I know it seems like a long time coming but the Ops-Core cover in MultiCam for the FAST helmet is now available through their website.
Above you can see the goggle strap retention flap as well as removable counterweight pouch.
Features:
-Lightweight mesh construction
-Para-cord attachment points for natural foliage, camouflage material or cable management
-Rear Velcro® goggle strap retention and removable rear pouch for ANVis battery pack or counterweight
-Protects the shell while still providing all of the FAST helmet platform functionality
-Attaches with integrated Velcro® tabs
-Template and instructions for NVG hole pattern included
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Nice, but I guess no quick removal/mounting of that cover if the shroud screws on top of it.
I’m kind of curious why you would be taking it on and off all of the time?
That’s a fair answer, maybe wanting to get rid of a cover possibly full of foliage attached to it (as Ops-Core mentions) when changing environment?
I’m really not the person to give the pros and cons of that, but I do wonder why FS & Agilite didn’t do a similar design if removing the cover easily wasn’t part of the idea.
If anyone has any thoughts?
How about just removing the foliage? Ya know, that stuff dries out and has to be changed regularly.
But that brings up a good point. I haven’t seen a Soldier add local vegetation to his helmet since this whole war started. No wonder you didn’t understand the concept.
Awesome… I wonder if there will be a 9 month lead time on these along with everything else they make.
The bolt on over the cover feature comes from the force mod shops, they requested that so that the cover doesn’t blow off the helmet during jump ops, Although I have certainly never experienced that or even heard of it happing before.
Now that (kinda) makes sense, thanks for the info!
I think it looks quite good. UK mil have made guys in afghanistan scrim their helmet to break up shape for a little while now… That half ghillie type look works brilliantly, I’m surprised no one is making quick don ghillie helmet covers yet.
i wish they had gone for multicam velcro etc though, It would look far cleaner for it and suit this high end brand a little better.
Ordered one today and OPS Core says that there is a 4 to 6 week lead time if anyone was wondering.
Helmet covers? What…you can’t rattle can worth a Shite? Just kidding, looks nice.