Hop's Holy Grail Helmet

[@jaydenbrown2852]

Hop likes something = to be discontinued

[@Hoplopfheil]

That's what happened to the N49

[@V3RTIGO222]

​@@_Art.Vandelay are we suggesting Hop is an SCP that can alter reality and make any possible product become DOA post-production hipster bait regardless of quality?

[@Fadaar]

@@_Art.Vandelay Hop needs to start liking Sig things

[@skoshi_tempest]

​@@Fadaaranything but the 229 fr ☠️ Actual good pistol

[@novembermike512]

@@V3RTIGO222 I think the simpler explanation is that things that fit people descended from bigfoot don't fit normal people.

[@BrassFacts]

My holy grail helmet: That avon hop sold to me for cheap.

[@austinyeany6939]

I've been wanting this helmet but can't find it anywhere 😢

[@BanditBents]

I've been liking my MTEK Strike. The only negative so far has been the complete lack of covers for it. Someone has got to start making them right?

[@hopewilliams6705]

Lmao

[@Hoplopfheil]

Discontinued priceless ULW

[@austinyeany6939]

@@Hoplopfheil of course ... why do companies always stop making the good shit that just works...

[@Panzermeister36]

Undies changed once a month? No , that's usually when we flip them inside out for another month of service.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Thrifty!

[@John-f7z5i]

What you do is wait till they fall off naturally due to structural issues. then put new fresh pair on. rewearing underwear is gross

[@chrissutton3043]

Wait...you guys have undies?

[@rustysausage69]

Flip em backwards and repeat the process

[@SlapStyleAnims]

>Not using diapers Ngmi

[@roancowart2591]

Ballistic helmets also double as a ceral bowl though.

[@fiel81]

Fax

[@scottnelson3214]

Main reason I didn’t go bump helmet

[@maybeblakemclemore]

my holy grail helmet: my $150 ACH i got from a gunshow. -full ballistic protection of the head -coms? what are those? -ear pro can slide underneath helmet. it just works -shitty milsurp notoros NVG mount. will i ever use it? absolutely not ill never afford nvg. it's the thought that counts. -slapped on velcro panels for patches -helmet band for bible verses. +10 holy protection

[@VolkZ-wl4ci]

ACH's were designed with comms in mind. The fuck you mean?

[@typorad]

@@VolkZ-wl4ci They work but they get uncomfortable. I have to remove padding to accommodate the headband of my sordins and the helmet puts extra pressure on the sordins and thus extra pressure on my head and ears. When I run them for airsoft they get uncomfortable after just about 2 hours.

[@Ben-t1s4o]

Got a Amrid + PE helmet on Ali for $127 shipped and never been happier.

[@RenoMay]

Deadlifts and anything that strengthens your back/neck/traps will improve night vision comfort drastically.

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

Interesting point. I've noticed that I can wear a pretty heavy ballistic setup for long periods of time with little discomfort as long as it is well balanced. I wonder if some of that is due to conditioning. Balance is also huge in my experience.

[@SgtTechCom]

@@compulsivegunbuyer youth helps even more.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Shut up tren boy!

[@yzhou05]

Muscular endurance/strength will decrease soreness afterwards, but a balanced helmet still makes the “in the moment” experience of wearing helmet with heavier devices more enjoyable.

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

@yzhou05 I'd think balance is key no matter how strong you are

[@coldharboursupply]

Finally, the correct take on counterweights.

[@Hoplopfheil]

I stole that take from Kinetic Consulting

[@nurse-dude]

Helmets: they go on your head

[@JanitorScruffy]

Source?

[@jayjason423]

@@JanitorScruffy WHO and CDC gives this 2 pinocchios.

[@tk423b]

My dad wore his UH-1 Nam helicopter helmet as his motorcycle helmet. He spay painted it to match the bike.

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

My hygiene hack is to change your underwear when you take your annual bath.

[@marlowek1936]

If you turn them inside out every now and then the outside gets a break so they stay fresher.

