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Posted: 12/8/2019 9:52:31 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
What's crazy to me I found out is a lot of largish guys wear mediums due to mobility and weight preference. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core I would not want to wear a plate that covered my belly button. |
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Posted: 12/9/2019 8:17:20 AM EDT
[#2]
If I measured correctly nipple to nipple is 13 inches
and where the plate should go on my chest from belly button is 15inches |
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Posted: 12/9/2019 7:59:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cone256]
[#3]
My RMA side plates arrived today. I was surprised it only took a week or so. Threw them in and we'll see how I like them as I get some training in
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Posted: 12/9/2019 9:45:02 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256:
My RMA side plates arrived today. I was surprised it only took a week or so. Threw them in and we'll see how I like them as I get some training in |
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Posted: 12/9/2019 9:55:37 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jdub16:
When did you order? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jdub16:
Originally Posted By cone256:
My RMA side plates arrived today. I was surprised it only took a week or so. Threw them in and we'll see how I like them as I get some training in |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 3:22:41 PM EDT
[#6]
no pics on this page yet?
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Posted: 12/12/2019 6:04:12 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
What's crazy to me I found out is a lot of largish guys wear mediums due to mobility and weight preference. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 6:37:47 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wag_bag:
Not at all. I'd wear smalls if I could get them. |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 7:40:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: daemon734]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
What's crazy to me I found out is a lot of largish guys wear mediums due to mobility and weight preference. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core Speed and mobility generally equal safety for me, and when that stops applying the size plates I am wearing won't make a tiny bit of difference. |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 7:57:22 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daemon734: I have an issued AVS and JPC and two sets of plates, one set large and the other medium. The medium is a noticeable difference in weight and bulk versus the large, especially since I am pretty much on the threshold of being in between the two. Because of that I usually wear the medium when im deployed. I usually use the large set when im working out in armor, but not much else. Speed and mobility generally equal safety for me, and when that stops applying the size plates I am wearing won't make a tiny bit of difference. |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 8:02:52 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wag_bag:
I got measured for large and refused to sign for them. |
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Posted: 12/12/2019 8:25:14 PM EDT
[#12]
Ive used both mediums and larges. I prefer the mediums but currently have large.
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Posted: 12/12/2019 9:11:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Heineken]
[#13]
Agreed with last several posts. I size between... medium feels better, much much better movement, weighs less, costs less... went with mediums
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2019 3:39:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: StealthCRF]
[#14]
GGG minimalist with ggg and tt pouches. RMA 1155s. Heavy, but just for things going bump around house. Live in nice area, but neighbor 3 doors down got a mag dumped on his house last month
 Solidified my decision to order some plates.
Carrier is very comfortable for what it is. Entire setup (minus mags and fa contents) was around 300 catching everything on sales. 
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Posted: 12/13/2019 5:26:56 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthCRF:
GGG minimalist with ggg and tt pouches. RMA 1155s. Heavy, but just for things going bump around house. Live in nice area, but neighbor 3 doors down got a mag dumped on his house last month Solidified my decision to order some plates.
Carrier is very comfortable for what it is. Entire setup (minus mags and fa contents) was around 300 catching everything on sales. https://i.imgur.com/CAAbiXz.jpg |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2019 5:33:01 PM EDT
[#16]
More pictures!!!
Here’s my Esstac Daeodon with cobra buckles and some Hesco 3810’s. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2019 5:44:50 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
Simple but effective. How do you like having that med pouch up there? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
Originally Posted By StealthCRF:
GGG minimalist with ggg and tt pouches. RMA 1155s. Heavy, but just for things going bump around house. Live in nice area, but neighbor 3 doors down got a mag dumped on his house last month Solidified my decision to order some plates.
Carrier is very comfortable for what it is. Entire setup (minus mags and fa contents) was around 300 catching everything on sales. https://i.imgur.com/CAAbiXz.jpg |
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Posted: 12/13/2019 5:57:52 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
I couldn't imagine trying to move with a plate down to my belly button. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core 
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Posted: 12/13/2019 5:58:08 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthCRF:
I haven't done much practice with it yet. It gets in the way of sling. I don't like the idea of hanging shit off a shingle, but like I said, it is for around the house only. I wanted it accessible with either hand. If I had to move anywhere with it I would get it out of the way. Probably will move to a 2 mag piece and move it to strong side or find a way to move it up but not be in way of magazines. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthCRF:
Originally Posted By stoner01:
Originally Posted By StealthCRF:
GGG minimalist with ggg and tt pouches. RMA 1155s. Heavy, but just for things going bump around house. Live in nice area, but neighbor 3 doors down got a mag dumped on his house last month Solidified my decision to order some plates.
