High Cut Ballistic Kevlar Helmet on a Budget - TOO POOR FOR OPS-CORE? WATCH THIS!
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You want a super cool high-cut operator helmet to LARP in the woods with, but your credit card company has denied you an Ops-Core purchase yet again, you had to pretend it was a fraud payment and now you need a new card. You don't have to break the bank for a legit US-made high cut helmet with Kevlar IIIA ballistic protection, turn your old school ACH/MICH into a badass high-cut helmet and have money left over for more toys.
In this video I showcase the work of two "helmet conversion" companies: KustomACH and War Dogs Tactical. Whether you just need a high-cut helmet shell or want a built "ready-to-go" option, these companies can deliver! (No they didn't pay me to say this or make this video)
We also do a little ballistic "testing" on the eardrop cut pieces from the KustomACH conversion with .45 and 5.7 rifles.
I also share my personal high-cut helmet set up, and speak briefly about the book Shattered Minds which goes into detail about numerous topics regarding the PASGT and ACH helmets, including their histories, the fight for helmet pads to reduce TBIs, shady companies shorting the Kevlar in their helmet production process, and the bureaucratic mess that is the Department of Defense and the military industrial complex.
Shattered Minds: How the Pentagon Fails Our Troops with Faulty Helmets
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KustomACH
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E-MAIL: rob@kustomach.com
War Dogs Tactical
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E-MAIL: cole.e.wardogstac@gmail.com
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Start
0:57 Introduction
1:34 KustomACH high cut helmet conversion
4:02 War Dogs Tactical SF helmet conversion
8:05 My personal high cut helmet kit
12:45 .45 and 5.7 ballistic test
16:16 Shattered Minds book rant
18:04 Conclusion
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My Personal Helmet Kit:
MSA TC2001 helmet, drilled 1 NVG hole
Custom Cerakote by Mica Valley Gun Works
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Norotos Universal Shroud
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Ops-Core Arc Rails
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Team Wendy Cam-Fit Suspension System
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4D Tactical Helmet Pads
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3M Comtac ARC Rail Adapters
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Walker Razor Electronic Ear-Pro
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Crye Air Frame Velcro Kit
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EOG Low Profile Counterweight Pouch
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I got out of the marine corps in 2023, I’ve been so fucking lonely bro, I know I can’t be angry or talk about the way I really feel about the government with anyone. I love you’re energy and I’m with you brother, wish I could have a conversation with you, I could really use that rn lol. I’ve been going crazy feeling like I’m the only one.
angryasianfab@proton.me hit me up bro
it was like that for me when I got out too, you lose all your homies. I suggest you hit the gym hard now since youll have more time for it and find a hobby you enjoy. I got into BJJ and Skydiving, both of those communities have a decent amount of veterans you can meet and hang out with.
Your not brother fuck tyranny
May God bless our nation
You're not alone and don't forget that. Reach out to your buddies, don't let yourself get isolated. I'm tired of our suicides. Fyi depression and suicides tended to happen in the 3-5 year mark from separation. Once again, you're not alone. 0311 Marine vet, got out in 2009.
Hey brother I am OIF Vet I held my baby girl for the first time when we got home. She was 6 months old and I was so excited and happy. Then reality set in i had to learn to live in the civilian world and I hated everything besides for her and being a young family with her mom it was hard but thank God I made it. Keep your head up and don’t forget if you need to talk to someone about ANYTHING reach out to veteran support hotlines or just go to the VFW those old vets will be willing to fight a war to get to you if you called one of them. Try to get yourself a hobby, workout and also get in a relationship with your creator talk to him and before you know it you will be looking back on this time and thinking where did time go?? I know cause that’s how I feel now and I hope you get to a good place I had 3 close brothers loose to depression, ptsd and I always feel compelled to let fellow marines know life is short and precious so hope you find peace and happiness while your here. Semper fi!