[@Matt-xc6sp]

PeasantMaxxing. Clean your hovel, lads

[@randomidiot8142]

For real though, most underwear with seams is more comfortable inside out.

[@jakass]

If you're already taking a bath, might as well keep them on and they'll be clean too and ready for another year

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

@@jakass no that's gross

[@TrentFalkenrath]

I wish they had a huge display of bump/ballistic helmets in surplus stores just like how they have a bunch of buckets to try on in powersports stores. I'd like to try a bunch of stuff on before making a purchase.

[@nomorerainbows]

it makes you wonder what all these geniuses are doing with the $500 bump helmets they bought last month, and the month before, and the month before that.

[@MikeS309]

@@nomorerainbowsthey’re in the bin with all the holsters and gp pouches we decided we didn’t like.

[@nomorerainbows]

@@MikeS309 I recommend wasting your money on hookers and blow instead. At least you'll get some fulfillment.

[@user-ih7hc9ey6k]

"ah, hell" - Hop that one time in the tube

[@depthcharge126]

Counterweight is a definite must if running night vision. Even with a ballistic helmet, the front sags and puts undue pressure on your forehead if you don’t have a counterweight

[@JanitorScruffy]

I remember trying out a team leader's PVS 20s, I put his helmet on, which had a weight on the back and, it was so much more comfortable and less awkward than my own ACH with my PVS 14s.

[@jayjason423]

@@JanitorScruffy everyone has PVS/thermal now so just sleep in and fight during the day.

[@EricDaMAJ]

I'm old school and want a helmet that protects my head. If I can fit the entire _USS Enterprise_ sensor suite on it that's a bonus. But I get it. Kevlar helmets are heavy. It's just one of my physical quirks is I have a naturally strong, thick neck (unlike the rest of my body) which could support the old 80s k-pot indefinitely.

[@hateferlife]

_Somehow_ I have an ACH. It works. MSA pros worn underneath with a plug in for audio, a back up ear piece for the hide. It's kind of a pain to have *all the things* integrated into the helmet. If you do go the ACH route (I have to image they're cheap _ish_ at this point) make sure to upgrade pads and strap (ymmv) and add the Ranger SOP Velcro spots. You can to a lot by sewing accessories onto the hook pieces, like; glint, NODs bungie spots, even glueing a button light onto it. And for the love of John Moses Browning: go out and break it.

[@timunderbakke8756]

Yup I have one of the marine lightweight helmets that was between the ACH and the PASGT …. Somehow. It works for me and I don’t really intend on running NVGs or other goodies.

[@elterga6224]

Gear adrift is a gift :)

[@pleaseadoptus]

THIS. The ACH and the Sordins.

[@Ferrari_M5]

Really appreciate how thorough your reviews and gear description/lists are right down to what/where to order if you want the same stuff.

[@martincolvill5453]

I've still got my Nam era steel pot. I thhen moved up to the Fritz style. My favorite and most comfortable is the British unit. Gosh, I'm old!

[@samabinguap8303]

So they gonna make it twice as expensive or just discontinue it? Amazing work hop.

[@barrylemington]

blame hop for this! hes at fault for all of our problems!

[@Slipknotfanatic89]

They already made the bump twice as expensive. Ops core has gone completely fucking nuts with their pricing the last few years. It’s like every successive incredibly minor iterative design has to be 50-100% more expensive than its’ predecessor.

[@danmorgan3685]

Finally, I'll be able to complete my Hop Cosplay!

[@ianspy1]

As I live in europe. And wanted a stable platform for my DIY Thermal. I went with a LTP. Wanted to get a Busch Protective bump helmet originally. But my order kept being pushed out further and further... A huge game changer for me where the PGD pads. That are almost identical to 4D pads. Another thing that was specific to my setup. I need a battery pack/Power bank anyway for my Thermal. So I just chose a size that fit in the batter retention system from ferreo concepts. And Matched the weight I needed for balance. What I really like about the LTP is the retention system. Its is super stable. And very easy to adjust. But I had to shorten the chin straps. As my Head is huge. But my chin is not. Very happy with it now :D

[@mrse7en622]

One day this will be relevant to me. Right now I'm running my mk1 naked skull. It's not ideal but it's served me well.

