The black tactical version of the product is designed mainly for the military. Modern day soldiers rely on tourniquet to stop the bleeding in an injured arm or leg. Due to the thorough testing of the tourniquet it is safe to say it finds its place in any type of tactical kit. The SICH tourniquet have some unique features which put it among the top similar products on the today's market. The word SICH is an abbreviation that stands for Strengthened Individual Combat Hybrid Tourniquet.
The tourniquet is light weight, yet sturdy and durable, it is a result of harsh testing in extreme conditions. It is easy to use, can be applied using one hand, which comes in handy when you need to apply the tourniquet on yourself. The tourniquet applies pressure around the entire limb circumference and stops bleeding in a quick and efficient manner. The special patented fixing triangle enables fast and secure fixing of the tightening rod and loose end. The soft surface of the integrated buckle together with a patented inbuilt telescopic mechanism prevent the application of excessive pressure to prevent further damage to soft tissue. A special patented technology ensures extraordinarily strong stickiness of velcro.
The most important features of the tourniquet are the pull-through buckle, tightening rod and fixing triangle. All these features are light weight yet durable, made of the Duralumin alloy in order to withstand an extreme strain. The tourniquet works great in any conditions whether it is wet, covered in snow or dirt, functions well in below zero temperatures as well as under hot sun.
The SICH tourniquet features the optimum size, maximum surface and maximum stopping power when tightened. It can be applied to any limb with a 5cm to 40cm circumference. The special grey label allows to mark the time of application or any other important information using any sharp object, e.g. a bullet, nail or even a fingernail, any other sharp piece of gear and equipment , a knife , etc.