The SOURCE VIRTUS DWD - How to operate

How to use the SOURCE VIRTUS Dynamic Weight Distribution System

[@Mr2ghost2]

sorry i just have to ask how well does dwd handle various environmental challenges it would face in the field? for example how well is the inner mechanism protected from mud or very fine dust that is prevalent in middle east?

[@virtus3785]

Hello Ghost, the control unit and cable are sealed from the elements. The spine bar and sheath have large enough clearances that they would only become difficult to use if heavily soiled. In this situation the spine bar can be removed from the sheath and easily cleaned.

[@ukrainianchibs1814]

How to buy? Is it possible to ship it to Ukraine?

[@virtus3785]

The VIRTUS system is issued to the British Military. You can try contacting the manufacturer sourcetacticalgear.com/contact-us/ and see if you can buy one direct.

[@user-xf6sl2qc5i]

Я купил бронь и рпс + хребет ,хребтом почти не пользуюсь пока отдал за все около 60 тысяч гривен, но покупал в украине с рук в идеальном состоянии

[@krailayt539]

​@@user-xf6sl2qc5i Поделись досвідом, чи гарно розвантажує хребет? Та чому перестав користуватись?

[@WembleyGaming]

Bad system, never used often

[@virtus3785]

Thank you for comment. The system requires training and understanding how to use it. When used correctly it helps reduce fatigue and makes carrying heavy loads or even armour more comfortable. Standing in a sanger for 2 hours with armour on will tire your shoulders and the DWD will help reduce the discomfort by shifting load to your hips. Using it on load carry’s makes it more comfortable. Try it for yourself, you may find it beneficial.

[@WembleyGaming]

@@virtus3785 I understand the purpose, I got issued one, but no one uses them

[@jacobmarkarian]

@@virtus3785 where can I purchase one

[@virtus3785]

@@jacobmarkarian The VIRTUS system is issued to the British Military. You can try contacting the manufacturer sourcetacticalgear.com/contact-us/ and see if you can buy one direct.

[@kiratipan]

Can you make it lightweight ?

[@hastingshastings2059]

Didnt Source go bust shortly after they issued the kit? Absolute joke of a system that has never been used.

[@virtus3785]

Hello Hastings Hastings, No Source did not go bust. The system has been scientifically proven to work and offer the user a more efficient method of load carriage.

[@hastingshastings2059]

@@virtus3785 total crap, it defies all manual handling principles of load carriage. I have never ever seen the system being used. Blokes still use the short back, which is 1000% better

[@virtus3785]

@@hastingshastings2059Carrying weight on the hips and shoulders is the method used for all conventional load carriage systems available either civilian or military so I don't understand your comment on manual handling principles. The Bergen in the Video has the exact same back length as the PLCE 'short back' bergen I assume you are referring to. The DWD can be added or removed from this bergen within 30 seconds as is not mandatory as the bergen is also supplied with a removable waist belt. If you are a serving within the UK MOD and want to provide feedback on any of the equipment there are now a number of feedback channels you can use, all of which will get to the correct places rather than discussions on KZbin. Search VIRTUS on Defence Connect for more information.