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Sneak Peek – Team Wendy / Wilcox Ind Powered Helmet

Friday, October 25th, 2013

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Team Wendy already incorporates a Wilcox Industries VAS shroud onto their helmets. Now, they’ve produced a test bed bump helmet that integrates the Wilcox powered helmet technology developed for their Mohawk helmet technology demonstrator.

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The helmet is wired internally for power with contacts in the VAS Shroud to support hot shoe NOD mounts. Additionally, as you can see from the photos, one rail is powered directly and on the opposite side, they’ve selected a powered Mil Std 1913 rail.

The battery pack attaches to the rear of the helmet and can be easily removed. Once again, these are not final, production articles but rather a test bed to demonstrate the capability.

www.TeamWendy.com

Team Wendy LTP Helmet Now Available

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013

We first introduced you to the new Lightweight Tactical Polymer (LTP) Helmet during SOFIC. Now, they’re are available for order and shipping.

Exfil LTP

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CLEVELAND – Team Wendy, maker of leading-edge, multiple-application products that serve to protect against serious and potentially life-threatening impact-related injuries, has released a new tactical helmet platform that is ideal for military applications.

The company has launched the EXFIL LTP – a Lightweight Tactical Polymer helmet that provides operators with best-in-class head protection and a comprehensive and high-end accessory platform for operating environments that require the use of night vision, cameras, lighting and other add-ons.

The EXFIL LTP is designed for:
-Operators across the military, including combat search and rescue (CSAR) teams
-Various airborne, heliborne and maritime operations such as visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS)
-Training exercises in which low equipment weight and high functionality are priorities

The LTP is an extension of the EXFIL™ line, which launched in 2012 with the release of the highly regarded EXFIL Carbon, Team Wendy’s first complete helmet for tactical operators. A leading maker of protective tactical gear, Team Wendy has been the sole supplier of the standard issue helmet pad system to the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and National Guard since 2005.

The EXFIL LTP is now available for pre-order through TeamWendy.com and authorized Team Wendy distributors.

Jose Rizo-Patron, Team Wendy CEO: “We are proud to offer the EXFIL LTP as a follow-up to the EXFIL Carbon. The EXFIL LTP offers the protection, design and functionality that our customers have come to expect from Team Wendy. We are also excited to be rolling out our new Accessory Rail 2.0 System, which will serve as a comprehensive platform for the operator. The EXFIL LTP is a natural evolution in Team Wendy’s mission: Innovate to Protect.”

EXFIL LTP™ HELMET FEATURES:
-First and only helmet with an integrated night vision goggle shroud built to the specifications of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) SPEAR program
-Lightweight shell made of high-strength Lexan polycarbonate copolymer with a high-cut design to provide clearance for comms and an integrated Wilcox® aluminum shroud
-Team Wendy’s next-generation CAM-FIT™ retention system that features cam-lock sliders for one-handed adjustment and a Boa® closure system to create a secure and stable fit
-Team Wendy Accessory Rail 2.0 System, redesigned with an improved interface to accommodate additional accessories
-Three-piece liner with removable center section for use with overhead comms
-Next-generation ZORBIUM ® pad system that delivers true multi-impact performance to mitigate concussive-level impacts

ACCESSORY RAIL 2.0 SYSTEM
The Accessory Rail 2.0 System, the new standard for all Team Wendy helmets, debuts with the release of the EXFIL LTP helmet. Team Wendy will retrofit EXFIL Carbon helmets sold on/or before October 2, 2013, with a set of EXFIL Rail 2.0 helmet rails at no product charge to the customer through March 31, 2014. Visit the Rail 2.0 Retrofit Program page for details.

Features of the Accessory Rail 2.0 System include:
-Stronger, glass-filled polymer construction
-More secure mounting to shell with standard three-hole stainless 4-40 fasteners
-Magpul MOE Picatinny section securely mounted to captive nuts
-Lower rear center-release-buckle acceptor, which also functions as rear T-slot entry
-Rear T-slot positioned for increased strength and slip resistance against forward-pulling forces
-ShockCord kit which includes upper T-slot mountable NVG stabilizer cords with easily adjustable length
-Additional entry point on upper T-slot allows access to NVG stabilizer cords with headset adapters or other accessories still in place
-“Sideburn” protection with captive 4-40 nuts for additional mounting

www.teamwendy.com/

DSEi – Team Wendy

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

The new Lightweight Tactical Polymer helmet from Team Wendywe showed you during SOFIC will be available for order in just a few weeks.

