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venture160
10-21-2003, 12:13 AM
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/article.cfm?Id=1032
mocking_loudly_died
10-21-2003, 12:44 AM
That’s an interesting article, this doesn’t relate to the story but aesthetically speaking the Brit helmet looks damn dorky.
Lets get them boys something abit more macho and move away from the egg on head look. ;)

Now before I get flamed from my good British friends I do realize that at the end of the day looks mean jack ****. :D
Jack Mehoff
10-21-2003, 12:45 AM
Screw that, I want something like this

http://www.medieval-weaponry.com/media/kne8212.jpg
mocking_loudly_died
10-21-2003, 01:02 AM
:lol:

Jack you made me piss myself laughing.
96B
10-21-2003, 01:08 AM
I actually prefer something unique but still badass looking...

http://www.troxelhelmets.com/safetech/HR/OCEANFRI.JPG
Nawlins
10-21-2003, 01:30 AM
Yep, those are some badass dolphins.
GearGod
10-21-2003, 01:57 AM
this is the oldest story in the world; the MICH helmet has been issued since years ago first to the SOF units like SF/Rangers and secondary to priority airborne units like 101st/82nd etc.

you can buy it here: http://www.lightfighter.com/item.html?PRID=1109960

as you can see it was made 3 years ago; tahts like saying hey looky guys M4 SOPMOD has just been released!
Royal
10-21-2003, 02:31 AM
That’s an interesting article, this doesn’t relate to the story but aesthetically speaking the Brit helmet looks damn dorky.
Lets get them boys something abit more macho and move away from the egg on head look. ;)

Now before I get flamed from my good British friends I do realize that at the end of the day looks mean jack ****. :D

I'll stick with my para helmet (or Mk VI) thanks very much - it's about half the weight and twice as comfortable as the 'Fritz'. :lol:
Ratamacue
10-21-2003, 05:43 PM
Yep, those are some badass dolphins.

Dude, those are Killer Whales. You know, like Shamu?
Seoulstriker
10-21-2003, 05:47 PM
Yep, those are some badass dolphins.

Dude, those are Killer Whales. You know, like Shamu?

dolphins are known to kick some major ass... remember the simpsons episode where the dolphins dome into town and conquer Springfield? rofl
Trigger
10-21-2003, 05:48 PM
I'll see your killer whale and raise you three dolphins... ;)
Seoulstriker
10-21-2003, 05:50 PM
I'll see your killer whale and raise you three dolphins... ;)

i fold.
Nawlins
10-21-2003, 11:40 PM
Dude, those are Killer Whales. You know, like Shamu?

Your powers of observation astound me. First of all, I'm not a dude. Second, there are dolphins on the front. Have a nice day.
NcDeuce
10-21-2003, 11:43 PM
New helmets to knights' armor to a bicycle helmet to dolphins and whales.
Ay, yi-yi. :cantbeli:
Nawlins
10-21-2003, 11:54 PM
Haha, oh yeah... talk about a derail...
USMarine3521
10-22-2003, 12:12 AM
Marines have ordered a bunch of new lighter weight helmets, 1/2 lb lighter however it is more comfortable and adds more protection although it's not the MICH, because the "Marines felt it doesnt protect them as much." which is true since its smaller

http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/ac95bc775efc34c685256ab50049d458/3df8edaaa118e11185256d7f0079b59b?OpenDocument

Pics + another article
http://www.rdecom.army.mil/rdemagazine/200309/itf_marines_lw_helmet.html
fantassin
11-12-2003, 05:39 PM
Anyway, thank you for buying such large quantities of the French made MICH helmet, made by the Gallet Company in France. Oh, please, put some Bollé goggles on top and use Thomson Sophie thermal sights like the Marine Recon for the ultimate experience in French technology.... :D
Ratamacue
11-12-2003, 06:03 PM
US Military-issue MICH helmets aren't made by Gallet.
mattmayhem
11-12-2003, 06:10 PM
Doesn't Gallet make the MICH's in Canada?
ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð
11-12-2003, 06:11 PM
Ok thats great n all but how about they get some body armour for the troops already on the ground before outfitting everyone with new helmets? :roll:
11F5S
11-12-2003, 06:48 PM
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/article.cfm?Id=1032

That article contradicts it own headline in the first paragraph.


Special Ops Helmet to Be Fielded Army-wid
Lightweight MICH headgear so far well received by troops, officials said
by Elizabeth G. Book

A new lightweight military helmet already fielded to U.S. special operations forces and elite Army infantry units could, in the future, be distributed among conventional troops, officials said.