Conducting nighttime parachute operations is serious business, even for the best. The NavBoard series is purposely built for in-flight navigation, giving you what you need when you need it. They are designed to conveniently mount to the front of an armor carrier or parachute harness for easy access. With multiple options, there is a NavBoardT for everyone.
Below, you can view a video which serves as an overview of the NavBoard Series:
February 5, 2016 – North Carolina based small manufacturer Misty Mountain Threadworks, Inc. announced that it has entered into a partnership with Australian based military and tactical distributor Southern Cross Equipment PTY LTD of New South Wales, Australia to supply the Australian Department of Defence with Misty Mountain’s ISH harness.
Misty Mountain and Southern Cross have been working together for three years to develop the market for ISH and other Misty Mountain harnesses in Australia and New Zealand. Their first meeting was at the biannual Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in held in Salt Lake City, UT. Spencer McDonald of Southern Cross stopped at the Misty Mountain booth manned by Operations Manager Mike Lavarnway and President Goose Kearse. Spencer’s eye was caught by the Integrated Stealth Harness, a scalable personal protection system with belt, leg loops, and chest harness. ISH was designed and developed in conjunction with retired USAF PJ Ish Antonio and is the harness solution for USSOCOM’s TCCC CASEVAC Kit.
Spencer seeded key operators in the ADF with Misty Mountain harnesses and gear. He took in their feedback and helped Misty Mountain develop custom solutions as needed to best meet the Australian requirements. As a result of the Australian commandos’ evaluation of the ISH system they have selected the ISH Original Belt, Leg Loops, and Chest Harness for their personal protective harness. The ISH Sit Kit formed by the ISH Original Belt and Leg Loops and the ISH Chest harness all carry the UIAA Safety Label. For more information about ISH or any other of Misty Mountain’s climbing gear please visit www.mistymountain.com. Misty Mountain’s military and tactical gear is made in the USA and Berry Amendment Compliant. In Australia and New Zealand, Southern Cross is the exclusive distributor of Misty Mountain gear. Please find them at www.southerncross.net.au.
The VAS (Vision Augmentation System) Soft Harness is an adjustable harness which allows the wearer to comfortably mount a single or multi-tube NVD or other device when a helmet is not feasible or necessary. The VAS features an adjustable chin strap with positive lock hardware, which is coupled with a TW Cam-Fit system with Boa dial. Also included with the VAS are key spots for cable management, as well as attachment fields for IFF and the FS Helmet Cover Battery Pack.
The VAS Soft Harness is available in Black, Coyote, and MultiCam, sizes Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large.
The D3 Rifle Sling was designed by Travis Haley, building upon a custom design for his Force Recon platoon during a deployment. The D3 Sling is designed to be convertible between two-point and one-point, and is constructed of MIL-W-4088 type 7 webbing, with a tweave durastretch shoulder pad, and stainless steel hardware.
Below, you can check out a video of Travis Haley going over the features of the D3 Rifle Sling:
The Scorpus magazine carrier offers eight levels of manually adjustable magazine retention. Slim and compact design for close carry incorprates an anti-rattle pressure tab for tight and secure fit. The Scorpus features fiberglass reinforced polymer composite construction. Available in Matte Black, OD or FDE, it comes with one belt loop and one paddle. The paddle features a 35 degree angle adjustment option. Offered for a variety of magazines.
Introducing the TYR Tactical Gunfighter Belt-E, Rigger Style (TYR-GFB114-E). It was built to be versatile, providing a combination between a rigger and load carriage belt. It features a 2” Cobra Buckle and one hard sewn point for either rappelling or a safety lanyard. It’s base is constructed with high strength 1.75” Type 13 webbing. The exterior is surrounded by 2 rows of 1/2” MOLLE webbing providing a capability like no other belt available. The removable Antimicrobial/FR treated padded spacer mesh is used on the interior of the belt for comfort.
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For this week’s Maker Monday, we’re running a piece by S&S Precision on their recommended Maritime Kit based on their product line.
We often hear, “What should I include in my maritime kit?” Here’s an overview of what we recommend for maritime or other potentially hazardous high moisture environments.
PlateFrame
The PlateFrame is a rigid minimalistic plate carrier unlike any other on the market. Designed to be strong and light weight, the PlateFrame is deceptively modular and scalable to meet operational requirements. (Patents Pending)
Non-hygroscopic
Mission adaptable
PALS/Webbing compatible
Custom molded to any ballistic plate
Custom text/logo cutouts available
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
Release System
This intuitive design is a single pull release from any direction with the user’s dominant or non-dominant hand detaching the shoulder strap and cummerbund in an instant. The PlateFrame Release System is retrofitted to any S&S Precision PlateFrame and can be installed on the left and/or right hand side depending on user preference.
Injection molded shoulder and cummerbund buckles
Low Profile Pull handle
Stainless steel swage balls and coated cable
Simple cable management sleeve
Closed Cell Floatation
The closed cell floatation system is made from closed cell foam and serves to counter the weight of a ballistic plate for neutral buoyancy. The floatation system is capable of neutralizing up to 5 lbs per plate, 10 lbs per set.
Cummerbund Adapter
The Cummerbund Adapter is a modular attachment platform for use with S&S Precision’s minimalist PlateFrame. Designed for reinforced strength and modularity, it attaches via simple buckles for reliability.
The cummerbund’s inner webbing provides additional space for PALS/Webbing accessories. Finally, it’s made from a water resistant material for use in maritime or other high moisture environments.
Additional Cummerbund Adapters available: Cummerbund Adapter with Flap, & Cummerbund Adapter with Flap and Radio
Pouch
Magazine Pouches
3 Mag with Bungee, 3 Mag with Flap, Dump Pouch, SMR, ELOS 5.56
Non-hygroscopic materials
Drain holes
MOLLE/PALS or GRT adaptable
ELOS 5.56
The ELOS 5.56, is a flexible magazine holder providing maximum magazine retention. The ELOS is manufactured from an injection molded elastomer to provide excellent tear resistance, noise reduction, and the ability to withstand severe impact forces preventing cracking or crushing through a wide range of temperatures and environments. Additional pistol and rifle caliber will be available in the future. (Patents Pending)
Flexible injection molded elastomer
Tear, crack, and weather resistant
Reduces noise
GRT adaptable
Modular design allows for multiple configurations
Stackable design
Non-Hygroscopic
Includes drain holes, drain hole plug coming soon
Weight: 2.91 oz
LiftR Series Modular Floatation
The LiftR-40 is intended to be used in surface and subsurface operations. The LiftR-40 is attached to existing combat equipment by slipping it on and over the shoulder straps and cummerbund of the operator’s plate carrier. The LiftR-40 is self-packing and modular to fit most brand’s plate carriers. The LiftR-40 provides the appropriate amount of lift necessary to bring a diver/swimmer to the surface and float them in a face up orientation. The Depth/Lift Requirements are assuming the operator is wearing a full operational equipment load.
The LiftR Series Modular Floatation can be worn with or without armor using one of the two attachment systems below. The Stand Alone Harness is used when armor is not needed but floatation is critical. The Rebreather Attachment System allows the operator to easily connect rebreather systems to the S&S Precision PlateFrame and LiftR.