[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Body armor

Posted: 5/30/2009 3:16:27 PM EDT

So whats everyone's take on the different brands? Which is the better of them?

Posted: 5/30/2009 4:16:23 PM EDT

[#1]

check the gear form......

Posted: 5/30/2009 6:19:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Ah ha ..Thanks Slug-O

Posted: 5/30/2009 6:34:15 PM EDT

[#3]

If you're not toting Level 4 then, Dragon skin is the next best thing. It's also 3 times as expensive as everything else...

Posted: 5/30/2009 6:42:48 PM EDT

[#4]

I thought they didn't sell to the public.

Posted: 5/30/2009 7:10:33 PM EDT

[#5]

I should say "something like Dragon skin" (a composite between kevlar and ceramics). I don't think Pinnacle Armor is selling to anyone anymore.

Since level 4 armor tends to be a little thick and heavy, I use a Level 3A vest with additional kevlar soft plates. It won't stop a rifle round however, it will stop just about everything else.

Posted: 5/30/2009 7:43:50 PM EDT

[#6]

any comments on spider silk?

Posted: 5/30/2009 7:54:29 PM EDT

[#7]

I got some Level 4 plates in a carrier and I tote them around just fine. it hurts for a bit but you get used to it, its a good work out for your core muscles the next day. they are hot as hell and don't breath for shit.

Posted: 5/30/2009 8:20:40 PM EDT

[#8]

I've got a Spartan II with Ceradynes and yes, it's heavy, but you get used to it. It's a lot better than the Interceptor I was using last year and a lot more adaptable.

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