Carrier is very comfortable for what it is. Entire setup (minus mags and fa contents) was around 300 catching everything on sales. https://i.imgur.com/CAAbiXz.jpg I would suggest trying that. Carry a basic blowout kit, two rifle, pistol mag and flashlight or two pistol mags. Will work great around the house. |
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Posted: 12/13/2019 8:05:27 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seiran:
I currently own large plates, and I am definitely not a large plate body type. It's...interesting. But I know I can take Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seiran:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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Posted: 12/13/2019 8:08:05 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Fixt Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Seiran:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core |
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Posted: 12/13/2019 8:33:01 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seiran:
Well...you're not wrong I guess. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seiran:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By Seiran:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core 
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Posted: 12/13/2019 10:34:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PA-Minuteman]
[#23]
Yeah I used to use Large plates but opted for Medium SAPIs, the weight and size of the plate was better for me then the Large SAPI. I run HESCO 3610s and the difference between M & L SAPI is 3/4" and the Large weigh .7 pounds more per plate.
That's 1.4 pounds just for 3/4"!!! I could save the weight and use that 1.4lb somewhere better like water 
I also run a Source Kangaroo (1 liter) when full it it wieghs 2.8lbs. That wieght saved with the plates is half my water wieght 
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Posted: 12/13/2019 10:52:00 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthCRF:
GGG minimalist with ggg and tt pouches. RMA 1155s. Heavy, but just for things going bump around house. Live in nice area, but neighbor 3 doors down got a mag dumped on his house last month Solidified my decision to order some plates.
Carrier is very comfortable for what it is. Entire setup (minus mags and fa contents) was around 300 catching everything on sales. https://i.imgur.com/CAAbiXz.jpg |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2019 11:13:24 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ki_soarer: I have the same carrier. I found it much more comfortable with a set of the HSGI shoulder pads added. You can find them pop up in the EE for fairly cheap. |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 2:47:14 PM EDT
[#26]
Range shot the other day:
6094A Highcom 4S17M’s G-Code Softshell scorpions FC Dangler Now just need to find the right spot for another tq holder  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 3:38:48 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JR12Valve:
Range shot the other day: 6094A Highcom 4S17M's G-Code Softshell scorpions FC Dangler Now just need to find the right spot for another tq holder https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/406392/E18E3BE1-2F25-4F9B-ACC0-07E8B6A7BF7E_jpeg-1197103.JPG |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 5:27:56 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JR12Valve:
Range shot the other day: 6094A Highcom 4S17M’s G-Code Softshell scorpions FC Dangler Now just need to find the right spot for another tq holder https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/406392/E18E3BE1-2F25-4F9B-ACC0-07E8B6A7BF7E_jpeg-1197103.JPG |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 6:37:24 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seiran:
Attached to the side of the magazine panel? |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 6:38:22 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tooly: Im new to all this...how do ya like your 6094a? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2019 7:08:21 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
I couldn't imagine trying to move with a plate down to my belly button. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By WhiskersTheCat:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
Originally Posted By tooly:
Originally Posted By CAKEPWNER:
The only thing protecting you is the armor in the carrier. If the armor hasn't changed the amount of protection hasn't changed. I believe one way to size is nipple to nipple, so many guys are not covering their entire chest, just their core Properly adjusted, the top of the plate should be even with the suprasternal notch (notch between the collarbones). While coverage from there to the bellybutton covers most of the vitals, dropping to 1 knee can potentially have the thigh hit the bottom edge and jam that top edge into your throat as you're moving to shoulder a rifle. Not good. As with many, I prefer about 2" above the bellybutton. The above is also one of the reasons I recommend avoiding single curve plates for anyone NOT shaped like an oil drum. Without the upper curve, single curve plates won't lay anywhere close to flat on someone with pecs. If the carrier is adjusted so the top edge lays flush, the bottom edge on a non-fatbody will flare out like the ballerina tutus on the hippos in Fantasia. That lower edge sticking out makes it VERY easy to hit with the thigh when dropping to 1 knee, driving the top edge into your throat. Conversely, if the carrier with single curve plates is adjusted so the bottom is flush to the lower torso, the top edge will stick out 3-4" on a fit person. If you duck your head, you'll bash your chin/mouth into the top edge. |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 7:24:35 PM EDT
[#32]
Am I the only one who was not happy with how RMA packaged the $199 level 4 plates that were on sale ?
