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 Pastor88 |
Armor list
Mar 16 2008, 10:25 AM EDT Alright so because of my recent uh.. fear of an out break I've done a bit of research and figured out the best armor for "zombie hunters". Its a bit pricy, but in the event that there ever is a plague you will be safe and be able to fight packs. In order of importance from most important to least important, this armor consist of the following. 1#Chain mail Coif - 50$ Its is light weight and cannot be broken threw biting.2# Breast plate - 235$ For that price you can find a simple metal breast plate, a chain mail shirt could also be used and could be 50 to 75 dollars cheaper. 3#Chain mail gauntlets/gloves - 75$ for a good pair, chain mail isn't necessary but it is my first choice because they are tough. 4# Plate Pauldrens - 52$ These protect your shoulders and well neck and shoulders seem to easy access for a bite. 5# Bracers - 37$ These will protect your wrist and forearm depending on the size you get. 6# Greaves - 45$ These will protect ankles and lower leg. Total of all these things comes to 494. If you want a bit extra protection go for a cheap Helm average around 102$ A Gamberson (think long cloth vest) 82$ a Chain mail shirt 200$. that will bring your total about up to 750 dollars. But that would be for extreme zombie condition.. Keep in mind you will need a melee weapon!!! Remember most of this armor also comes as leather such as greaves, gauntlets, pauldrens, gloves, bracers, helm and breast plate. Its all protected solders for centuries I'm sure its durable enough to stand up to unarmed plagued humans. There are a few more things to add to the list of necessary attire for a zombie attack for questions on what and where to get good gear contact me I will be checking my emails at least twice a day!!! Pastor - "A shepherd must tend his flock. And at times... fight off the wolves." 6 out of 12 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Tuck-Duck&Roll |
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Mar 16 2008, 4:47 PM EDT Wouldn't it be cheaper and more comfortable to use motorcycle riding equipment? I would think they'd be far lighter in weight. You can get a set of stout leather pants, jacket, gloves, engineer boots and a half helmet for less than $500.00 on-line. The leathers I used to have I know theres no way human teeth can puncture them, no matter whos doing the biting. I'm sure you'd feel a pinch or two though, but hey it's all a balancing act isn't it? 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
 alicestar |
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Mar 16 2008, 7:32 PM EDT good job pastor, you now weigh 600lbs your top running speed is about 1mph and your survivability is now 0% do not pass go, do not collect $200. thank you for playing! 5 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you? |
 DustinEchos104 |
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Mar 16 2008, 9:43 PM EDT gambeson and chain mail with breast plate greaves bracers and pauldrens not only weigh a ridiculous amount but are extremely uncomfortable, you lose mobility, it cooks like an oven in heat, and freezes in the cold. chain mail is also usually made flexible and light to try to balance against this so if you get bit youll still feel it and gain massive bruises at the least more important than armoring against zombies is not fighting close enough to zombies to get bit, careful planning, using the thing they are trying to eat of ours, is far more important than what you have on, sit up on top of something so you attack from above, shoot from an elevated position in an open area, trap them and burn it down, these are much better than ever getting within biterange of a zombie tuck-duck&roll has a pretty good idea, in the event that zombie coverage is needed layered and treated leather is often the way to go, cheaper more common and biteproof medieval armor protected soldiers for centuries....centuries ago, there are now this far more common and more effective 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Pastor88 |
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Mar 17 2008, 4:40 PM EDT It might make you heavy but this armor would be such for melee hunters. I believe in at least a three man hunting crew but that is another paragraph of explanation. So plate armor in effective? No matter what I'm still getting chain mail its light weight even though it may be cold I would rather be cold then another soulless living dead...Also to Alicestar, 600lbs? is a little over exaggerated. It's not like id be in a full suit of armor. But I still intend to buy all these items, when I do I will inform the site on its pros and cons. 0 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Pastor88 |
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Mar 17 2008, 4:43 PM EDT Ps: Thanks for the insight guys <3 I'm in the learning process so I will take the advice to heart. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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alicestar |
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Mar 17 2008, 9:56 PM EDT look pastor, if your really looking at melee combat armor your really gunna want to be lite and mobile. id look more into injection molded plastics, Kevlar and ballistic nylon. that is where your going to find the best melee armor for your needs. 3 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
 staggs77 |
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Jun 7 2008, 4:55 PM EDT imagine the noise you would make walking around in that armour,what if a group of skinjobs managed to hold you down you would be to slow to get away,even if they couldn`t get through you wouldn`t be able to move and you would eventually die of dehydration.Perhapsa police riot suit would be a better choice,it would allow for greater stealth than that suit of armour,and much better mobility,and its probably much cheaper to. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 ROTZSRANGERS |
