| 8"
by 10" (20 X 30 cm) |
Many females and smaller frames |
Small
SAPI - 8.75" by 11.75"
(22 X 30 cm) |
Smaller Frames that have an average height or taller |
|
10"
by 12"
(25 X 30 cm)
(actual size
often slightly under 10" by 12")
|
Most males |
| Medium
SAPI - 9.5 by 12.5" (24 X 32 cm) |
Most males, especially longer torsos. |
| Large
SAPI - 10.25 by 13.25" (26 X 34) |
Larger males (or more coverage on the back) |
| XL
SAPI - 11" by 14" |
The "Big boys!" |
You can best determine
your optimal plate size with a tape measure looking in a mirror - put
the width and height of the plate on your chest to check for good coverage.
You want the plate width to be just inside your nipples side to side.
You want the plate height to cover from the top of the breastbone down
to 1" or 2" or even 3" ABOVE the belly button
- WHEN YOU ARE SITTING DOWN RELAXED
Feel free to contact
us with your measurements for help:
- Chest Width
- center of nipple to nipple, side to side on the chest, and
- Front Center-line
- SITTING DOWN,
top of belly button to top of breastbone = the bottom of
the collarbone notch
Don't
get too big a plate...
1. Be sure the
plate is not too wide so as to disturb your buttstock weld with a
rifle.
2. Can you hold
your pistol in your isoceles or Weaver stance without the plate interfering?
3. Ensure that
when you sit down, or bend over, the bottom of the plate will not
hit your duty belt and get pushed up into your throat.
If your Rifle Plates
Carrier or Pockets will accomodate, sometimes it is a good idea to go
one size bigger on the back for more coverage that won't interfere with
you holding a weapon. (Plus it can counterbalance all the extra gear
weighing down the front of the vest...)
Armor UP
L.P. dba 
