POV of a Leapfrog jump into the world premier of ‘Act of Valor’ hitting theaters, Friday 24 February.
Anyone notice the V-lite?
Now THAT’S a Parachute Jump
February 22nd, 2012TacJobs – Arc’teryx LEAF Product Line Manager
February 22nd, 2012Arc’teryx is seeking a Product Line Manager for their LEAF line. The position is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I’ve been to their campus and they have a fantastic facility with a great, open atmosphere. Additionally, the entire staff is friendly and a very interesting bunch of folks. I am amazed at the varied experiences and background of the Arc’teryx family. Additionally, Arc’teryx garners a great deal of respect from customers and competitors alike.
Arc’teryx is looking to expand our Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) team!
We are seeking an organized individual with great communication skills to join our team as a Product Line Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the construction of our LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line.
Ideally you will have:
• 3-5 years experience working in Product Line Management, preferably in the outdoor or military markets
• Effective and efficient time management skills
• An understanding of business implications and financial consequences of decisions and actions
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel and attend trade shows
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Working closely with LEAF designers on development of seasonal line plans and design brief creations
• Maintaining and developing program briefs and documents through seasonal line developments and proto review to marketing hand off
• Researching and advising on strategic changes in the market to influence a worldwide line development strategy
• Identifying and documenting target market consumer profiles
• Providing input on marketing concepts, catalog layouts, and brand messaging to ensure marketing resonates with target market
• Identifying category growth opportunities and new market product potential
• Researching and analyzing competitor and market product, consumer and competitive trends
• Working with Marketing and Sales to ensure that key product developments are being communicated, internally and to the market
For more information, please see www.arcteryx.com, About Us, Careers.
If this sounds like you, then please apply by attaching your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1202-LPLM-sol†in the subject line of your email.
Daniel Defense 2012 Catalog
February 21st, 2012
Kyle Defoor Suggests an Alternative to the Sherpa Holster for his Students
February 21st, 2012Trainer Kyle Defoor has come up with an interesting alternative to students using the Blackhawk Serpa holster. Read the whole thing here www.kyledefoor.com/2012/02/no-more-serpa-holsters-in-my-classes.html
US Army Introduces 1 Inch Helmet Pads
February 21st, 2012Many troops have had issues with the fit of the Advanced Combat Helmet. The idea is to go up a size when in doubt rather than use a smaller helmet which will fit closer to the head and place the wearer in danger of blunt force trauma and associated Traumatic Brain Injury. When Soldiers wear larger helmets it can feel “loose” when using issue 3/4 inch pads. To help combat this issue, the Army has introduced one inch thick pads.
PEO Soldier recently noted in an announcement regarding the new pads that there are a couple of ways to tell if your helmet isn’t fitting properly. Consider, if your helmet rocks back and forth and is not stable, if the helmet is too low on brow or if the helmet is not compatible with eyewear. These are all good indicators.
They suggest substituting pairs of one inch oblong/oval pads or individual trapezoidal front and/or rear pads or to even try another helmet to alleviate discomfort. If you decide to move to the new pads, PEO Soldier is very specific about how you must proceed.
“It is important to note the oblong/oval pads must be replaced in pairs to maintain stability, and the trapezoidal front and/or rear pad may be replaced individually. Safety considerations require the crown pad to be available in one size only, the three-quarter-inch size, to ensure the helmet does not ride too high the head.”
These changes are currently being incorporated in TM 10-8470-204-10 Technical Manual Operator’s Manual for Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).
Pads are ordered in pairs and PEO Soldier provided these NSNs for your use. Pads should also be available through your CIF.
NSN, Item & Size
8470-01-547-2802, Pad Oblong/Oval, 8
8470-01-547-2795, Pad Trapezoidal, 8
*Pad sizes are in eighths of an inch. The 8 equals one inch.
TacHacker – Crovel Extreme
February 21st, 2012I was watching National Geographic’s ‘Doomsday Preppers‘ the other day and realized that one of the folks they were profiling was one of the inventors of the Crovel. Tim Ralston, the inventor, is a great example of a TacHacker. He started prepping and by necessity he and some friends developed the Crovel. Once others saw what they had built, it was a natural transition into a small business.
Crovel is a is a portmanteau of shovel and crowbar, and it is just that. They’ve taken the concept of a folding shovel and engineered a few additional tools into the design. We’ve mentioned the earlier variant of the Crovel before, but they’ve introduced a new version called the Crovel Extreme which boasts 13 tools combined into one package.
One advantage the Extreme model has is that it is now anodized making it more durable. Additionally, they’ve increased the size of the Hammerhead and incorporated a wood chisel into the Claw portion of the Crovel. They’ve also introduced the Z Spike accessory for the Crovel Extreme as well as a Kydex Cover for both models of the Crovel.
Made in USA!
www.gearupcenter.com/exclusive-crovel-shovel
Inside Line Equipment – Ultimate Photographers Bag PRIME
February 21st, 2012Inside Line Equipment has introduced the newest addition to their MOLLE line, the Ultimate Photographers Bag PRIME.
The top loader features 4 rows of PALS webbing on the front closure, front panel, and wrapping around the sides. It also has an interesting panel opening in the bottom, similar to a sleeping bag compartment but padded to protect cameras and lenses.
MultiCam Materials – LiteLok
February 21st, 2012
LiteLok is the second focus of our ongoing bi-weekly series presented by Duro Textiles LLC on the various fabrics they offer in the MultiCam camouflage pattern. MultiCam is a single camouflage pattern designed to help the wearer hide in varied environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions. After a great deal of commercial success and adoption by elements of US Special Operations Forces, in 2010 MultiCam was selected for use by the US Army as its Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP).
Grey Ghost Gear uses LiteLok as one of the fabrics for their Lightweight Assault Pack. A simple, yet functional design it features a large main compartment as well as a side entry front pocket, modular webbing for attaching additional pouches and padded shoulder straps that stow away when not in use. The pack is already 30% lighter than comparable designs even before considering the weight savings of LiteLok. Additionally, the LiteLok provides a very good looking aesthetic with its visible ripstop weave.
Duro developed LiteLok fabric in conjunction with Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC. Weighing 30% less than traditional 500D nylon, Litelok exhibits excellent breaking strength and outstanding abrasion resistance performance. The double layer design is key to abrasion performance, while creating an ideal material for a lightweight backpack or vest.
Specs
Finished Width – 59 inches cuttable
Finished Weight – 5.4 oz/yd² approximately
Fiber Content – 100% nylon
Breaking Strength – 150/200 (warp/fill) (lbs, approximate)
Water Resistance – 127+ cm
Abrasion – may exceed 1300 cycles, H18 @500g
DOWNLOAD a LiteLok Test Report
Duro offers progressive pricing based on the number of yards ordered. For more information on this or any of the full line of MultiCam fabrics visit www.multicamfabric.com or email Galpen_Ben@DuroLink.com.
Tags: Crye Precision, Duro Textiles LLC, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC, Grey Ghost Gear, Multicam
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