@@MikeB128 I have a Mk6a helmet for sale (i am in the UK), the helmet that was issued between the Mk6 and Mk7. Would you be interested in purchasing one for ballistic testing?
I couldn’t believe when I’d used the Mk6 and got issued the Mk7 to go to Afghan. The weight difference and how much more comfortable and practical to use and wear was unreal.
I've been looking forward to this one! And yes, the reserves are still using this. I'm in the middle of waiting to try selection again, so I can join my local reserve unit.
I was going to say, I'm pretty sure I have seen this video before. I had thought this helmet performed poorly but I belive I was thinking of the ballistic nylon helmet that you tested.
Can confirm they don’t issue them to reserve Units anymore, was handed a revision helmet still in the plastic packaging when I joined my Local Unit last year
I have a mk6 I got years ago at a yard sale kinda thing, unlike this they appear to be more like a hard plastic helmet with the ballistic nylon inside, this definitely looks like an improvement by far.
this was an amazing test result. I'm so glad I have one of these. rhe question I always had is how protective is the mk6a? The mk6a has kevlar added to the ballistic nylon. I have 2 of them, but they r brand new condition and I don't want to shoot them. if you come across a used mk6a, please grab it and test it. Only a Mike B and Devin K test can adequately answer the question of protection.
Anecdotal but I've heard they are much much better, like the performance of them nearly matches the mk 7 here, but they're still heavy unergonomic monsters
I hear a lot of people saying the virtus helmet is essentially an ECH, well not really, having one myself it’s actually modelled of the CG634 shell, and the liner is unlike anything military’s are issuing at the moment, it’s an interesting liner that’s quite simple in its mechanism but allows for on the go adjustments from a dial on the back, the only similarity it has to an ECH is the material and rim profile, however even the rim profile is not quite the same as an ECH, if you’re interested in seeing the helmet in detail I could send through a video of mine.
@@MikeB128 if your interested in obtaining a virtus helmet, I’d be happy to trade for an ECH if you have any left of course, for me, getting virtus helmets is not too difficult, however an ECH is almost impossible. I have a size medium that fits up to 61 head size I believe, I’m a 58cm circumference and I have to adjust the dial to max to secure it.
@@MikeB128 There must come a point beyond which there is no value in making a helmet 'more resistant', because the imparted energy will kill the soldier, anyway.
@@rcfokker1630 2 things can kill you if the bullet can NOT penetrate the helmet. 1 the helmet deforming into your skull, and a cracked skull is much easyer to treat then a piercing brain injury . 2 sufficient impact breaking your neck . 2nd is unlikely because of newtons 3rd law. Basicaly if you can fire a cartrige safely withouth recoil mitigation systems (handguns and most rifles) it is unlikely to kill you . There are calibers like 50 bmg or 20 mm that have a fair chance of doing so but those arent !!! common!!! infantry cartriges.
Bullets dont actualy carry that much energy (exceptions with 50 bmg ecc.) What "drops"people when they get shot into their bodyarmor or helmet is the deformation causing pain and THEIR reaction to getting shot .. i will send you a fiew videos soon in the commets
@@MikeB128 yeah good point. We need to stop with playing scrabble in the english language because we wonder why theirs so much miscommunication on the internet and in real life.
All good. It's "Kelly Green" but it turned out more cartoon-ish than anything. I'm sure if you got the exact stuff Brent did, it'd turn out cooler and a little darker.
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Rim job mike
Have definitely had better days of shooting. If you watch some of the more recent tests, you'll see.
@@MikeB128 Oh I know I’m just playing with you you’re a good shot I love your videos man
@@MikeB128 I have a Mk6a helmet for sale (i am in the UK), the helmet that was issued between the Mk6 and Mk7. Would you be interested in purchasing one for ballistic testing?
I couldn’t believe when I’d used the Mk6 and got issued the Mk7 to go to Afghan. The weight difference and how much more comfortable and practical to use and wear was unreal.
is the mk6 newer better model than the mk7? which ones better??
Mk7
@@shimonbrown9590 no the Mk6 is pretty old it is worse in basicly every was: ergonomics, weight, protection
MK6 is terrible, MK6A is clunky but very protective, the MK7 is the same as the MK6A but much more comfortable@@shimonbrown9590
Mark 1 mark 2 mark 3 mark 4 mark 5 mark 7 mark 6
Damn, thats a good performance
I thought so.
Since you made this video the price of these helmets in the UK skyrocketed
I've been looking forward to this one! And yes, the reserves are still using this. I'm in the middle of waiting to try selection again, so I can join my local reserve unit.
You sure? I have known many units, including UOTCs to be issued with Vertis helmets.
I'm issued a regs standard helmet, the brand new mkdel. pretty sure your unit aren't pulling their weight if they're giving you old kit
I was going to say, I'm pretty sure I have seen this video before. I had thought this helmet performed poorly but I belive I was thinking of the ballistic nylon helmet that you tested.
Can confirm they don’t issue them to reserve Units anymore, was handed a revision helmet still in the plastic packaging when I joined my Local Unit last year
What do the reserve unit's get issued now?