This could have saved me 1200 bucks
Yup I’m looking rn, someone stool my Kevlar
So you paid over $1600 😳
@@montanapleasebetween a helmet and peltor comtac, it's about right.
I like how all of us combat veterans always hate the gov
Fuck em.
And yet you worked for them😂
They learned why to hate them first hand@@montanaplease
You guys support right wing bullshit then get big sad when the government and life sucks. Stop supporting right wing politics yall its just a bunch of tricks invented by rich douchebags to mind fuck you. Fucking sad as fuck to see so many military people so lonely and killing themselves and shit.
Nice . Back before I got my 2001 high cut I cut an ACH and basically did the same thing.
I bought a $50 kayaking helmet and bolted a couple pic rails on it so I can use and store the lights from my guns. Got a real "Black Hawk Down" vibe. Put the hundreds I saved into ammo 😉
Definitely a good "bump helmet" alternative lol.
Dude , Super nice re design, you are realy on to something ! The experience you bring is priceless, Outstanding ! 🇺🇸
This channel is a gem, thank you!
great video! adding that book to my list of things to read
Thank you for posting this!!! I have *2* PASGT helmets, gathering dust on a shelf. Now I can send one in to get cut..... This is awesome! I didn't know anyone did this.
Be CAREFUL. PASGT Kevlar is pretty weak. A 9mm can be fatal on then, just double check. If it says UNICOR....RUN
I had Rob do a high cut conversion from an LWH and it came back awesome ^5
This is dope! Definitely taking advantage of this with my basic ass PASGT.
just bought an ACH on Ebay last weekend funny im seeing this now... must be a sign
Great content! Keep rocking it!
I did the kustom ach conversion I didn’t know about the war dogs conversion kinda wish I did that
Woahhh! You have a whole ass website now?? That's insane! It wasn't even 6 months ago that I emailed you about making a PVS-14 for me 😂 Proud of you dude!
Gotta beat inflation somehow! Thanks for supporting me since the beginning.
super informative video thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to get my Caiman from War Dog Tactical.
You have a link for it I can’t find it anywhere
Awesome Video ! My BN CDR won't let us use the high cut helmets but I have my own personal helmet that I need cut. This was the most informative video I've seen so far. Will definitely recommend to my friends ! 👍🏿
Why not, high cuts are more blast protective and allows for the use of double ear pro, peltors/walkers.
Mid Cut helmets may work for your
Your channel is great and I really like your style. Thank you for helping the ones that seek it and making yourself available to that gentleman in the comments that reached out, true character was shown right there.
Always happy to help!
I have pasgt surplus usgi helmet, I have surplus usgi MSA ACH with three hole shroud, and I have a CVC helmet I converted into a modern high cut helmet I used a norotos one hole shroud.
The CVC shells are a good economic alternative and I got a few before the price started going up on them. The only hard part for me is trying to mount the rails evenly.
i love this channel. keep it up bro. built some nods with your help. ill hit your site when its time to upgrade my sorry ass pads and harness
Thanks man, make sure to sign up for my email list on the website for updates and upcoming discounts!
The cheap airsoft muff ones fit on my issue ops core fast carbon and they havnt broke yet.
Thanks for the info
You put out good content!
Great video. Helping fellow Americans get quality equipment to ... "exercise their 2A rights" is based AF. Much love.
Not only americans)
This was good shit man, thank you for putting it together. I was a grunt in the USMC for many years, it doesn't surprise me at all that the Commandant was running something different than what we were allowed to wear, there was always a lot of hypocrisy there. After I got out the of the Corps active duty, I joined the California National Guard also as an infantryman and deployed twice with them. I was (kind of) shocked by how much better gear the Army issued us as we were headed down range compared to the Marines, total bullshit honestly. I was in from 1991 - 2015, good times, glad to be out.
The Corps for sure wins in the uniforms category but sucks in the quality of gear category. Glad to see the Marines getting some love now with the ECH and M27 projects coming to fruition.
