[ OVERVIEW ]
What is the difference between ICEVENTS® Aero and ICEVENTS® Classic plate carrier shoulder pads?
IMPORTANT NOTE: All ICEVENTS® Classic products use the same footprint. All ICEVENTS® Aero products use the same footprint. The only difference is the backing (PowerMesh, hook backed, hook-receptive loop backed) and the size (all pads are full size except holster pads which are half size).
Each package contains:
- 1x ICEVENTS® Classic (2-Pack): Shoulder Pads
- 2x ICEVENTS® Classic (2-Pack): Plate Carrier and Body Armor Ventilation Pontoons (black only)
*Note: ICEVENTS® multi-pack bundles are optimized for the ideal end-user experience with with bulk pricing built-in. They cannot be mixed and matched, customized or broken up. To mix and match colors or customize your layout, select individual packages to build a customized bundle.
**Note on Fit: Due to ICEVENTS® Classic unique omnidirectional ventilation architecture, ICEVENTS® Classic plate carrier shoulder pads are designed to be worn with Combat Shirts and other Duty-type Uniforms. Some users might be able to wear ICEVENTS® Classic plate carrier shoulder pads with a t-shirt or other non-collared shirt depending on exact body type and setup preferences. We created ICEVENTS® Aero contoured plate carrier shoulder pads for use with t-shirts and other low-collar uniform tops and minimalist plate carriers. Click here to contact us if you have any additional questions.
***IMPORTANT NOTE on Pontoons: While the adhesive is sufficient for mild applications, like a day at the range, for more strenuous applications like infantry live fires, o-courses, and amphibious operations (OTB, MIO, VBSS) we strongly recommend having your uniform tailor or shoe cobbler professionally sew the Velcro loop strips to the inside of your plate carrier or soft armor vest. Click here for instructions.***
ICEVENTS® Classic Pontoons provide padding and ventilation inside your plate carrier or soft armor on your chest and back, promoting evaporative cooling and eliminating hotspots. Say goodbye to heavy, bulky, and crude legacy ventilation made from foam and switch to wafer-thin, ultra light, conductive ICEVENTS®. ICEVENTS® connect directly to the inside of all all body armor equipped with body-facing loop fields/pontoons. If your carrier is not equipped with internal pontoons, we provide adhesive hook and loop pontoon strips to adhere/sew onto any plate carrier, chest rig or soft armor vest. While the adhesive is sufficient for most applications, we recommend having your uniform tailor or shoe cobbler professionally sew the loop pontoon strips for strenuous applications.
Versatile + Compatible | Can be used for plate carriers, backpacks, ICEVEST HiVis, ear protection headsets, gun belts, tool belts, or myriad other industrial and tactical equipment to deliver unrivaled end-user comfort. ICEVENTS®' modular and flexible form makes it simple to adapt ICEVENTS® to support your application. | |
Water Resistant + Anti-Microbial | Unique channel ventilation creates an effective microclimate for long-term comfort and enhanced endurance. | |
High Tech Materials | Feature exclusive and proprietary Supracor Stimulite impact-absorbing hexagonal honeycomb thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) technology. Stimulite is used and proven in the F/A-18 Hornet, V-22 Osprey, 787 Dreamliner, 747-8 Intercontinental and leading medical products. | |
Attachment Mechanisms | Hook and Loop accessories enable simple, custom installation. | |
Increased Load Bearing Capacity | Loads are absorbed and dispersed evenly throughout the honeycomb matrix of ICEVENTS®. Because the cells are interconnected, when one cell buckles from impact, the walls of the adjacent cells also buckle to absorb the force, similar to a ripple effect. The fusion-bonded honeycomb in Stimulite absorbs shock in this manner and also has phenomenal load-bearing and load-balancing capability as a result of its elastomeric composition. |
[ ADDITIONAL FEATURES ]
- Now with Stand-Off Ventilation capability for loop-lined body armor
- 90% air by volume, weighs 0.8-1.1 ounces, depending on variant
- Omni-directional venting keeps you dry and comfortable
- Plush hexagonal honeycomb for unmatched load-bearing comfort
- Load distribution architecture that outperforms foams, reducing fatigue
- Anti-microbial
- Abrasion resistant
- Washable (if needed)
- Stimulates superficial blood flow to improve circulation
- Hydrolysis Resistance: does not retain water
- Stimulite honeycomb TPE technology
- Nylon Mesh Covering for frictionless plate carrier/pack interface
- Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 198 degrees Fahrenheit
[ SPECS AND DETAILS ]
- Each set comes with modular Hook and Loop accessories for customizable installation.
- Dimensions: 10.25" x 3.125" x 0.25"
- Anisotropic Architecture features three different degrees of flexibility in the length, width and vertically against the surface, allowing IceVents® to absorb energy or impact from different angles while contouring the body perfectly.
Like plate carriers, ICEVENTS® are not FR rated
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Designed and manufactured in the USA from US materials. Fulfilled from our Knoxville, TN HQ. Not subject to ITAR.
Patented: ICEVENTS® Classic USD887,716S ICEVENTS® Classic USD887,717S
Additional US and International Patents Pending.
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