@@s0058131 Revision's Virtus (Batlskin cobra) helmet
The liner alone is the most comfortable I have ever seen
I have a mk6 I got years ago at a yard sale kinda thing, unlike this they appear to be more like a hard plastic helmet with the ballistic nylon inside, this definitely looks like an improvement by far.
this was an amazing test result. I'm so glad I have one of these.
rhe question I always had is how protective is the mk6a? The mk6a has kevlar added to the ballistic nylon. I have 2 of them, but they r brand new condition and I don't want to shoot them.
if you come across a used mk6a, please grab it and test it. Only a Mike B and Devin K test can adequately answer the question of protection.
Anecdotal but I've heard they are much much better, like the performance of them nearly matches the mk 7 here, but they're still heavy unergonomic monsters
I hear a lot of people saying the virtus helmet is essentially an ECH, well not really, having one myself it’s actually modelled of the CG634 shell, and the liner is unlike anything military’s are issuing at the moment, it’s an interesting liner that’s quite simple in its mechanism but allows for on the go adjustments from a dial on the back, the only similarity it has to an ECH is the material and rim profile, however even the rim profile is not quite the same as an ECH, if you’re interested in seeing the helmet in detail I could send through a video of mine.
I'd rather have a helmet than just a video. If you have any leads on where to get a size Large, let me know.
It took Brits 100 years to figure out the stahlhelm was the better design lol
The Revision Cobra which is the one tbe Brits use is same material which is UHMPE but it’s Revisions own shape slightly different from the ACH and ECH
@@MikeB128 if your interested in obtaining a virtus helmet, I’d be happy to trade for an ECH if you have any left of course, for me, getting virtus helmets is not too difficult, however an ECH is almost impossible. I have a size medium that fits up to 61 head size I believe, I’m a 58cm circumference and I have to adjust the dial to max to secure it.
@@primechops9513 I don't have an extra ECH, sorry. Message my facebook page.
Awesome video, you and devin K work perfectly together
shop is closed lol wish I could buy one
I understand that the rounds did not penetrate, but would the impacts have been fatal or incapacitating?
Hard to say. I'm sure none of them would have felt wonderful.
@@MikeB128 There must come a point beyond which there is no value in making a helmet 'more resistant', because the imparted energy will kill the soldier, anyway.
@@rcfokker1630 2 things can kill you if the bullet can NOT penetrate the helmet. 1 the helmet deforming into your skull, and a cracked skull is much easyer to treat then a piercing brain injury . 2 sufficient impact breaking your neck . 2nd is unlikely because of newtons 3rd law. Basicaly if you can fire a cartrige safely withouth recoil mitigation systems (handguns and most rifles) it is unlikely to kill you . There are calibers like 50 bmg or 20 mm that have a fair chance of doing so but those arent !!! common!!! infantry cartriges.
Bullets dont actualy carry that much energy (exceptions with 50 bmg ecc.) What "drops"people when they get shot into their bodyarmor or helmet is the deformation causing pain and THEIR reaction to getting shot .. i will send you a fiew videos soon in the commets
@@rcfokker1630 ruclips.net/video/xELzqcSaRrg/видео.html here is a link of russians being russians to answer your guestion
Hi, do you know of a helmet that will stop a Ak47 round or rifle round in general?
Watch the rest of the series......
The ECH can but you are likely to be horrifically injured and possibly die from the deformation
Have you tested or plan to test the Mk 6A helmet? I know you tested the Mk 6 but I am interested in the 6A version.
I didn't see them on the store
This video was made in 2019, please read the description.
From what I understand, the MoD has discontinued disposal of the Mk7 via surplus, so they are almost impossible to get hold of now.
Have you tried a .357 Sig vs a traditional. 357?
Was this a reshoot or reupload I cant remember
Someone knows how to read descriptions...
@@MikeB128 your welcome
Very nice flex with all your pistols.
How in the f*ck is it a "flex". How else am I supposed to conduct a ballistic test? This isn't Call of Duty...
@@MikeB128 Just complimenting your selection/ collection of pistols lol damn.
I just get sick of the way that word is tossed around. It gets annoying, that's all.
@@MikeB128 yeah good point. We need to stop with playing scrabble in the english language because we wonder why theirs so much miscommunication on the internet and in real life.
@@Je3perscre3pers what is the weirdest flex you’ve ever heard?
Just ordered some 6 pairs of ucp pants from you! Cannot wait to tie die some shit!
They are already dyed, but maybe you can make them better.
@@MikeB128 are they dyed green like Brent0331’s video about green dyed ucp?
Did you read the description? They're not that specific color, but they are dyed yes.
@@MikeB128 sorry im not going to lie i skimmed it for sizes, but i still love the color.
All good. It's "Kelly Green" but it turned out more cartoon-ish than anything. I'm sure if you got the exact stuff Brent did, it'd turn out cooler and a little darker.
Am I losing my mind on have I seen this video before
Someone reads the video descriptions....
@@MikeB128 those only ever get written for me. nobody else is looking. it's the new kind of private message on youtube. thank you for that service ;-)
Will you ever get Large size back in stock?
Never had them.....And probably not.
Good British made helmet
Exceeded my expectations.
Looks like I'll be buying a Mk7
Good luck. I haven't been able to get them for a while.
ello ello ello, got a loicense for that ballis'ic helmet oi bruv?
Don't need one....
Oi oi oi chump you got your “person” loicense???
i live in the UK and i own one, no license needed
Good durability against pistol rounds, but no mercy against rifle rounds.
So, MK.7 is a good military helmet.
Bri’ish*
let's go first again
Shut up