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CallsignPyro
CallsignPyro
what armor do you have
Mar 4 2010, 9:56 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 4 2010, 9:56 PM EST
ive noticed alot of threads about what weapons you have in your house, so i ask, what armor do you have that is ready to use & you dont have to go searching for it. ive got my biker leathers & helmet, as well as leather boots, bracers & grieves. how bout yall Do you find this valuable?    
possumblaster
possumblaster
1. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 4 2010, 10:27 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 4 2010, 10:27 PM EST
PASGT Helmet (previous generation army kevlar helmet)
Multicam BDS Plate carrier
ESAPI plates. (7.62 AP rated, you can get them off Ebay)

That's all I need. I would think anything more would just be extra weight and hinder mobility. Do you find this valuable?    
LagAvenger
LagAvenger
2. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 4 2010, 11:25 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 4 2010, 11:25 PM EST
I have 2 kevlar helmets (which I wouldn't wear)
ESAPI's but nothing to put them in (I wouldn't wear them anyway)

I guess I'll just stick to my reinforced toe combat boots and my sweet leather jacket.. and sunscreen... of all the reasons to die, mine would be caused by a sunburn Do you find this valuable?    
Freelancer47
Freelancer47
3. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 12:13 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 12:13 AM EST
I kinda have what the Possum Blaster has.

Check my profile. It's pictured there. Do you find this valuable?    
AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
4. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 2:57 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 2:57 AM EST
Everything that is standard issued to every Marine, which is a painfully long list of crap that I will never wear.

If you get close enough to a zombie where armor comes in to play, you probably deserved to get bit in the first place. Do you find this valuable?    
LagAvenger
LagAvenger
5. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 11:03 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 11:03 AM EST
"Everything that is standard issued to every Marine, which is a painfully long list of crap that I will never wear.

If you get close enough to a zombie where armor comes in to play, you probably deserved to get bit in the first place."
lol.

I almost agree. It'd be nice to have some nice thick gloves or sleeves to stick in his mouth before your face goes in... could give you enough time to stick a pen into his brain via eyesocket.
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WiseChoice
6. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 2:44 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 2:44 PM EST
Just as an idea everyone. I have 2 sets of lacrosse shoulder pads and they are EXTREMELY light and made out of durable plastic materials and sometimes even leather. Google lacrosse pads. I think in a REALISTIC situation these would do a great job.

Also, in the art program here at my school we have leather suits for welding and plasma cutting. Its simply a brown leather hide that goes over your torso and legs. It is quite strong and a human bite would never be able to bite through. Its light and very warm as well. Check these out. Do you find this valuable?    
CallsignPyro
CallsignPyro
7. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 4:03 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 4:03 PM EST
"Just as an idea everyone. I have 2 sets of lacrosse shoulder pads and they are EXTREMELY light and made out of durable plastic materials and sometimes even leather. Google lacrosse pads. I think in a REALISTIC situation these would do a great job.

Also, in the art program here at my school we have leather suits for welding and plasma cutting. Its simply a brown leather hide that goes over your torso and legs. It is quite strong and a human bite would never be able to bite through. Its light and very warm as well. Check these out."
one of my team members has lacross pads & he tested them a few times, they work very well Do you find this valuable?    

WiseChoice
8. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 4:18 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 4:18 PM EST
"one of my team members has lacross pads & he tested them a few times, they work very well "
Yeah. They would probably be my main outer armor in the apocalypse. Over top something like a leather welding suit. Complete protection at all times IMO. Do you find this valuable?    
SasquatchJim
SasquatchJim
9. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 5:44 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 5:44 PM EST
"one of my team members has lacross pads & he tested them a few times, they work very well "
That's pretty cool.

IMO, though, the best armor is your brain. I don't care what anyone says: you cannot run around in full-riot gear and expect it to be a breeze. Any piece of armor makes it easier for a zombie to grab you. Being smart and staying out of reach is better than any armor.

The only armor piece I can see a bit of merit in are knee pads. The thick ones make it easier to shoot crouching. Do you find this valuable?    
CallsignPyro
CallsignPyro
10. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 6:50 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 6:50 PM EST
"That's pretty cool.

IMO, though, the best armor is your brain. I don't care what anyone says: you cannot run around in full-riot gear and expect it to be a breeze. Any piece of armor makes it easier for a zombie to grab you. Being smart and staying out of reach is better than any armor.