You deserve more views man. Also can you do a video comparing budget earpro like the walker RAZORS and how comfortable they are in different helmets (high cut to low cut)?
Thanks man! I can tell you from personal experience highcut+earpro is the way to go. I used a full cut ACH in Trashcanistan with both traditional headband Sordins & Peltors and it is headache inducing. I would cut apart my green army socks and wrap them around the headband for extra cushion, as well as removing the center circle helmet pad completely and rearranging the pads to fit the headband. Granted this was a decade ago and there weren't as many options for aftermarket helmet pads. But no matter what you're applying pressure to your nugget with anything that gets "sandwiched" between the helmet and your head.
Also I don't know if the Razors will fit under an ACH but the Howard Leight Impacts will.
@@angryasianfab thanks for the replies, I will definitely look into that.
Mine turned out great 👍🏻
Coleman is a goat at this stuff
Thumbs up for the entertaining intro
Can’t wait for the part two of the somogear laser.
It's coming, thanks for your patience! Day portion and how to zero is filmed and ready, just got to wrap up the night testing. Soon I hope.
If I email you a picture of the night vision monocular I have can you tell me if there is a way to set is up for a mount?
I can try. angryasianfab@proton.me
i ordered a rhino 2 mount set from AAF, shipped very fast, cant wait to get it
Thanks for the business brother! *VALIUM NOT INCLUDED
@@angryasianfab lmao, I was wondering if you got that haha
@@angryasianfab i dig it man, thanks for the kit
Just visited the store...PSA ...they go for much less on ebay for both new and old Rhinos.
Any recommendations on where to buy an ACH? All I can find are old, beat up surplus helmets
My website aanv.us or try ebay
Im working on mine still just finished cutting my 1980s 65 dollar junk pasgt helmet into a high cut, just got mine cut, and smoothed , and sanded the rough edges after, and used jb weld marine grade two part epoxy, and just gotta get some u rubber seal. And clean up my job weld epoxy mess I made on the helmet will be cleaned up with rubbing alcohol, and soap and hot water and paper towel shit got all over my hands and ruined it haha
Sounds like a mess, glad I never got into this business lol.
Great video! What do you think about Ace Link Armor Special Mission Gen 2 helmets for the prepared citizen?
They look ok, but I'm failing to see anywhere mentioning where they're made which is always suspicious to me. Judging by the price I suspect these are Chinese made helmets...
@angryasianfab I would guess they are made in China at that price. I don't care for that, but does that mean the quality is totally bad? American made starts out at around $1000.
@@Gothic1Actual take a look at the ballistic tests on Chinese helmets on UA-cam and then ask yourself if you want to save money. You're better off buying a US made ACH which can be had for $200-$300.
@@angryasianfab copy that. Thanks
Hey brother, I don't have time to rewatch the whole vid. What's the link to the site that had premade mod low cuts for sale? Thanks
www.aanv.us kustomach.com
What FMA liner kit is that?
Can u maake a video on how bloomy anodized parts are under nods, cant find one on here.
You mean with the IR lighting on, to see how "reflective" it is?
@@angryasianfab yes plz
earned a sub
What trim/seal is worth using on the edge? I’m a DIYer and have a spare ach laying around that I plan on converting to a ops core style fast SF.
Not sure, but I'm sure if you reached out to Rob or Coleman they'd tell you.
Did you find out what he used?
Did you ever find out about the chin strap screws 5:41? are the allen screws?
No but I believe they are M6x22mm allen bolts with a washer. I do sell the Ops-Core style screws in 19 and 22mm on my webstore.
@@angryasianfab appreciate it AA, got most everything except the team wendy cam fit, can't get an accurate measure of my pumpkin head LOL keep getting a different number 🎃 maybe get the xl as 27 1/2 is on both.... got the 1 hole TATM shroud 😋 now I got 2 TATMs though 😫 // the one I got from you has an extra bit on the dovetail
I believe that's some type of magnet to deactivate the PVS-14, but I'm not sure exactly which arm would work with that feature. It's only on the Gen 2 TATMs, I removed it from my personal one.