[@BryceAWD]

Great vid. I dont have a helmet yet. Every time I peek down the rabbit hole, it completely overwhelms me, and I move on. But videos like this are starting to give me a good idea of what to look for. Keep em coming.

[@danvann777]

Take it to the next level and get the matching 4D pads from TNVC. They smoke the doors off the ops core pads for comfort. I’ve got the had the carbon for a few years but love the new Bump and the price. Thank me later; 4D go!

[@BlaulingHD]

Since you mentioned sweat: I can recommend a HALO Headband. They are pretty awesome for 20-something bucks.

[@EvanH1105]

I ripped out the skateboard helmet liner and replaced them with the Deluxe 4D Pad which were an absolute game changer, it made them even more comfortable.

[@cjcj5050]

was in the market to build out a new NV helmet, was running a HHV ATE bump that I've had forever. I have to say, genuinely this helmet is night and day in terms of all around performance. a thousand times more comfortable, balanced, and functional. cannot go wrong with the opscore bump.

[@pq7185]

I got one specifically for NODs because I just bought my first PVS14 this year and I already have the Ops Core AMPs. The only time I used it for an extended period of time was during an all night power outage but it worked great even without a counterweight. I am hoping to take it hiking and night hunting soon once things cool down

[@rdaadministration3809]

I have one in XL, and I run comtac 5s under the helmet, it’s honestly a huge leap in bump helmets when the designers actually try on their helmets with coms. Its foam liner is grooved out to run a headset, and with some pad realignment it works perfectly. ( I have 4D pads ) Also the paint job on the helmet is top notch, looks 10x better then the shiny slick 1st gen bumps

[@JEMadaras]

I had the same 'high ear' problem with the older Ops-Core bump. Nothing but good things to say about this helmet.

[@nomorerainbows]

You have nothing but good things to say about a $550 bump helmet? I have news for you: you're not smart.

[@henryg6764]

@@nomorerainbowsalright buddy 😂

[@felinor693]

​@@nomorerainbowsArent you a ray of sunshine

[@nomorerainbows]

@@felinor693 I am a ray of sanity. This stupid BS is the reason a huge chunk of the people posting here will never own their own home. Stop.

[@yakivpopavich]

@@nomorerainbows The reason people will never own their own home is because of Jews. It doesn't have anything to do with tactical gear.

[@DrGamingDude]

you could've went with the scamazon special $40 carbon bump clone and replace what you don't like for way cheaper.

[@piratewhoisquiet]

"for someone with my inseam length" is a phrase I am stealing, thank you for your contribution

[@Black5Delta]

Wow. I appreciate this review and love learning about equip I will never be able to afford cause... money, I suppose. Thanks, Hop. I really enjoy the cut of your jib.

[@JanitorScruffy]

Me- "Oh boy a new Hop video on helmets! I can't wait to see if this is something I might like myself!" GWOT era Gucci ACH and Rhino mount sitting under my desk - "yeah sure okay poor boy"

[@KitCreep]

I like ballistic helmets for keeping my brain inside my skull when Hi Point owners show up to the range. *this is a joke. please don’t throw that brick of a pistol at me*

[@Orange.Delicious]

Opscore super high cut bump is nice. Picked it up for my first NVG set up. Am not disappointed

[@AndyCigars]

_Spaceballs : The Sequel_ with Hop as Dark Helmet

[@brandiwynter]

Weird...I never noticed how high Hop's head is over his ears. I wonder if the ears are lower than normal or the head is higher than normal? It's the perfect setup for arguing you have a bigger brain than normal. 🧠 FYI...possums are cool!! We feed them pretty well every night. I don't mind feeding them because they have such a short life span and I try to make their short little lives a little better. Although one possum has become what is possibly the fattest possum in all of Georgia lol.

[@makevelicustoms]

Poor things average about a 1 year life span.

