Team Wendy prepares M-216 SKI SAR helmets for shipment against pre-orders and they continue to track towards a mid-November web and distributor launch.
Visit www.teamwendy.com/adventure for additional information on the M-216.
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Team Wendy – M-216 SKI SAR Helmet Update
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017New Ops Core Sentry Covers from Agilite
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Most people aren’t aware that the Ops Core Sentry is not just a FAST helmet with a mid-cut ear area, it has very different overall geometry. Due to demand from US SWAT Teams, Agilite has made new versions of both their Raptor and Mohawk helmet covers, specifically for the Sentry.
Custom designs, camo patterns and colors are also available on request from Agilite, subject to MOQs. To speak to them about a custom cover contact support@agilitegear.com.
To see more details of Agilite’s Ops Core and other helmet covers, visit agilitegear.com/collections/helmet-covers
TNVC Wants Your Opinion On New Colors For The MOHAWK
Friday, October 20th, 2017With TNVC’s release of the MOHAWK almost a year ago, it has become a big hit with so many US Military, Allied Forces, First Responders as well as the US commercial market in general, TNVC is looking for opinions of some new color additions to the MOHAWK line up.
They are thinking about offering them in Woodland, Kryptek, and A-TACS. What do you all think?
You can check out the current TNVC MOHAWK line up here.
tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-mohawk-mk1-counterweight
tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-mohawk-mk2-battery-box-counterweight
PASGT Helmet and Armor Vest Testing
Sunday, October 15th, 2017This circa-1978 US Army photo depicts a Soldier conducting a wear test of the developmental Personal Armor System, Ground Troops Helmet and Armor Vest, as they interact with use of the M202 FLASH system. PASGT was the first American use of Aramid (Kevlar) for an issue ground helmet. The helmet also offered a greater area of protection of the head resulting it briefly being referred to as the “Fritz” helmet due to its similar shape to the WWII German helmet.
As you can see, the Soldier is wearing OG-507 fatigues, although the Helmet features a camouflaged outer layer. The original concept was to just integrate the Camo pattern and forego cloth covers. This concept was abandoned due shine. Additionally, the print could wear off and the cloth cover better protected the Helmet’s Aramid material.
AUSA 17 – EXFIL Ballistic SL from Team Wendy
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017We showed you this helmet yesterday in conjunction with the release of the Ballistic Ears and Visor. It’s completely new and called the EXFIL Ballistic SL. It weighs 2.22 (size 1) or 2.31 (size 2) complete with shell, rails, retention and impact liner.
It also introduces the SL Rail which is 25% lighter than the standard EXFIL Rail and will accept the Ballistic Visor.
One way to tell the SL from previous versions of the EXFIL Ballistic Helmet is by the Wilcox SL Shroud (at the top of the dual image). It offers a 35% weight reduction over the the previous W Shroud. Manufactured from an aluminum insert and glass filled Polymer body, it is compatible with retractable lanyard systems.
It’s certified to NIJ IIIA. The 9mm backface signature is <25.4mm @ 1195 ft/sec. Frag performance is 17 gr v50 >/= 2400 ft/sec.
AUSA 17 – Team Wendy Introduces Ballistic Ears and Visor
Monday, October 9th, 2017
The new Ballistic Ears attach at the TW Rail 2.0 and new SL Rail. They are rated to Level IIIA and offer room for the wear of earpro underneath. Ears will be available by end of fourth quarter 17.
The visor is frag rated and uses an adapter to attach to the new SL Rail. Available January, 2018. More info on the SL Rail soon.
Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110 From 3M Modernizes Head Protection for Today’s Threats
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sept. 28, 2017 – Globally, military and police forces are seeking a state-of-the-art helmet to protect their service members from modern threats, like rifle fire and explosive devices. Ceradyne Inc., a 3M company, designed the new Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110 to meet this pressing need at a level of comfort that appeals to users. The helmet leverages 3M scientific expertise to deliver its highest ballistic protection to date, and is based on a technology that has already been proven with the U.S. military.
Designed for military combat operations and counterterrorism police missions, the Combat II L110 helmet can help protect service members from bomb fragmentations, certain rifle projectiles, handgun bullets and blunt impacts. The helmet provides protection against select small arms projectiles including V50 ballistic limit value greater than 2,400 feet per second (greater than 731 meters per second) against the 7.62 x 51 mm M80 NATO ball projectile.
“A helmet’s job first and foremost is to protect our defenders in harm’s way, and today that requires an advanced solution like the Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110,” said Cheryl Ingstad, business manager, Advanced Ceramics Platform – Defense, 3M. “Our engineers put their passion and scientific expertise toward inventing a cutting-edge helmet that gets the most from the latest advanced materials. Military and law enforcement can take comfort knowing they have a partner in 3M that deeply cares about keeping service members safe.”
The Combat II L110 helmet achieves its high level of protection without increased weight. This allows military and police forces to receive greater protection without sacrificing mobility, which is required for today’s increasingly urban missions and close-quarters combat.
To date, Ceradyne has produced tens of thousands of helmets that utilize similar technology to the L110 helmet. Ceradyne can manufacture the helmet today in large quantities, at high quality under tight timelines. Additionally, local support can be provided to customers across their program’s life cycle.
Ceradyne produces the Combat II L110 helmet with ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene composites and uses proprietary, seamless, ballistic-molding technology to form a durable protective shell. The helmet’s proven geometry allows uninhibited movement when the helmet is worn with most ballistic vests with collars. The helmet is offered in sizes small through extra-large and supports a variety of accessories and communication needs.
3M will debut the helmet at Booth 7243 at the AUSA 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct. 9-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
For more information about soldier protection solutions provided by 3M, visit www.3M.com/Defense.
MDM 17 – RE Factor Tactical Helmet Cover
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017RE Factor Tactical was exhibiting in the Quantico Tactical booth and gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming helmet cover.
It’s a combination of mesh and four way stretch softshell material.
It has a couple of unique features. for instance, the side Velcro can be pulled down in order to route cables behind it.
The rear pocket will accommodate a battery case and when opened comes with counterweight material.
