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Anyone else use REAL helmets?

Postby Bigfoot571 » Fri May 27, 2011 1:58 pm

Always wanted to know if I was the only one who actually used a real Military Grade Helmet. I pretty sure mine is a OD PASGT helmet. So does anyone else use real military helmets?
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Postby quigly » Fri May 27, 2011 2:00 pm

Yes. Lots of people do.
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Postby Bigfoot571 » Fri May 27, 2011 2:10 pm

Hmm, well then, apparently ive been in the dark for a while, lol. I havent seen anyone else with em on when I go to skirmishs so thank you for the reply.
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Postby quigly » Fri May 27, 2011 2:12 pm

People tend to use them in larger, or theme based games, as they can feel like they weigh alot on top of your head if you wear them for a long while.
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Postby Snowman » Fri May 27, 2011 2:15 pm

I wear a real TC2000 uniformly, be it at TacTac, in the field, etc. Gotta keep with the impression. I sort of prefer it over a replica because it's a better fit, and I think it has a better balance of weight than a replica, thus making it more comfortable. Fits Sordins better, too.

That, and I got it for $50, lol. :D
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Postby Bigfoot571 » Fri May 27, 2011 2:19 pm

The weight was my main concern when I first fielded the helmet, but I got used to it and cant even tell its there after a few minutes, its not that heavy of a helmet.
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Postby quigly » Fri May 27, 2011 2:22 pm

Snowman, that's because you are a gear whore. And every one knows it. ;)
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Postby Snowman » Fri May 27, 2011 2:24 pm

Go OpsCore. Issued and OregonAero straps suck. :P

I hate wearing my PASGT because of the suspension system and headband. A big part of making a bucket wearable is in the pads and straps, and IMO a PASGT is unwearable after extended periods of time because it just gets painful. :/
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Postby Bigfoot571 » Fri May 27, 2011 2:33 pm

Haha, yea, thats my only gripe with the PASGt, im looking in to getting eaither a MICH or a new padding system i my PASGT, cuz the straps are a little annoying, but not too bad if you ajust them right.
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Postby Junto » Fri May 27, 2011 4:10 pm

I wear a real PASGT, but I only use it for competitions and indoor play because of the weight and... chunkiness of it. I removed the headband, kept the rest of the suspension straps, and now only wear it with a beanie or balaclava as padding.
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Postby Miracle » Fri May 27, 2011 4:21 pm

I wear a real TC2000 or 2001 depending on what comms I'm wearing, but I don't wear them on overnight or multi-day ops unless they are CQB scenarios.

In the field for 8+ hours its just too bulky and hot, so since I'm not actually worried about shrapnel, I prefer a ballcap or a beanie.
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Postby shakespeare » Fri May 27, 2011 11:08 pm

I'd use a real MICH if I could, but never a PASGT D:
How much do real MICH helmets usually run you guys?
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Postby Amos » Fri May 27, 2011 11:10 pm

I wear an SDS Warrior almost every time I play.
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Postby Limpy » Fri May 27, 2011 11:23 pm

I sport an MSA Gallet TC2000 whenever I'm at a game. I'm not one for hats, and I like hitting trees with my head.

As for price I got mine for 120 or something.
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Postby CADPAT » Sat May 28, 2011 2:30 am

I use a CG634 Canadian kevlar helmet


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