ICEVENTS® Classic Heavy vs. ICEVENTS® Aero Minimalist Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads: What is The Difference?

IceVents Plate Carrier Shoulder Pads Plate Carrier Stand-Off Ventilation Pontoons

Launched on Thanksgiving Day 2019, ICEVENTS® are the gold standard in plate carrier shoulder pads, stand-off ventilation for body armor and duty belt padding. No other technology on the market can deliver the capabilities of ICEVENTS® for Military Plate Carriers, Law Enforcement Body Armor, Duty Belt padding or shoulder pads for rucks/backpacks.

But with the release of the all-new ICEVENTS® Aero, what is the difference between ICEVENTS® Classic and ICEVENTS® Aero? While the main difference is the shape, we put together this table for easy reference. 

 

ICEVENTS®
Variant Classic Aero
Dimensions 10.25" x 3.125" x 0.25" 10.25" x 1.5" x 0.25"
Shape Soft Rectangle Tapered Arrowhead
Weight 0.8 oz 0.5 oz
Strap Slits 8 4
Material Thermoplastic Elastomer Thermoplastic Elastomer
Colors Coyote Brown, Black Coyote Brown, Black
Best For
Max Comfort, Heavy Loads: Shoulders (Heavy Armor/Packs, Entry Kit), Duty Belt Tailbone, Stand-Off Ventilation Pontoons
Max Mobility, Lighter Loads: Shoulders (Minimalist Plate Carriers), Duty Belts Hips, Headband
Country of Origin 100% Made in USA 100% Made in USA
Patents
Patented: ICEVENTS® Classic USD887,716S ICEVENTS® Classic USD887,717S
Additional US and International Patents Pending.
Multiple US & International
Operating Temperature Range -40 to 198 degrees F -40 to 198 degrees F
Antimicrobial at Molecular Level
Universal Fit
90% Air by Volume
Omnidirectional Ventilation
Hexagonal Honeycomb
Abrasion Resistant
Washable (if needed)
Stimulates superficial blood flow
Hydrolisis Resistance (does not retain water)
Nylon Mesh Covering for frictionless interface
Starting Price (single pad) $30 $35
 

 

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4 comments


  • Qore Performance

    No worries Gt and thank you! Let us know if there are any other questions we can answer for you. #StayFrosty


  • Gt

    Ah, pardon my ignorance about your processes! Regardless, it’s a fantastic product.


  • Qore Performance

    Gt – thank you for your interest in IceVents Classic vs. IceVents Aero. The difference in cost comes from tooling and yield. Less material actually results in more waste, which drives up cost. It also results in more post-processing, not less.


  • Gt

    It’s odd that the aero is essentially the same thing, but with less material and less post processing, but costs more.


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