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Post by Andy on Oct 7, 2004 13:06:05 GMT -5
There is no direct link to the page but it’s on... www.wgcshop.com/Under Tac gear and helmets I have a few questions that I couldn’t fin the answers to my self. Can you put a real set of night vision on this helmet? Is this the replica to the US forces helmet? Do any of you have first hand experience with this helmet?
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Post by Enkidu on Oct 7, 2004 17:59:11 GMT -5
WGC's selection of helmets are designated "for Airsoft / Survival Game only". That said, I'm guessing it is a replica, instead of the real thing (that, and if it were real, you'd have to add $200 or so to the price). As to the design, I doubt it's a copy of the US issue helmet. The US helmet has a standard liner/strap design that looks like the second picture on this page. Your Olka helmet has an entirely different strap design. Check out this post on MIA that shows a standard US-issue helmet. Notice the liner part and overall helmet shape. By the way, here's a direct link to one of the helmets Andy is talking about: Olka Glass Fibre Helmet 2000 ( Black )
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Post by xaos on Oct 7, 2004 19:00:12 GMT -5
If you're going to spend $120 for a replica helmet, you may as well start looking around for the real thing. Example: I just found a real PASGT helmet for $65, with only an hour left remaining on the auction.
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Post by Hadoken on Oct 8, 2004 7:59:51 GMT -5
The olka helmet is a replica of the MICH TC 2000 and not the old PASGT most of you are used to.
Info from specwargear:
"Modular/Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) is developed by Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR). Very comfortable and super lightness. Currently used by US Special Forces: US Army Ranger, Green Beret, USMC MEU, the 82ND ABN DIV and etc."
$120 might seem a tad expensive, but seeing how the G&G TC 2000 helmet costs $95 and doesn't even come with the goggle straps or the nvg mount I think its a pretty good deal.
Planned on ordering one a while back but found out the shell is a size M which might make it look strange on my gigantic mellon of a head. Aah well.
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Post by camophreak on Oct 8, 2004 8:51:23 GMT -5
I found a Army Issue kevlar w/webbing and camo cover at a flea market for 45$... If its good enuff for our GI's I figured itll work for me... altho I dont have helmet mounted NV yet I would imagine I can mount it on the kpot...dunno... But the Olka looks good to me! -CP Hado Edit: Eegads man, make your sig smaller.
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Post by Andy on Oct 8, 2004 12:11:45 GMT -5
So it can mount a NV unit?
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Post by xaos on Oct 8, 2004 13:55:00 GMT -5
That's what the bracket on the front of the helmet is for, yes.
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Post by Andy on Oct 8, 2004 22:59:36 GMT -5
Oh thank you. I wansn't sure if that was also was a replica. Thanks for clearing it up.
Would I then have to buy a specific(spelling?) type of night vision, or would I have to buy American NV because its a American replica helmet?
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Post by xaos on Oct 9, 2004 22:29:53 GMT -5
I would assume that the mount is built for a PVS-14 unit...though, as it's a replica, the real deal might not fit. I'd probably go the safe route and not try to mount an expensive piece of NV gear on a replica helmet/mount.
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Post by Andy on Oct 9, 2004 23:21:30 GMT -5
By any chance do you know a good place to buy NV sets?
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Post by xaos on Oct 9, 2004 23:37:56 GMT -5
Nope. Never bothered to look into it, as I don't (and won't, any time soon) have 3 grand to drop into a gen 3+ set.
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Post by Jacko on Oct 10, 2004 10:06:43 GMT -5
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Post by Andy on Oct 10, 2004 22:34:14 GMT -5
HA! Sweet, your the man!
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Post by MayhemXXXFrosty (AndrewMp5k) on Oct 10, 2004 23:01:54 GMT -5
I've been looking into getting a tactical helmet and attaching an infrared device to the front, but as soon as I researched the pricing on infrared I knew a 15 year old with no job could not afford it. The NV devices are relatively cheaper then I though. I thought they ran upwards of at least $650 or so. I'm planning on placing a purchase towards one that's around $250 now (Not now, but say around X-Mas).
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Post by Enkidu on Oct 14, 2004 21:02:18 GMT -5
At one time you could buy a replica NV unit made out of plastic. You had to assemble it yourself, like a model car or what have you. Lesse if I can dig up a link... Ahh, here we go: Unassembled and assembled.
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