Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/861022
· one-piece Impact Liner Fluxliner™ filled with a special Zorbium foam that is pretty stiff, so its basic role is to absorb the energy of impact and, at the same time, provide comfort during long-time use. The insert was cut in a way that it does not collide with the ventilation gaps on the headgear. It is fixed to the Velcro circles placed on the inside of the shell. · Two sets (different sizes) of soft, adjustable black pads fixed to the inner insert with Velcro. Pads are made of a thin suppressing layer placed in pockets of moisture wicking and breathable material and are quick drying. They don't get hard as rocks even when exposed to the low temperatures. Apart from great energy absorption properties, the filling of the pads features the slow-memory effect. The user may have the impression that, when compared to other solutions offered by the competitors, the system founded in MTEK helmets is very simple, even primitive. It appears, however, that it is very stable and provides perfect comfort, even when the helmet is worn for an extended period of time. EXTERNALS MTEK FLUX helmets and bump helmets are factory-equipped with side accessory rails and shroud for nigh vision devices. Basically an industry standard, set by Ops-Core, now popular even in infantry soldier's helmets. Similarly to the retention system, the rails and the socket were not screwed directly to the shell, which allowed to keep monolithic surface of protection (it has no significant meaning in bump helmet with vents, but if the same technology was used for production of helmets, it would be a definite advantage). How did they attach rails and shroud? It's quite simple – accessories are attached to profiled spacers connected with shell with a strong adhesive. Polymer side accessory rails are attached to the spacers with three bolts providing a high level of stability. The attachment systems chosen for rails is not popular Picatinny or even ARC www.fragoutmag.com