fire Grip System
Sunday, January 8th, 2012Some very exciting news from Line of Fire. At SHOT Show, they are unveiling their new Line of Fire Grip System. They’ve partnered with TangoDown and US PALM to introduce several new products that are designed to accept TEGS tape in order to take full advantage of the Technology Enhanced Grip System (TEGS). TEGS is a patented micro-replication technology developed by 3M that provides superior grip in both wet and dry conditions. Much like a gecko’s palm, it has thousands of tiny hooks that mesh with one another.
Additionally, LOF is introducing 9 new glove models as well as improvements to their existing line. Visit them in booth #25513.
215 Gear Introducing Gloves – Updated
Friday, December 16th, 2011215 Gear is introducing has introduced two new glove styles at 1800 EST today. Both feature loops at the cuff of the short gauntlet, suede palms and look to be FR. The only visible difference is that one style has reinforced knuckles and the other doesn’t.
From the website:
Designed as a medium weight, full featured glove for Special Operations use. Kevlar thread and base layer protect the Operator from cuts; as well as fire and heat protection up to 800°F. The ergonomic cut of this glove does not have long fingers or short thumbs, as many import gloves do. Split leather palms and reinforcements allow for maximum dexterity, while providing outstanding traction in wet conditions. The cuff stops at the wrist, for less heat retention, while adding an elastic cuff for noise reduction, while donning and doffing. We have gone a step further by adding a Zoombang™ pad across the knuckles, providing ultimate protection to the area while working. The polymer in Zoombang™ padding is also referred to as Shear Thickening Substance. The shear thickening property is one of the key attributes that allow the pads to react to energy the way they do, which is to stiffen in relation to the energy applied. The combined properties of the Polymer/Shear Thickening/Viseoelastic material, resulting in a new type of protection that will react to the environment around whatever it’s protecting. At rest, Zoombang™ will simply conform to the exact shape of whatever it is supporting. Add energy, in the form of shock, and the material will instantly stiffen. Low profile carabineer loop for hanging on kit. Available in Coyote.
Lifetime Warranty, Made in the U.S.A
TacHacker – Conductive Threads
Sunday, December 11th, 2011There are a lot of TacHackers out there reading SSD who are just looking for a new material to experiment with as well as that next project. Sparkfun Electronics is offering Conductive Thread Bobbins consisting of 60 feet of stainless steel thread. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting into e-textiles and a good entry project is to modify of existing gloves for use with touch screen smartphones.
Thanks to Palehorse1!
TacJobs – Interested in Working for Outdoor Research?
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011One of the leading outdoor brands, and premier manufacturer of tactical handwear, Outdoor Research is seeking a Product Manager – Government Apparel Accessories. Here is a sampling of what the job entails and what OR is looking for in a successful candidate.
The Product Manager will be responsible for:
– Executing the design and development of technical, innovative and technologically enhanced products that meet the needs of OR’s customers and end users.
– Delivering products that drive company sales and profits.
– Demonstrating dynamic, visible and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives, direction, and vision for team and peers.
– Managing and assessing business results, profit & loss and executing key initiatives.
Qualifications:
Experience
– Minimum 10 years work experience in a related position.
– 6+ years in management in the outdoor industry preferred.
– Strong understanding of apparel merchandising and sales.
– Experience in managing a diverse and creative group of individuals.
– Demonstrated ability to work with and inspire a broad range of individuals to work toward a common goal.
– Must have a track record in managing and developing procedures, implementing key sales initiatives and executing processes.
Skills
– Product management or apparel development skills.
– Commercial negotiation skills.
– Public speaking and presentation skills.
– Ability to understand and interpret a financial statement, and the key performance indicators (KPI’s) that drive business growth and profitability.
– Thorough understanding of technical outdoor equipment featuring and user requirements.
– Detailed knowledge of North American, Asian, and European suppliers for technical fabrications.
– Extensive knowledge of Asian manufacturing vendors.
– Thorough knowledge of Europe and North America technical outdoor equipment market.
– Strong verbal and written communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.
– Computer literate.
– Fluent in English.
Personal Attributes
– Organized, good head for numbers.
– Energetic and enthusiastic.
– Pragmatic, tenacious, with attention to detail.
– Self-starter.
– Problem solver.
– Dedicated to getting the job done, but interested in having fun as well.
– Able to work and communicate in a culturally diverse environment
– Ability to adhere to deadlines
Requirements
– Available for 20-30% travel within the US and Asia.
– Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
– Planning, assigning and directing work.
– Appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees.
– Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To apply, visit outdoorresearch.iapplicants.com.
Need to Use Your Touch Screen Cell Phone While Wearing Gloves? Try Ambit Gloves from OR
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Outdoor Research has introduced two new styles of handwear that offer the ability to use a touch screen device without having to take off your gloves. Integrating TouchTecâ„¢ technology, the Ambit glove is a fully seam taped, gauntlet style glove. Insulated with EnduraLoftâ„¢, the liner is made from waterproof/breathable Ventiaâ„¢ Plus. In addition to the Ambit there is also a lightweight glove called the Sensor which is offered in both mens and womens sizing.
I tried out a pair briefly during a sales call over the summer. While I can’t speak to the glove’s warmth in various temperatures I can say that I was pleased to be able to control my iPhone while wearing an insulated glove.
