EDC Tourniquet or The ETQ-W by Snakestaff Systems - Initial Impressions

Came across this new Tourniquet from Snake Staff Systems (love the name!), it’s their ETQ Wide. I picked one up to test and play with to see if it was something myself or my coworkers might be interested in using. Very interesting idea and design, what do you guys think?
Their Website: www.snakestaffsystems.com/buy...
ETQ™ DIMENSIONS: 37.5” Long (Extended)
ETQ™ FOLDED DIMENSIONS: 4.5” Long X 1” Wide X 1" Deep
ETQ™ Weight: 1.16 Oz
Construction: High-strength glass reinforced nylon - Milspec 4088 Type 2 webbing - Stainless steel carabiner gate.
Polymer Durability: Extensive impact strength and extreme weather tested. View Torture Test Video.
Smallest Limb Diameter. The ETQ™ has a unique design that allows it to constrict down to a 1” diameter making it suitable for use on adults, children, and canines.
EMS LE & MILITARY: The ETQ Wide™ 1.5” version is designed to meet criteria set forth by the Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC). We look forward to submitting samples to CoTCCC and continue gathering real world data for when they conduct their next round of TQ evaluations.
PATENT PENDING
Same same, but different…but still same.
We took the same features of our ETQ™ and incorporated them into a wider 1.5” TQ for backpacks, belts etc. It still conceals nicely in jeans and around 35% smaller than the standard TQ. The extra width helps with less possible tissue damage if the TQ needs to be left on for hours.
The ETQ Wide™ 1.5” version is designed to meet criteria set forth by the Committee of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC). We look forward to submitting samples to CoTCCC and continue gathering real world data for when they conduct their next round of TQ evaluations.
Click to watch the Torture Test.
FEATURES
Wider than ETQ™ at 1.5”
37.5” long
Berry Compliant
35% smaller profile
Non water absorbent for maritime operations
Easily concealed in pockets for low-vis ops
Fits in pistol mag-holder
Non-slip rigid windlass for bloody hands
IR or red Chemlight available for ID of TQ placement on night ops
K9 and child compatible
Caribiner lock to secure windlass during patient transport
Easy to read directions under stress
Mil-Spec 4088 webbing
UV rated polymer and webbing
Snakestaff Systems™ its employees, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and destructors shall assume no liability for injury or damages arising from application and use of the ETQ™ or ETQ Wide™. User assumes all risk of liability. Take a stop the bleed class and receive proper training before using any tourniquet.
#tourniquet #tacticalmedicine #tccc
@SNAKESTAFF SYSTEMS
00:00 Introduction and Specs
01:00 Side by Side with CAT GEN7
01:15 Windlass Impressions
02:13 Windlass Retention
02:37 Auto Activate Chemlight
03:57 Worst TQ so far
04:36 Instructions Included
05:25 QR Code and Video
07:03 Occlusion Strap Design
08:59 Impressions on Quality
09:14 Weight Comparison
10:23 Function Testing
10:52 Final Thoughts
14:53 Outro

[@traumedfirstaid-survival]

We're a distributor for these tourniquets. These are one of the BEST I've seen so far.

[@security29]

Great video bro, needed this video, going Thur some though times, this video gives me a bit to take my mind off things

[@BenfromFlux]

Awesome video, and glad you like it. Really appreciate that you understand what we are trying to do. 🤙

[@thegeth4293]

Are you the flux guy too?

[@BenfromFlux]

@@thegeth4293 yep! Co-owner, co-designer.

[@JTFActual]

Absolutely, I always appreciate it when companies put out new, interesting concepts for medical EDC and really like the direction you guys took with this TQ. I look forward to getting the slimmer one in the near future and keeping an eye out for what else you guys might put out!

[@BenfromFlux]

@@JTFActual thanks brother 🙏

[@lexmedic157]

I absolutely agree with your observations. I got one of the wide ones as well, and now use that one on my person everyday. Still use CAT's for duty use, but hope to see them get CoTCCC approved.

[@JTFActual]

For an EDC TQ, this thing rocks. I generally wear the 5.11 or Vertx jeans which have the hip mag pockets. The CAT was just a bit bulky and printed or was just plain exposed half the time, granted not a big deal with med equipment, but I also don't like drawing attention to myself if possible. The ETQ fits the bill honestly.

[@mike-oh7pz]

I Want one that I can fit into the spare magazine spot on my tier 1 axis elite holster. What would you recommend?

[@joshuarich4714]

The ETQ will fit in spare Mag holder