PGD ARCH High Cut Helmet, NIJ IIIA
The ARCH High Cut ballistic helmet by PGD Protection Group Danmark offers reliable ballistic protection at a very decent price! It features a dial-adjustable helmet retention system and removable pads for a custom fit and the best possible user comfort.
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The ARCH High Cut ballistic helmet by PGD Protection Group Danmark offers reliable ballistic protection at a very decent price! It features a dial-adjustable helmet retention system and removable pads for a custom fit and the best possible user comfort.
After some model updates and color changes we have simplified our stocks to just one model: the latest and the best.
Basic info
The sides feature ARC-type accessory rails. These can be used for earpro and helmet lights, for example. Additionally, the helmet has loop bases for IFF tags and other patches, and small Velcro-mounted accessories. The NVG mount in the front is compatible with all US-style mounts for headlamps and action cameras as well.
The memory foam pads inside the helmet conform to the shape of your head in 2–3 seconds and provide comfort and protection from blunt force trauma.
- Ballistic protection: NIJ IIIA
- V50 ballistic test according to STANAG2920 (17 grains @ 720 m/s)
- High Cut
- Dial-adjustable BOA helmet retention system
- 4-point chin strap
- Removable memory foam interior pads
- NVG mount in the front
- ARC accessory rails on the sides
- Loop bases for camo cover, patches, etc.
- Weight approx. 1,450 g / 3.2 lbs. (Large)
- Material: Kevlar aramid by DuPont
- Five year warranty
What's high cut?
High Cut helmets have become increasingly popular in the 2010s. The point of these helmets is the functionality and comfort when wearing earpro and comms. These can be very uncomfortable under regular helmets.
By sacrificing a small amount of ballistic protection area, the user comfort is greatly increased, which helps the user stay more attentive.
Made in Europe
The shell, loop stickers, rails, and mount are made in Europe. The memory foam padding is made in Asia.
Sizing and adjustability
These helmets are available in two shell sizes, Large and X-Large. The liner adjusts down quite a bit with the handy dial in the back.
By moving around or even exchanging the pads for aftermarket ones (thinner/thicker) you can modify the fit further.
NIJ 0101.04 explained
There are many standards but this one is the most common in Europe and widely used worldwide. Soft panels offer IIIA at most, from there it's hard plates. This helmet is IIIA
Caliber | NIJ IIA | NIJ II | NIJ IIIA | NIJ III | NIJ IV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
.22 LR LRN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
.380 ACP FMJ RN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
9x19 mm FMJ RN | OK (341 m/s) | OK (367 m/s) | OK (436 m/s) | OK | OK |
.357 Mag JSP | FAIL | OK | OK | OK | OK |
.44 Mag SJHP | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK | OK |
7.62 NATO FMJ | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK |
.30-06 AP | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK |
LRN | Lead Round Nose |
FMJ | Full Metal Jacket |
RN | Round Nose |
JSP | Jacketed Soft Point |
SJHP | Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point |
AP | Armour-Piercing |
Made by Protection Group Danmark
The Danish PGD is a fairly recent name in ballistic protection but one we believe will be around for a long time. PGD makes vests and plates as well as helmets for demanding use. The strong point of PGD is their transparency about testing methods and certificates, this is something we appreciate a lot. Protective equipment is something you must be able to trust.
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Teemu S. 09.01.2019 Verified purchase
Richard T. 11.09.2020 Verified purchase
Matthew W. 20.09.2020 Verified purchase
EDIT: After speaking with the manufacturer it turns out that they have adapters for the Peltor ARC adapters. Adapters for adapters heh. Apparently the helmet was supposed to come with them but mine didn't for some reason. They are shipping me a replacement set which should be here any day now. I will edit this review again once I have them.
EDIT2: The adapters have arrived. They replace the backs of the Peltor arms. Install just requires a phillips head screwdriver. I had them on in minutes.
Jarkko P. 05.08.2022 Verified purchase
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Asiakaspalvelusta plussaa.
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