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Jun 7 2008, 5:11 PM EDT I say we make armor out of PBC pipe BITE THROUGH THAT Do you find this valuable? |
 Andering_J_REDDSON |
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Jun 8 2008, 1:44 AM EDT The armor is NOT as heavy, noisy, or hot as common myth holds; I actually saw video of a man doing a cartwheel wearing everything except the helmet. The realistic concern is PRICE, let’s face it, nobody here has that kind of money, and availability, most of us don’t have ready access to that kind of gear. Please rethink to concept, using more commonly available materials (preferably a set any one of us could make ourselves). Do you find this valuable? |
 geenius3ab |
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Jun 8 2008, 4:53 AM EDT Well i think of an big and strong leather coat..The leather coat should be durable and be strong enough to withstand bites..Oh and it looks really cool. :D Do you find this valuable? |
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Andering_J_REDDSON |
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Jun 8 2008, 2:44 PM EDT "Oh and it looks really cool. :D"Skin job baiut in training. Do you find this valuable? |
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DustinEchos104 |
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Jun 8 2008, 8:54 PM EDT the armor is heavy, i have worn a set myself on occasions for RenFaire and in and of itself it isnt that hot, but you have to wear a gambeson(never remember how to spell that tho)underneath to make sure you dont chafe your skin off of your body and that is incredibly hot Do you find this valuable? |
 SuperSoldierRCP |
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Jun 8 2008, 8:59 PM EDT "good job pastor, you now weigh 600lbs your top running speed is about 1mph and your survivability is now 0% do not pass go, do not collect $200. thank you for playing!"THANK YOUR FOR PLAYING THE AM ZOMBIE YOUR ARE THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER LOL Do you find this valuable? |
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Haloeclipse Haloeclipse |
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Jun 9 2008, 3:13 AM EDT One of the worst ideas ive heard. It sound slike a good idea but nothing about it would work in reality. Too heavy, slow, and loud. Go for leather, biker leather, hell on of those welding leather half jackets with the long sleaves is a start, leather chaps. Go tot he local s&m shop, or cowbvoy shop or motorcycle shop and find leather. They wont fite through it, its light, flexible and strong. If you have access to it, use a plate carrier and sapi plates to stop bullets. Do you find this valuable? |
 Original-Sin |
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Jun 20 2008, 3:03 AM EDT The metal armor you have lined up for yourself is gonna get you killed. Not only will you be slowed down to a crawl. Your visability, subtlety, and mobility will all suffer greatly. Not only will you be greatly fatigued after only 30 minutes, even the slowest of zombies will be able to catch up to you and tackle you and rip and gnash all that armor right off of you whilst you lay on the ground helpless. As to all the leather-heads, although it does provide better mobility and still a good defense against the occasional bite or two. The thing you have to remember about leather is that it doesnt breathe easily and it's not completely bite proof. See below; Zombies dont BITE like we do. A zombie will rip and tear at what your wearing with its teeth. It doesnt FEEL PAIN, so it will literally rip out all it's teeth if it has to to get to your skin. They dont bite on that leather jacket and say "ouch, all well..." They chomp down on that sucker again and again and again untill they either have no more teeth to do so or they get through..which they will...easily.. Do you find this valuable? |
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ZombieEATer ZombieEATer |
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Jun 20 2008, 6:18 AM EDT chainmail may be light weight in accordance to plate, but by no means is it light! A full set may still weight like 60 lbs! My personal armor includes a molle cut-away vest with shoulder extension for torso protection and carry, dyneema ballistic collar for neck/collar bone bite and ballistic protection, heavy weight balaclava with heat/abrasion protection, motorcycle or similar wide view helmet, ankle cut combat boots or ankle cut steel toed boots lightweight, tactical operator's gloves, under armor water resistant or sweat wicking shirt/jacket and pant (stuff is hard to bite through cuz it's expandable), a full set of ACU or BDU's overtop the under armor, 2 layers of kevlar covers for the forearms, and possibly some tactical elbow and knee pads, as well as shin/forearm guards. This is a fairly light weight solution that will be able to hold alot on you (there are numerous pockets on the bdu's, and molle slots). A few places may feel some moderate pinching from bites, but it's not gonna break the skin easily. I value mobility over total protectoin. Do you find this valuable? |
 HeavenlySword |
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Jul 6 2008, 11:31 PM EDT Sharksuits = light Do you find this valuable? |
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ZombieEATer ZombieEATer |
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Jul 7 2008, 2:50 AM EDT shark suit = available to next to noone and expensive as hell Do you find this valuable? |
 ww3sabiture |
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Jul 10 2008, 10:55 PM EDT im a blacksmith and i will tell you that you can make a hole suit of plate for around a total of 100lbs (thats with the shiled and sword along with a 2nd chest plate) if it was AL it would be around 80lbs for the same set up if you use sheet steel (coffie can or car sheet metal) you will be around 90lbs ( thats 10lbs of ammo you can cary extra now!) Do you find this valuable? |