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They had a few pre-production samples on hand at DSEi. The LTP integrates a NVG insert developed by Wilcox Industries. It is attached via a bolt so that it can be replaced if needed. Additionally, TW has upgraded their retail system and included the new Zorbium-based pad system. The Cam-fit harness also comes standard on the LTP.

Team Wendy Wants To See Your EXFIL Helmet

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

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Team Wendy is holding a photo contest on Facebook. They want to see photos of your EXFIL helmet in action. Each week they will choose two winners who will have their choke of several prizes. On 2 September, they will randomly choose a winner who will receive one of the new EXFIL LTP helmets.

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Team Wendy Releases Two New Products

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

Team Wendy has released the new REVOLVE™ liner and H-Style retention system. While the Exfil TLP was the big news during our SOFIC coverage of Team Wendy, they did initially display both of these new products there.

REVOLVE™ Liner

TW Revolve

The REVOLVE™ Helmet Liner is a 3-piece impact mitigating system designed to be a replacement liner for most ballistic shells. It utilizes an array of engineered polymer structures developed during the HEaDS UP program for Natick, along with a set of moisture wicking comfort pads to provide maximum protection, comfort, and stability. The small thermoplastic urethane (TPU) discs you see work like the crumple zones in your car’s bumper to help mitigate the energy of impact.

H-Style Retention System

TW H_Back

The newly redesigned H-back chinstrap weighs below 100g (3.5oz) including ballistic mounting hardware utilizing Team Wendy’s cam-lock sliders which allow for one handed adjustment and no-slip, positive-locking engagement. The asymmetric design keeps the buckle tucked smoothly along the jaw line while maintaining a snug, even feel around the chin-cup thanks to an Ultrasuede chin-cup and nape pad lining. Offered in Sizes Medium/Large and Extra Large in Black, Foliage Green and Coyote Brown.

www.TeamWendy.com

Team Wendy EXFIL Bump Helmet in Safety Orange

Sunday, June 9th, 2013

TW Marops Exfil

What do you think of these EXFIL Bump Helmets in Orange by Team Wendy? It’s a great color for MAROPS use as well as other applications such as SAR. These aren’t the new EXFIL LTP for Lightweight Tactical Polymer. Notice they don’t have the stylized VAS Shroud found on the EXFIL LTP. Exfil LTP you ask? Well, you obviously didn’t read our story from SOFIC.

SOFIC – Team Wendy

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

It’s amazing how folks continue to use and modify their EXFIL Bump helmets that were just released just last year.

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To help them along, TW has introduced an add-on Velcro kit.

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But the big news is that Team Wendy has just unveiled a major new helmet system. The EXFIL LTP for Lightweight Tactical Polymer features an injection molded lightweight shell, a new rail design that will be the standard for all TW helmets in the future, and an integrated shroud with a machined aluminum insert from Wilcox Industries.

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Additionally, they are introducing a new liner called Revolve. Taking technology from the HEaDS UP program, these small discs compress during impact. Think of it as a bumper crumple zone but for your head.

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TW sets up arrays of these discs in three sections that Velcro into place in the helmet.

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The system still uses the Cam-fit Boa system and can be retrofit into most helmets. Although, I haven’t found one yet that won’t take the TW suspension. Alternatively, TW will be offering an H-style harness for those seeking something more traditional. Since they’ve introduced so many new options they’ve loaded a suspension selection guide on their site.

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Look for Revolve available in June and the EXFIL TLP in late summer.

www.teamwendy.com

Defensor Fortis Modular Helmet System

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Air Force Security Forces…

Want an NVG Mount that actually stays put?

Want a RAIL System for helmet mounted lights, or helmet mounted cameras to document training or actual operations from Airman “Point of View” for AARs?

Want a better, adjustable, more comfortable helmet retention?

Want your goggles to stay put on your helmet?

Here’s your solution! It will completely modernize your existing ACH-style helmets.

Defensor Fortis Modular Helmet System from ADS

You now have the ability to add these items/capability to your currently fielded MICH/ACH helmets. No need to buy new helmets. This system adapts to what you’ve already invested in. It includes an integrated helmet cover with rails and VAS shroud from Gentex/Ops-Core along with a Charge Pro MPLS light from Princeton Tec and a set of ESS Pivot Profile Goggles which are designed to work in concert with the Ops-Core ARC Rail. The whole kit and caboodle is topped off with the Team Wendy Cam-Fit Retention System with Boa Fit Constrictor for custom fit.

The Defensor Fortis Modular Helmet System is available through ADS Inc.