Glad to see you have a seat now and are more relaxed. Wish you could put links into the description. Another excellent video. Keep up the good work.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sights2 Жыл бұрын
Wearing your helmet as much as possible is very true. Not only will the enemy be able to throw artillery, rockets, drones etc at you pretty much anywhere you are, there are also non combat related injuries. One of our guys was securing a hatch on a truck when the truck lurched forward and the hatch slammed on his head. He got injured pretty bad but the doctors told him had he not worn a helmet it would have probably been fatal. Another example was a guy leaning against a tree and the tree fell over hitting another guy on the head with a large branch. I myself once slipped and fell while walking in a burnt out building and hit the back of my head on concrete. Falls happen very easily when wearing full kit. Also agreed on the issued helmet pads. They all suck. Aftermarket pads are well worth the money. I once had traction alopecia on the side of my head from a pressure point. Not fun.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Had a guy who had a similar situation. He had propped open a Humvee door with a rock, he went in the truck to get some more 50 Cal and the rock broke. The whole up armored door came down on his head with his helmet. Had he not been wearing it he would’ve died almost certainly.
@waifu_actuxl Жыл бұрын
The MC used ECH's, Gentex makes both the ECH and the high-cut (I also believe that they just sent in the ECH's to get cut, because they also use the same rails that recon had been using on old ECH's and MICHs from ops-core). Gentex is the parent company of ops-core and they use older materials, while ops-core uses the good stuff. Also I haven't used an issued helmet in years, if you're a careerist then invest in your job and gear, spend some extra bones to get an SF from ops-core. And no one can argue because it's a ballistic helmet issued to MARSOC and other special operations.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Oh but they will argue, they will. And you will lose every time
@waifu_actuxl Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective I never had any problems, someone else's command may be weird as per usual. Last two commands haven't said anything. Worn my own stuff that's multicam and no arguments as long as the front and back plate bags are CB. Wanted to add a few more things as I watched your video, I used JB weld for my base plate, the last time I had an ECH and it never moved. Plus you help a boy who gets your helmet next. And the 31d's that we get have a proprietary battery so that's why it's weird, compared to the 31a battery pack, I think they are the same height (don't quote me though) I'll have to look at mine and compare. When I used Peltors, I would tuck my cord under the helmet pads on the inside to avoid snags, especially in the J haha. I've harped that a lot with guys. It's why I see a lot of guys using covers so they can tuck wires underneath, helps with nod wires, and useful for using scrim. I'd love to bounce some stuff off you and back and forth. Love sharing stuff that worked for me and if it helps dudes then I'm happy.
@tristar-tinker_3706 Жыл бұрын
With the j-arm a less destructive way is to wrap it in electric tape and force the screw past it heat shrink works as well as you fully cover the contacts
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I am a cave man
@ClimbAClassic Жыл бұрын
Thank you man! Was just watching your other helmet video this morning and boom you made a new one - really appreciate you sharing this solid info here. Your channel has been invaluable.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@kionmph Жыл бұрын
Sponsored by Monster 😎. God speed killer. Great content
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Lol maybe one day
@Masta_E4 ай бұрын
I like that netting you used with the mesh underneath. Thanks for the content, this was good stuff.
@TheGruntPerspective4 ай бұрын
@@Masta_E thanks for watching!
@onseki177410 ай бұрын
I use an AKA2 as well, excellent mount, I find that with no counterweight pouch I can punch the PVS14 out in the middle position in front of me and it somehow balances nicely with an ACH. Can't explain it. When I was in I had my own personal J arm. I plastic cemented the main joint together (over my left eye) and I would keep the issued one in my rucksack in case I needed to shoot passive through the RCO (never happened). I miss those titanium silver rhino mounts and the plates for the LWH, that was a pretty slick setup for like a few years 2014-2016 or so
@TheGruntPerspective10 ай бұрын
Those titanium mounts were the shit
@HistoryHeadlines Жыл бұрын
Lets go!! Been waiting for this since I saw your stories on IG. Great work man.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ExmachinagammaАй бұрын
I don't have a high cut; I have a mich2000 with those honeycomb hhv pads for breathability and an ms2000 strobe with a tnvs mohawk. It does have rails with picatinny bits.
@TheGruntPerspectiveАй бұрын
@@Exmachinagamma I had a mich for a while, I really liked that helmet
@BassReeves24 Жыл бұрын
That old cami net is gonna reflect IR if you live in a wooded environment. Recommend painting/restaining.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
It is painted. And I will tell you from experience it’s REALLY easy to miss cammie net at night. It actually works really well
@marcmmclellan Жыл бұрын
The Corps has come a long way on gear! Balance is the key to comfort! Nothing like the old leather helmet strap! On the mount, use the longer screw with a washer, and some heavy duty double sided tape between.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea, I might try that out
@Liionhawt10 ай бұрын
One tip for the J Arm. I just put electrical tape on the metal tab and it makes your problem go away.