What’s the weight difference
What’s the lead time from wardogs
Where can I buy a complete ballistic helmet system with nods and communication in one complete package?
Off the top of my head TNVC for the latest and greatest, or shoot me an email and tell me what you're looking for/budget angryasianfab@proton.me
Why isn't there any configuration where you have the ear protection under the full covered helmet instead of cutting it up like that. Those ear sets are not armored
You can run ear pro under a full coverage helmet, it's just very uncomfortable for prolonged periods of time. It's a choice between comfort and protection, and while protection seems like the logical answer when you have to wear migraine inducing earpro under a helmet for hours a day, everyday, you may change your mind. Of course you could just run foam ear plugs, but you lose any potential comms ability without proper earpro.
how about converting a gentex CVC with all the parts you list to save money like a cheap f I am? I find all this interesting watching your channel!
There's actually a "kit" for the CVC conversion that has rails and other hardware. But you're drilling more holes into the CVC thereby hurting the integrity of your helmet. Personally I think the CVC conversions look goofy, the PASGT conversion is a little less goofy, and the ACH is the way to go. I would save up for a good condition ACH, I try to price them on my store round the 250ish mark. Sometimes you can get lucky on ebay or military surplus stores and get them for $200 and under. Plus the aftermarket is much better for an ACH than the CVC or PASGT.
@@angryasianfab wealth of knowledge , I thank You Sir! I have an original gentex kevlar I got at goodwill in 1982 I think for $1.51 because that was the number written on it LOL 151 across the front 😂
yes I am old and cheap
What did your guy use to cut the Kevlar? I’m struggling to cut mine. Please and thanks
If I recall correctly a jigsaw works well.
@@angryasianfab thanks. awesome video.
@@angryasianfab I actually have a Makita Jigsaw. Any idea what type of blade was used?!?
@@codyb7089 Nope, sounds like you got some beta testing to do!
Doesnt cutting into the helmet after the material has set, affect the ballistic integrity of the helmet?
Original MSA (TC2001) and Gentex (HST) high cut helmets were made at the factory by taking a full coverage helmet and cutting them just like KustomACH and WarDogsTac do. Only in recent years have new molds been made specifically for high cuts. If it was good enough for OEM 10-15 years go....
@@angryasianfab well yea but they cut it before the material has set dont they?
@@IndoGunsnGear not from what I've seen and what Rob at KustomACH has shown me.
Hey Brother.....I want your exact setup....help me get there and please share with me what it would cost me.
An MSA 2001 highcut helmet will run around $300-500, they're getting pretty rare. Norotos universal shroud $60, OpsCore ACH Arc Rails $80, Crye Precision Air Frame velcro kit $15, 3M Peltors Comtac headphone adapters $60, Wilcox Razor earpro $60, Team Wendy CamFit chinstrap $100, EOD lowprofile counterweight $40, 4D Tactical helmet pads $80. I have a buddy who cerakotes and I believe I paid $100 for that. Prices are approximate of course and some of these items are on my website aanv.us
Can you put in the description everything that you have on your helmet
MSA TC-2001 high cut ACH, Norotos universal shroud, Crye airframe velcro, EOD counterweight, OpsCore ACH ARC rails, 3M Peltor Comtac adatpers, Wilcox Razor earpro, Team Wendy CamFit chinstrap, 4D Tactical helmet pads. Not in the video but I'm also running a Unity Knuckle with a Princeton Tec MPLS light.
Can't wait to see the new shirts that come out after cringelee is gone :)
Unfortunately we're probably gonna get AG Turd Ferguson who will probably be even worse.
I cant find anything on War Dogs Tactical. Do you have a link to the site.?
