The Bear
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Post by The Bear on Jan 8, 2010 17:18:26 GMT -5
Mods: If this needs to be moved, please do so. I wasn't sure where to post.
So, are all tactical one-size-fits-all? I'm a *ahem* bigger individual, and am looking for a vest that'll, well, fit. Just looking for something that will fit the average football-player-(linebacker)-size-person.
Not lookin' to buy at the moment. I'd just like to know where I can find one when the time comes.
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Post by Thor on Jan 8, 2010 17:50:12 GMT -5
Most vests will adjust out bigger. If you're a bigger guy, I'd actually recommend some kind of plate carrier like a CIRAS as opposed to say, a crossdraw vest or similar. Generally, the more of you it will cover, the better it will look.
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Post by The Bear on Jan 9, 2010 14:28:04 GMT -5
I know this sounds newb-ish, but what is a crossdraw vest?
EDIT: Just googled it for myself. Sorry for my laziness/stupidity.
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Post by Melson on Jan 9, 2010 14:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by Knife on Jan 9, 2010 14:58:50 GMT -5
Try a Rhodesian Recon Vest/RRV. Extremely adjustable and quite light. I wear one and quite like it.
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Post by Zorak on Jan 9, 2010 16:30:02 GMT -5
At 6'2" and close to 240 pounds, I had so much slack in the adjustment straps on my Tactical Tailor vest that I had to tap the ends up to keep them from flapping. I still really like that type of vest for outdoor play. They give you a fair amount of real estate, but the mesh construction keeps them lighter and cooler than a plate carrier or chest rig of equivalent size.
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Jan 9, 2010 16:52:51 GMT -5
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Post by The Bear on Jan 9, 2010 17:09:47 GMT -5
Okay, so here's another (and, in my opinion a more important) question.
Are tactical vest really necessary? I have found other rigs (leg pouches and such), that would be WAY less expensive and just as practical.
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Jan 9, 2010 17:21:27 GMT -5
It all really depends on what works best for you. Everyone has their own tastes in rigs, some like ones that others hate and vice versa. With using standalone leg rigs however, quick, tactical reloads would be tough to pull off.
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Post by Legionnaire on Jan 9, 2010 17:29:00 GMT -5
It all really depends on what works best for you. Everyone has their own tastes in rigs, some like ones that others hate and vice versa. With using standalone leg rigs however, quick, tactical reloads would be tough to pull off. Not only that but I have found that with long periods of using leg rigs the rigs can actually give you a rash or rub your leg raw with all the slipping and what not. |
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Post by Tollis on Jan 9, 2010 18:27:30 GMT -5
I don't even use a leg rig, I only use a vest and belt, I like the Eagle industries Plate Carrier with cummerbund, I had an Oe tech Plate carrier, and it was poorly made to say the least, it had the molle straps flopping around, sewn off center, just an unreliable system that was extremely difficult to mount pouches to, and the light stress of 3 pouches made the molle that was sewn on rip off. Basically, the more it is, the better quality. I honestly would skip OE tech or condor altogether.
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Post by Great Troub of Troubistan on Jan 9, 2010 19:49:59 GMT -5
You're just an elitist Tol. Stapo bought Judge's OEtech plate carrier and it served both of them perfectly fine.
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Post by Knife on Jan 9, 2010 20:04:41 GMT -5
I had one of the hold, square Condor PC's and it was just awful. Eagle's great but if you can't afford it or other real gear get Flyye/PANTAC.
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