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Offline Noldi

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Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« on: March 03, 2008, 04:30:39 pm »
Is it true? That's what I've heard from from other people and I wanted to know if it would give some sort of advantage over others. Also, sometimes helmets fall off after getting shot in the head.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 04:40:27 pm »
No, they don't.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2008, 05:06:32 pm »
Helmet falling off is normal. Also, find whoever told you that and smack 'em.
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Quote from: a-4-year-old on April 14, 2008, 01:56:31 pm
Quote from: † on April 14, 2008, 01:25:20 pm
To sum up my point: We had a multipage debate about toilet padding. (Putting TP in the water so you don't get splashed.)
And we still don't know if dead guys can keep a stiffy.

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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2008, 08:25:09 pm »
If they did protect you, there would be a lot more people wearing them wouldn't there?
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 05:46:20 pm »
Rule of Combat:

.50 vs kevlar helmet

.50 wins
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Quote from: a-4-year-old on April 14, 2008, 01:56:31 pm
Quote from: † on April 14, 2008, 01:25:20 pm
To sum up my point: We had a multipage debate about toilet padding. (Putting TP in the water so you don't get splashed.)
And we still don't know if dead guys can keep a stiffy.

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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2008, 07:57:00 pm »
sure it protects from a head shot...
but it doesnt protect you from decapitation
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2008, 11:06:51 am »
In real life helmets do not protect totally from bullets, they are generally meant to protect you from shrapnel and debris, though helmets can in some instances stop bullets or ricochet them away instead of them passing through. It generally depends on the velocity and caliber of the bullet.

For instance... if you're going to get shot in the head with a 9mm pistol then a helmet will probably stop the bullet. If you're going to get shot with a .50 BMG depleted uranium bullet then no helmet is going to stop it.

In Soldat helmets are purely a useless accessory... much like dogtags they give no advantage.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2008, 07:08:31 pm »
helmets do nothing in soldat. just one of a custom. i wear them because i'm too lazy to change it
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm »
Helmets do NOTHING :]

Also, Dogtags make noise so disable them if you play Realisticc
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2008, 12:25:54 am »
Quote from: cunchy on March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm
Helmets do NOTHING :]

That's why i wear my hat of steel!
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2008, 08:29:21 am »
Quote from: cunchy on March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm
Helmets do NOTHING :]

Also, Dogtags make noise so disable them if you play Realisticc

What, since when? I've never heard any kinds of noises coming from them.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2008, 09:02:28 am »
Quote from: Vilho on March 06, 2008, 08:29:21 am
Quote from: cunchy on March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm
Helmets do NOTHING :]

Also, Dogtags make noise so disable them if you play Realisticc

What, since when? I've never heard any kinds of noises coming from them.

In Soldat - no, in real - yes (no if you have 'em in rubber covers)

Modern PASGT kevlar helmet (fritz) can stop 9mm bullet from 10m but 5.56 goes throught it and yes, it should protect soldier from shrapnels, explosion wave and shock wave.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2008, 06:31:57 pm »
Quote from: PaFel on March 06, 2008, 09:02:28 am
Quote from: Vilho on March 06, 2008, 08:29:21 am
Quote from: cunchy on March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm
Helmets do NOTHING :]

Also, Dogtags make noise so disable them if you play Realisticc

What, since when? I've never heard any kinds of noises coming from them.

In Soldat - no, in real - yes (no if you have 'em in rubber covers)

Modern PASGT kevlar helmet (fritz) can stop 9mm bullet from 10m but 5.56 goes throught it and yes, it should protect soldier from shrapnels, explosion wave and shock wave.
what about MICH?
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2008, 05:20:55 pm »
Quote from: Vilho on March 06, 2008, 08:29:21 am
Quote from: cunchy on March 05, 2008, 09:07:31 pm
Helmets do NOTHING :]

Also, Dogtags make noise so disable them if you play Realisticc

Listen closely, and you'll hear them.

What, since when? I've never heard any kinds of noises coming from them.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2008, 02:52:39 am »
dog tags do make a difference. they have the force....
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2008, 09:50:32 pm »
helmets are just for apperance...
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2008, 01:45:34 pm »
No
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2008, 03:09:48 pm »
i tested with a helment....
a head with helment vs 1 pistol shot = little damage...
a head without helment vs 1 pistol shot = a bit more...
so i still stick to the helment....
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2008, 03:54:17 pm »
The damage done by a shot varies, so unless you tested several shots hitting the same exact spot with  similar distances/velocities, then you are wrong.


It is pointless anyway, as helmets make no difference.
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Re: Helmets/hats protect from headshots?
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2008, 03:57:10 pm »
Quote from: pavliko on May 17, 2008, 03:09:48 pm
i tested with a helment....
a head with helment vs 1 pistol shot = little damage...
a head without helment vs 1 pistol shot = a bit more...
so i still stick to the helment....
Lol. Nice testing, it proves that people will see everything they want to see.

Helmets do nothing. If they will, everyone will use them -_-'
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