The VariArc-VS™ helmet mount provides a full-featured, universal mounting solution for headborne illumination. The locking teeth are biased to the forward position, keeping your light aligned for the most critical uses, but with a firm twist, the VariArc-VS mount unlocks and rotates through 8 additional lower-force index points for administrative tasks and diffused lighting options. Its small footprint and low profile keep things tidy. The VariArc-VS includes both a Picatinny rail and a Scout light mount, allowing for maximum compatibility with visible and IR lights. The VariArc-VS is built to remain fully functional through extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, sand, water, drops on concrete, and rough handling. If you are interested in the rail-mounted models of the VariArc, click here to see the Dovetail, Team Wendy®, and M-LOK® versions. See Features and Specifications of the VariArc-VS Helmet Mount (PDF).
The VariArc-VS Helmet Mount:
- Has high-strength hook Velcro® that provides secure attachment with a space-efficient footprint
- Includes both Picatinny rail and direct Scout light mounts
- Positively locks in the forward index position
- Directs light through 360 degrees, with 8 additional lower-force index positions
- Works in vertical positions for umbrella lighting rooms, canopy illumination, and IR strobe signaling
- Can be used in downward angles for admin & task lighting
- Has an angled pivot, allowing the user to optimize mounting for a lower profile or a more vertical rotation plane
- Has large openings on both ends of the base, allowing for retention cords including 550 paracord
- Has durable, reinforced polymer construction with steel hardware
- Is designed and made in the USA
The VariArc-VS base can be assembled with either a Picatinny rail base or Scout mount, depending on your preference. You can see the choice of attachments to the base in the diagram below; each VariArc-VS ships with both mounts and the allen key required to swap them out. Compatibility and installation directions for each are below.
The VariArc-VS is compatible with standard 1913 Picatinny Rail Lights such as:
- Surefire Scout, X300, XH35, Vampire, XC1/2, and similar
- Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-VIR, TLR-7-8, and similar
- INFORCE APL, APLc
The VariArc-VS is compatible with Scout mount lights such as:
- SureFire Vampire, Scout (with OEM mount removed)
- Modlite weapon-lights
- Cloud Defensive Rein (all versions)
The installation video, below, walks through the parts of the VariArc-VS including two mounting options.
Picatinny Installation:
- Do NOT loosen adjustment center screw before mounting!
- Attach light to Picatinny section of VariArc-VS.
- Mount the Velcro base to your helmet (see removal instructions below for repositioning)
- Verify rotation after install. Torque the center screw to adjust unlocking force.
Scout Mount Installation:
- Remove the Picatinny mount: unscrew the center screw with the included 5/64th allen key. Retain the nylok nut on the bottom of the base.
- Retain the cap, wave washer from the assembly and reassemble back into the Scout mount in the same configuration as the Picatinny mount.
- Screw the center screw through the assembly and into the nylok nut. Tighten to 4-5 in-lbs or until the assembly no longer rattles.
- Attach your light to the Scout mount using the included socket head cap screws using the included 9/64th allen key.
- NOTE: Verify the included socket cap screws are the correct length for your light, use your own screws as necessary.
- Tighten screw per the light manufacturer’s specifications
- Mount the Velcro base to your helmet and verify rotation angles, adjust as necessary. See below for removal/repositioning.
Removal:
- Velcro is extremely strong! Use a flat, blunt blade (large flat head screwdriver, putty knife, etc) to slide between the two Velcro layers to separate the VariArc-VS from the helmet.
- WARNING: Removing the mount by forcefully pulling it away from the helmet may damage the helmet’s loop Velcro or separate the adhesive holding the Velcro to the helmet or the VariArc-VS.
