I also heard a reporter say that it was turned down by the Pentagon before it was ever tested by them.
Yep. I’ve seen and heard all that too. He even appeared before congress recently.
But today, the Pentagon told the DOJ to look into criminal charges against Dragon Skin’s president.
That has a somewhat chilling effect.
I was going to say the same thing. I Saw Richard test this stuff, it took a Frag grenade at point blank, nothing the military is buying can do that (and allow the soldier to live) that I am aware of. Nothing can except maybe titanium plate armor. (Laugh)
“I’ve seen the guy on the Discovery Channel test it. My money’s on the Dragon Skin.”
Other than delaminating in heat and weighing 20 pounds more?
When the prices come down a couple thousand I'll buy a vest for myself.
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The Problem came out yesterday on The Pentagon Channel...during Cross examination That the test they did for NBC was not the Brand sold to the US Army for use in Operation Iraqi Freedom..it was another Manufacturer. Not even a Licensed Manufacturer. So when they say they are Inferior they were Comparing different Type altogether .. When is NBC going to get Nailed on This..investigation? Very Shoddy Journalism almost in an INFOMERCIAL category.
Not quite turned down - not authorized for use. There's a difference.
When it comes to body armor, you can't issue it and assume it's safe to use, *then* test it. You have to ensure that it meets the standards first. So, the Army said, "This stuff is not authorized for use until it's been tested." When the Army did test it, it failed miserably. Pinnacle Armor then went running to the press instead of fixing the problems with their product.
No conspiracy, no coverup, no vast plot to screw the American soldier. Quite simply, it's a substandard product with really good marketing.
I’ve been told by troopers that Dragon Skin doesn’t handle environmental extremes well and is both hotter and heavier that current issue armor.
I’ve never heard anything from a user about it’s ability to protect the wearer.
Michael Frazier