They don't have a website, you'll have to contact them directly through e-mail or instagram.
Thank you.@@angryasianfab
what a bout a cvc dh 123 b? u can get them cheep
I'd rather save my money for an ACH. CVCs are often old, shaped/look goofy, and require drilling multiple holes in them to adapt to chinstraps and ARC rails. Just my opinion.
So is it worth it to send in my surplus helmet?
What kind is it, a PASGT or ACH?
What level protection? 3a? Does it have certification?
All US ACHs are IIIA rated, and since the manufacturers are all government contractors they have the proper testing and certs.
@@angryasianfabthanks for the reply its just that in the video you cant see the kevlar webbing so i thought it was just a bump helmet, once again thankyou so much for your time
Keep doing what you're doing, bud. < 3 > RLTW
ATW! Sua Sponte
I agree with a lot of this besides the peltor arc. If you are hooking up comtac to it, sure. Spend the $80. The plastic quality matter. But if you are just hooking up razor walker to it? Nah. You won't even use the plastic clips. Those goes directly into the trash. You are using the razor to hook them up to the wires. Airsoft stuff works just fine.
It's not so much the quality of the 3M plastic, it's that you'll know they'll fit and lock into your OpsCore arc rails. My experience with the 3rd party stuff is tolerances are often off, but your mileage may vary.
@@angryasianfab will report back when I get it. From the reviews they mostly complain about the clip piece being flimsy and snaps.
@@angryasianfab got the clips about a week ago, did some shooting and walked with nods on. They are fine. I did put a small strip of electric tape on the knob for a tighter fit.
Anyone know where to buy a ach shell?
Try military surplus stores.
lol bro the Arch Enemy shirt is killer.
A man of culture I see! I liked the Johan and Angela years the best, not a big fan of their newer "power metal" stuff. Burning Bridges is a top 3 album for me!
@@angryasianfab same, Nemesis was my intro to them. I'm a big deathcore, prog death, death metal guy. Not a power metal fan either.
@@jonathans4938 Right on! I've been working on a YT heavy metal playlist, check it out here I try to add new shit everyday: ua-cam.com/play/PLvzzL2o0lxDsZB3dcu40-snliEsRf8Gqi.html
@@jonathans4938 Also did you know that AE occasionally tours in Japan with the original lineup under the name Black Earth? They haven't done a show in years, but if they do another Japan one I may have to find a reason to visit the rising sun. Black Earth Live: ua-cam.com/video/ndOI0ZEJXDs/v-deo.html
@angryasianfab I'm still gutted about Trevor.
Where's your somogear peq update?
soooooon
Based on the color of the plastic...thise chin straps are from China...just like where HHV gets theirs from
Nice video but I’m too poor for Condor.
Ooof
These helmets are a trade off. For better comfort and lighter weight you also lose in protection. These will not stop most rifle penetration other than straight lead or expansion rounds. The US mil has been dumping these in mass ever since they were introduced in like 2016. They cant get rid of them fast enough through surplus. The older early 2000s full helmet style is heavier and blocks abit of hearing. But they they do stop basically all typical rifle rounds. High speed is nice. But unless you are wearing these all day everyday. Losing protection makes having this pretty much pointless for a high risk situation that it is intended to be used in. Aka self defense. I really like how this difference is pointed out in the video right off the bat. Outside of the video, I will add that most people seems to forget the headset is not bullet resistant when they choose a helmet.
It's definitely a trade off between protection and comfort. Personally I am more combat effective when I don't have a migraine headache so I'll take a highcut all day every day.
@@angryasianfab I suppose whatever gets one through the day is what counts the most. Personally I only had to wear either for a few hours a day. Before tossing it off into a bag. If I had to wear one all day every day weight would be more of a factor. The extra pound to stop most rifle threats was a weight worth carrying for me. Thanks for your response and helpful video!
Great video though sorry we just have different opinions on a good helmet.
