What the thread found

• A vest with an unfamiliar socket block configuration may be an early model or modified version of a commercially available vest
• Used vests in apparently worn condition can still represent good value for budget-conscious operators in areas with limited equipment availability

Depends on

• The vest model was never conclusively identified in the discussion
• No specifications or technical details about the socket block design were documented
• The claim about it being a modified Ultra Vest was unconfirmed
• No information provided about compatibility with specific stabilizer arms or sleds

Gear in this thread

Master Seriescatalog, Ultra Vestcatalog

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