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Archive for the ‘Helmets’ Category
Sneak Peek – Warfare Frog Bump Helmet
Thursday, February 8th, 2018SHOT Show 18 – Wilcox Ind WLS & WMS
Monday, February 5th, 2018Wilcox showed two shrouds at SHOT Show.
First is the Wilcox Lightweight Shroud.
It is completely new and is 20% lighter than their standard three-hole Shroud.
The other new Shroud is the Wilcox Modular Shroud.
Featuring the same construction as the WLS, it allows the user to configure the Shroud.
The Lanyard can be moved as well as a tie down hole.
SPARTANAT – Andres Industries AG is bringing Diamond Age to Europe
Monday, February 5th, 2018
Andres Industries AG, hitherto known for its highly innovative thermal imaging systems (TIMRO-X, TILO-3 see SPARTANAT Review), starts a cooperation with the US company Diamond Age for the development of ballistic protection systems and takes over its European distribution. Diamond Age has been intensively involved in the development of new materials for many years and specializes in the production of high-performance ceramics for armour-plating.
At the IWA and EnforceTac in March, the company will be presenting the BASTION helmet it announced last year. This is characterized by an unequaled bullet-resistance up to the range of rifles (VPAM 7). Although thin special panels are used for this purpose, the total weight of the helmet remains below 1.9kg, i. e. it weighs no more than a normal fragment protection helmet.
But even without the additional VPAM-7 panels, the helmet achieves the protection class VPAM 3 with a lower weight of only approx. 930g (shell weight). In the lightest combat-ready version, the helmet weighs only 1.15kg. Another special feature is the very low back face deformation of only one centimeter (0.39″) when firing handgun ammunition (NIJ Level IIIa). This extremely low value will become increasingly important in the future, as recent studies show that it is often not enough to stop projectiles. It is equally important that the depression on the helmet caused by the projectile does not lead to a serious skull injury.
Commenting on the new cooperation with Diamond Age, Andres Industries AG CEO, Björn Andres, said “For over a year we have been working intensively on ballistic protection systems and have built up a successful new business line. Most manufacturers, and we too, have so far been working mainly on new techniques to process existing materials better and better. We have found that we need to work more closely with developers of such materials because we need new and even better materials. With Diamond Age we have found such a partner. Where others stop at boron carbide, Diamond Age is just beginning.”
Andres Industries und Diamond Age auf den Messen in Nürnberg:
EnforceTac from 7-8. March 2017 Hall 10 – 614
IWA vom 9-12. March Hall 9 – 405
Mehr Messe unter: www.nuernbergmesse.de/sicherheit
ANDRES INDUSTRIES: www.andres-industries-shop.de
DIAMOND AGE: diamondage.org
SPARTANAT: www.spartanat.com
SHOT Show 18 – Team Wendy
Thursday, January 25th, 2018Team Wendy is showing their new Exfil Ballistic SL. It provides NIJ level IIIA protection, providing less than 25mm back face deformation for 124 gr 9mm FMJ @1195 FPS in a package that weighs 2.2 lbs.
Additionally, it integrates the new Wilcox SL Shroud and updated SL rail which allows visor attachment. The visor utilized a lens by ESS meeting full MCEP requirements. Look for a full face riot shield later this year.
Revision Adds New Helmet To Caiman Family: The Batlskin Caiman Bump Helmet System
Monday, January 22nd, 2018Essex Junction, Vermont (January 22, 2018) – Revision Military, a world leader in head protection solutions, unveils a new addition to the Batlskin Caiman™ Helmet family: The Caiman Bump Helmet System. This new, distinct Caiman Bump helmet is built on an advanced reinforced polymer shell and is designed for the rigors of maritime and mobile maneuvers. The helmet system provides blunt impact protection that meets advanced combat helmet (ACH) standards. Optimized for a variety of operators, particularly global Coast Guard, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and National Guard forces, this skeletonized helmet system places a premium on scalability and integration, giving operators a more stripped-down base for affixing headborne equipment. The Batlskin Caiman Bump Helmet will be available for purchase by the end of Q1, 2018.
?“With the addition of the Caiman Bump Helmet System, this family of head protection solutions continues to rapidly mature,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO, Revision Military. “Revision has now unveiled a trifecta of versatile, lightweight, and scalable solutions that are ideal for fast-moving missions. Revision’s Caiman solutions put the power in the hands of the user, letting the operator dictate their protection level, integration, fit, and weight in accordance with the mission ahead. This is the demand we heard from operators as we developed the Caiman line, and we will continue to address the needs of a wide spectrum of operational demands and mission profiles with this groundbreaking family of head protection solutions.”
