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You never know where an enemy bullet or fragments will come from, so it is worth taking care of your own safety in advance. The M-Tas brand has developed a new generation of shoulder protection, for M-Tas plate carriers of the CUIRASS QRS and CUIRASS ELITE models. The product is a compact shoulder module that provides anti-fragmentation protection of the biceps, shoulder joint and arteries.
The main feature of this generation (compared to the previously released one) is an improved design. SHOULDER PROTECTION WITH BALLISTIC PACKAGES 1 PROTECTION CLASS ERGONOMIC consists of two parts connected together. Such a constructive solution provides additional protection of the shoulder joint and the area below the shoulder (due to the separate design of these two zones). Also, thanks to this constructive feature, the shoulder protection has acquired ergonomic properties. They make its use more comfortable during active physical exertion.
The module is attached to the shoulder part of the plate carrier using Velcro. Fastex serves as a connecting element and helps to remove the shoulder system if necessary. Special attention was paid to the anatomical shape of the product when developing the shoulder protection. The module is designed in such a way that the height of attachment to the plate carrier is adjustable thanks to Fastex and a vertical strap with Velcro. There are special straps on both parts of the module: the upper one with Fastex, and the lower one with Velcro. With their help, you can adjust the volume of the module according to your parameters.
The shoulder modules are made of Cordura - a super-strong material that is resistant to abrasion and high loads. Also, this item of equipment is equipped with a ballistic package designed to protect against ricochets and fragments. Made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and complies with STANAG 2920 with a V-50 fragmentation resistance index of about 614.5 m/s.
To understand the analogy with bulletproof resistance, an armor package with a similar composition corresponds to the 1st class (9x18APS, 9x19 Luger) according to DSTU 8782:2018. (Class 1 is understood as an equivalent in composition, which is tested on standard samples of 400x400mm. Therefore, the injury caused by the obstacle may differ on samples of smaller size and shape.)
