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Cliffradical · June 2nd, 2012, 01:50

I'm glad this thread is here!
I've recently been looking into good range worthy ear pro, and decided that I'd benefit from the features and quality of Peltors (real ones).
Seeing as I also play Airsoft, I've been figuring that I may as well go ahead and buy Comtac IIs or IIIs and thereby get more overall use out of my purchase. I also play with sound devices from time to time so there's some real utility in using them for airsoft beyond merely being an opportunistic geardo.
I already tend to run lots of crap on my head so I'm okay with the heat retention problems, and am prepared to deal with it.

Some questions pop into view though; Boom mics are sold separately? Is it as simple as getting a boom mic, and patching into a radio via PTT? Can I use it with my crappy poor-ass talkabout until I get a better radio?

I've also heard that these things are controlled via ITAR, making ordering from the US a dumb idea. Is this true?
Few Canadian retailers seem to stock these, and won't explicitly say "Dumb Civvies need not apply, go buy replicas you fruitcake." but their websites have the look of places that think I shouldn't have them. Am I right or am I (and my source of info) just misinformed?

I'll gladly take any advice I can get, including Comtac alternatives/ competitors which may serve me better.

To cap my desires, I would like to:
-Save my ear damage for Metal shows
-Be able to carry on a conversation while lobbing slugs with a friend or two
-Patch into a comms system on the low end initially and the high(er) end later
-Avoid breaking Canadian law and international trade agreements

I am willing to pay, I just need to find out who in Canada will take my money.

June 2nd, 2012, 01:50	#10
Cliffradical butthurt for not having a user title Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg	I'm glad this thread is here! I've recently been looking into good range worthy ear pro, and decided that I'd benefit from the features and quality of Peltors (real ones). Seeing as I also play Airsoft, I've been figuring that I may as well go ahead and buy Comtac IIs or IIIs and thereby get more overall use out of my purchase. I also play with sound devices from time to time so there's some real utility in using them for airsoft beyond merely being an opportunistic geardo. I already tend to run lots of crap on my head so I'm okay with the heat retention problems, and am prepared to deal with it. Some questions pop into view though; Boom mics are sold separately? Is it as simple as getting a boom mic, and patching into a radio via PTT? Can I use it with my crappy poor-ass talkabout until I get a better radio? I've also heard that these things are controlled via ITAR, making ordering from the US a dumb idea. Is this true? Few Canadian retailers seem to stock these, and won't explicitly say "Dumb Civvies need not apply, go buy replicas you fruitcake." but their websites have the look of places that think I shouldn't have them. Am I right or am I (and my source of info) just misinformed? I'll gladly take any advice I can get, including Comtac alternatives/ competitors which may serve me better. To cap my desires, I would like to: -Save my ear damage for Metal shows -Be able to carry on a conversation while lobbing slugs with a friend or two -Patch into a comms system on the low end initially and the high(er) end later -Avoid breaking Canadian law and international trade agreements I am willing to pay, I just need to find out who in Canada will take my money.