Coming soon from Adams Industries is this GoPro Mount for aviation helmets. It works on any flight helmet with ANVIS-compatible shroud.
Archive for the ‘Helmets’ Category
SOFIC – Adams Industries – GoPro Aviation Mount
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Super Light Armor Applique Plate – Rifle Protection for Your Helmet
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
For those of you that took a look at Ops-Core’s new 2012 catalog yesterday, you may have noticed an item called the SLAAP Plate. It is, in my opinion, one of the most amazing things I have seen in quite some time. Developed by Velocity Systems for use in conjunction with the Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet, the Super Light Armor Applique Plate defeats 7.62 x 39mm FMJ with mild steel core penetrator. There’s no ether here about it stopping an unspecified .30 threat like some helmet programs out there. This piece of kit stops the most common threat you are going to face on the current battlefield. And, it is used in conjunction with a helmet that is seeing more and more widespread use; the Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet.
Ops-Core SLAAP Plate by Velocity Systems
Mounting is a snap as it is as easy as adjusting the position and slapping into place via Velcro. The SLAAP Plate is also NVG compatible and includes a cutout and edge recess to accommodate the VAS shroud.
SLAAP Plates come in two sizes: Large (1.0 lbs) and Small (.85 lbs). Look for SLAAP Plates for additional helmet geometries soon. Available sized and in Tan, Green, Black, MultiCam and Desert MARPAT, the SLAAP Plate can be ordered from both Ops-Core and Velocity Systems.
SOFIC – Team Wendy
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Team Wendy has unveiled their new tactical bump helmet. Leveraging over a decade of ski and sport helmet development, they have combined this with their Zorbium foam padding technology to develop this new helmet.
It features an entirely new suspension/padding system that minimizes the use of foam. Instead the energy is dissipated through a combination of a crown sling and buckling zones. In fact, this helmet’s liner technology was developed specifically in support of Natick’s Heads Up program.
You may recognize the Boa Lacing System used to adjust the fit of this helmet. It’s a proven technology used in footwear that creates tensioning via a wire system.
This helmet currently integrates a Wilcox NVG shroud but Team Wendy plans on working with industry to further improve integration. You will also note the rail system that utilizes a sliding lock mechanism to secure devices.
Look for these late Summer. For more info visit www.teamwendy.com
2012 Ops-Core Catalog
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012Hot off the press, the 2012 Ops-Core catalog. There are several new items and we will be offering details soon. I spent an hour-and-a-half yesterday meeting with Ops-Core and I can tell you that things are well at hand at Ops-Core and they are hard at work fulfilling contracts as well as developing new personal protection technologies many of which, you will see in these pages.
FirstSpear – Helmet Heaven
Monday, May 21st, 2012
I use both the hybrid helmet cover for my Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet as well as the Helmet Hut to store it and its accessories. I recommend them both.
Peltor ARC Mount
Monday, May 14th, 2012We’ve talked about the 3M Peltor ARC mount before, but this too good to pass up.
This photo from Japan’s Aggressor Group shows how the Peltor ARC kit integrates their comms headset directly with the Ops-Core Accessory Rail Connector.
MTek Weapon Systems Predator G4 Faceshield
Friday, May 11th, 2012
MTek Weapon Systems has just released the Predator G4 (lighter, stronger, faster) Faceshield along with the associated MACH1 Cover. MTek tells us that the the new G4 is thinner and lighter than earlier versions yet still stops AK (7.62×39 lead core) rounds at 25 feet.
Caveat Emptor – War Bungee
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
As always, make sure you know who you are buying from. If the item is surprisingly inexpensive, it’s probably not legit. All parts, pieces and labor involved in the Suppressor Sock and War Bungee from War Sport are made in the USA. Ensure you purchase them from War Sport directly or from an authorized dealer.
The real War Sport "War Bungee".
-DR