[@jmmartin7766]

I'm thinking of foregoing all this expensive crap and adding an M1 "steel pot" to my kit. It might not save my life, but cooking ramen in the field will be 1000 times easier 😁👍

[@nomorerainbows]

you will also look much cooler.

[@spamin8r]

I got one of these for all the same reasons. Best helmet on the market.

[@PHIllip324]

9:59 Hop's voice magically transforms into Brock's voice.

[@matthewsukalac5629]

You should do an in depth review of Socko in the format of your regular videos, talking about attributes, characteristics, pros and cons, etc.

[@0122358]

i just wanna meet hop/BF for a beer some day

[@gansior4744]

@@0122358 probably some pumpkin IPA

[@AndyCigars]

Same

[@makevelicustoms]

Pretty sure he only drinks White Claws

[@Screaminfire1972]

I knew hop was stunning and brave, but buying literally anything from TNVC is a truly bold move.

[@hurrikaneiii]

Thank you!

[@mightyzuis]

I will say that you can get a relatively cheap ballistic helmet by just buying an ach, ech, etc. and get it high cut and just buy a few things like rails, Velcro and shroud for around $300 to $700 although it does depend on what you put on your build. Or building a Sohah helmets is also another decent option.

[@Orange.Delicious]

Have this helmet, pretty similar setup. I have the agilite cover, it fits pretty well and has a good amount of cable management.

[@SunshineHB]

Running the same helmet. It’s really solid!!

[@Frank-bc8gg]

9:59 help me step-brock, im stuck in the tunnel!

[@TerranPlanetaryDefenseForce]

Respecting trees is mandatory.

[@patrickbowman8841]

I guess I got lucky and got into the game at the right time as this is the first and only helmet I’ve ever purchased. The Agilite SF Super High cut helmet cover fits it very well by the way.

[@MrSLF]

Thank you. 👍

[@PandasFknRule]

Finally, someone else with the ear problem I have. I've just been dealing with my TW bump but I'm gonna be replacing it with this, I think.

[@brycestruck5689]

a lot more of guntube should really go into helmet setup...there is so much that isn't known and/or clarified just by a website shopping cart description...it's a chore, really. I see why it took you months to get something that felt proper. Thanks Hop!

[@Spokanistan]

Has anyone seen Hop and Dane from Munitionworks in the same room???

[@compulsivegunbuyer]

Trippy man, didn't realize how similar they look.

[@nomorerainbows]

Or Steven King.

[@BrassFacts]

yeah, I have, it's horrible. There is a forbidden clip of them completely blackout drunk arguing and it's basically a fever dream.

[@humorlessclown]

I really, really, really wanna try the old crye airframe. Those detachable chops they have just look so kewl 😅

[@gatling216]

Weirdly enough, the only helmet I've not had to worry about a counterweight on was the army's ACH. Might have something to do with the fact that it weighs more than the average family sedan. Comfortable pads if you get them arranged right, though.

[@Hoplopfheil]

With the fully enclosed ears those are also balanced further back than a high cut.

[@gatling216]

@@Hoplopfheil Yeah, that'll do it. And as a bonus, you get a neck like a tree trunk after a decade or so.

[@GhiIIie]

I know a lot of y’all are gonna hate because China, but the Guard Dog FAST helmet is a high cut, lightweight helmet with a really good suspension system that offers just as much ballistic protection as an OpsCore or Team Wendy… for $300… Also, these have seen extensive use in Ukraine with extremely positive feedback. Not saying these are better than the more expensive options, but if you’re looking for ballistic protection on a budget, there are battle proven options that are obtainable

[@newnum2]

Respects trees, shoots exclusively in a forest.

[@sealove79able]

a great very interesting video and products Mr.Hop.have a good one Mr.

[@madeleineollerton5993]

I got the older version carbon for $450ish when they were clearing them out, but the downside is I didn’t get to select left hand suspension and don’t want to buy a new Lux liner for hundreds of $ just to move the buckle out of my way.