The only armor piece I can see a bit of merit in are knee pads. The thick ones make it easier to shoot crouching."
thats all my best friend has is knee & one elbow pad, he is deep into parqur & when i tried i found out why its smart to use the pads Do you find this valuable?    
SasquatchJim
SasquatchJim
11. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 9:02 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 9:02 PM EST
"thats all my best friend has is knee & one elbow pad, he is deep into parqur & when i tried i found out why its smart to use the pads"
Oh, okay. You see what I mean about things like chest plates? 0  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
CallsignPyro
CallsignPyro
12. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 9:10 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 9:10 PM EST
"Oh, okay. You see what I mean about things like chest plates?"
thats why my armor at present is my motorcycle riding leathers Do you find this valuable?    
SasquatchJim
SasquatchJim
13. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 9:16 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 9:16 PM EST
"thats why my armor at present is my motorcycle riding leathers"
Yeah, that isn't too bad. At least you can still move around.

For me, I'm stickin' with my normal clothes. I don't really see the need to change. Do you find this valuable?    
DevilNuts
DevilNuts
14. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 9:20 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 9:20 PM EST
"Everything that is standard issued to every Marine, which is a painfully long list of crap that I will never wear.

If you get close enough to a zombie where armor comes in to play, you probably deserved to get bit in the first place."
Same.

I'll keep the camelbak, the cold weather gear, and the sleeping system. And the fleece pullover (pure awesome). The rest I will trade away to the mall ninja paintball assassins for the last of their toilet paper. 5  out of 5 found this valuable. Do you?    
JadedRogue
JadedRogue
15. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 5 2010, 11:30 PM EST | Post edited: Mar 5 2010, 11:30 PM EST
Only thing for armor wise that I have is steel-toed leather work boots (think short combat boots) ATV helmet (no face shield), leather gloves, and a trench-coat made of thick canvas-bag-like material, semi-waterproof.

Granted, I wouldn't ever wear the helmet, it conflicts with being able to see your surroundings; and given the time I'de cut down my coat to make it practical or it wouldn't get used at all for "armor". Human teeth couldn't chomp through, not so good against cat's claws or dog teeth. Do you find this valuable?    
AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
16. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 6 2010, 12:58 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 6 2010, 12:58 AM EST
"Same.

I'll keep the camelbak, the cold weather gear, and the sleeping system. And the fleece pullover (pure awesome). The rest I will trade away to the mall ninja paintball assassins for the last of their toilet paper. "
No joke dude, that fleece is a god send. I never thought of hanging on to any of it to trade. Wonder how much a mall ninja will trade me for a digital gortex or a desert LBV with grenade and magazine pouches.

Edit: Don't forget to mention that its "tactical" 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
LagAvenger
LagAvenger
17. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 6 2010, 2:04 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 6 2010, 2:04 AM EST
"No joke dude, that fleece is a god send. I never thought of hanging on to any of it to trade. Wonder how much a mall ninja will trade me for a digital gortex or a desert LBV with grenade and magazine pouches.

Edit: Don't forget to mention that its "tactical""
aww, no chance of seeing crazy jarheads running around in nothing but boots, silkies, and a flak and kevlar? XD Do you find this valuable?    
Maj.Chernov
Maj.Chernov
18. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 6 2010, 3:18 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 6 2010, 3:18 AM EST
Eh the only armor I have is a bulgarian steel helmet, a good pair of blue jeans, a good pair of all weather boots, a good shirt and medium jacket. The only armor I may get beside what I have is kneepads and a gasmask. I found a site with a deal for a 2001 Bulgarian gas mask with spare filters :D Do you find this valuable?    

WiseChoice
19. RE: what armor do you have
Mar 6 2010, 4:33 AM EST | Post edited: Mar 6 2010, 4:33 AM EST
"That's pretty cool.

IMO, though, the best armor is your brain. I don't care what anyone says: you cannot run around in full-riot gear and expect it to be a breeze. Any piece of armor makes it easier for a zombie to grab you. Being smart and staying out of reach is better than any armor.

The only armor piece I can see a bit of merit in are knee pads. The thick ones make it easier to shoot crouching."
A full leather body welding suit is just like a shirt. Do you find this valuable?    
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