This is by far the best review I've seen on this helmet. Thank you!

A great review of the helmet, I've only come across 1 other video review on YT about the caiman helmet (the bump version). I use the bump version for SAR work and the only thing I've had to do with it is remove the existing harness system and replace it with the TW system (a system I removed from my old battered helmet). They use the same hard shell liner as their bump helmet which is why the cut outs are there, but the foam liner is really comfortable, it's almost like they've taken the best parts from OPs-Core and TW and combined them to make this helmet.

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

I'd glad you had success swapping the chinstrap out! I was wondering about the TW ones (I have a spare CamFit, but no desire to install it). Agreed on the liner, they did the same thing OpsCore did when standardizing on the Lux Liner.

Thank you for reviewing this. Couldn’t find anything really about this helmet other than milspec mojo talking about it.

Very good review, covered every asking point and had well thought out opinions

Nice Review sir! I just happened to get a recommendation & figured I'd see what you had to say about this bucket. Like you said there isn't much info out there. I picked up the Bump version a few months ago as a spare & haven't really done anything with it yet. I did not know the dial was so easily removable - gonna have to try that. I had been meaning to pick up a Team Wendy BOA chinstrap to replace the factory one with.

Hey bro, great job with the video. You explained everything extremely well and spoke without missing a beat. I’m surprised you don’t have significantly more subscribers and views. If this channel is some you’re looking to grow. KZread has a feature where you can pay an small amount and they will boost your video/channel in search results and browsing. I believe you need to get up to 1000 subscribers before you can monetize your account and start making money off the views. I doubt you needed that information. However, I wanted to feel important. Again, great tear down and explanation.

Great Video, thanks for posting. I just bought one myself ..was in between sizes so sized up to a large and added some of 4D padding to snug it up. Was wondering what ear pro you run underneath and how you find it comfortability wise?

@gunsnchoses8309

10 ай бұрын

I run Peltors. I haven't noticed any discomfort at all with the middle channel removed in the liner.

LEO over here. I've been really going back and forth between the caimon and Fast SF from ops core. You made a great video, like you stated, there is practically no information on this helmet out there. You mentioned you would take this over the ops core, would you still choose it for for LEO type operations? (in and out of vehicles, warrants, etc)

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Honestly I'd be lying if I said I had any LEO experience, mine was all MIL, however I would take this over the FAST SF for any ballistic requirements which I'm familiar with. I spent a lot of time going in and out of vehicles and helos with armor, for what that's worth. I like the chinstrap (despite my issue with the buckles) and the suspension scalability, it's a lightweight helmet, and it rides comfortably. That said, I don't think you could go wrong either way and unless you need a rifle-resistant helmet like the FAST XR I think that both will do just fine.

@masp3392

Жыл бұрын

@@gunsnchoses8309 Thanks for the response brother. Yea we do mostly VCQB, high priority call responses, high risk stops, etc We encounter mostly handgun on the streets but never know nowadays.

I thought I heard you say “gsgm to mount my pvs31”…. How are you using a ball detent on your 31s

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

No, GSGM to PVS-31 battery pack. I'm using Sentinels.

Nice video, but is there a helmet cover for it?

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

Yes - HCCTac carries it.

Does it fit with a team wendy cam fit and anyone know how the bump version is compared to the fma one

@gunsnchoses8309

Ай бұрын

Probably would work, not sure if the bolts are the right size though. The stock suspension was good enough that I didn't bother trying to swap it out. No idea on the Chinese stuff.

What is the weight? Trying to decide between this and the Ops Core Fast Carbon Bump

@gunsnchoses8309

3 ай бұрын

59oz with everything except the goggles (helmet w/ suspension, helmet cover, Wilcox G69, PVS-31 battery pack, S&S M-Ax with head), or about 3.7lbs.

Great video, why don't you like to run your earpro on the helmet?

@gunsnchoses8309

11 ай бұрын

Two reasons - mechanical failures and need/preference. I've had the Peltor arms pop loose during strings of fire (the worst was at a 240 range mid-burst). When I used to wear Peltors for comms there were times I wanted to have the ability to talk without a helmet on. I've just kept it that way because I don't want my ear pro tied to my helmet in case I want one or the other.

Helmets pricing have gone skyhigh, even more then nice bodyarmour...If you dont want a Chinese made helmet. What brands are the most comon in US and possible pricing? Ops core, Team Wendy, Galvion, Bush, HHV? Others?

@Victor-g

Жыл бұрын

Armor source

Thanks for doing a review on the helmet there really isn’t much information out there. I have a guy trying to sell me a used one for 1800, which seems steep. What would you be willing to pay for one on the used market?

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

Honestly that's getting into new Ops Core SF money, at which point I'd just go that route. That said, supply and demand, so I dunno? I'd target 1200-1500 as a doable range for a used lid, but I'm also cheap.

@maddo8647

Жыл бұрын

CustomNightVision is currently selling surplus Caiman for 749-999

@lilzelli3

Жыл бұрын

​@Maddo just snagged me one today. Hopefully, I get a good one lol

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

@@lilzelli3 those are a phenomenal price. I don't know how they were stored but I can't see them being a terrible buy under any conditions.

Where did you buy your helmet?

@gunsnchoses8309

Жыл бұрын

I found it via a Facebook page.

Just ordered one of these in ranger green. Im a civy but having done VCQB drills and multi-element field drills I'm gonna say this'll be a nice upgrade over my legacy ops-core XP helmet.

@gunsnchoses8309

10 ай бұрын

I don't think you'll be disappointed. I had a legacy Ops-Core FAST HC before this for a few years when I was in and this is a better helmet in every way.

@Jewifer333x2

10 ай бұрын

@@gunsnchoses8309 this'll be my first "super high cut" helmet so to speak, never had an issue with shouldering my rifle with comms on a normal high cut. The shape does seem to cover more than most super high cuts though which I feel like people forget kind of helps stability.

@Jewifer333x2

10 ай бұрын

@@gunsnchoses8309 out of curiousity what is your head circumference? I got my XL, which appears to have very close sizing to ops-core's sizing to find it fits a little loose.

@gunsnchoses8309

10 ай бұрын

@@Jewifer333x2 yeah the Galvions have more sizing options than the Ops-Cores. I have a ~60cm head if I remember right.

@Jewifer333x2

10 ай бұрын

​@@gunsnchoses8309thats about my size. A little over 23 1/2