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Sunday, January 26th, 2014OR – Kryptek Cowboys Up with Ariat
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014Ariat has produced a line of performance and lifestyle footwear in the Kryptek Highlander Pattern. There are a total of 6 styles in the outdoor collection feature fully waterproof leather and uppers. They also integrate the Ariat ATS technology which is their integrated outer, mid and insole combination to enhance comfort. Also, several of the models are insulated for cold weather hunting.
Additionally, Ariat has applied a Kryptek Highlander upper into the Quick Draw. They’ve also developed some undergarments which you can see behind the boots. These models will be available Fall 2014 (August) from www.ariat.com as well as your favorite boot retailers.
SHOT Show – Kryptek Releases New Hunting and Fishing Patterns
Thursday, January 16th, 2014Kryptek has introduced five new patterns for hunting and fishing.
Of the five patterns, fishing patterns the lighter Pontus and deep water Neptune as well as Altitude, the high altitude, above the tree line hunting were on display.
Pontus
Neptune
Altitude
Who Else Wanted A Landmaster While Growing Up?
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
The real star of 1977’s apocalyptic adventure, “Damnation Alley” wasn’t George Preppard or Jan-Michael Vincent. No, it was the vehicle, the Landmaster.
Three independent drive sources running from a gasoline power plant. Uses semi truck parts in the drive train. Can operate with the front or rear wheel trinary out of commission. Side and top hatches on the main unit and rear and top on the after section. Full running lights and brake lights for urban street use. External video camera is mounted on the forward pylon located just behind the front top hatch. Could also house the antenna. All pylons are hardened and armored. Can operate in water and will remain sealed when fully submerged. Can float while half full of water.
– Popular Science
Who else wishes they had one?
The Polaris Sportsman WV850 H.O. – Tactical to Practical
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
The Sportsman WV850 H.O. from Polaris is based on their MV850 which has been a military-only ATV. It is the first commercially available offering of the TerrainArmor™ non-pneumatic tires. It also incorporates an upgraded shock package and 600-lbs capacity steel racks. The Sportsman also incorporates Electronic Power Steering and a 11.75 gal. fuel capacity. The liquid cooled, 850cc 4-Stroke SOHC Twin Cylinder features electric fuel injection. It’s even offered in Avalanche Grey!
www.polaris.com/en-us/atv-quad/atvs/sportsman-wv850-ho-avalanche-gray/features
New Patagonia Trucker Hats
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
If you’re into trucker hats, fishing, camouflage, or you just like Patagonia, then this hat’s for you.
KOTA Longboards
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013I know you saw the title of this post and started scratching your head. Trust me, it all fits together. First off, before I go any further, I want to say that KOTA Longboards is a Veteran owned business. Second, these guys are thrill seekers, just like you. Which leads to the heart of the matter; I know some of you guys ride longboards to keep a little bit of adrenalin in your downtime. Consequently, I thought I should tell all of you a little about KOTA Longboards, especially after I shared one of their videos last night in support of the CFF Indiegogo campaign.
KOTA Longboards was founded by a F-14 Tomcat pilot and TOPGUN graduate along with a Combat Wounded former Force Recon Marine in May 2012 with the mission to offer a broader action sports demographic, a high performance, sophisticated style longboard. They hand craft their decks in Denver, Colorado using Hard Rock Maple from Wisconsin. And their designs are awesome.
The culture of the company is honor, integrity and esprit de corps. Even the company name is related to the military. ‘KOTA’ comes from ‘Knights of the Air’ which is a WW I term for aviators. And this company is rife with aviators. So much so, even their legal disclaimer is borrowed from the U.S. Navy LSO School, ‘Rectum Non Bustus’ – which loosely translated means, ‘Don’t Bust Your Ass’. Ride hard, have fun, be safe.
KOTA Longboards from Focus 4 Design on Vimeo.
In order to move the primary art surface to the top of the board, they’ve developed a proprietary clear, gloss grip finish that eliminates the need for any grip tape.
Notice I mentioned that the company was founded by Veterans? Well they remember where they came from. Veterans receive a 10% discount everyday.
AUSA – Felin in Action Vol 2
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
The coolest giveaway I saw at AUSA was the “Felin in Action” graphic novel in the French Army booth. It features the French Army’s Digitization suite (Felin) in action. The copy I saw was in English so I wonder if these are available for sale as it looks like it’s part of a series.
