DESCRIPTION

Includes Free Helmet Storage Bag PROMO

DISCOUNTED MILITARY • LAW ENFORCEMENT • FIRST RESPONDER PRICING USE CODES: TWENDYLE (For Helmets) / TWENDYLE-A (For Accessories)

DISCOUNTED CIVILIAN PRICING USE CODE: TWENDYCIV (No Verification Needed)

The EPIC™ Specialist ballistic helmet features exceptional performance to meet the tactical operator’s demands. Fully outfitted for SWAT or riot team members, it comes standard with a durable aluminum NVG shroud, new reverse dovetail rails, exterior VELCRO® loop patches, EPIC Air® Fit liner and CAM FIT™ retention.

The EPIC™ Specialist delivers superior comfort while being substantially lighter than the ACH. It also includes a Shock Cord Kit for increased stability of Night Vision Devices,

The EPIC™ ballistic helmet line for law enforcement professionals is a result of the innovative synergies between Avon Protection, Team Wendy, and Ceradyne. The series features lightweight high-performance material paired with Team Wendy® retention and liner systems for maximum comfort.

Designed to provide the ultimate in head protection against ballistic threats in addition to mitigating head trauma from blunt impacts, all EPIC™ helmets feature Ceradyne seamless ballistic shell technology. This leading-edge shell technology incorporates a proprietary Thermoplastic composites forming/molding process that is fine-tuned for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber composites. Thanks to its high strength and low-density combination, this fiber has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any available fiber on the market.
 
 

PRODUCT FEATURES

Durable Aluminum NVG Shroud

• No Thru-Hole Attachment (No drilled holes through shell for attachment)
• Machined aluminum plate, anodized for color
• Compatible with most standardized NVG mount baseplates
• Wilcox lanyard compatibility
• Shock cord attachment 

Ceradyne Seamless Ballistic Shell Technology

• Proprietary thermoplastic composites forming/molding process
• Ultra-hiUltra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber composites, 33% lighter than Aramid material
• High strength/low-density combination fiber offers maximum strength-to-weight ratio
• Complete no thru-hole technology​ provides increased ballistic performance

EPIC Air® Fit Liner System

• Utilizes Team Wendy’s proven Zorbium® foam technology
• Designed to accommodate communication headset integration
• Proprietary water-resistant film and loop fabric covering
• Meets ACH Gen II Blunt Impact (AR/PD 14-01)

No Thru-Hole CAM FIT™ Retention System

• BOA® fit system with micro-adjustable dial
• Utilizes Cam Lock sliders for one-handed adjustment and secure fit
• Asymmetric design keeps buckle tucked smoothly along jaw line
• Chin cup lining ensures maximum comfort and chafe-free wear
• Custom clip system attachment (no-thru holes)​

Reverse Dovetail Accessory Rails

• No Thru-Hole Attachment (No drilled holes through shell for attachment)
• Integrated low profile reverse dove-tail mounting system
• Compatible with common helmet accessories and optional removable picatinny adapter
• Provides counterweight attachment options
• Accommodates optional shock cord system for increased stability of Night Vision Devices

PERFORMANCE

Ballistic Performance

NIJ IIIA (NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01)
 

Fragment Performance

17gr V50 ≥ 780 m/s
 

Backface Deformation

9mm BFD ≤ 25.4 mm
 

Blunt Impact Performance

Meets ACH Gen II Blunt Impact (AR/PD 14-01) and AEP 2902 Clause 4.1.1.1 Method 

WEIGHT

Weight: High-Cut

*Weights (lbs) +/- 3%

Shell weight includes edge trim & paint.

Complete system weight includes helmet shell, shroud, rails, impact liner and retention system.
 

SIZING

SIZING

SIZE	HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE (IN)	HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE (CM)
SMALL	20 – 21.25	52 – 54
MEDIUM	21.5 – 22.5	54 – 57
LARGE	22.5 – 23.6	57 – 60
XL	23.6 – 25.2	60 – 64

PLEASE NOTE: If you are in between sizes, we recommend going up to the larger size. You can customize the fit with the comfort pads that are included with your helmet purchase. If more pads are needed, we sell additional comfort pad sets.