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Post by DangerDan on Apr 10, 2011 21:46:27 GMT -5
I've decided to get myself a good vest that has MOLLE system webbing on it. Looking up over hundreds of vests I've picked out two. They seem the cheapest on Evike. www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_165&products_id=27770www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=34758Pouches are really no problem for me to get. I already have a few so what it comes with is no problem. I was just wondering which would be a more formable vest for both indoor an outdoor. Just seems like the USMC is more for outdoor because their's less coverage. Also if anyone has had any experience with these an could share what they like about them would be most helpful. All vests seem to not fit me because im tall an skinny... (6'0" at 140lbs) So would these even be able to fit a stick? An tightly at that where I can pull a mag without the vest lifting up on me. |
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Post by kaboose1 on Apr 10, 2011 22:43:34 GMT -5
I would go with the Ciras. However, I would not purchase black unless you have a SWAT load out you are going for. If you do decide to purchase the Ciras go to www.weaponblender.com and buy off of there. It will be a lot cheaper and the shipping is only 4.75. |
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Post by DangerDan on Apr 10, 2011 23:05:02 GMT -5
I am going with a SWAT/Blackhawk Down look. I know its not the correct vest type that either wears but its black color that helps. If anyone knows anywhere around Mt. Clemens that would have vests like this that I could possably try on would definitely help.
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Post by Paranox on Apr 10, 2011 23:13:14 GMT -5
Personally, I don't recommend either vest. I think what you should do is save more money, and purchase something with better quality. For example, Flyye and Pantac are a good example of a not so expensive, and still high quality brand. You're going to have to pay a bit more, but you get what you pay for.
Try looking around the commerce section of various sites, and find something you like by Flyye or Pantac or other well known high quality companies, and buy something they appeals to you.
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Post by TheEnd on Apr 11, 2011 1:05:59 GMT -5
I have the second vest you linked to. Mine has a cummerbund which really helps it fit snuggly. The sides have Velcro and adjustable straps to help snug the vest itself up. I've got a 34" waist and it fits me great. It has a lot of MOLLE space which I think is pretty well spaced out. The 4 built in M4 pouches are nice, but a little hard to get to. I use them for my emergency mags.
In the Summer it gets pretty hot because it's a full vest. It does restrict movement a little but it also protects more of you for CQB. It is fairly heavy because it is a full vest with internal lining. Because it's Condor there are a few MOLLE strips sewn a little off, and a few frays here and there. After a year of use mine has held up just fine and other than the stains of dirt and grime looks like when I bought it. I would always advise buying high quality stuff, but If you are like me and would rather spend money on your guns rather than your gear it is a solid vest.
I've tried a CIRAS vest before and I hate how they fit on me. Not sure it helps but as a reference I vastly prefer the second vest to the first one.
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Post by DangerDan on Apr 11, 2011 11:48:24 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for putting your knowledge an inputs in, It helps but it just seems like I would need to try these both on an see which would be better for me. Now just need to get to some games an find people who have these vests to ask if I could try them on.  |
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Post by alexbuechel on Apr 12, 2011 7:53:52 GMT -5
I have to agree with kaboose1, black is not the best choice. The swat look is great, and works well if you are playing indoors. But if you ever decide to join some groups or events you will stand out way too much in outdoor type games. The USMC C.I.R.A.S. Type Force Recon is a decent vest. The quality isn't top notch, but we're not really in the military. If your budget only allows for that level its fine. The second vest is a good choice also. It's a bit more restrictive but I've heard people say the fits are better. If you are going to keep playing eventually you'll want to move up to Flyye or Pantac. This is a vest a friend just bought, and it was decent. The price right now is awesome for it down from $230 to $130. www.weaponblender.com/index.php?productID=1345 just to give you another choice. Edit* added a link to a new vest |
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Post by DangerDan on Apr 12, 2011 22:09:12 GMT -5
I mostly play indoors. I have a black cheap vest thats made by Fidragon that I bought off a friend long ago an used ever since. (its better then the cardboard armor I made as in my picture.) I just figured an upgrade from what I have would be nice. I am the person who likes to spend more money into the gun then the gear. I know that $200+ vests are amazing but I'm not willing to spend the money into them. If anything rips or tears on these cheaper models I know I'd be able to fix it an probably better then what the company did. I've played mutiple outdoor games with a black vest an seem to have no problem blending in with everyone else. Seems I know where to be  Mostly I'm just looking for a vest that has the M.O.L.L.E system an is a full type of vest. Like M.O.L.L.E on the front, back, and sides. Hopefully it will be able to tighten small enough to fit my stick figure. Something with velcro sides an not with just a strap an clips. I have a hydration pack already and an arrangement of black pouches. So with that said I'd wanna stay with black. Any other vests that you michiganders use an would like to suggest, I'm open to new set ups or ideas. Just stick with what I'm looking for. Thank you alexbuechel for the recommendation! |
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Post by Knief on Apr 13, 2011 5:42:30 GMT -5
That's only because you haven't looked at you from far away. Trust me, the only way you blended in is if you were completely obscured behind a solid bunker or trees so thick, it wouldn't matter. If you're buying cheap, why not find whatever you like in whichever color you like, then pick up a second in tan or green? You won't use either exclusively, so you'll save some wear and tear on the cheap build quality of them. Then, when you play outside, you have a vest that doesn't act as a beacon.
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Post by Fugazi on Apr 13, 2011 5:52:29 GMT -5
Also, if you're as skinny as you say you are, don't go for a CIRAS. Get something with adjustable straps. RRV, MBSS, MAV, or a Wasatch are all highly adjustable. I'm about 6"3 and 190lbs and my medium CIRAS had to have the cumberbund wrapped around me as far as it could possibly go to get it somewhat fitted. Even then, I could fit my primary UNDER my rig. A small would have been cutting it close for me, so for you, it'll probably fit like my medium did. Bad. Get something super adjustable, so when you DO decide to sell it, people who aren't your size can buy it.
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Post by Chaos on Apr 13, 2011 14:23:25 GMT -5
I have owned a couple of CIRAS and I have found them all to be adjustable to my liking.
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Post by DangerDan on Apr 14, 2011 15:36:59 GMT -5
Knife, that is a great idea but I would have to buy double the pouches. Ones in green an also black. Then also the 2 vests themselves. After all is said an done, I could just get a quality vest for the same price. Plus I don't think many people run around with green vests an black pouches on them. I'm not looking for a super cheap $30 vest, just a midgrade full wrap around vest. That is what I am looking for.
Fugazi, Thats what type of vest I'm looking for. A super adjustable vest that can range from SM-LG or XL. I'll be checking into the vests types you have mentioned.
Chaos, Thank you for your comment. Seems I would need to try one on to see if it fits to my liking.
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Post by snafu on Apr 14, 2011 19:04:58 GMT -5
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Post by DangerDan on Apr 15, 2011 23:35:08 GMT -5
snafu, With the first vest you've linked, I don't like how the sides are basically nothing. Yes, it would be good for outdoor, but I don't plan on playing outdoor as much as indoor. Thats why I'd like to stick to black. If anything I'd go with Knief's idea an pick up a really cheap green vest just for outdoor. This is basically the same as the second one you have linked (I think) www.ebairsoft.com/force-recon-vest-land-p-3798.htmlThat one I could defiantly get used to. I think... Thank you for the Links!!! |
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Post by Thor on Apr 16, 2011 0:05:30 GMT -5
skidangerdan, the vest you linked to above is a Land CIRAS, where as the 2nd vest Snafu linked to is a copy of the LBT 6094. They look similar, but they're pretty different.
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