Hammerhead^TM Tactical Personal Floatation Device (PFD)

Q: Overview

Tulmar’s HammerheadTM (patent protected) is an extreme-buoyancy, constant-wear tactical PFD designed specifically for Waterborne Tactical Operations. With 65 lbs (289 N) of buoyancy, the HammerheadTM provides the ultimate in protection when carrying tactical loads of 50 lbs or more. Comfortable and light-weight, the PFD does not interfere with tactical vests or ballistic protection. The HammerheadTM is designed to be integrated with a YatesTM or similar climbing harness. Quick-release hardware enables easy donning and doffing. Automatic actuation convertible to manual mode. Kit Components: Each HammerheadTM system is sold with a user manual and is armed and ready for use.

Q: Technical Specifications

The HammerheadTM Tactical Life Preserver is a high-buoyancy, constant-wear, inflatable life preserver designed for discrete tactical operations. To function properly, it must be integrated with a harness system that incorporates seat or leg straps. Side-release buckles on the life preserver’s chassis provide secure harness attachment points. In its packed configuration, the life preserver fits closely to the neck and extends across the shoulders at the outside of the chest area. The harness attachment points run to the outside of the hipbone at the waist and down the center of one’s back. Size / Wear (Packed) Extends 8 inches from top of shoulders (20.32cm) / Chest separation is 11 inches (27.94 cm). Inflation Systems Automatic (Immersion) with Manual back-up CO2 Cylinder 35g Buoyancy Up to 65 lbs / 18kg / 289 N Bladder Dual Cell, each with an oral inflator

Reliable – Durable – Sustainable

Constant wear PFD designed for maritime tactical operations

Tulmar’s Hammerhead^TM (patent protected) is an extreme-buoyancy, constant-wear tactical PFD designed specifically for Waterborne Tactical Operations. With 65 lbs (289 N) of buoyancy, the Hammerhead^TM provides the ultimate in protection when carrying tactical loads of 50 lbs or more. Comfortable and light-weight, the PFD does not interfere with tactical vests or ballistic protection. The Hammerhead^TM is designed to be integrated with a YatesTM or similar climbing harness. Quick-release hardware enables easy donning and doffing. Automatic actuation convertible to manual mode.

Key
FEATURES

Low Profile

Comfortable and Lightweight.

Self-Righting

Will right a 250 lb person with 5O lbs deadweight in 3.5 seconds. Will maintain user at a 45 degree angle.

Buoyancy

Each bladder can be inflated to provide full buoyancy. Provides 65 lbs (289 N) buoyancy.

Simplicity

Easily re-armed and packed in the field. Quick release hardware enables rapid donning and doffing.

Supported

Tulmar has a MRO service and expert sales force at the ready to answer your questions, aid in product training or provide after sales services such as inspection of the vests.

Robustness

Proven durable materials ensure confident use under the most arduous conditions.

Tulmar’s Hammerhead^TM (patent protected) is an extreme-buoyancy, constant-wear tactical PFD designed specifically for Waterborne Tactical Operations. With 65 lbs (289 N) of buoyancy, the Hammerhead^TM provides the ultimate in protection when carrying tactical loads of 50 lbs or more. Comfortable and light-weight, the PFD does not interfere with tactical vests or ballistic protection. The Hammerhead^TM is designed to be integrated with a Yates^TM or similar climbing harness. Quick-release hardware enables easy donning and doffing. Automatic actuation convertible to manual mode.

Kit Components: Each Hammerhead^TM system is sold with a user manual and is armed and ready for use.

You can purchase several replacement and optional accessories from our Online store! Just select and click!

RE-ARMING KIT

O-RING REPLACEMENT KIT

GREEN INDICATOR CLIPS (PACK 100)

BOBBINS (PACK OF 100)

MANUAL MODE CAP (SET OF 2)

The Hammerhead^TM Tactical Life Preserver is a high-buoyancy, constant-wear, inflatable life preserver designed for discrete tactical operations. To function properly, it must be integrated with a harness system that incorporates seat or leg straps. Side-release buckles on the life preserver’s chassis provide secure harness attachment points.

In its packed configuration, the life preserver fits closely to the neck and extends across the shoulders at the outside of the chest area. The harness attachment points run to the outside of the hipbone at the waist and down the center of one’s back.

Size / Wear (Packed)

Extends 8 inches from top of shoulders (20.32cm) / Chest separation is 11 inches (27.94 cm).

Inflation Systems

Automatic (Immersion) with Manual back-up

CO2 Cylinder

35g

Buoyancy

Up to 65 lbs / 18kg / 289 N

Bladder

Dual Cell, each with an oral inflator