What do we have here; budgeting solutions w/ source shoutouts, range work, and a black pill aimed at dot gov? brooooo you checked all the boxes lol
You earned a sub for sure 🤙🏼
Question is if your not in the line of work to take a pellet to the melon then why the hell do you need a tax helmet
Do you need to be a cop or a soldier to carry a gun? Do you want to wear night vision on your head?
13:20 nice shirt and advice! The tyrant who thinks he is king
Unfortunately Turd Ferguson is gonna be even worse.
Dude, your were at 2/75?
Yeah like 15 years ago.
@@angryasianfab Hahah! Yeah, we all got old… I was in A co. 3/75, went to school 2006. I went to school with Jay Kessler, Moody, and FO Parenteau. Did you know them?
@@Rocketrich88The name Kessler rings a bell, but I was in B co. The only alphabots I knew were Sayre (who became my PSG) and Joel Clarkson (RIP).
@@angryasianfab Okay, Awesome. Jason was my Ranger Buddy in School. He past in 2007 in Mosul. We had just done finished Ranger Rendezvous with 1st Batt at Fort Benning when we went into lock down. I think that was probably before your time. AND I remember SGT Clarkson, as a Tabbed SPEC 4. He was an A CO. Dude as well... I was actually working at JIEDDO/AWG when the notification came out about his death. He was a Good Dude, and a Stud! Nonetheless, keep on rocking I am subscribed. You have a Fan! Sua Sponte.
@@Rocketrich88 Ah that's why his name was familiar. I got to 2/75 in fall of 08. Thanks for the follow and conversation. RLTW
Super duper paratrooper….. Are you a jumpy boi? Also, cerakote will spotlight you in IR
All the way! Never heard about Cerakote lighting up under IR, will test tonight.
I don't think a ballistic helmet is something you should be looking for the Wish or Temu version of, just saying.
What exactly is a US-made ACH a Wish version of...?
Just buy a damn steel pot yall
lol
Former 2bn batt boi?
Sua sponte!
I don’t really understand the high cut fad,
It’s literally less protection and no added benefit besides the look
Wear comms under a full or mid cut helmet for 6 hours, then wear comms under a high cut helmet for 6 hours and tell me which one you like better.
@@angryasianfab I have actually done both thank you I wore an original mich with no external mounting, and I’ve also worn ach , with the right setup ach feels no different than low cut ops core, and I’ll take the added side protection over minor discomfort any day, you can tell most of you guys do nothing but train and run around playing games if the military these days because the fact that people are more worried about comfort for a few hours over possibly taking shrapnel or a round to the side of your brain I just find to be hilarious “wahhhhh mommy the mean army made go to a field training event and my helmet was really uncomfortable 😭😭😭😭😭”
Uh no. Turn my surplus into trash? No thanks
Daily reminder to never high cut a helmet, It's not worth it. It offers nothing, Need ear pro? Don't fit the helmet? Get better sizing, my MSA Sordins and COMTACS work with my ACH.
It's absolutely worth it, it's not even a comparison.
Being able to remove/put on the muffs without taking your helmet off is far superior. It also cuts weight for when attaching NVGs w/cables and batteries. Every ounce matters up top.
High cut is garbage. They are like ww1 Brody no side protection I would NEVER use one of those only if that was All that was available. To show howbad the perform get a gel head and shoot double buck at it I'm sure it's not going to protect your ears face screw that. Youjave 3to4inches of protection from the side comes are not stopping anything. I would go for the ECH or ACH the Mitch ate good. Sorry for saying that but it's not going to protect you as good as a good helmet that covers more of your Head I would take and M1 steel helmet over that hideous looking thing. Or wear that d-ldo helmet.sorry again my guy. I have a SEP2 I like it and it's great for me. See you would be a vegetable after that.
These highcuts look dumb as hell. I'd rather wear a kevlar version of a brodie helmet