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Two New Products From TYR Tactical

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

TYR Tactical is cranking out new products and here are two of their latest.

The Light Weight Assaulters Pack – ARC (TYR-LAP-ARC) is a mid-size pack that can be utilized for everyday carry and/or adapted to the back of the existing armor systems. The pack also features 2” padded lumbar support and modular belt loop. The inside compartment features a small cargo pouch to accommodate various operator items with room for additional kit. TYR has incorporated their proprietary PV material in abrasion point to reduce weight yet offer the strength and durability of Aramids.
Main Pack: 20”H x 11”W x 6”D
Front Pocket: 17”H x 9”W x 3”D
Weight: 2.6lbs

They’ve also introduced a new Ballistic Helmet Cover (TYR-OCHC-V1) designed to fit, you guessed it, the FAST Maritime Ops-Core Helmet which is becoming more and more popular. The design is a combination of 500D Codura and mesh and leaves complete access to the night vision mount and rail accessories. Loop and wire routing points are positioned to allow the wearer flexibility for management of cables and IFF.

Sized Small/Medium, Medium/Large and Large/Extra Large.

www.TYRtactical.com

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ACH SLAAP from Velocity Systems

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

We’ve shown you the Super Light Armor Applique Plate developed by Velocity Systems for the Ops-Core Ballistic FAST Helmet. However, there are far more Advanced Combat Helmets fielded. In fact, there’s an entire Army and Air Force worth out there. Early on in the development of the SLAAP, Velocity Systems produced a variant for the ACH’s geometry.

They produce blanks that are water jet cut to finish and using this process they can accommodate different NVG mounts/shrouds as well as rail systems. The model you see above is cut for a rail and NVG mount that takes up more vertical space than most others. Additionally, a Large/XLarge SLAAP weighs just a pound. Considering it will stop an AK round, that’s impressive.

SLAAP is THE answer to the rifle caliber threat.

SLAAP is economical. You purchase as much protection as you need. There’s no need to buy an entire new fleet of helmets that only stop an arbitrary threat. Both front and rear plates have been developed, and since they are easily attached to and detached from the helmet, SLAAP is scalable. You adapt to the threat and only use the amount of protection you need. SLAAP is effective. It defeats the threat you will see on the street; 7.62 x 39mm FMJ with mild steel core penetrator. Additionally, the technology is adaptable. Because it is a helmet accessory, new versions of SLAAP can be developed as new threats emerge.

Military or Law Enforcement, I encourage you to look at SLAAP if you are facing rifle caliber threats. Chances are very good that Velocity Systems has already built a model to fit your issue helmet. It is a major game changer for the ACH.

www.velsyst.com

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MDM – Elite Defense

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

Elite Defense is offering the FirstSpear Hybrid Helmet Cover in an ACH cut. It’s offered in all of the color options and is a great choice for those using the ACH. Not only is it the standard for the the US Army and Air Force, but lots of LE agencies are starting to get the ACH and its making its way to foreign armies as well.

www.elitedefense.com

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Maneuver Conference – Wilcox Industries

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Wilcox exhibited their new one-hole G11 mount developed for the US Army.

www.wilcoxind.com

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All It’s Missing Is One Of Those Straws

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Kaos Kydex Solutions proposes this solution to that age old question, “How do I combine Kill Cliff and Ops-Core?”

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War Sport Ind Introduces TW EXFIL War Bungee

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Now that Team Wendy has officially launched their new EXFIL carbon fiber bump helmet, War Sport Ind already has a version of their popular War Bungee ready. The War Bungee creates tension to maintain devices such as counter weights, IR strobes, IR devices, cables, etc. from coming loose when jumping or encountering high-wind conditions. It can also be used to mount foliage when camouflaging your helmet.

Look for it later this week on their website in Coyote, OD and MultiCam.

www.warsport-us.com

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Team Wendy EXFIL Carbon Fiber Helmet in Stock Now at GSS Gear

Monday, September 17th, 2012

During SOFIC we told you about the new Tactical Bump Helmet from Team Wendy. It’s since been renamed the EXFIL Carbon Fiber Helmet. Whats even better, it’s just hit the market and it’s available NOW in both Tan and Black from GSS Gear.

It’s the same helmet we showed during SOFIC with one major addition. It now incorporates a new Wilcox Industries NVG mount designed specifically for the EXFIL. It’s an injection molded shroud with a machined aluminum mounting mechanism to lower weight.

The EXFIL incorporates the Boa lacing system found on boots. It offers a custom fit and ease of use. In fact, we’ve been working with it and it’s amazing how many different head sizes it’s been able accommodate, everything from an 8 year old to Fanboy’s big melon.

It features an entirely new suspension/padding system that minimizes the use of foam. Instead the energy is dissipated through a combination of a crown sling and buckling zones. In fact, this helmet’s liner technology was developed specifically in support of Natick’s Heads Up program.

Price is $560.00 with Picatinny rail sections and the new Wilcox NVG mount. It’s so new, it’s not even on their site yet so if you want to pick one up by emailing proshop@gssgear.com or call 757-227-6757.

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A7 Helmet Systems Releases Dynamic Suspension Technology

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

A7 Helmet Systems has introduced their new Dynamic Suspension Technology. What sets this apart from other pad systems is that it was not designed on a 2-dimensional plane but rather envisioned as a unit that would be placed into a helmet and adapt to its shape. With these new pads A7 intended to eliminate padding gaps by designing the pads to work in concert with one another.

“This technology is a result of repeated testing and analysis with regards to how to more effectively increase the blunt-impact capability of helmet padding within a confined space, and to improve this capability without requiring the operator to move up in helmet size to allow for the use of thicker padding,” said Kerry Harris, President and Chief Technology Officer. “The thickness of the padding used in combat helmets is generally limited to three quarters inches, therefore proposed solutions to the problem have been confined to the exploration of various types and combinations of materials of which are all, again, confined to three quarters inches. The traditional approach to increasing blunt-impact performance has been to use thicker padding but this is unacceptable today because it would require an already overburdened war-fighter to wear a larger, heavier, and less stable helmet to accommodate the pads. We were able to solve the problem through the utilization of our patents-pending Dynamic Suspension Technology or D.S.T.”

Check out their entire line of helmet technologies on their newly revamped website at www.a7helmetsystems.com.

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