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The
AVS blast visor has been made and marketed for years by a commercial
company in Africa (some 30,000 made and sold). [As always, I
retain no commercial or other interest in its exploitation.]
It is made by heat-forming 5mm untreated polycarbonate in a
special oven.
Each
visor is numbered for identification and replacement purposes
(polycarbonate degrades in sunlight so I recommend that visors
should usually be replaced each year).
The
visor has an AVS head-frame that is made from ballistic
aramid for durability, and covered with waterproof nylon. The
fixings are made from heat-formed polycarbonate, which provides
durability and the flexibility to adjust to any head size. Inside
the head-frame is a removable washable sweatband to add to the
wearers comfort. The straps are fastened with velcro and
so are readily adjustable, allowing the visor to be shared within
a demining set when that is wanted.
The complete visor weighs around 1kg (2.2 lbs). An optional
cotton sun-hat gives full shade to the wearers head the neck.
A
short visor for dog-handlers was made by request.
Notice
that the lower edge is tilted toward the face to limit the risk
of debris getting beneath and entering the eyes. The same head-frame was
used. I personally prefer this visor because it is easier to
see through (closer to the eyes) and allows free communication.
This means that I have no reason to raise it while inside a risk
area.
Specifications
Nominal
dimensions: 30 x 23cm
STANAG V50: 280 m/s
approx,
Nominal weight of visor, headframe and scratchguard:
1 kg (2.2lb)
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