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Old September 5th, 2013, 10:41   #372
c3sk
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Adam Industries (Sentinels) are pretty decent units. They use PVS-14 common parts also, so if you happen to break the objective or eyepiece you won't need to destroy your wallet replacing it, or sit in a 3 month queue for a part replacement.

One thing I did notice though is that the ANVIS power track is still present, and although the shelf itself is sturdy, the power supply wires for the tubes are still exposed to the elements under the units shelf. Which means if you get caught in a massive downpour there is a very good chance your nods are going to short out. This is one of the primary flaws of the ANVIS system being used for land warfare, the adjustment itself is still designed to be used in a controlled environment (such as a cockpit) where BNVS/BNVD units which use a joint based system have severe advantages over this design.

EDIT: I just noticed that the newest version of the Sentinel is listed as waterproof to a depth of 66" - so I'm guessing they were able to correct the power track issue which was observed last year. If that's the case these are definitely the go-to system.

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