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S2k_Chris S2k_Chris |
Armour
Mar 13 2008, 4:31 PM EDT The best way to protect yourself from a zombie attack is to buy yourself a authentic set of Japanese Samurai Armour and Katana. Many companies sell these to consumers and movie sets. My personal favorite is made from Paul Chen from Hanwei armory. Battle ready Katanas are harder to find, but you can also find them on hanwei's website. The ease of use of Japanese armour as well as intimidation factor of Samurai armor make it the perfect fit for the post Z world. For anyone who has never worn samurai armour, it is around 60 lbs, breath through, tight, and safe. It also gives you a great sense of security and moral. And lets be honest, a month or two after the world ends from the Z threat, who would not want to follow a leader who wears samurai armour? 2 out of 9 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Legion12 |
RE: Armour
Apr 24 2008, 10:57 AM EDT I'm big into armour, but for good armour you have to know what your trying to stop. For a sword plate is great, for bullets about worthless. All we are trying to stop is human teeth. Plastic from a blue 55 gal barrel is great, or coffe cans. alicestar wrote a good one on fiberglass. Any helmet needs ear holes. Do you find this valuable? |
 Talon12 |
RE: Armour
Apr 24 2008, 11:45 PM EDT I will have to admitt that any leader in armour will look pretty awesome! Do you find this valuable? |
 alicestar |
RE: Armour
Apr 25 2008, 12:53 AM EDT "I'm big into armour, but for good armour you have to know what your trying to stop. For a sword plate is great, for bullets about worthless. All we are trying to stop is human teeth. Plastic from a blue 55 gal barrel is great, or coffe cans. alicestar wrote a good one on fiberglass. Any helmet needs ear holes."good idea with the blue plastic legion, I didnt think of that one! Do you find this valuable? |
 ditto210 |
RE: Armour
Apr 28 2008, 12:47 AM EDT samurai armor would be a terrible thing to use! first of all there are som many places easy for a zed to grab you, and while the may not bite you, they could easily pull you to the ground. the weight of samurai armor is immence and lacks moblility, thus hindering both offence and defence greatly. you need light-weight, protective gear, like police and swat team riot gear. Do you find this valuable? |
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alicestar |
RE: Armour
Apr 28 2008, 4:58 AM EDT "samurai armor would be a terrible thing to use! first of all there are som many places easy for a zed to grab you, and while the may not bite you, they could easily pull you to the ground. the weight of samurai armor is immence and lacks moblility, thus hindering both offence and defence greatly. you need light-weight, protective gear, like police and swat team riot gear."I got news for you ditto, police and swat team riot gear bunches and binds at every joint not to mention its hot as shyte!!! your better off dressing like the tin man from wizard of oz than wearing that stuff Do you find this valuable? |
 onekoolkat200 |
RE: Armour
Apr 28 2008, 6:03 PM EDT samurai armor, swat gear, bullet proof vests, they are all pretty much worthless in a situation like this. i was an airborne infantry soldier and i fought in both campaigns operation enduring freedom and operation iraqi freedom. i would have gladly traded in my body armor. heavy armor like these types add another 20 degrees of heat, uncomfortable, bulky, and add to your fatigue faster when you are on the run. plus samurai armor is extremely expesive and how are you going to fit ina car if you decide to drive away. i have a nice close fitting motorcylce jacket black all leather can handle a 55 mile an hour drag. i was stabbed in the shoulder in germany while wearing the jacket and the jacket turned the blade leaving a small mark on the jacket and all i felt was a bit of pressure. plus the jacket can be folded up and put in my ruck sack armor is something you do not want to wear all the time. especially in the heat. Do you find this valuable? |
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ditto210 |
RE: Armour
Apr 29 2008, 11:08 PM EDT "I got news for you ditto, police and swat team riot gear bunches and binds at every joint not to mention its hot as shyte!!! your better off dressing like the tin man from wizard of oz than wearing that stuff"ok, even if it bunches at the joints and is hot, it can't be as hot as covering yourself in a layer of steel, not to mention easier to manuver in. i'm not saying it's exactly perfect, i'm saying that it's perfect, but if you feel you must wear armour of it's a better alternative than samurai armour. Do you find this valuable? |
 Dvergamali |
RE: Armour
Apr 29 2008, 11:51 PM EDT I wouldnt want to wear armor for the fact I would want to be ale to run and move. Maybe something on the arms and hands like leather or kevlar. Just so long as you can still use your fingers well. Armor is all fine and dandy but it wont save you when 30 Zeds start pulling you in all different directions. Armor follows the natural joints of the body you can get caught up by Zeds and get twisted and tied in a knot and just wish they had woul deat you. Do you find this valuable? |
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Dvergamali |
RE: Armour
Apr 29 2008, 11:52 PM EDT had woul deat you. meant had just eaten you sorry cant type for beans and I dont proofread Do you find this valuable? |
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Talon12 |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 1:02 AM EDT When we wear plate armour at the ren. faires there's just two of us but it sounds like ten. NOISY, you can hear us coming. It is hot in the sun and cold in the shade or sure, and you don't get in or out of it in a hurry. Do you find this valuable? |
