Max-Con™ Technology

Maximum Connectivity.

The concept is so simple. The results so profound.

Duckbill’s innovative MAX-CON™ TECHNOLOGY allows our duty belt to be made more flexible than traditional belts. This patented CLAMSHELL style DOCKING PLATFORM is at the heart of our ergonomic innovation. When modules link (via Velcro) to our duty belt – then cross link with our anchor belt – all components are transformed into a stable and comfortable duty platform that properly allocates the weight of all your gear.

And that is THE DIFFERENCE. The allocation of the weight – 360° around your whole waist. Now that weight is supported by your body rather than the just “hanging’ on your belt and creating stress to various parts of your body.

And once positioned, all the gear stays in place. NO SLIDING or movement of gear cases or holders. And – NO KEEPERS.

For the individual, this enhanced platform helps improve musculoskeletal health, inhibits belt induced back pain and reduces chronic fatigue caused by bouncing and shifting gear weight. It also assures the development of muscle memory, which holds tactical importance for those time-critical situations.

CLAMSHELL DOCKING:

It’s Not Just a Belt. It’s an Innovative Platform.

What you must realize is that the Duckbill solution is not just a belt, modules and some Velcro. It is a well thought out, tested and successful ergonomic duty gear PLATFORM.

The magic happens because of all elements working together – our duty belt, our anchor belt and our Max-Conˇ technology. This PLATFORM promotes maximum stable retention between all three elements. Our belt is more pliable than most so it adapts to the body and does not impose uncomfortable or injurious pressure on nerves, arteries, veins or the muscular-skeletal system that stiffer belts and moving gear can create.

Plus, because of the materials used and the way all the gear weight is carried on your body, our platform is – and feels – much lighter than anything on the market. You will feel the difference immediately.

Our Cases, Pouches & Holders.

All of our cases, pouches & holders are handcrafted and made in our Canadian facilities using the most current synthetic material – Nytek – which is lighter weight, more flexible yet stronger and more durable than leather.

In addition, we have engineered, customized and streamlined each case to have the gear fit perfectly within it. No wasted space. No unnecessary weight. And more room on your belt.

Advantages of the Duckbill Gear Platform.

Most of today’s duty belt designs solve too few problems related to work effectiveness, pain relief and comfort for prolonged wear.

Law enforcement management must embrace the responsibility, along with the officer, in remedying the pain caused by poorly designed and engineered duty belts. Several of the most commonly cited pain points attributable to duty belt and its accessories can be fully or largely remedied with the Duckbill platform.

Up until now management’s credo has been: functionality always trumps comfort. And duty belt induced pain has been treated as the symptoms appear, instead of preventing them from appearing in the first place. This can all change with the revolutionized Duckbill solution!

Comfort & Reduced Weight

Not only are our belts more flexible, but because of the way all the gear weight is carried and supported by the whole body, our platform is far superior, lighter weight and more comfortable than anything on the market. The Duckbill duty belt is half the thickness of conventional duty belts with no thick plastic stiffener insert. Plus, all our belts are manufactured using Nytek – a synthetic material – that is lightweight, more flexible, stronger and more durable than leather. By being more flexible in both the vertical and circumferential dimensions, it helps reduce or eliminate the pain caused by impingement (belt on bone, belt on lumbar and sacral nerve bundles, belt on major veins and arteries) and significantly increases the comfort of daily use.

No Gear Movement

Our Max-Conˇ clamshell docking system literally “locks” all your gear modules on the belt and WILL NOT slide or creep.

Muscle Memory Achieved

Since our cases, pouches and holders will not shift or change position on the duty belt, true muscle memory can be achieved. Once any gear is put into the position desired, it will stay in the same place each and every time one reaches for it. Without true muscle memory, an officer needs to work harder to find the exact location of their gear on their belt. As trivial as it may sound, too often a situation dictates a quick retrieval of an item – and split seconds can make a critical difference.

No Keepers

Our Max-Conˇ technology eliminates the need for any keepers.

More Room on the Belt

Duckbill recognizes the importance of “real estate” on the belt. This is especially important as more and more agencies are hiring female officers who typically have smaller waists and less room on their belt than their male counterparts. Duckbill designs and engineers each of its cases and pouches to allow as tight a fit as possible for the gear its meant to carry. As new/popular gear is used by LEOs, Duckbill works to create a module that will fit that specific gear. NO ONE has smaller/narrower modules on the market. PLUS, the Duckbill platform eliminates the need for keepers. That alone frees up belt “real estate”.

Running Without Holding Your Belt

Because there is no module movement when utilizing the Duckbill platform, when running is necessary it can be done without the need to hold onto the belt to prevent any modules from moving around.

Health Issues

Impingement on the nervous system and circulatory system from over-tightened belts and stress to the muscular-skeletal system from improperly supported weight is where the source of most of the pain associated with today’s duty belts start. The pain experienced is caused by many things from poor posture, to improperly allocated and unbalanced module and accessory weight.

Our Max-Con™ technology, with its patented interlocking of anchor belt, duty belt and accessory modules, promote and create maximum and stable retention between all three elements. It’s because of this stability and retention that gear movement and creep is completely eliminated. Plus, better posture and less stress on the body occurs due to all the gear weight being carried by the whole body rather than a few points of impact as with other systems.

All theses features lead to LESS PAIN, and FEWER MEDICAL ISSUES.

From an agencies point of view, with the physical well-being of law enforcement professionals increasing, extended paid time-off, sick days, and the potential for on-the-job OSHA claims can be decreased when the Duckbill platform is utilized.

Job Performance

A fit law enforcement professional who isn’t in constant pain or chronically fatigued will not only perform their duties more efficiently and with more energy, but will spend less time on sick-leave and sitting in doctor’s waiting rooms, thus decreasing health care costs for both the individual and for management.

Increased comfort and energy along with greater muscle memory and gear that don’t move on a belt can also aid in the safety of officers when faced with running and/or force continuum situations.

A Tactically Advanced Ergonomic DUTY GEAR PLATFORM