Vlad
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Post by Vlad on Jul 27, 2008 15:59:16 GMT -5
I curently have a Condor plate carrier... it looks awsome, however, when I crouch or sit with it... the top of the vest digs into my throat or Adams apple and is really uncomfortable...
I am looking into 2 different vests by Phantom... the RAV and the CIRAS...I wanted to know how many M4 pouches will fit on each vest...and if the problem I am having now will happen on the new vest. The RAV seems like it would break easy because of the zipper, will it?
Also.. when looking into sizes... I kind of fall into 2 sizes....so I need help knowing which size to get... I am 6 feet 1 inch tall.. I weigh about 200 pounds and have a waist of about 36-37... also when I measure from the top of my shoulder to my belt its about 23 inches...
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Post by Gentner on Jul 27, 2008 16:05:12 GMT -5
What youd need is a size Medium in a Plate Carrier. Usually a CIRAS (Real or Fake) is able to hold 3 Tripple M4 Mag Pouches. (1 on each side of the Cummerbound system, and 1 on the front) And then from their yo can fill it with whatever pouches you want. For the RRV I believe it holds 2 Tripple M4 Pouches and then what ever you want be it an Admin Pouch, Radio, etc.
As for the Condor, how do you have it adjusted? You may just need to tighten/loosen the shoulder straps. Im 5'8 and never had the problem you do with my old Condor when I had it.
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Post by Vlad on Jul 27, 2008 16:55:51 GMT -5
Bronco of ASF told me i need Large... can someone please confirm to me that has one of these vests please!!! because i dont think i can return it... and it costs like $250 with shipping
Well the thing is, the vest doesn't move around the cumberbound... but as my body twists and gets lower, and vest doesn't go down... it makes my neck hit the top of the carrier just above the admin pouch... and it is very uncomfortable and even hurts
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Post by Tex on Jul 27, 2008 18:03:59 GMT -5
If your condor is jabbing into your throat it's because you have it adjusted wrong. I never had a single problem with mine and I'm roughly the same size. Post pictures so we can tell you what to fix.
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Post by Vlad on Jul 27, 2008 20:14:05 GMT -5
I will post pics tomorrow because i am going somewhere right now... but i wanted to know if i will have problems with the Maritime CIRAS....and by problem i mean the neck think i am having right now....
Also.. i have people telling me different sizes... tango from MWA told me medium. bronzo told me large... Getner said medium... and i got a email from scope and laser saying i need large.....
I want the right size cause i cant return it... to ship it back its $70
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Post by Gentner on Jul 27, 2008 20:34:29 GMT -5
Honestly the only way to be a 100% sure on the size and fit of the vest, is to go and try it out in person. I mean, if your slim go with a Medium, if your not so little around the middle go with the Large. I may not know shit about the internals of an AEG and how they work, but I am pretty good with gear. Another thing you may want to look into, if you really want some high quality shit, is Eagle Industries. Their CIRAS is about 500, but if you get the PC with Cummerbound system it only runs you 200 bucks and it looks very similar to the CIRAS. On top of that, EI offers a lifetime warrenty so if your vest ever gets trashed they can fix it at little or no cost. Just something to look at. I mainly mention this because if your seriously considering to spend 200 on a replica, why not go all out for a real one.
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Jul 27, 2008 21:29:42 GMT -5
Sizing in plate carriers only has to do with the plates. If you perceive yourself as a little guy, go with the Medium.
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Post by Knife on Jul 27, 2008 21:45:43 GMT -5
Wrong GBiscuit. CIRAS's do have individual sizes and I can stand by Gentner's praise for Eagle Industries quality. From what I've heard from people, a lot of people prefer the CIRAS over the RAV. Next time you are at an event, ask to try on someones CIRAS and someones RAV.
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Jul 27, 2008 22:15:11 GMT -5
I call shenanigans. BigC has A CIRAS and I highly doubt his BDU size fits A CIRAS size, I will let him chime in on this though. Just to elaborate more, the CIRAS is obviously spaced accordingly to the size of the soft armor and plates. And I quote from SKD: "Fully adjustable for height and girth." This is for both the Land and Maritime variants. |
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Vlad
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Post by Vlad on Jul 28, 2008 6:23:10 GMT -5
They have sizes... but can also to be adjusted to be slightly smaller or bigger
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