@TheGruntPerspective10 ай бұрын
Yeah that works too
@billosmun8493 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been excited for a new video👍👍
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I apologize for the long gaps. Working has been gnarly
@E3W2A Жыл бұрын
Great video. My set up is very similar. Not sure how you dummy cord your NVG's but I would check out the NOD Lock from parashootergear I think you would like it as a possible option to dummy cord your NVG's.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’ve seen those before, they seem very nice
@mitchelldavidson4252 Жыл бұрын
With my J arm i ended up just putting a strip of electrical tape over my pvs14s contacts. It solved the turning off issue I had. For all the blokes that don't want to ruin the j arm tabs.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
That would work as well
@yeamad11 ай бұрын
Hey there love the content, just wondering what youve used as the base layer/ helmet cober for your scrim, looks awesome 🤙🤙
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
There’s no cover on there, it’s just the netting stretched over the helmet under the rails
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sheepkashur3308 Жыл бұрын
Have you considered trying to get a the Microlattice pads from hard head veterans? I imagine those are perfect for the marine corps especially when staying cool and cleaning is concerned
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I have not. I know nothing about them though
@tylergarrett4498 Жыл бұрын
Chinesium
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
@@tylergarrett4498 yeah that’s kinda what I was talking about when I said quality
@nathanielshovlowsky921611 ай бұрын
the ECH should be produced by gentex, the parent company of opscore. very nice helmets
@TheGruntPerspective10 ай бұрын
Yeah I believe that’s correct too
@protectpersevere2030 Жыл бұрын
Great video man! I’m honestly torn rn. Sold my team Wendy bump for a pgd arch ballistic helmet and kinda regretting it. Don’t know if it’s because I’m in between sizes or the standard pads suck cuz the hat always feels unstable and jostles around even when I crank the boa. Have a couple of other thoughts but it’s a longer convo
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Hit me up on instagram?
@personalaccount8914 Жыл бұрын
26:20 made me audibly laugh lol
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
The squeaking is horrendous
@ChiraqiVet20249 ай бұрын
What type of Peltors are these that they issue you? The Comtac III, IV, V?
@TheGruntPerspective9 ай бұрын
These ones are V’s
@jordangorospe503711 ай бұрын
Do you go over your comms setup in any of your videos?
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
I kinda do in the plate carrier video. It’s nothing crazy and I haven’t make a video with it because I can’t just take one of those radios home with me
@billymays303 Жыл бұрын
The boot blouse was a nice touch, does it get in the way of opening the pouch? Granted you are very rarely going to get into it anyway but just out of curiosity
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
No not at all actually
@TJACam11 ай бұрын
Are you GruntComm from GLids videos? Great videos btw!
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
I am not, and thank you for watching!
@TJACam11 ай бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective all good!
@pyeitme508 Жыл бұрын
Wow 😳
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@longbow0728 Жыл бұрын
Anti Gravity Pads from TNVC and Team Wendy Boa. you're welcome...
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out, I’ve used a boa before on my ACH, definitely loved it
@longbow0728 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective Zero Gravity Pads are primo, mold to your head and absorb sweat
@bananastand98206 ай бұрын
Did you make the helmet cover under the cammy netting?
@TheGruntPerspective6 ай бұрын
There’s nothing under the cammie net. That mesh stuff is part of it
@dr.h_gibby31585 ай бұрын
Those helmets are 100% ops core. On the inside you will read where it says “gentex” which is the company that owns ops core
@TheGruntPerspective4 ай бұрын
Yeah they are, thanks for watching!
@Walk_Off_03113 ай бұрын
I wish I had this shit when I was in I hated those mich helmets also did you guys get issued the peltors
@TheGruntPerspective3 ай бұрын
Yeah I got issued the peltors. Not everyone gets issued them though. Usually crew served weapons guys and leaders
@xusmico187 Жыл бұрын
oregon aero
@TheGruntPerspective8 ай бұрын
I’ve heard a lot of people suggest these
@xusmico187 Жыл бұрын
if the Corps want you to have....
@luischavez17015 ай бұрын
brother has had one too many TBIs
@Valorius Жыл бұрын
Hello fellow grunt. I prefer the low cut helmet too, although I hate all helmets in general. Good video man. Follow me!
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@timbrown8969Ай бұрын
Your a fool if you think that a ballistic helmet is going to stop a 556 or a 762 round just kidding yourself bud
@TheGruntPerspectiveАй бұрын
@@timbrown8969 there are multiple accounts of them doing just that
@timbrown8969Ай бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective you think so do you
@TheGruntPerspectiveАй бұрын
@@timbrown8969 look man, I understand the helmet isn’t rated to stop those rounds. I’m saying that there’s a lot of factors such as range and the angle of impact. You’d be a fool not to wear it just because it doesn’t stop rifle rounds
@timbrown8969Ай бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective believe me I understand completely
@beric2173Ай бұрын
Where can I buy that tape you use for your water bottle.