My Crye Precision Air Frame Helmet

     I recently acquired a Crye Precision Airframe Helmet.  It is the best helmet I have ever owned.  I will admit I have only tried on the Opscore helmet so this is not a comparison of the two.  As far as the technical specs of the helmet I will paste from the Crye site rather than re write all of it.  What I want to share is how comfortable it fits on my head and how it is easy for me to shoot in.  The helmet seems to wrap around the back of my head and appears to be almost flat in the rear.  This allows me to take a kneeling position or prone position in a hurry and my body armour not ride up and hit the back of my helmet then pushing in down in front and in the way of my shooting.  Some of my old helmets did this especially when I had been run into the position.  A real pain in the ass and it really slows you down when shots need to be taken.  The Opscore chin strap that came with the helmet fit nice and the pull tabs are bad ass.  I had not realized the buckle was up front, next to the chin until I took a prone position.  I am a left handed shooter and the buckle was in the way of my cheek weld which didn't stop my shooting but irritated me so after I got off the range it was straight to Grey Group for what Opscore called a Left Eye Dominant Chin Strap (who knew).  Now I'm good to go and I am thinking of fitting one of the Occ-Dial head liners in there.  I hear they are awesome. 
     The helmet also has a passive air flow system due to its two piece construction and although I have not felt a nice cool breeze blow in this opening in the helmet I did notice the escaping of heat in the summer which was probably even better than a breeze. 
     Overall I am pleased with the helmet and recommend one to all.  I would not say they are too expensive because you get what you pay for and money shouldn't be a factor when it comes to the gear you use every day and may save your life.  And if it looks so damn cool!!!!

Here are the specs from the Crye Site:

 Description

The AirFrame™ ballistic helmet sets new standards in protection, comfort, and modularity.  Complete AirFrame™ helmets weigh a full 20% less than complete ACH 2002 helmets while providing more coverage area. The AirFrame™ was developed with a mandate to dramatically reduce head-borne weight while exceeding the ACH frag threat. The AirFrame™ exceeds the ACH frag threat by an average of 20%. A complete medium AirFrame™ helmet weighs only 2.30 lbs., and the large weighs a mere 2.55 lbs. The AirFrame’s™ unique overlapping shell design creates an integrated vent that provides passive cooling and also reduces the damaging effects of explosive blast waves. Each AirFrame™ helmet features an OpsCore™ H-Nape Head-Loc™ retention system for unmatched stability, comfort, and ease of adjustment. Up armoring the AirFrame™ with ballistic ear or face protection is as simple and fast (see our EARS™ and CHOPS™ for more info). All helmets and components are compatible with common ear pro systems like Peltors™ and Sordins™.Features

• Revolutionary vented shell design for passive cooling
• Covers more of wearer's nape than traditional designs
• Modular ear and face protection available
• Modular ARC-Rail™ system available (O2 compatible)
• Can be pre-drilled at factory for desired NVG mount.

Thanks

I want to thank a few influential people in my life, fore they have made me the man, shooter and instructor I am today.  They are in no particular order except for number one.

My father:  US Army Retired Special Forces Colonel.  He has been the biggest influence in my life.  He is a true soldier, man, husband and father.  Thank you

Dan P:  Dan is an old school real operator who taught me years ago how to be a quiet professional and shooter and how serious the world should be taken.  We should all thank Dan for the work he continues to do today, without him we wouldn't have the elite warriors laying slaughter on our behalf.  Thank you Dan

Tony Copper:  I do not know Tony well, really much at all but I trained with him a few years ago and he opened my eyes to shooting in a way I didn't know before and how to accomplish my goals.  Many of my close friends know him well and he has influenced them as well.  He is a true warrior and I aspire to be the warrior he is.  

Kyle Defoor:  Kyle is a bad ass shooter and instructor and I hear operator as well.  When I first became a full time instructor I worked as an AI under Kyle every day and he taught me the ropes of being an instructor and took me under his wing.  He also crushed me on the range till I got my shit together and took it all more serious.  Thank you Kyle for teaching me.  (Also, not trying to copy your site, It just works)

Brain Searcy:  Brian needs no introduction fore he has been in the shooting and training industry for years.  Brian believed in me and gave me the chance since I was pretty much the only non Tier 1 guy in our group and really taught me the importance of the basics and how you can not get away from it.  It all comes back to the fundamentals and having a well thought methodology for your training cycle.  Brian has also shown me the fine points of marksmanship which allows me to really fine tune shooters.  Not to mention the man doesn't miss the black from 25 yards.  A continued thanks.

JD Potynsky:  JD is the CEO of Northern Red and my former boss.  JD continues to be a very close friend and mentor to me every day.  How this guy knows so much at a young age I have no idea.  JD has developed me as an instructor on and off the range in class management to how I present the matereial and myself.  He influences me daily with my shooting and mind set and often has my head spinning with the discussions we find ourselves in.  JD has proven himself in combat, business and in life and I want to say thank you to him for making me a better person overall.

Matt (My brother): I can't say enough bro.  Your always there for me and support me.  The best AI I could ask for.  For those who do not know Matt he is a warrior every day and not only when deployed.  He is willing to go to slaughter for me or the cause at all times.  NO questions asked.  Thanks bro and as JD would say "Die Well".

Allan Holland:  Allan is one of the best shooter/ athletes anywhere and continuously pushes me on the range and crushes me in the gym.  Thanks bro for your inspiration.

Judd F., Chris K., Paul T. and Frank G. are all serious operators who continue to work therefore I will not mention them further except to say thank you. Also a big thank you to Dave and John at Shooters Supply for always looking out for me as well as the crew at Grey Group.

There are others I know so don't get pissy if I didn't mention your name.   Just accept my Thank You.

First posting from the 'DAV"

I know there thousands of blogs, websites and forums on the web to check out and I do daily like many of you.  This is for me to share my experiences and what I see and hear on the range every day.  Some of my posts will not be original and I may only add my 2 cents onto what others have stated or give my opinion.  I am NOT inventing a new Kung Fu.  I am simply sharing what I know or think I know.  Keep in mind, do not take everything I write seriously for those who have trained with me know I can be a smart ass on occasion and I do tell myself daily how awesome I am.  That saves you from having to do it.