Do you wear an armor carrier with your usual gear?

SC_SY · March 16th, 2006, 01:06

Just out of curiosity. Mind you, just the armor carrier, not the load bearing equipment (unless it's a hybrid).

I've been thinking about getting one (for collection) as I am a military enthusiast.

Unfortunately the one I'd like to have is the CF issue one. None of the Army surplus stores in my area have one and they currently cost $250 made from Tiger Tactical :sad:

Phalanix · March 16th, 2006, 01:37

For me, it really depends on the type of game / situation I'll be going in to. If mobility is a key factor, I usually leave out the carrier. But typically I use a carrier/Interceptor armour for that "oh so 1337" look. *lol*

Kane · March 19th, 2006, 00:10

Yeah, it definitaly falls into the 1337 look...! It's not really needed in airsoft, so it's solely for looks, which is half of airsoft.

Freedom Fighter · March 19th, 2006, 00:34

Blackhawk Industries Plate Carrier or Commando Recon Chest Harness (with plate) for me.

Chubby · March 19th, 2006, 17:03

Even though style over substance for the most part isn't what keeps you "alive" in airsoft, the key to playing is to have fun and hey when you're a gear whore, like me, the more gear the better

Brakoo · March 20th, 2006, 01:21

I bought a body armor so I can wear it underneath my HSGI Warlord. I'll only use it for those colder days as an extra layer that can keep me warm. If the body armor is well adjusted and so is the chest rig it is pretty damn comfortable and you totally forgot you're wearing it.

Drake · March 20th, 2006, 04:23

I haven't been wearing any, but I plan on doing so this season (for milsim events anyway). It completes the "look" and just adds that much more to realism -- looking at pics of Western soldiers in combat today, pretty much everyone is wearing it.

The fact that there are some really nice/well made repros now, which are much more affordable than the real deal, also makes it easier to get into, and most of the new-style stuff has molle so it can also serve as LBE.

For my Brit stuff, I'll be using the Mk.1 l/w body armor with an Arktis assault vest... i just need to find something to stuff the body armor cover with that'll give it a realistic look (suggestions? maybe PM as to not threadjack this one)

Kimbo · March 20th, 2006, 14:00

It's integrated into my gear. It's handy to make my rig a little stiffer and the added warm factor is a bonus during winter games.

FOX_111 · March 20th, 2006, 16:33

I try to use armor as much as possible. Indoor, I have my real level IIIA vest under my tacvest and my real PASGT.

For outsite, the helmet is still used when I'm not sniping. I have a plate carrier with integrated armor comming in in a few weeks, so I'll be fully armored for the season.

concept_8 · March 20th, 2006, 16:52

I'm wearing a pt delta under a pasgt with an eagle plate carrier right now while I chairsoft.
Though since I'm not wearing anything but a g-string I don't feel weighed down and still have pretty good mobility.
I'd have a helmet on too but it'll mess with the tin foil,

In all seriousness for me it depends on the kit I'm wearing and wiith some kits if I want the added weight of a carrier.
Best bet if you want one is get one with pals and you're good to go with a carrier and a modular rig all in one instead of it getting bulky from layering gear on gear.

SC_SY · March 24th, 2006, 02:29

Quote:

Best bet if you want one is get one with pals and you're good to go with a carrier and a modular rig all in one instead of it getting bulky from layering gear on gear.

True, but the milsim part of me demands separate parts. The all-purpose chest pieces are good for the individual, but from what I hear in the bigger picture they don't work that well.

Deathblow · March 28th, 2006, 11:08

Yep, you bet. Been doing so for 3 years now and I love it. The reason I wear one is for looks - I've based my kit around some SEAL pics I like. I find that if your armor is fitted properly, after awhile you don't even notice it at all, much like what happens once you've worn football or hockey pads for a time.

Seeing as there is no tactical advantage to wearing it, I wear replica stuff (it's lighter) although I do have some authentic body armor that I would wear if there was ever rules that encorporated it.

A benefit I've noticed about wearing body armor is that contrary to popular belief, it actually aids you in identifying if you've been hit - it makes a very loud THWAPP sound.

-DB

surebet · March 28th, 2006, 11:56

Carrier, without plates for me!

Of course, that's for when I actually make it to a game...

BloodSport · March 28th, 2006, 11:57

That DB and we need a pretty boy on the field and you always take such sweet pictures :P

As for myself, dont really see a need for it in airsoft, then again I'm one of the large players out there so I have the all natural man armour (aka FAT) to protect my tender spots. But if they made a kit that looked cool enough with the armour aspect then most likely I'd pick it up for the looks for picture days and such, but I dont know about actual game play unless like DB said it was built into the game and had a purpose.

