Hollow helmet? (Makes my ears ring)

Love · January 27th, 2010, 22:41

Hey guys. I have a cheap (but nice) plastic/ABS PASGT helmet with a flecktarn cover. I have one issue with it. It sticks out (its PASGT, lol. ofcourse it does). When someone shoots my helmet with a BB, since its plastic/ABS (hollow?) it makes my ears ring. I imagine that its because since its plastic, the sound of the BB hitting amplifies and gets so loud that it makes my ears ring.

Any tips on how to stop this? I was thinking of some type of foam insert...

I know crunch used to have one of these, maybe he can add some insight.

Shirley · January 27th, 2010, 22:51

A cover on a plastic bucket makes your ears ring? WTH?
They didn't even come with foam inserts?
Cheap..

Deadpool · January 27th, 2010, 22:52

Cover the inside with Dynamat or other vibration absorbing materials.

Love · January 27th, 2010, 22:53

No no. Not the cover. The helmet is ABS. The cover just goes over the helmet, doesnt matter. Theres nothing to absorb the shock and it seems its making my ears ring and hurt.

How much is dynamat?

Danke · January 28th, 2010, 00:35

Try not getting shot.

Griffen · January 28th, 2010, 00:59

Here in WPG there is a store called foam solutions that sells all types of foam products. I got memory foam and cut it to fit my helmet all around. Then got some Velcro with adhesive. Works and feels great. The memory foam helps to not absorb sweat so its great.

FOX_111 · January 28th, 2010, 01:23

Go real deal and wear a pair of Peltor Sountrap, or better, Sordin or MSA hear electronic protectors.

SHÖCK · January 28th, 2010, 02:46

You have to wear large headsets for those cheap PASGTs to even be close to decent. The flared openings are there to fit the headset.

Grab some knockoff Comtacs and wear them inside the PASGT. It will also hold the helmet in place.

Love · January 28th, 2010, 13:40

...Replica Comtac's are like $145, according to the net.

Out of the price range. I'll probably get some Dynamat if it isnt too expensive and some foam. I'd get an electronic/passive hearing protector but I need to be able to hear enemies, and field commands.

EDIT: I forgot. I wear a JT Radar paintball mask under it. Some light foam should do the trick.

DaRkCoMmAnDo · January 28th, 2010, 14:15

Shock, thats a MICH in the picture :P

Lyth, last time I checked Huang had Comtacs for $90

Crunchmeister · January 28th, 2010, 14:31

I have 2 PASGT replicas - one in ABS, and another made from fibreglass. I also have the CF issue Gallet helmet. Doesn't matter which one gets shot, it resonates like a mofo, although the fiberglass and kevlar ones resonate less than ABS. The Gallet helmet is actually the best, and I think that's just the nature of the padding inside that muffles the sound more. I don't have any suggestions that are better than what's been given here already.

Love · January 28th, 2010, 14:39

Alright guys. And thanks crunch for replying. I'll throw some memory foam in it I guess.

CDN_Stalker · January 28th, 2010, 14:46

Testtube shot me in the forehead one day, from about 100ft away using my M700, shooting around 500fps. I swear, my head rang like a bell when that 0.30g smacked me.

Nutshell, helmet or no helmet, it's possible to get your bean rung.

Jimski · January 28th, 2010, 15:08

and then you looked like her for a month

chaosnemesis · January 29th, 2010, 19:14

I still have about 20 sq ft. of B-quiet (Dynamat's competition) left over from my trunk lining. Used some of it to line my p90s with. Super stuff. Shoot me a pm if you want some.

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January 27th, 2010, 22:41	#1
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	Hollow helmet? (Makes my ears ring) Hey guys. I have a cheap (but nice) plastic/ABS PASGT helmet with a flecktarn cover. I have one issue with it. It sticks out (its PASGT, lol. ofcourse it does). When someone shoots my helmet with a BB, since its plastic/ABS (hollow?) it makes my ears ring. I imagine that its because since its plastic, the sound of the BB hitting amplifies and gets so loud that it makes my ears ring. Any tips on how to stop this? I was thinking of some type of foam insert... I know crunch used to have one of these, maybe he can add some insight. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig. Last edited by Love; January 27th, 2010 at 22:44..

January 27th, 2010, 22:51	#2
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	A cover on a plastic bucket makes your ears ring? WTH? They didn't even come with foam inserts? Cheap.. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

January 27th, 2010, 22:53	#4
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	No no. Not the cover. The helmet is ABS. The cover just goes over the helmet, doesnt matter. Theres nothing to absorb the shock and it seems its making my ears ring and hurt. How much is dynamat? __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

January 28th, 2010, 00:35	#5
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Try not getting shot. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 28th, 2010, 00:59	#6
Griffen a.k.a {BDS} Veritas Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, West End	Here in WPG there is a store called foam solutions that sells all types of foam products. I got memory foam and cut it to fit my helmet all around. Then got some Velcro with adhesive. Works and feels great. The memory foam helps to not absorb sweat so its great. __________________ Elite Force - Front Line Resolution - What's In Your Mag?

January 28th, 2010, 01:23	#7
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Go real deal and wear a pair of Peltor Sountrap, or better, Sordin or MSA hear electronic protectors. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

January 28th, 2010, 02:46	#8
SHÖCK aka SNK or Shaniqua Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary, AB	You have to wear large headsets for those cheap PASGTs to even be close to decent. The flared openings are there to fit the headset. Grab some knockoff Comtacs and wear them inside the PASGT. It will also hold the helmet in place. __________________ SHÖCK Last edited by SHÖCK; January 28th, 2010 at 02:48..

January 28th, 2010, 13:40	#9
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	...Replica Comtac's are like $145, according to the net. Out of the price range. I'll probably get some Dynamat if it isnt too expensive and some foam. I'd get an electronic/passive hearing protector but I need to be able to hear enemies, and field commands. EDIT: I forgot. I wear a JT Radar paintball mask under it. Some light foam should do the trick. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig. Last edited by Love; January 28th, 2010 at 13:46..

January 28th, 2010, 14:15	#10
DaRkCoMmAnDo Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Markham, ON	Shock, thats a MICH in the picture :P Lyth, last time I checked Huang had Comtacs for $90 __________________

January 28th, 2010, 14:31	#11
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I have 2 PASGT replicas - one in ABS, and another made from fibreglass. I also have the CF issue Gallet helmet. Doesn't matter which one gets shot, it resonates like a mofo, although the fiberglass and kevlar ones resonate less than ABS. The Gallet helmet is actually the best, and I think that's just the nature of the padding inside that muffles the sound more. I don't have any suggestions that are better than what's been given here already. __________________

January 28th, 2010, 14:39	#12
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	Alright guys. And thanks crunch for replying. I'll throw some memory foam in it I guess. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

January 28th, 2010, 14:46	#13
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Testtube shot me in the forehead one day, from about 100ft away using my M700, shooting around 500fps. I swear, my head rang like a bell when that 0.30g smacked me. Nutshell, helmet or no helmet, it's possible to get your bean rung. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

January 28th, 2010, 15:08	#14
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	and then you looked like her for a month __________________

January 29th, 2010, 19:14	#15
chaosnemesis Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	I still have about 20 sq ft. of B-quiet (Dynamat's competition) left over from my trunk lining. Used some of it to line my p90s with. Super stuff. Shoot me a pm if you want some.

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