looks similar to one of those US helicopter crewmen's dust cover, except bulkier

links for reference
http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photo...-1740G-001.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7...740g005df2.jpg

ok now thats cool, i totally want one

that helmet is made by gentex: http://www.gentexcorp.com/default.aspx?pageid=931

its a face mask that attaches to helo operators helmets and allows the use of communications devices. personally, i like the mtek predator better since it looks like you can attach it to a mich. perhaps i can even get it water transfer coated in multicam...drooool

I second that.

Is a balaclava more trouble than it's worth?( with goggle's)

Bulkier, but IIIA rated.

Riot face shield or real clear ballistic face shield mess with your sights. Unless you cut a notch in it like many eurpean forces do.

You still have to wear ballistic glasses under, since the shield can be knocked open.

I'd love to have one, but it would be completely restricted to CQB use because of the bulkiness.