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SOFIC 2014 – Paratech

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Paratech has developed a new maritime damage control shoring system. The current state of the art consists of centrally located wooden shoring that must be measured and cut to size. The new Paratech Damage Control System is easier to use, offers considerably more strength then the traditional wood method and is will not succumb to fire threats like wood which will combust. Additionally, there are no mold or mildew threats or corrosion.

Recently adopted by a European Navy, the system has been deployed on their ships in various locations on the ship increasing reaction times.

www.paratech.com

Tags: Paratech, SOFIC 2014
Posted in Maritime, MRO, SOFIC | 5 Comments »

Warrior West – Excel Wetsuits Launches Thermal Dry Celliant

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

I got a chance to check out a prototype of the new Thermal Dry Celliant wetsuit from Excel during last Fall’s Uber University. I was impressed.

Excel has adopted an entirely new next-to-skin material provided by Celliant which offers heat reflective properties; very important for wetsuits. It also helps to mitigate diver fatigue.

In addition to the new material story, Excel also is the exclusive offerer of Crocodile color from Arc’teryx.

These new suits also incorporate design features normally found in surf suits meaning more flexibility for these dive suits. Once again, very helpful for combat divers. They are offering these in 4 thicknesses – 3.5mil, 5.4 mil, 7.6 mil and 8.76 mil. Offered in full suits, shorties, farmer johns and hoods.

Made in USA in Hale Iwa, Hawaii. Available now.

Contact BigMike@excelwetsuits.com

Tags: Ãœber Group, Excel Wetsuits, Warrior West
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Warrior West – Sneak Peek – DUI Maritime Insertion Go Bag

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Diving Unlimited International shared a glimpse of their new Maritime Go Bag. It’s a small dry bag designed to hold a pistol, NVGs or other items that need to be handy yet waterproof.

DUI has utilized a different manufacturing approach that integrates an insert that is waterproofed along the edges rather than sewing each component through the waterproof membrane and then waterproofing each stitch. This approach helps control weight and cost.

The Maritime Go Bag incorporates a waterproof main zipper that extends around the sides of the bag for a more generous opening as well as a separate inflation valve. It’s also PALS compatible and offers belt loops to increase versatility.

Coming within the month.

www.dui-online.com

Tags: DUI, Warrior West
Posted in Maritime, Warrior Expo | 1 Comment »

Warrior Expo – Watershed

Monday, March 10th, 2014

Watershed has been producing the SOF Waterproof Bag System in both SEAL and SWCC variants. The SEAL version consists of 5 bags and the SWC version, just 3. Fairly recently, the NSW had Watershed update the kits.

First up, they’ve updated the Large Pack Cover to the Kodiak V2. The waterproof zipper now runs North/South making it easier to get into and these will now be stocked at SOFSA and can be requisitioned by authorized users in conjunction with a Granite Gear Chief Patrol Pack.

This is the new liner for the issue 3-Day Assault Pack by Mystery Ranch. It integrates a roll top closure and inflation tube. In fact, inflation tubes are standard on the entire set.

The new addition is a Mil-Spec version of the popular Ocoee waterproof duffel. It integrates belt loops and can be worn in front, around the waist, for water jump ops.

Additionally, they have updated the Pro-Mask Bag to accommodate the M53 Mask/ It retains the drop leg carry strap.

Not shown is the Weapon Bag.

The kits are offered in Black and Alpha Green.

drybags.com

Tags: ADS, Warrior Expo, Watershed
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Release The Kraken!

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

The new Kraken armor flotation system from FirstSpear was specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Draeger rebreather or other FS maritime systems.

www.First-Spear.com

Tags: FirstSpear
Posted in Armor, Maritime | 7 Comments »

SOMA – USIA

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

USIA has a bag specifically for the USAF PJ community, designed with their direct inputting.

It wouldn’t be much good if all of the contents got wet so it integrates a YKK waterproof zipper making it divable to 130 ft. It has also been certified for airborne operations by the USAF.

The bag is slightly larger than the Special Operations Forces Aidman’s Bag. USIA integrated the O2 system into the pack and added a little more room than is in their 2400 sq in SOFA Aidman’s Pack.

www.USIA.com

Tags: SOMA, USIA
Posted in Maritime, Medical, Packs | 5 Comments »

Tactical Tailor and Grey Ghost Gear Win Marine Corps Family of Pouches Contract

Friday, September 20th, 2013

Tactical Tailor just informed us that they have been awarded a contract by the United States Marine Corps to provide four pouches for Marine use.

Today Tactical Tailor was advised they were selected to provide modular load-bearing pouches for the AN/PVS-14, AN/PRC-153 IISR and PRC 152. They will also be providing 40mm grenade bandoliers. Additionally, Tactical Tailor collaborated closely with partner Grey Ghost Gear to obtain the contract.

The NVG pouch, technically the AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular and Rhino Mount pouch, was designed by Grey Ghost Gear in conjunction with USSOCOM personnel who were actually on the ground in Afghanistan at the time.

The 40mm bandoliers are one of the most widely-recognized pieces of gear Tactical Tailor manufactures and has been provided to numerous units at the local level. Now, it will be “standard issue” to all Marine grenadiers.

Tactical Tailor CEO Casey Ingels was preparing to fly to the Middle East to consult with representatives of USSOCOM at the time of this release. However, Lindsey Lea, Grey Ghost Gear Director of Business Development and High Despotrix, was happy to discuss the contract.

“This was the first really big collaboration between Tactical Tailor and Grey Ghost Gear,” Ms. Lea advised. “We’re especially excited because this was a specific request. They didn’t come to us and ask us to build something they’d already developed specs for. They contracted us to provide those pieces of gear because it has all been tested hard in the field. This is obviously great news. From a business perspective it’s obviously a great contract to win. From a personal perspective it’s very rewarding to know we’ve had a hand in putting the most rugged, purpose-built gear available into those Marines’ hands.”

The items and their NSNs include:
AN PVS 14 NSN 8465-01-620-7014 (Grey Ghost Gear Product)
PRC 153 Pouch NSN 8465-01-620-7045 (Tactical Tailor Product)
PRC 152 Pouch NSN 8465-01-620-7042 (Tactical Tailor Product)
40mm Grenade Multi Round Bandoleer NSN 8465-01-620-7022 (Tactical Tailor Product)

www.TacticalTailor.com
www.GreyGhostGear.com

Tags: Grey Ghost Gear, Tactical Tailor
Posted in Contracts, Load Carrying, MARCORSYSCOM, Maritime | 13 Comments »