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alicestar |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 2:46 AM EDT "I wouldnt want to wear armor for the fact I would want to be ale to run and move. Maybe something on the arms and hands like leather or kevlar. Just so long as you can still use your fingers well. Armor is all fine and dandy but it wont save you when 30 Zeds start pulling you in all different directions. Armor follows the natural joints of the body you can get caught up by Zeds and get twisted and tied in a knot and just wish they had woul deat you."lets have this talk after you kick in a few doors kiddy, as for kat & me we've had enough "natural movement body armor". besides if your looking to armor to save you that means your not very confident in your running ability or your shooting skills so I would go with working on those first! Do you find this valuable? |
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onekoolkat200 |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 9:28 AM EDT stay fit learn to shoot well, some shooting ranges offer courses in close quarters combat with pistols and assualt rifles, or go join the infantry. most importantly choose your battles wisely. just because one zombie killed your butt buddy doesn't mean you have to kill every zombie as soon as you see them no matter how many of them there are. just be cool and know when to stalk away. then armor won't be priority number one because you are choosing not to get that close to them. Do you find this valuable? |
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Dvergamali |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 12:18 PM EDT "lets have this talk after you kick in a few doors kiddy, as for kat & me we've had enough "natural movement body armor". besides if your looking to armor to save you that means your not very confident in your running ability or your shooting skills so I would go with working on those first! "Exactly my point I would rather rely on natual speed and agillity to save me while armor would likely get me killed. My shooting skills will do just fine, Ill post some pics of my headshot targets from the other side of the range. When my wife and I go we always pracitce at various distances, targets ect. Im not bad. She is freakin good. Do you find this valuable? |
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alicestar |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 3:10 PM EDT "Exactly my point I would rather rely on natual speed and agillity to save me while armor would likely get me killed. My shooting skills will do just fine, Ill post some pics of my headshot targets from the other side of the range. When my wife and I go we always pracitce at various distances, targets ect. Im not bad. She is freakin good."have you ever taken any combat pistol classes?? Do you find this valuable? |
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onekoolkat200 |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 5:24 PM EDT my bad i should have reviewed my statement. i'm not saying armor isn't important i'm just saying bullet proof vests samurai armor, palte mail, chain mail, all of those kinds will not be of much use and will only slow you down while you are on the move. and try fighting in that stuff for 6 hours. hell 2 hours if you are not used to it you will be exshausted real fast. the rangers and delta guys thtat ran 3 miles in somalia back to base wounded and wearing full battle rattle and fatigued from fighting were in peak condition mentally and physically coupled with fear and adrenaline. fear and adrenaline will only get you so far. so in order to circumvent all these things i again say go with a good leather motorcycle jacket some you can even insert kevlar armor into them. Do you find this valuable? |
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Legion12 |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 5:31 PM EDT It all comes down to what you're trying to stop. Leather I think is great, maybe a little extra armour on bite places. Just add something light like heavy plastic or light tin to main bite areas, hands, arms, legs, etc. Do you find this valuable? |
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onekoolkat200 |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 6:23 PM EDT yes legion has it right on. with the kevlar inserts my jacket takes them in the forearms to elbows and in the shoulders and back. plus i can wear the jacket over a vest and under the vest. Do you find this valuable? |
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Dvergamali |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 10:49 PM EDT "have you ever taken any combat pistol classes??"nope fraid not just good ol' home practice with countless thousands of rounds. I will however be taking classes AND CCW class very soon. Til then I will have to deal with the skill I have and my trusty Zombaton (TM) lol. Do you find this valuable? |
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iamMetaluna iamMetaluna |
RE: Armour
Apr 30 2008, 11:50 PM EDT A buddy of mine (who's a fellow Zombie fanatic) lent me a book called the Zombie Survival Hand Book (or guide - it's been a few years). It may not be the bible to live through such a situation, but it did have some good suggestions, and a section about armor. One thing mentioned was about "shark suits" (which unless I'm completely mistaken is like chain mail made with tiny rings) being able to easily stop bites - but being noisy. Another point (that legion brought up earlier) would be a "shark suit" wouldn't stop a bullet if humans were a factor. This is all fine and good, but in any plans I make (for any emergency) I try to keep it practical for what I'll have available (not a lot of shark suits or plate mail in the mountains). It seems like there's a lot of ex/current military guys in these discussion forums - and their advise in these situations is very valuable (my Dad was ex-military) - but "regular joe" may not know how to get any of this stuff. It's my opinion that an organized and mobile camp with well placed lookouts will work better than make-shift armor (plastic) or clunky metal armor any day. If you decide to go it alone (which is foolish), or end up alone - THEN I would say it's not a bad investment to have. Do you find this valuable? |