bobbunny
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Post by bobbunny on Sept 30, 2012 17:15:49 GMT -5
What size plates fit in a Pantac Weesatch?
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Post by X on Oct 1, 2012 13:23:31 GMT -5
I'm going to be honest. When I saw this thread I was like "oh look another easy google search." ... Nope. I did find one review that said the plate pockets are the same size as the chest and back piece so a 8" or 10" plate should fit. 8" definitely and 10" probably.
Are you actually looking to put a real plate in there? why?
Or are you planning on putting something else in there?
EDIT: Googling some more it seems like almost all plates are 10" x 12". I would have to guess that it would accept those plates.
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Post by bobbunny on Oct 2, 2012 15:40:10 GMT -5
Either fake plates bought, or cutting my own. Course, I just realized I probably could've gotten a ruler...
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Post by X on Oct 2, 2012 15:59:58 GMT -5
Might I ask why?
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Post by Psychosis on Oct 2, 2012 17:55:10 GMT -5
Plates add rigidity often lacking in plate carriers and can help stabilize the platform, in addition to giving a more realistic appearance to your rig.
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Post by bobbunny on Oct 2, 2012 20:51:22 GMT -5
Above. Want to give it a more firm shape. It kind of folds weird when I have more than 6 mags in the pouches (My semi isn't working well, so my trigger happiness is released). It came with some basic cardboard ones, but I know at least one of them are currently broken.
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Post by X on Oct 3, 2012 8:51:35 GMT -5
Hmm... personally I don't have an issue with it and I would rather not add the extra weight. To each his own I suppose.
Out of curiosity, what material are you thinking of using?
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Post by Thor on Oct 3, 2012 10:14:30 GMT -5
If you just want soft plates, go to Walmart and buy one of those foam roll up sleeping mats in the sporting goods section for about 6 dollars. You can then cut it to fit the space exactly. Don't worry about making a mistake, you'll have plenty left over if you have to redo them.
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YoYo-Pete
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Oct 3, 2012 10:25:49 GMT -5
If you want hard plates, what about getting a cheap set of thinner cutting boards? Should be similar to real plates in thickness. or just stack some cardboard sheets and cut and tape them up?
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Post by Psychosis on Oct 3, 2012 10:28:43 GMT -5
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Post by Phantom G3 on Oct 3, 2012 11:30:32 GMT -5
YoYo-Pete, that may be good to do for a cheap route, but if someone sweats enough (the one guy we all know that sweats a lot, haha), it might seep through the vest and get the cardboard wet and can cause it to breakdown. The same can happen if it rains or if the person went SEAL style and crossed a river. I like Thor's idea if you want a soft plate as I have tried this and it does work well. Like X said, to each their own.
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Oct 3, 2012 12:22:09 GMT -5
Get some hard PVC sheets.. you might find them at home depot. Cut them to fit. Or some plywood even?
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Post by Knief on Oct 3, 2012 13:23:59 GMT -5
Thor's foam idea is the best, but cardboard is also an easy solution. You need to secure the pieces together anyway. If you cover them completely in duct tape, it keeps moisture out and they hold their shape well. I've made a couple of different fake plate with cardboard and duct tape and they're all still holding up in my vests.
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