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HELMET COMMS
5 The SEAL’s helmets are one of the iconic items used as part of 7 The communication systems used in the movie appear to be
their load outs and most collectors and enthusiasts spend plenty PRC-152 radios linked up to MSA Sordin Headsets via U94-type
of time and effort getting it just right. The Ops Core Ballistic Maritime PTTs. Whether this is authentic or not isn’t really clear as reports suggest
Cut helmet is the starting point and a number of accessories are used that many elite units are now starting to favour the in-ear systems instead
including S&S Precision Manta Strobes, IR USA Flags and also the of the ear-cup type Sordin and ComTac headsets. The good news for the
illustrious GPNVG-18 Night Vision units. These cost upwards of $60,000 likes of you and I trying to acheive a SEAL load out because if you do
for a real deal set, but there are plenty of non-working replicas on the decide to go down the same route as used in the movie, in-ear replicas
market so you can get the look. You’ll want to fit a Wilcox L2G05 NVG are super cheap and are widely available. Just make sure to check the
mount for ultimate authenticity. compatibility with your own (and your team mates) comms systems.
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Again, you’ve got a couple of choices here In regards to the radio, the best replica
dependant on how much you want to spend. on the market is from Tri Instruments, but
For a great entry level variant, we would you’ll be paying a considerable amount for
suggest the Viper Tactical FAST Helmet, one. Thankfully, replicas of the MSA Sordin
which can be picked up for around £50. Headset are considerably cheaper than the
From there, we would just pick up a helmet Tri Instruments radio. Personally we would
cover in AOR1. Alternatively, you could look suggest the likes of the Z-Tactical or Nuprol
towards 8Fields, Emerson Gear or FMA, who replicas here. They are cost effective and
all make a great replica of the helmet. work perfectly well on the skirmish field.

BODY ARMOUR EXTRAS
6 To no surprise, numerous plate carriers from London Bridge 8 There are a great number of little extras and accessories you
Trading are used throughout the action sequences in ZD30. can use to add detail to your load out. CAT tourniquets are used,
Notably the 6094K with integrated M4 flap top pouches is used, in along with bolt croppers and other breaching tools to gain access to target
matching AOR1 camouflage pattern. Standard 6094 variants with MOLLE buildings. Perhaps one of the most popular additions is the traditional
pouches are also seen. Much like the uniform, genuine AOR1 equipment Winkler knives that most team members are seen with. You can buy the
is sought after and expensive. real deal items here but be warned they don’t come cheap.
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Again, the best sensibly priced replica While a lot of items are on your ‘Gucci’ gear
equipment we have found is produced by list such as the Winkler knives, they don’t
SEMAPO Gear. From regular 6094 carriers, really serve much of a purpose. If you’re 100%
6094K and even NCPC carriers, SEMAPO have committed to nailing the look though, CAT
a number of variants on offer. Again though, tourniquets are fairly cheap online or you can
while cheaper than the real-deal variant, pick up a FMA's replica of the velcro-backed
expect to pay IRO $200 + shipping fees. S&S Precision V-LITE, shown here.

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