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Posted: 5/5/2016 6:58:11 PM EST
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Well, im overseas now working for a SOF element and they do not allow CATs anymore. I have never heard of a SOFT-T breaking, ever. Most people preferred CATs because of the large screw and buckle on the SOFT-T and the fact that the CAT could be used one handed. The SOFT-T wides fixed both issues, Quote HistoryQuoted:
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SOFT-TW CAT degrades too easily, SOFT-T's have a metal windlass and actual nylon constriction band, and the new SOFT-TW's have a flat metal securing hasp that is much faster and more secure, and wider band. Older one on left, wide on right <a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/user/daemon734/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160309_234314_zpson5bvijq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/daemon734/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160309_234314_zpson5bvijq.jpg</a> width difference (reversed) <a href="http://s107.photobucket.com/user/daemon734/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160309_234442_zpsw6omvjcc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/daemon734/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160309_234442_zpsw6omvjcc.jpg</a> While I'm not questioning you, I've heard the opposite from guys overseas. The CAT's don't break when you use them. The SOFTTW sometimes does. Just what I hear though. There is also an article floating around outlining the different TQ's and after testing the CAT and SOFTW the people liked them both but preferred the CAT. Well, im overseas now working for a SOF element and they do not allow CATs anymore. I have never heard of a SOFT-T breaking, ever. Most people preferred CATs because of the large screw and buckle on the SOFT-T and the fact that the CAT could be used one handed. The SOFT-T wides fixed both issues, Ahhhh, gotcha. Hopefully the gen 7 cat is gtg. I guess dropping another $30 for a SOFTTW is no big deal. |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 4:30:49 AM EST
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Newest CATs have metal reinforcement because the previous CATs windlass would actually bend and deform when you cranked em down on a studly dude.
Average to squishy guys it wasn't much of a problem. The problem there though is guys were getting them tight enough to stop the bleed but not tight enough to fully remove pulse from the limb so guys were getting compartment syndrome. That is if the CAT worked. A lot of times, especially on a leg, you need 2 tourniquets. SOF contains more studs and much fewer squishy guys and has used the SOF-T almost exclusively for years (though many an 18D will have his dudes carry both because the CAT is much easier to use on an arm than the SOFT and actually works well in that application) Remember, if dude needs a tourniquet, he needed one a minute ago. The first tourniquet you can reach is for him. Even if you're wearing it. |
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