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FlyGuy · April 26th, 2009, 22:23

Last year I picked up the exact same one as you from ArmyIssue. Haven't seen anything like it since but it is definitely NOT kevlar, but rather 7 layers of fibreglass and supposedly 2000 fps rated protection. Yes, it's certainly way above average for airsoft but I absolutely don't believe their ballistic protection claims one bit. IMHO, even a lowly .22LR would most definitely ventillate it.

East-Canada-Airsoft shows them on their eBay store as the HELMET - M88/PASGT - Army/Special Forces - V2 - BLACK, and they claim it's a made in USA product of "very high quality". While I can vouch for the quality aspects as I've worn it, I can also say that it is a bit cooler on the head than a helmet with foam inserts. The webbing allows greater airflow throughout the brain bucket, but it also allows the helmet to shift around a bit and that can disrupt the seal of your ESS NVGs or Bollés around the eyes so you do have to cinch the helmet down to prevent that. Sadly though, I have been unable to find the manufacturer as well. Perhaps ECA would divulge the info if you asked nicely??

Otherwise, it's a pretty decent piece of kit.

'Fly

April 26th, 2009, 22:23	#9
FlyGuy Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL120 and below...	Last year I picked up the exact same one as you from ArmyIssue. Haven't seen anything like it since but it is definitely NOT kevlar, but rather 7 layers of fibreglass and supposedly 2000 fps rated protection. Yes, it's certainly way above average for airsoft but I absolutely don't believe their ballistic protection claims one bit. IMHO, even a lowly .22LR would most definitely ventillate it. East-Canada-Airsoft shows them on their eBay store as the HELMET - M88/PASGT - Army/Special Forces - V2 - BLACK, and they claim it's a made in USA product of "very high quality". While I can vouch for the quality aspects as I've worn it, I can also say that it is a bit cooler on the head than a helmet with foam inserts. The webbing allows greater airflow throughout the brain bucket, but it also allows the helmet to shift around a bit and that can disrupt the seal of your ESS NVGs or Bollés around the eyes so you do have to cinch the helmet down to prevent that. Sadly though, I have been unable to find the manufacturer as well. Perhaps ECA would divulge the info if you asked nicely?? Otherwise, it's a pretty decent piece of kit. 'Fly __________________ Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia G-68 "Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies, Tongue-tied and twisted Just an earth-bound misfit, I" Learning To Fly © 1986 Pink Floyd