This phone case from LenzO was at the OTTE Gear booth. The waterproof housing protects your mobile device down to 100m, yet, through an ingenious set of levers, allows you the use of your camera for underwater photos and video.
Lenzo shared this demonstration video of the case with me.
This is the Aegir 38 maritime armor carrier from FirstSpear. Attached is the Emergency Breathing and Inflation System by Aqualung.
EBIS is available with 1.5 and 2 cu ft bottles.
In addition to a breathing apparatus, it EBIS incorprates a power inflator.
There is also a pressure relief valve on the inflation system.
BURNABY, BC – Mustang Survival announced today that its Spring 2016 Range is shipping to stores now and will be available for purchase at the 2016 Toronto International Boat Show. In addition, a Mustang Survival expert will be training show attendees how to inspect and maintain inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs) at the show. The Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) is North America’s largest indoor boat show and takes place from January 9 to 17, 2016 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario.
The Spring 2016 Range brings performance to the forefront with the introduction of two new Elite™ inflatable PFDs, gloves and accessories.
·The Elite 38: The Elite 38 blends lightweight with durability and Mustang Survival’s highest buoyancy rating for commercial inflatable PFDs at 38 lbs. The lightweight body armour industry outer shell is reinforced with TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) abrasion patches in hard-wearing areas. The bright fluorescent yellow/green inflation cell greatly improves in-water visibility and includes a strobe light holder and safety whistle.
·The Elite 28K: Designed with paddling in mind, the Elite 28K brings together motion and adaptability with a MOLLE attachment system commonly used in military applications. A separate MOLLE compatible pocket is available and, along with the lash tab and attachment points, allows for secure stowage and retrieval of essential tools and gear. The slim 3D chassis helps to reduce interference and the integrated back panel has been designed to fit kayak seats.
·Traction Gloves: Engineered for fishing and a first for Mustang Survival, the Traction Glove provides a 30-50 percent grip improvement over bare hands. There are two models available: a fingerless glove when dexterity is a must; and a full-finger glove for cold and wet conditions with touchscreen-friendly conductive fingertips.
This expansion of the Mustang Survival Range follows the highly successful 2014 introduction of the original Elite PFD. Find out more about the Range at www.mustangsurvival.com/spring2016.
To further demonstrate its commitment to the boating public, Mustang Survival’s Peter Reid will offer free Expert Sessions on inflatable PFD inspection and maintenance. A materials and metallurgical engineer, working as the quality manager with Mustang Survival for six years, Reid is based in Burnaby, B.C.. Show goers who bring their own inflatables will receive hands on training on the proper techniques involved when inspecting a PFD. Training will include visual inspection, oral inflate inspection, and inflator and CO2 cartridge inspection to ensure that each PFD is in proper working condition. To find out more information, including when the expert sessions will be held, visit the TIBS website at www.torontoboatshow.com/education/diy-seminar-speakers.
The LiftR is intended to be used in surface and subsurface operations, it 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 is self-packing and modular to fit most brand’s plate carriers, while providing the appropriate amount of lift necessary to bring a diver/swimmer to the surface and float them in a face-up orientation.
Milipol is host to numerous vehicle system but they are generally armored security vehicles. However, Air K Marine’s Hoverfly 580 hovercraft is something entirely different.
At over 20 feet long 10 feet wide it boasts a crew of one and up to five passengers. The Hoverfly 580 will do 54 knots on smooth ice, 30 knots on smooth water and 20 knots on smooth land.
During DSEI, Golden Arrow Marine exhibited quite a few maritime systems but this electric outboard by Torqeedo caught my eye. The Travel model is available in 1.5 & 3hp variants and utilizes a Lithium battery that can be recharged by solar panel.
During the recent DSEI show in London we saw the Humdinga, an amphibious 4×4 vehicle from Gibbs Technologies. It combines a carbon fiber hull with a water jet propulsion system. This combination means that the Humdinga will plane in conditions up to sea state 3 and maintain headway in sea state 4 with a maximum speed underway of 30mph. The range is 100 miles in water and 150 ashore. The suspension retracts at the push of a button in less than 5 seconds.
This is the rear deck area of the Humdinga. It’s got ample space for rescue operations as well as a table for a nice lunch. The maximum payload is 1,000kg but by removing the cabin roof, it can be extended to 2,000kg.
Proposed solution for Phase I of the USMC’s Amphibious Combat Vehicle program dominated the show floor with four companies displaying their systems. ACV is intended as a replacement for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle and replaces the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program cancelled in 2011. Phase I plans to purchase COTS wheeled vehicles which can be brought ashore using LCACs. Eventually, phase II will result in an actual amphibious armored vehicle that can come ashore under its own steam from the do well of an amphibious assault ship.
