TUSX HUNTER "The Design & Development process of our Camouflage Pattern"

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

If you were to elevate the model in the picture or lower the camera to capture bits and pieces of the sky coming through the leaves and trees then the pattern would blend even more. Being a northern whitetailer I can't help but see the patterns tree stand potential!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Totally agree Ryan!
Our first pattern was designed for the "stalking hunter" but if TUSX is received well, we may have to look into designing a future abstract pattern for the "elevated hunter".
Only time will tell...    

That being said, it'll be interesting to see how well our current OmniVeil pattern will fair in a tree stand situation.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Oh I think the current pattern would do just fine for "elevated hunters". It is broken up and contrasting enough to make any object not seem as though it is a solid.

Enjoying this process reveal BTW....thanks for taking us along!

[Ryan Sanpei]

I'm thinking I may want to send you up a tree with the OmniVeil pattern! Possibly give me some personal feedback? We haven't done much testing yet in terms of having a high percentage of the backdrop being the sky and clouds.

This years apparel won't feature concepts that are built for tree stand application, but I'm sure you could make it work for certain hunts.

Thoughts???

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

I've found that the thing about stand hunting vs. ground hunting is that it's tough to get a versatile pattern that's good for both. The heavy contrast of light and darks that work while in the tree stand out a bit too much when on the ground.

I suppose that's the difference in the last photo vs. the final selection of OmniVeil...a slightly muted version of the high contrasts so there is still separation in color but a more natural one. I'm liking the overall large pattern vs. some of todays "blob" style camos.

As far as the current pattern you have, I think it would be great for stand hunting. Here in Manitoba we hunt 3 or 4 months with leaves on the trees making your pattern quite versatile. For November here with snow and no leaves it takes a very specific camo to blend in. Wierd how that happens in a place that goes from +30 to -40 in a couple months???

Keep it coming Ry!!

[Whip]

Very nice!  I love the looks of that Ryan.  Looking forward to seeing this project develop and become available here.  I'll get on the email list to keep up to date on it.

[Ryan Sanpei]

I'll be sure to keep you posted Ryan!  

Joe, thank you for the kind words and for subscribing to TUSX. By subscribing, you will also receive free newsletters which may include the following; reviews, updates, adventures, insights, new products, research & development, and much more.

Mahalo Guys!

Ryan K Sanpei

[JEFF B]

hey man those look real awesome hope to see more. you guys rock  

[Iowabowhunter]

Pm sent Ryan.

Pattern looks sweet! Should work great here in Montana!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Great to hear from you Jeff!!! Hope all is going well. I should be heading to your neck of the woods soon!

   

Thank you Jacob!
PM replied!  

[Ryan Sanpei]

We also dabbled with countershading. It is the process in reversing the natural expression of falling light. It can be considered one of the most basic camouflage adaptions seen throughout the natural world demonstrated by many species, both terrestrial and aquatic.

 
 

[Ryan Sanpei]

This fallow buck and spiker exhibit classic countershading with their darker upper body gradually fading to white belly.

 


These chital hinds demonstrate both countershading and texture blending adaptations in the form of tiny light colored spots.

 


It's not only land based creatures that show traits of counter shading. Many aquatic species demonstrate this form of basic camouflage as can be seen in this example.

 

[Marksman Quivers]

While testing the Tusx gear in the Northern territories of Australia, I had a few close encounters with different animals. one of these "encounters" really comes to mind when show casing the effectiveness of Tusx's Evade omniveil pattern.

I had stalked in on a small herd of Water Buffalo, with the usual wind in my face and the afternoon sun towards my back.
The stalk took me right in among the Buff, into some sparse sapling about 5 to 6 feet tall with some leafy growth on top.

I had one Buff feeding in front of me from left to right at 12 meters/13 yards I slowly ducked down trying to find a possible shooting lane for if the opportunity arose. As I discovered that a shooting lane was not apparent I decided to rise slowly and assess the situation from a standing position.

The closest Buff had walked more to my right and had spotted movement as I rose. I froze, the Buff still looked relaxed standing broadside with its head turned looking in my direction. Still rhythmically chewing the pick it had been feasting on This went on for maybe a minute then suddenly the chewing stopped.
At this point I thought the game was up, but the stand off continued still broadside and looking at me, I can remember thinking, if the Buff was really concerned it would face me more to get a better look.

So now in silence now I wait, with the Buffs eyes trying to pierce through me , searching for something but it didn't know what?
This "concerned standoff " lasted about a minute and a half then to my surprise the Buff started up its rhythmic chewing again then immediately its head went back into the grass to continue its feeding.

by the time it had fed into a better shooting position the angle was to hard a quartering shot feeding away from me and other younger Buff had filled the gap between us.

This was early on in the trip and as not to spook the small herd out of the area I opted to back out to hunt them another day.

This was one of my experiences in Tusx's Evade Omniveil pattern. I didn't end up with a Buff , but what a thrill.....
Obviously nothing beats "The wind in your face" but I feel the pattern did do its job superbly in this scenario.

Cheers
Mark.

[Ryan Sanpei]

For pattern OV-AT-20 we experimented with partial disruption line element "countershading". While we were to continue with this motif, this particular patten did not express the basic design goals we were hoping to achieve…

 

[Kent57]

I'm in need of a good pattern for the AZ desert. Are you going to have a pattern for the desert?  When will you be taking orders?

[Ryan Sanpei]

Kent, the images below will be the official pattern for 2014. If everything goes as planned, our apparel will be available in the first half of 2014. Thank you for your interest!


   

Originally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Depicted below is one of the final prototype OmniVeil patterns. A few more "tweaks" and it should be ready for 2014. Now to "travel back in time"...


 
       

 

       

[DaveT1963]

Will this be offered in heavy weight fleece?

[Big Ed]

Looking good!!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Dave, for the "initial launch" we won't have a heavy weight fleece, but if things go as planned we'll be definitely expanding our future product line.

Thank you Ed!

[Jayrod]

I can't wait Ryan will you guys have coveralls available?i am interested in other also just like coveralls