Just one piece of bubble wrap on each plate |
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Posted: 12/15/2019 11:06:03 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JR12Valve: I like it. Would buy again. And again .... and again .... and again. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/16/2019 3:21:38 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By snackgunner:
Am I the only one who was not happy with how RMA packaged the $199 level 4 plates that were on sale ? Just one piece of bubble wrap on each plate |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 2:57:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JaredCarpenter]
[#35]
Got the barest of bones here. Waiting till after Christmas to pick up plates, and spiritus micro fight as ifak.
https://imgur.com/a/CROCkF2 
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Posted: 12/17/2019 3:14:37 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Got the barest of bones here. Waiting till after Christmas to pick up plates, and spiritus micro fight as ifak. https://imgur.com/a/CROCkF2 https://imgur.com/a/CROCkF2 |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 3:19:32 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Got the barest of bones here. Waiting till after Christmas to pick up plates, and spiritus micro fight as ifak. https://imgur.com/a/CROCkF2 https://imgur.com/a/CROCkF2 |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 3:30:31 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YaBoyKGTho: I think you messed up the formatting. But also lol at the comment in the imgur post. People really hate that we can own plate carriers. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 3:31:05 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
How do you plan on securing the Spiritus to your rig beyond velcro? |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 3:36:32 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tooly:
Will it fit big ass plates? Damn chest is 55 inches. Multi-Curve medium SAPI plates are a snug fit. 43” chest and it’s good for me. Would probably go with L, or maybe even XL. |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 4:16:17 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Swift clips Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Originally Posted By stoner01:
How do you plan on securing the Spiritus to your rig beyond velcro?
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OK, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 4:39:21 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
I realize that is the back of the slickter now... |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 5:02:11 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Lol yes |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2019 5:53:15 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
Good choice. I love mine. |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 7:04:21 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
This is my first so i dont have a bunch of time and experience with anything else. So far, with no experience shooting with it on, i like how it feels with just the pc on. My idea is to keep it as light as i can amd streamlined. Im not kicking down doors and whatnot, just broadening my skillset. Ive done the 3 gun and uspsa comps, mow moving over to more long range and self defense type shooting. Also adding nods pretty soon for same reasons. Ive never done it and i want to :) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Originally Posted By stoner01:
Good choice. I love mine.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 9:51:35 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
All good reasons. I like mine because it's light. And because if I want to, I can scale it up or down. I wish it had been around longer because, at least in my eyes, it's one of the best plate carriers out there. I can run it slick, or plus it all the way up to almost full armor and combat load. As shown below... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20180524_165332_jpg-1199861.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20180524_165544_jpg-1199862.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20191204_204230_resized_jpg-1199863.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
Originally Posted By JaredCarpenter:
Originally Posted By stoner01:
Good choice. I love mine. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20180524_165332_jpg-1199861.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20180524_165544_jpg-1199862.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284414/20191204_204230_resized_jpg-1199863.JPG Love the slickster.! |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 10:01:21 PM EDT
[#47]
I want to add the MOLLE back panel for....reasons.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 3:57:39 AM EDT
[#48]
I'd like to get a plater carrier/chest rig. I don't have a lot of experience in where to look but would like to learn and pick something up.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 9:28:50 AM EDT
[#49]
Spiritus microfight chest rig or a Haley Strategic for chest rigs. Any of the PCs with swift clips like the Slickster or Spiritus LV119. Reference my post above for a slickster/ spiritus combo
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:11:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Heineken]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stoner01:
I want to add the MOLLE back panel for....reasons. I also rigged up a quick doff strap for the shoulder...did some testing it works perfect. Just fold the shoulder strap on the inside so the end is coming back out (but still in the carrier)...added a nylon strap that runs flat under the shoulder pads with a D ring or similar on the end to grab. A quick hard jerk peels the shoulder stap out and peels away from the velcro releasing the entire shoulder strap from rear plate. It works similar to on the jpc2. I can get the entire set up off in seconds with a helmet on. debating on doing a perminant mod or not, which would just be a tappered end with a loop so i could add remove the strap as nessissary. Ferro could just make them that way for no addiction cost and sell a "quick doff kit" with a strap and - ring... i should call and tell them
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