Comments on: A Couple of Movie Things

By: War « Falcon’s Eyrie

War « Falcon’s Eyrie — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:56:36 +0000

[...] began with this post of mine. That, in turn, led to this post by Kizz. As I read Kizz’s side of things, lots [...]

By: nhfalcon

nhfalcon — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:39:44 +0000

That’s a good question, Pete. I don’t really know. As I mentioned above, I think they’re a type of hockey helmet, so you might want to try sporting goods stores. Given that they’re in use by spec ops units like Delta and SEAL Six, you might also want to try military surplus shops. According to one book I have about Delta, the helmets are made by a company called Pro-Tec.

By: pete

pete — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:16:06 +0000

Hello all,

Just a quick question, found this page on a quick google search – I am looking to buy one of said helmets, do you have any idea on make/model used?

Many thanks,

By: nhfalcon

nhfalcon — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:10:34 +0000

Not against bullets, no, but Delta operators are willing to make that sacrifice for the sake of speed and agility. The hockey helmets are worn more for protection against random knocks and dings while running around in urban environments.

By: twoblueday

twoblueday — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:53:58 +0000

So do the hockey helmets provide any actual protection to the noggin? (In combat, that is, not hockey).

By: nhfalcon

nhfalcon — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:46:21 +0000

The depiction of the Delta operators was accurate. They really do wear those helmets on missions, and they have access to pretty much any weapons they want.

I believe the helmets are actually hockey helmets. They’re worn instead of standard U. S. Army issue helmets because of their lack of weight and bulk. The success of Delta missions are predicated on (among other things) speed, mobility, and the ability to move in tight spaces, something standard issue helmets wouldn’t allow.

By: twoblueday

twoblueday — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:42:36 +0000

I watched “Blackhawk Down.”

I’m so nuts that what has stuck with me since is the portrayal of the Delta Force guys with their roller bladingX-games helmets (that’s what they looked like to me) and their selection of weapons. I wonder if there was any truth in that, or the movie makers just wanted us to be aware of their somehow separate status?

I always wish war movies would/could make the fighting scenes so horrific that they make the average person want to vomit and go home to mommy. War is not glorious, scenic, or in any other way uplifting, it is the worst of us as humans, and should never appear to be anything better.

Those helmets! They were so cute.

By: nhfalcon

nhfalcon — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:21:38 +0000

I’d be happy to loan you the book when I’m finished, Kizz. I’m about two-thirds of the way through it at the moment. I’ll let you know through Mrs. C. asap.

By: Kizz

Kizz — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:30:11 +0000

I am not squeamish about stuff like that in movies and I will tell you, Chili, that it’s pretty harsh. In a similar way to the first and last half hours of Saving Private Ryan (Falcon, those 2 half hour segments were amazing, the rest of the movie? Eh.). However, it’s a fascinating movie and and important one. I’d love to borrow the book from you sometime if I may.

By: nhfalcon

nhfalcon — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:01:34 +0000

Could always be a movie night with the spouses and Bowyer sometime.