The skeletonization of all system components in the Caiman Helmet Systems has significantly reduced the overall weight compared to currently fielded helmet systems, emphasizing scalability and mission-specific accessories. Like Revision’s other Caiman helmets, the Caiman Bump comes in five sizes, ensuring users are wearing the lightest, most comfortable, and most stable helmet possible. Moreover, Caiman helmets are expressly designed to incorporate electronics, communications headsets, and other specialized equipment needs—particularly, Revision’s recently introduced, next-generation circumaural headset, the SenSys ComCentr2™ Tactical Headset System.
The Caiman Helmet family includes the Caiman Ballistic Helmet and the Caiman Hybrid Helmet with an optional Applique that ballistically-enables the Hybrid shell. Additional accessories include two visor variants, one that attaches directly into the Wilcox® L4 Shroud and one that works in tandem with front mounted equipment and two mandible variants, one bump and one ballistic, as well as a streamlined rail system, an innovative liner and suspension system, and helmet covers.
Unity Tactical Cold Weather Liner
Thursday, January 18th, 2018Houma, LA – January 18, 2018 – Unity Tactical, a leader in innovative equipment today announced the release of their Patent Pending Cold Weather Liner (CWL) which will be on display at SHOT Show 2018. The Cold Weather Liner was designed to provide a helmet integrated insulation solution. The CWL is constructed of high quality wicking DWR treated Power Stretch fleece and is compatible with all popular helmets (Ops-Core, Crye Precision, Team Wendy, MTEK, MICH, ACH). The CWL integrates with both under helmet or helmet mounted hearing protection. It is available in Black, Flat Dark Earth, and Ranger Green.
The CWL installs between the helmet shell and pads (OEM or aftermarket) using existing Velcro, requires no change to the helmet and takes less than a minute to install. Because the liner installs between the shell and the pads, it will not shift or bunch and does not interfere with other helmet borne systems.
The Unity Tactical Cold Weather Liner is Berry Compliant and will also be available in an FR version.
Contact info@unitytactical.com to order or for additional information.
MSRP: $95
TNVC – Mohawk Mk3
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018
The TNVC Mohawk Mk3 is a full spectrum counterweight / storage system for the modern combat helmet. Incorporating operator feedback as well as our staff’s own battlefield experience, we designed the Mohawk Mk3 to be a highly functional, modular accessory for all modern warriors. It provides useful storage and retention of mission-essential gear and will attach to any currently-fielded ballistic or bump helmet with Velcro. Building on the feature-rich Mk1 and Mk2, the Mk3 variant is designed for operators running the L-3 Insight AN/PVS-31(A) Battery Pack. This would include goggles such as the AN/PVS-31(A), GPNVG-18, AN/PSQ-36, etc.
The Mohawk Mk3 is packed full of useful features for Armed Professionals. No other helmet accessory system offers this level of versatility. Shipping now and already in the hands of US SOF operators.
tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-mohawk-mk3-an-pvs-31-battery-box-counterweight
MATBOCK Monday – Skins
Monday, January 1st, 2018
The Patent Pending MATBOCK Skins are a multi-layer adhesive/fabric laminate designed to give the user the ability to camouflage any surface desired. The Skins are waterproof and oil resistant and can be reused multiple times. Due to the adhesive’s ability to bind to the MATBOCK Ghost Lite fabric very strongly, the adhesive will not come off on the opposite surface when removing and replacing. The Ghost Lite fabric is certified Near IR Compliant as well and will not tear, fray or stretch during application and removal. Currently, MATBOCK has Skins specifically laser cut for the Team Wendy Exfil Ballistic, LTP and Carbon Bump helmets (Size 1 and 2) as well as for 3M Peltor COMTAC III Headsets.
Team Wendy and Peltor COMTAC Hesdset skins are available for purchase now. By the end of Feb, you will also be able to order all 4 sizes of Ops Core SENTRY Low Cut, FAST High Cut, FAST Super High Cut, ACH Low Cut, ECH Low Cut, Carbon Super High.
They have also done specific skins for various units and are available upon request. Additionally, MATBOCK also sells the material by the yard in 27 inch widths for any individual’s custom work such as ATVs, bikes, or side by sides.
www.matbock.com/collections/skins
