Message from @RoflTank

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2018-12-02 06:03:35 UTC  

That... is also sensible.

2018-12-02 06:03:49 UTC  

Also because it's literally their problem at that point

2018-12-02 06:04:03 UTC  

But no shit, inconel chainmail

2018-12-02 06:04:04 UTC  

Honestly though like you said, its a trade-off right?

2018-12-02 06:04:19 UTC  

Stopped a .50AE dead on with no degradation to the metal

2018-12-02 06:04:24 UTC  

most people don't realize how strenuous it is to wear body armor for 10 hours a day

2018-12-02 06:04:30 UTC  

And yes, also yes.

2018-12-02 06:04:52 UTC  

Oh it's shit

2018-12-02 06:05:00 UTC  

if I could wear plates and armor I would

2018-12-02 06:05:13 UTC  

but I would destroy my spine and lumbar before retirement

2018-12-02 06:05:20 UTC  

Wearing anything like 20kg or more requires specialized endurance training

2018-12-02 06:05:33 UTC  

so basically I suggest wearing the MINIMUM amount of protection possible that is comfortable to you

2018-12-02 06:05:37 UTC  

Also, that's why proper armor doesn't rest on your shoulders

2018-12-02 06:05:52 UTC  

Them knight niggas knew what was up when they buckled that shit on

2018-12-02 06:06:06 UTC  

even if you have a tight cummerbund fit, it fucks up your lumbar

2018-12-02 06:06:41 UTC  

No I mean, barring impracticality, proper armor fitting puts almost no weight on your shoulders.

2018-12-02 06:06:55 UTC  

Because you literally strap it to your torso

2018-12-02 06:07:05 UTC  

you have to really feel comfortable in your gear, makes no sense to be all armored up and only be able to shoot and perform at 60% capacity

2018-12-02 06:07:31 UTC  

Well that's what I call the "Juggernaut Line"

2018-12-02 06:07:47 UTC  

The point at which it's easier to just forgo cover in favor of your armor

2018-12-02 06:08:01 UTC  

Basically a ballistic-rated EOD suit

2018-12-02 06:08:04 UTC  

that's why I laugh when I see instagram dudes with pics of thier PC with 2 plates and 4 loaded M4 mags

2018-12-02 06:08:11 UTC  

oof

2018-12-02 06:08:14 UTC  

no thanks

2018-12-02 06:08:26 UTC  

I'm in decent shape and I would no fucking way wear that going to work

2018-12-02 06:08:39 UTC  

its all just like male dress-up

2018-12-02 06:08:46 UTC  

A loaded M4 mag is what, 5+ pounds?

2018-12-02 06:08:52 UTC  

idk

2018-12-02 06:09:56 UTC  

Because both plates is like 30lbs

2018-12-02 06:10:05 UTC  

IIRC

2018-12-02 06:10:10 UTC  

each hard plate is like 12lbs

2018-12-02 06:12:08 UTC  

Oh shit nah 30x556 is only 1lb

2018-12-02 06:12:43 UTC  

Still, 30 something pounds, not for daily use thank you.

2018-12-02 06:15:10 UTC  

both plates in the LIIIA vest is 30lbs

2018-12-02 06:15:18 UTC  

25-30

2018-12-02 06:15:40 UTC  

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2018-12-02 06:15:49 UTC  

I think it's a joke

2018-12-02 06:15:54 UTC  

good plates are like 6lbs

2018-12-02 06:15:57 UTC  

^

2018-12-02 06:16:21 UTC  

they make buoyant plates but they're thicker

2018-12-02 06:16:24 UTC  

cheap plates weigh more and are thicker