[@hooty465]

As someone who wore NODS for a living, you need to use a counter weight on your helmet or your helmet rides low in the front. The helmet is heavy and with NODS, it will eventually f your neck up and give you headaches

[@maxamick9962]

Got my opscore carbon on eBay for $400 it needed a new bungee kit and a nut for one of the rails. I was suspicious that it was a fake but I compared it to a friends and it’s definitely legit.

[@chstra45]

My Holy Grail helmet has holders for 2 beer cans and a 2 into one straw for drinking said beers.

[@Veritas1992]

Helmet choice validated.

[@dimonkhodunov9747]

Just curious why not some airsoft replica if you only need a platform?

[@ericbergfield6451]

I think I need to get a bump helmet, because I just came across a free TNVG PVS14 Monocular, & figure I should have some way to use it

[@LtLemontwist]

Can confirm even with ballistic helmet and a single tube, you want a counter weight.

[@xxCOKERxxPWNxx]

Its runnable without esp if you run good pads and a good suspension system but if you have to wear it a lot for a long time , fine tuning that weight helps alot. Think of it this way, you have a 10 lbs bulpup like an aug kitted out vs a 10 lbs piston ar where all the weight is out front and the suppressor on the end makes it worse and your forearms get tired. Its the same with a tube. The fact it hangs out over the front, its nice to fine tune some weight in the back to offset it

[@sqike001ton]

so i think the helmet weight on a ballistic helmet not needing a counterweight is probably true with a tritonal pasget or stalhelm helmet where you have weight over the ears on a fast style helmet i would say it is bunk

[@russcollyer3431]

Nobody goes commando anymore, lol. Also it would be nice if you added links to all the gear in the description so one does not have to pause and look it up. Cool vid.

[@41st_GRINCH]

Galvin Caiman ballistic is a true holy grail. Almost the same base weight as bumps

[@kirkwest6654]

If your house and truck is paid for; then this channel is for you me boi

[@fidel-3470]

I recently got some Ops Core Amps and for $2k I was surprised they came in a simple U-line box with basically nothing besides a plastic wrap.

[@drewallen717]

I’m patiently waiting for Ops Core or Team Wendy to release a NV compatible Pickelhelm before buying

[@bandit8770]

Looking to get one of these, I already have the FTHS appliqué armor on the side if I ever need ballistic armor. Really easy to swap out and keep separate for weight relief, only con is a little less coverage.

[@Spaman42]

I want that possum patch

[@foofsamoyed]

Possums of hazard made it

[@kilosierraalpha]

8:15 it should also be noted that this TW helmet also comes with a certificate of the donation to DNC. Help defeat 2A by giving money to TW.

[@mike-yd4py]

No way really?

[@gunvillph1803]

Nevermind, you listed it Thanks

[@fokker1138]

6:15 I was expecting a Harlem Shake from Hop here because subverting expectations.

[@satoruriolu6132]

Possum patch rocks

[@IntuitiveDefense]

I protect both my heads equally. Use something that offers very little protection, has slots for ventilation, and normally utilized during night time operations when I’m doing hoodrat things.

[@remainingrex9471]

If you turn your patch upside down it becomes a homer Simpson reference.

[@RefinedHonkey]

I don't wear helmets or use glass optics, but I'm sure it cost a lot.

[@stephensackreiter8269]

I use a ballistic high cut and I have to use a counterweight even with a battery pack.

[@Horseysauce]

Helmets are tough. I've tried several and so far have landed on a team wendy bump run slick that I use for casual night vision stuff and then a protech delta X that I bought used loaded with all of my accessories. I don't see myself changing things up anytime soon

[@nomorerainbows]

Please tell me you are a home owner.

[@Horseysauce]

@@nomorerainbows I am

[@nomorerainbows]

@@Horseysauce Outstanding.

[@Nathan-zw7nq]

Now can we get a 12 minute video for every individual piece of kit on the helmet? My autism needs more content to sperg out over.

[@Esch_atton]

Bro I dont think they design those pipes to fit guys with any inseam through.

[@khaotic_raven1998]

My holy grail helmet: the exact same fucking thing.

