The Noisefighters AX-14 Pro arm is here.
Improving upon the MK2, MK1 and the original X-14 arm, the MK2 offers
the following key improvements:
- Swept back arm that pushes the PVS-14 host device closer to the user's eyes, improving field of view
- Reinforced joints with stainless steel washers, 316 stainless hardware and anodized aluminum parts rated for maritime use
- The mating surface to the PVS-14 has been enlarged and a stabilizer bar has been added to prevent unwanted rotation
- Articulating arm provides an additional dimension of stowage and
allows users to stow the device closer to the helmet, or be able to use
gross motor movements to swing the monocular out of the way quickly
The Noisefighters AX14-PRO arm is a
featherweight night vision monocular dovetail mounting arm for the
PVS-14 and similar devices, produced with cutting edge manufacturing and
material technologies. The AX14 Pro weighs 25 g total, or 55% less than
a milspec J-Arm, yet it is significantly more rigid due to the unique
design. Just attach a monocular, snap the complete assembly into an
industry-standard dovetail helmet mount, and enjoy.
The AX14 Pro is the successor to the original
X14-Arm and adds the ability to rapidly swing the monocular away from
the eye temporarily, similar to dedicated binocular systems like the
Katana and DTNVS. This ability allows operator to use gross-motor
movements instead of having to activate the button on the night vision
mount and allows the operator to swing the device back into action
rapidly if needed. An additional benefit of this pivot is the ability to
stow the device tightly against the helmet when not in use,
substantially reducing helmet profile and preventing damage to the
device and injury to the user when operating in areas with low vertical
clearance.
An intuitive, friction-based mechanism allows
users to swing the PVS-14 monocular in front of either the left or right
eye and perfectly adjust for interpupillary distance. The mechanism is
pretensioned at the factory and should never need to be adjusted, but a
simple hex key wrench may be used for adjustment as necessary. In
addition, the new articulating knuckle does permit full range of motion
on both the left and right side of the AX14-Arm.
The choice of a high performance polymer from
Arkema® produces a nearly indestructible monocular mount. The highly
impact-resistant material chosen for the AX14 Pro absorbs shocks and
bounces back into shape instead of fracturing when dropped, bent, or
otherwise stressed. For extra peace of mind, fasteners made of anodized,
aerospace grade aluminum and stainless steel are used.
The AX-14 Pro now features a tether attachment
point at the rear of the arm. Unlike tethers that are attached to the
PVS-14 that tend to pull the device away from its desired location, the
centrally mounted tether point keeps the host device where it's supposed
to be.
A no-questions-asked, transferable lifetime
warranty is included. The Noisefighters AX14 Pro is proudly made and
assembled in the U.S.A. and was designed by a Marine Corps combat
veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.