Real Helmets

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by Curo

My Ops Core will last years.

On the last page of the Ops-Core manual, they declare that no helmet will protect you if you are a dumbass. Direct quote.

I know guys who can break a steel bar if you give it to them, nothing is safe in their hands.

[Curo]

Originally Posted by mcguyver

On the last page of the Ops-Core manual, they declare that no helmet will protect you if you are a dumbass. Direct quote.

I know guys who can break a steel bar if you give it to them, nothing is safe in their hands.

I'm not too worried about being a dumbass. But incase I do get caught being one, atleast its not in china crap.

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by Curo

I'm not too worried about being a dumbass. But incase I do get caught being one, atleast its not in china crap.

Agreed.

Funny manual though, worth the read.

[oniwagamaru]

be careful... helmets are covered under itar so you cant import helmets to canada.

[Deadpool]

Originally Posted by oniwagamaru

be careful... helmets are covered under itar so you cant import helmets to canada.

WRONG!!

Itar means: You can't export them out of the U.S. Big difference.

[redzaku]

frankly all i care right now is, what is the status with kevlar PAGST helmets, i thought you need to the proper licensing to get one, or is just ballistic plates? Or it might be Edmonton thing and many other as well

[oniwagamaru]

well yeah im assuming most people are gonna try to get it from Ebay from american sources... not totally wrong if you look at it that way.

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by redzaku

frankly all i care right now is, what is the status with kevlar PAGST helmets, i thought you need to the proper licensing to get one, or is just ballistic plates? Or it might be Edmonton thing and many other as well

When I first read the bill, it was simply stated as "armour".

I am unsure as to status of a ballistic-rated helmet, but soft and hard body armour is definately no-go without licensing.

A PAL or RPAL is sufficient in Alberta, it is Provincial law.

[yaric]

Ok, I got the point. Mounting devices requires properly fitted helmet. Head protection - not much. Human skull offers adequate protection vs BBs, there is nothing else dangerous around. Grenades are rare and rubbered, any falling rocks?


Anyway I am increasing my helmet allowance by twice. Is this good one?

http://www.airsoftpark.com/emerson-f...am-p-9121.html

Thanks

[Curo]

Originally Posted by yaric

Ok, I got the point. Mounting devices requires properly fitted helmet. Head protection - not much. Human skull offers adequate protection vs BBs, there is nothing else dangerous around. Grenades are rare and rubbered, any falling rocks?


Anyway I am increasing my helmet allowance by twice. Is this good one?

http://www.airsoftpark.com/emerson-f...am-p-9121.html

Thanks

Ever see someone slip and eat shit on concrete, pavement, hillside? Helmets with propper padding or retention webbing help prevent injury

[kullwarrior]

1) Some helmet may be under ITAR from US export. Let say you bought a brand new ACH from the states, drive home, US border catch you, you can face fine & jail for doing so. If the helmet got past US, ITAR is meaningless
2) Real helmet offer protection, say you slip and bang your head against a wall. The trauma on current helmet (if worn and maintain properly) would prevent a concussion. I don't think a replica helmet would be (worse case it splinter and the peices puncture your head
3) Fit and comfort The replica helmet are all Medium, Large, or Medium-Large. You can have headache from wearing it if its too small. Too big it could be a hazard by itself.
4) Night vision or thermo dervice. If you spend 100k on a BMW would you go for the crappiest/cheapest winter tire? Same thing applies, real helmet can be abuse much more than a clone (if you are afraid to throw your helmet down a flight of stair fearing it would break, you shouldn't use it)
5) Legalities: Be aware, real helmets fall under Body armour act in each provinces. BC and AB requires license to possess body armour, In Alberta, PAL/RPAL allow individual to own body armor

There are a lot of helmet out there, US military helmet are the easist to source due to availability.
PASGT is probably one of the most common helmet in the world. The suspension system is more common than the Skydex padded
MICH/ACH another common helmet