[@CrazyLegz72]

Hop said he will fore go the ballistic protection and save $700 bucks, but me thinks he forgot that he already bought the more expensive ballistic helmet. Now he just spent another $500. But at least he got a helmet he prefers and in the end, that's what matters.

[@Hoplopfheil]

This helmet didn't exist when I bought the Avon. I also sold the Avon after getting this.

[@londonjolly9174]

I...uh...I bought an Exfil and am very happy with it. To the point I forgot what my one helmet is.

[@camopirate]

Fit is my primary concern and would gladly pay the additional $180 and suffer the .6lbs weight penalty for this helmet if i knew how it fit….. these are built to order so no way I am taking the $550 gamble to see if it fits my huge 63cm egg shaped dome, That said, good info even if it was a bit spammy. Dig your channel.

[@D.M.Luiz.]

We need a Roast My NV setup featuring Brass and Hop

[@MotoCampAdventure]

I hate how much I like my $40 ops core airsoft knockoff helmet. Don't ever let me use a real helmet.

[@KeepCalmSoldierOn]

My holy grail helmet: Foam

[@andrewryan5942]

Hop can you do more videos on retro builds? Love your content

[@turnermd1302]

I wear whatever helmet my mom puts on me before I leave the house but cool vid

[@Jooglesberry]

I got the carbon a year and a half ago because this plastic version did not exist. the shroud that came on it was trash. Just barely bumping my nods would cause them to fall off and it rattled super bad.

[@BatmanShampoo]

That’s some crazy tolerance spread then because on my legacy bump it’s a TIGHT fit with any mount I’ve tried and there is zero play at all

[@Jooglesberry]

@@BatmanShampoo I saw plenty of other people complaining about it online, so I would imagine they revised and fixed it eventually. I got a wilcox shroud, and it's a bit rattly as well, but the mount doesn't fall off at least.

[@cwp86]

Its the best shroud. It comes with insert pads in the box to "shim" the ill-fitting mounts on the market. I instead just use 3M velcro with the loop (soft) side under the mount, that way when I change mounts between helmets the shims follow the mount and nothing is on the shroud. Works perfect and rattle free. I have the carbon, the ballistic, as well as have tried other helmets from other manufacturers (team wendy, galvion) - it is not the shroud. Its your mount.

[@Jooglesberry]

@@cwp86 it did not come with pads. They started sending those out after a bunch of people complained about how loose the shrouds are. I don't think my Wilcox G24 is an "ill fitting mount". It fit perfectly tightly in my old team wendy shroud.

[@cwp86]

@@Jooglesberry the G24 is the most infamous for its rattle ha. My ballistic came with the sticky pads years ago so maybe they got lost in your box. My norotos INVG hyper mount had some play to it but considerably less than the G24, YMMV - easily remedied by shimming. My point remains. The rattle is due to the various mounts and shrouds on the marketplace having various tolerances. If it was tight in your Team Wendy it would have been loose in Ops Core, Galvion, HHV, etc

[@defbysunrise]

Buddy and I both snagged ops core carbon bump helmets last year for $500; they were having some kinda clearance sale on opscores website at the time. The carbons are absolutely fantastic, but NOT $1000+ levels of fantastic

[@Hoplopfheil]

That was the old gen carbon, which is pretty much the same as this helmet but not super high cut.

[@defbysunrise]

I should look into the super high cuts, I have a similar "can't get the earmuffs to sit quite right" issue

[@manijoly7450]

Hop definitely had a helmet with a name before he got this one

[@21scavage]

I picked one of these up about 9 months ago. Getting it directly from Gentex was a mistake. They make them on order so there is always a big delay. Aside from the 3 month wait and the extremely mid customer service from Gentex it is the best helmet I have ever worn. WAY better the Team Wendy.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Buying stuff from Gentex is a nightmare. They give you an estimated lead time which is usually on the low end of reality. Also I think they charge 25 bucks minimum shipping which for something like a counterweight or helmet cover is ludicrous.

[@dustyrhodes1655]

My grail helmet is when Ops Core releases ones like the cyclists wear in the race in Pee Wee's Big Adventure.