Posted: 9/7/2014 3:33:36 AM EDT
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I am looking at both an Airframe and an Ops Core fast helmet.
I wear an XL in my ACH and I was looking for something more stable with NODs and a bit lighter. Any advice on which helmet would be better and why? Backorder status/lead time? |
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If you need ballistic, I'd strongly consider the Team Wendy Ballistic that just came out.
Info here: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_209/253170__NEW_Team_Wendy_EXFIL_Ballistic_Helmet_available_at_TNVC_and_IN_STOCK_.html User review here: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_18/430496_Team_Wendy_and_Their_Dark_Magic_Sorcery___EXFIL_Ballistic_w__IMAGES_.html I own a OC FAST Ballistic and a TW LTP Bump. The suspension system is miles more comfortable on the TW. The BOA system rocks. |
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I'm not sold on the TW suspension system. I have one in an issued helmet that has seen gallons of sweat and it has some negative issues.
First, it has that tension strap that runs above/behind your ear. This is a huge problem if you wear Peltors under the helmet vs clipped on the side rails. With side rails, it might be OK...but I don't run the Peltors mounted to the helmet. Second, it allows my NODs to move more than the Ops Core H nape system. Ops has the best webbing...TW has the best pads IMO. I have zero time in a Crye anything... Wondering if there is a best of all worlds option that is stable for NODs, comfortable all day, not sweaty, light weight, relatively low profile/snag free, and compatible with standard gas masks and Peltors. To clarify, I have an Ops H Nape chinstrap system in my ACH. I don't have a FAST Helmet. |
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Quoted: I'm not sold on the TW suspension system. I have one in an issued helmet that has seen gallons of sweat and it has some negative issues. First, it has that tension strap that runs above/behind your ear. This is a huge problem if you wear Peltors under the helmet vs clipped on the side rails. With side rails, it might be OK...but I don't run the Peltors mounted to the helmet. Second, it allows my NODs to move more than the Ops Core H nape system. Ops has the best webbing...TW has the best pads IMO. I have zero time in a Crye anything... Wondering if there is a best of all worlds option that is stable for NODs, comfortable all day, not sweaty, light weight, relatively low profile/snag free, and compatible with standard gas masks and Peltors. To clarify, I have an Ops H Nape chinstrap system in my ACH. I don't have a FAST Helmet. |