Helmets, Pros & Cons vs Price?

[alexbuechel]

Hey Guys.

I've recently gotten into the sport and am trying to learn as much as I can as fast as I can. However I find that asking is always easier than guessing or trying to hunt for ours online for a explanation that only half gets me what I need.

About 6 years ago a friend of mine got out of the Marine Core and gave me a whole bung of his stuff. Included and Interceptor (woodland), Marpat and Dessert Digies and some other random stuff. Most of my gear is currently OD to match the vest, but I'll be picking up a new Ciras in Coyote as it is a good crossover for all camo.

I have an older helmet which is made of Kevlar but is far to heavy and unnecessary for Air soft use. Besides that I'm looking to update my stuff some and really based most of my decisions on the type of gun I was lucky enough to pick up. I have new a VFC Scar-L. I know the marines don't use the scar so I have wanted to make a progression to a Multicam load out and uniform

With that, I think its time to update from the ancient helmet I got from him back in 2001.

I've gone on all the sites and seen many different prices. I see a lot of terminology and styles but I hate to admit I'm still clueless. Obviously I am all about safety and with most new designs I missing ear protection. But i see that offset with a set of headphones which I do admit is nice looking.

To the point. I started this thread to see if you guys could not only explain why and how the new helmets have what they have but also help me decide and take a route towards one or another. I guess a good list of why you use what you use would help. Also remember that I would like to be able to use it as a crossover since some days I may still use some of my older stuff.

Thanks

Alex

[Paranox]

Not sure if you would be willing to pay the price, but I personally run an Ops Core Base Jump. It came with two different sets of pads, 1/2" and 3/4" so you can make it comfortable for you. Also, the stock pads that it came with were quite nice, and definitely better than stock airsoft pads. It also comes with the OCC-Dial liner kit, so you have a lot of adjust ability. The suspension is 4x more stable than stock ACH suspension (taken from the Ops-Core website). So out of the box you are looking at a high quality helmet with upgraded padding, and the best suspension on the market.

Some other nice things about the helmet is its weight. It only weighs 1.4 pounds, so you barely notice the weight. The helmet is made from a polycarbonate, so it is much stronger than your standard plastic airsoft helmet. Another pro of the helmet is that it comes with a NVG mount molded into the helmet. Personally I would purchase a NVG mount to put on a MICH, so having a helmet that comes with one already is a nice perk. The ARC rails that comes with the helmet is also a nice touch. You can use the rails to mount a variety of different things. I personally have a flashlight mounted on mine, and plan on mounting a Contour HD.

I have owned three replica MICH 2000's, two replica MICH 2001's, I have tried Protecs and IBH's, and have obviously tried the Ops-Core Base Jump. Out of all of them, the Ops-Core Base Jump was by far the best (and this was even after purchasing aftermarket pads and suspension for my MICH 2001). So if you are willing to pay the money for the helmet, you will be extremely pleased.

Also, there is now replicas of the Ops-Core helmets. I am not sure how the quality is on them, but it may be something to look into. Here is a link to the Ops-Core Base Jump if you're interested.

www.ops-core.com/FAST_Base_Jump_Military_Helmet_P27C6.cfm

[GrinchBiscuit]

If you want a helmet that is suitable for a wide range of eras, grab a MICH 2000.

[Mles]

I second Gbiz. Mich 2000 replica will be affordable, light, and get the job done.

[~Ranger~]

For some odd reason all the helmets I tried to wear ended up hitting the dirt after about 20 minutes or so. They make my head itch like no tomorrow! Could be that my hair is short or something. NO I DONT HAVE BUGS,I have nothing else to say.. I do However heat up fast and sweat like a 500 pounder reaching for some cookies.

[Knief]

Ranger,

This thread has been dead for well over a month now. Please don't necropost unless you have something earth shattering to add.

[~Ranger~]

I'm sorry,I have nothing else to say.. I didnt even notice.