Not only did Ops-Core have their new Sentry ACH helmet on display but they also debuted the Skull Crusher. All I can say is, where the heck was this thing 25 years ago? While it adopts the name of its OEM forebearer, it is anything but. Wearing NODs can cause headaches in and of themselves, let alone when you are wearing an issue headset. Ops-Core has taken the pain out of the harness. Not only does it offer three points of adjustment to the head portion, it also features Ops-Core’s excellent chinstrap system with another four points of adjustment. And let’s not forget, it was actually designed by folks who know something about how the human head interacts with loads and what’s more, how to make them more comfortable and stable.
The Sentry ACH is truly the next generation of protection. The Gallet-designed MICH (ACH) originally incorporated a more traditional cradle-style suspension system. When pads were incorporated sizing tariffs were skewed in order to ensure proper fits for the troops. Ops-Core developed an entirely new shape to accommodate their new high impact suspension system.
Additionally, it actually provides more coverage than an ACH, is lighter weight, and allows the use of the rail mounted ARC Peltor Headset as they will tuck up underneath the sides of the helmet. Traditional headband-style earphones can also be worn.
