Ares 5 – NIJ II
- This ultra-lightweight helmet certified by Oregon Ballistic Lab (OBL) to exceed NIJ level II ballistic standards for 9mm is the lightest helmet on the market coming in at 2.5 lbs for a full-cut.
- The Ares 5 also comes with an ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 rating for blunt trauma making it the only NIJ level II ballistic bump helmet on market.
- By utilizing aerospace composite materials and our patented polymer technologies we can deliver a helmet that provides both ballistic and blunt trauma protection in an extraordinarily lightweight package.
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Cut Options

Threat protection:
- NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level II.
- 9mm 124gr FMJ RN 1215 fps.
- Independently tested to exceeds NIJ Level II 1195 fps standard.
- The high-cut helmet weight is 2.1 lbs. for the full system - the shell weight is 1.0 lbs.
- The full-cut helmet weight is 2.5 lbs. with pads and a retention system.
Options
- ACH style helmet available in full, mid, and high cut
- 7 pad memory foam padding
- 4 point adjustable harness or upgrade to the BOA adjustable suspension system
- Wilcox three-hole NVG shroud
- Accessory rails for mounting accessories and ear protection
- Available colors Black, OD Green, Tan
- Sizes S/M and L/XL shells available