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Old 02-22-2007, 21:13   #1
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Cool Starship Troopers

I had to show this to you gents. I think it could be quite effective--either a soldier is going to scare the enemy to death, or the enemy will die laughing. I've yet to figure out which...

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Already, he says, the suit has stood up to bullets from high-powered weapons, including an elephant gun. The suit was empty during the ballistics tests, but he's more than ready to put it on and face live fire.
http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/NAS...=1014656511815

Maybe the Mech Daddies and Stryker-types could use it I do admire the guy's devotion, as he designed this and the suit from Project Grizzly with his own money.

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Old 02-22-2007, 22:14   #2
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Can we say Cabin Fever?!?!?!
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Old 02-23-2007, 07:21   #3
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Fully suited up, he looks like RoboCop....
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Old 02-23-2007, 08:08   #4
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Where's the Star Wars soundtrack when you need it? (Darth Vader Theme)

Hopefully the A/C unit will be a little lighter than the one on my hunting trailer.
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Old 02-23-2007, 12:36   #5
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I'd drop him in the Everglades or Baghdad (or the Hindu Kush) to demo how mobile and comfy he is in it for a month or so.

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Old 02-23-2007, 12:43   #6
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Nice rig, so we have about 40 lbs. of weight before you add any kit.
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