(Newswire.net — May 24, 2013) Lynden, WA — Meet the new ASP Talon Expandable Baton; A revolutionary Hybrid Baton whose construction consists of lightweight aircraft grade aluminum and high carbon steel. This is a step away from ASP conventional construction design: Pure aluminum or pure steel.
In mid 2012, ASP unveiled the 4140 Steel Talon Baton. This was soon followed by the new Airweight Talon Baton. The handle and center shafts of the Airweight Talon are made of 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum. The outer shaft is made of 4140 steel. This design makes it a half pound lighter than its steel brother.
This shift towards lighter protection products is part of ASP’s “lighten the Load” initiative. This is an effort to improve the health of Law Enforcement officers worldwide.
What used to be a gun and ammo on your belt has evolved to include tasers, expandable baton, handcuffs, gloves, pepper spray and radio. The steadily increasing weight of the Patrol Officers duty belt is leading to an increase in chronic back pain.
Also, the nature of a Law Enforcement Officers job is not conducive to their overall health. Prolonged bouts of sitting can lead to weakening of spinal support muscles and eventually chronic back pain that has some Officers taking surgical measures.
There are actions an officer can do to lessen these risks. James A. Levine of the Mayo Clinic states that “the solution seems to be less sitting and more moving overall. You might start by simply standing rather than sitting whenever you have the chance”.
Simple health advice such as this coupled with ASP and their “Lighten their Load” initiative will help Law Enforcement Officers carry out their duty in a safer and more effective manner. The core of the ASP Imitative is to “decrease the weight and improve the performance of the protective equipment that must be carried each day by police.”
And with the reduced weight and improved functionality of their new Airweight Talon Baton, ASP is delivering on that promise.
Contact
www.milestactical.com
Sources
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sitting/AN02082
http://www.asp-usa.com/press-releases/asp-introduces-the-new-talon-air-baton.html