Frag Out! Magazine
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There are many parts of Velcro loops on the shell to attach S&S Manta or CORE Survival HEL-STAR 6 srtobe lights, MOHOC cameras, counterweights or night vi- sion batter packs, badges, patches and – in the case of Hybrid helmets – ballistic elements. The Caiman system is available with Black, Neutral Grey, and Tan 499 color. In addition, or at least as part of the FHTS, they will be offered in Multicam, AOR1, and AOR2 camouflage hydro-dipped. The suggested retail prices are $1,749 for Caiman Ballistic Helmet, $849 for Caiman Hybrid Helmet (without ballistic ap- pliques), and $449 for Caiman Bump. SUSPENSION In addition to the lightweight shell, the carrier system has the greatest impact on user comfort. In the case of Battlskin Caiman, the choice was made to use adjust- bale internal equipment for customer preferences and requirements. The system used in the Battlskin Caiman is composed of a number of elements, and its base is an APEX impact liner from Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) internal cushioning pas with closed cells mounted directly on the inside of the helmet shell. It comes with adjustable cushion pads made of shock-absorbing material covered with a soft moisture-wicking mesh fixed to it. Inside, there are two large pads – a front one and 3-part back one. The middle pad can be removed if ear protectors with a headband are used. The head fit is adjusted by pressing the headband, with an easy-to-use adjuster on the nape pad, which can be easily operated with one hand. There are soft, flat pads attached at the points of contact with the head of the users to the band. What's interesting is that the headband can be set in one of three positions (ac- tually, up to nine because you can select three positions at the rear of the helmet and three at the front) or completely removed if required. Next part of suspension are four-point adjustable H-shaped chinstraps. The headband and its adjustment system pass through a softly padded nape pad, which must be replaced by an additional pad after removal of headband. The straps are available for right-handed and left-han- ded shooters with different buckle positions. The chin pad was lined with leather to avoid scrapping. Caiman helmets are currently available in five sizes (S-XXL), allowing you to find the most suitable helmet for your needs. According to the Revision Military reps, in the Medium size,, fully assembled helmets have the following weights: Ballistic – 1,124 grams, Carbon – 750 grams, Bump – 676 grams. www.fragoutmag.com