Established in 1947, Typhoon is well known throughout Europe for providing FR dive and exposure suits. This is a Typhoon boat driver suit called the ISBO (Immersion Suit for Boat Operations) paired with FirstSpear kit. In fact, you’ll often see these two brands paired up over here.
The integrated boot is Kevlar reinforced on the toe.
The suit itself is PALS compatible.
Considering this suit was designed for use in the North Sea, this hood isnt overkill at all.
For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the Rapid Access Pocket, Pressure Dressing. With a wide range of adjustment this pocket will accommodate a number of pressure dressings, trauma bandages and related size items. Secures with 6/9 and has two different snap positions to help compress the load close to the body.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, Ranger Green.
www.first-spear.com – Rapid Access Pocket, Pressure Dressing
For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the Dee Luxe AGB Suspenders. Building upon the utility offered by the Assaulters Gun Belt line of accessories, the Dee Luxe suspenders increase support and comfort, and give the wearer an option to forgo a load carrying vest and go old school with belt and suspenders. As you can see in the image below, the Dee Luxe Suspenders allow the wearer to turn their entire AGB load out into a quick chest rig-style setup.
Additionally, the low-profile design and hardware used in the construction of the Dee Luxe Suspenders allows them to easily be worn underneath an armor carrier when one is required.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Ranger Green.
Congratulations to FirstSpear! Thier Aegir-38 has been added to the NAVSEA Authorized for Military Use list.
The Aegir-38 (pronounced eye-jur) is a ballistic protective rifle plate carrier with integrated inflatable tactical aid to flotation devices specifically designed for combat swimmers/divers as well as personnel conducting maritime airborne operations.
It offers the ability to attach multiple re-breathers for use in closed circuit diving operations via FS Tubes closure technologies as well as backpacks and other emerging FS capabilities.
In addition to internal Bouyancy Compensators behind the carrier’s plate pockets, each Aegir-38 has a two bladder emergency tactical aid to flotation capability consisting of two CTAF (Cummerbund Tactical Aid to Flotation) located inside the cummerbunds. Each system includes two welded flotation bladders, two inflation systems, and two firing handles. The bladders are reusable welded fabric that position under the arm when deployed manually by the two 38 gram CO2 cartridges. There are two oral inflation tubes for a secondary inflation method located on the CTAF.
When activated, the Aegir-38’s integral Bouyancy Compensators provide:
-45lbs (20kg/ 200n) positive flotation in seawater at a depth of 33′(10m)
-57lbs (25kg/253n) of positive flotation at a depth of 15′(4.5m)
-73lbs (33kg/324n) of flotation the surface
FirstSpear BCs are installed in mesh chambers behind the plate pockets, offering a minimum of 10LBS (4.5KG / 45N) of lift per set in size M-XL Swimmer Cut vests. The BC can be user configured for either left or right hand operators and can be inflated/deflated individually or connected for one inflation/deflation point. When inflated they provide airflow channels aiding in air flow to the operator as well as some distribution. During independent testing in support of NAVSEA the BC also reduced Back Face Deformation (BFD) significantly when used inflated during ballistic resistant testing against specified high velocity rifle threats.
For non-diving operations any of the FS Standard land cummerbunds can be used as well as the two inch belly band for extreme hot environments or confined work space. All land and flotation cummerbunds for the Aegir-38 secure with the FirstSpear Tubes closure system. The Aegir-38 is designed to be used and maintained at the Operator level and with limited training can be repacked and one hundred percent operational in under 30 minutes.
Additionally, its streamlined design incorporates Dual, Built-in Radio pockets, accommodating PRC-148 or PRC-152 radios, extra magazines and/or med supplies. Thanks to a channel stitch design, shoulder straps on the Aegir-38 are designed to allow the operator to cut off excess material without degrading the stitching of the whole shoulder strap.
Here is some video from certification testing.
I’m impressed that they got this added to the AMU list as a BC. But, if you’re like me, you’ve wondering this whole time where the name comes from, so I asked Jon Laplume and he directed me to this:
In Norse mythology, Ægir (Old Norse “sea”) is a sea jötunn associated with the ocean. He is also known for hosting elaborate parties for the gods. Sea Giant who likes to party? Sounds like a SEAL named Dave Kent to me.
For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the AGB (Assaulters Gun Belt) Point Pad. Back when I was a young man in the 90s, belt pads were all the rage, having been brought over from the UK where they were pretty common. But they were all full belt pads and no one ever padded just sections of a belt like this. The Point Pad just offers comfort where you need it. Featuring comfort ventilated foam, wicking mesh, and multiple points of security, it can be used behind holsters, mag pouches, and other belt-mounted accessories.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Ranger Green.
www.first-spear.com – AGB Point Pad
For this week’s FirstSpear Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the Improved IFAK Med Thong. Utilizing the 6/9 attachment system, the Med Thong can attach to either standard PALS/MOLLE or the 6/12 Pocket Attachment System. The Thong can fit a variety of IFAKs, and the inclusion of 6/12 slits along the sides and top flap allows for the attachment of additional medical pouches, such as the FirstSpear Tourniquet Pouch and Rapid Access Pocket, Pressure Dressing.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Ranger Green. Note that this products consists of the Thong only, and does not come with the Med Pocket.
www.first-spear.com – Improved IFAK Med Thong
For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at the Padded AGB Sleeve 6/12, Slim Line. The Slim Line is a slimmer, more minimalist version of the Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Padded Sleeve. It allows users to attach belt direct pouches, as well as 6/12, 6/9, or MOLLE-compatible pockets and pouches, in addition to a pistol holster. The Slim Line features comfort padding with moisture wicking mesh along the whole length.
Available in Black, Coyote, MultiCam, and Ranger Green.
www.first-spear.com – Padded AGB Sleeve 6/12, Slim Line