Deathblow · March 28th, 2006, 12:31

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Originally Posted by wiseowl

That DB and we need a pretty boy on the field and you always take such sweet pictures :P

8)

:wink:

-DB

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View Poll Results: Do you wear an armor carrier with your usual gear?
Yes, I just wear it because...(whatever reason)	26	36.11%
No. Maybe I should get / start wearing one?	8	11.11%
Nope. I don't see a need to do so.	22	30.56%
Sometimes. It all depends on...	16	22.22%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

March 16th, 2006, 01:06	#1
SC_SY Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario	Do you wear an armor carrier with your usual gear? Just out of curiosity. Mind you, just the armor carrier, not the load bearing equipment (unless it's a hybrid). I've been thinking about getting one (for collection) as I am a military enthusiast. Unfortunately the one I'd like to have is the CF issue one. None of the Army surplus stores in my area have one and they currently cost $250 made from Tiger Tactical :sad:

March 19th, 2006, 00:10	#3
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	Yeah, it definitaly falls into the 1337 look...! It's not really needed in airsoft, so it's solely for looks, which is half of airsoft. __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

March 16th, 2006, 01:37	#2
Phalanix raaaaawrrr! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GTA	For me, it really depends on the type of game / situation I'll be going in to. If mobility is a key factor, I usually leave out the carrier. But typically I use a carrier/Interceptor armour for that "oh so 1337" look. lol

March 19th, 2006, 00:34	#4
Freedom Fighter Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON	Blackhawk Industries Plate Carrier or Commando Recon Chest Harness (with plate) for me. __________________ Few individuals would view themselves as barbarous, no, instead they view themselves in a different light, a distorted reality that justifies who they are and what they have done.

March 19th, 2006, 17:03	#5
Chubby Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003	Damn right :) Even though style over substance for the most part isn't what keeps you "alive" in airsoft, the key to playing is to have fun and hey when you're a gear whore, like me, the more gear the better

March 20th, 2006, 01:21	#6
Brakoo Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Laval, Quebec	I bought a body armor so I can wear it underneath my HSGI Warlord. I'll only use it for those colder days as an extra layer that can keep me warm. If the body armor is well adjusted and so is the chest rig it is pretty damn comfortable and you totally forgot you're wearing it. __________________

March 20th, 2006, 04:23	#7
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	I haven't been wearing any, but I plan on doing so this season (for milsim events anyway). It completes the "look" and just adds that much more to realism -- looking at pics of Western soldiers in combat today, pretty much everyone is wearing it. The fact that there are some really nice/well made repros now, which are much more affordable than the real deal, also makes it easier to get into, and most of the new-style stuff has molle so it can also serve as LBE. For my Brit stuff, I'll be using the Mk.1 l/w body armor with an Arktis assault vest... i just need to find something to stuff the body armor cover with that'll give it a realistic look (suggestions? maybe PM as to not threadjack this one) __________________

March 20th, 2006, 14:00	#8
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	It's integrated into my gear. It's handy to make my rig a little stiffer and the added warm factor is a bonus during winter games.

March 20th, 2006, 16:33	#9
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	I try to use armor as much as possible. Indoor, I have my real level IIIA vest under my tacvest and my real PASGT. For outsite, the helmet is still used when I'm not sniping. I have a plate carrier with integrated armor comming in in a few weeks, so I'll be fully armored for the season. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

March 20th, 2006, 16:52	#10
concept_8 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: sudbury Ont.	I'm wearing a pt delta under a pasgt with an eagle plate carrier right now while I chairsoft. Though since I'm not wearing anything but a g-string I don't feel weighed down and still have pretty good mobility. I'd have a helmet on too but it'll mess with the tin foil, In all seriousness for me it depends on the kit I'm wearing and wiith some kits if I want the added weight of a carrier. Best bet if you want one is get one with pals and you're good to go with a carrier and a modular rig all in one instead of it getting bulky from layering gear on gear. __________________ "Death in the tall grass"

March 28th, 2006, 11:08	#12
Deathblow Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC - Downtown	Yep, you bet. Been doing so for 3 years now and I love it. The reason I wear one is for looks - I've based my kit around some SEAL pics I like. I find that if your armor is fitted properly, after awhile you don't even notice it at all, much like what happens once you've worn football or hockey pads for a time. Seeing as there is no tactical advantage to wearing it, I wear replica stuff (it's lighter) although I do have some authentic body armor that I would wear if there was ever rules that encorporated it. A benefit I've noticed about wearing body armor is that contrary to popular belief, it actually aids you in identifying if you've been hit - it makes a very loud THWAPP sound. -DB __________________

March 28th, 2006, 11:56	#13
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Carrier, without plates for me! Of course, that's for when I actually make it to a game... __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

March 28th, 2006, 11:57	#14
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	That DB and we need a pretty boy on the field and you always take such sweet pictures :P As for myself, dont really see a need for it in airsoft, then again I'm one of the large players out there so I have the all natural man armour (aka FAT) to protect my tender spots. But if they made a kit that looked cool enough with the armour aspect then most likely I'd pick it up for the looks for picture days and such, but I dont know about actual game play unless like DB said it was built into the game and had a purpose. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

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