Please measure
yourself BEFORE calling
If
you want a superb fit
keep your tape measure at hand when you call!
( If you don't
have a cloth tape measure, just use a belt, and measure the belt.)
We care that you
get a vest that fits you (see our Satisfaction
GUARANTEE) and we work hard to get it right. Please help us by
taking your measurements EXACTLY as instructed below. Round to the
nearest half inch or centimeter.
Don't worry too
much about figuring out a size from your measurements - we are here
to help with that!
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Height
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feet, ________ inches (or cm.)
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Weight
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________ lbs. (or kg.)
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Chest
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4
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Belly
SITTING
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SITTING
________ inches
(or cm.)
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Belly
STANDING
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STANDING
________ inches
(or cm.)
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Side
Protection Options
OVERLAP
Front &
Back ballistic panels overlapping is best for maximum protection
- zero seam or gap on the sides. Generally for Tactical Armor
or high-risk situations as the double thickness on the sides is
not as concealable.
FULL-SIDE-WRAP
Meaning only
a very small gap, the Front & Back ballistic panels close
to touching on the side. Best compromise between maximizing protection
and concealability.
GAP
A 1"
or 2" gap on the sides for extra ventilation and comfort.
A gap in protection may be preferred if heat buildup would prevent
you from wearing your Full-Side-Wrap vest.
Your
personal preference - let us know...
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Overlap ________
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Full-Wrap ________
– Front and back ballistic panels close to touching
on the side - less than an inch gap (2.5 cm.)
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Small Gap ________
1" or 2" or 3" gap
(3 or 5 or 8 cm.)
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SITTING
Collarbone Notch to
Belly Button
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for Larger Photo
You
will probably want to take an inch or two - or more - off
this measurement when we size your vest, but tell us the
ACTUAL measurement.
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- Sit
down.
- Find
your collarbone notch which is the top of your breastbone
(the bottom of the collarbone U notch) just below the bottom
of your throat. See Photo...
- Measure
straight down the center of your chest to the top of your
BELLY BUTTON while you are sitting down in a normal
relaxed position.
- .If you
hunch over a bicycle, motorbike, computer, etc., etc. - take
the measurement when hunched over.
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COLLARBONE NOTCH to
Top of BELLY BUTTON
SITTING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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For
Females
SITTING
Collarbone Notch to
Narrowest Part of Torso
Female
vests are designed to stay above the belly button, and
above the wider female hips / pelvis.
For women,
please take the # 7 measurement from the collarbone notch, straight
down the front centerline of the chest to the narrowest
point of the torso.
This is
often shorter than the measurement to the belly button.
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COLLARBONE
NOTCH to
NARROWEST
POINT OF TORSO
SITTING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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8
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SITTING
Front
Centerline
Collarbone Notch to
Top of Belt Buckle
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for Larger Photo
You
will probably want to take an inch or two - or more - off
this measurement when we size your vest, but tell us the
ACTUAL measurement.
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- Sit
down.
- Find
your collarbone notch which is the top of your breastbone
(the bottom of the collarbone U notch) just below the bottom
of your throat. See Photo...
- Measure
straight down the center of your chest to the top of your
BELT BUCKLE while you are sitting down in a normal
relaxed position.
- If you
hunch over a bicycle, motorbike, computer, etc., etc. - take
the measurement when hunched over.
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COLLARBONE NOTCH to
Top of BELT BUCKLE
SITTING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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9
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STANDING
Collarbone Notch to
Top of Belly Button
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for Larger Photo
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COLLARBONE
NOTCH to
Top of BELLY BUTTON
STANDING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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Gear
on a Duty Belt?
Does
your vest needs to stay above a pistol, or other gear above the
Belt?
Let
us know...
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Pistol
or Gear extending above the belt probably calls
for a shorter vest so you can access your weapon and
gear more easily.
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Body armor is very flexible to size...
... as the front
and back panels connect with elastic and adjustable Velcro straps.
A size Large person
could wear a Medium with a gap on the sides (for more ventilation,
freedom of movement and concealability). A size Large person could
also wear an Extra-Large with overlapping sides (more coverage, but
also more bulk, less ventilation and less concealability).
Often your personal
preference for more protection, vs. more ventilation / concealability
/ comfort will move you up or down a size. Get your measurements right,
but don't worry too much about sizing - we have our Satisfaction
Guarantee to make sure you end up happy with the fit.
Explanation
of Sizing Options
“70%
protection that's worn,
is better than 100% protection sitting home in the closet”
Belly – Sides
The theoretical
ideal is to have the front and back panels close to touching at the
sides. This provides almost 100% "full-wrap" coverage, without any
overlap which would cause a bulge under your clothes and extra bulk.
Then in the summer you can loosen up the vest to get a little gap
for ventilation.
You may want an
inch or so of overlap on the sides to get more side coverage, plus
extra blunt trauma protection with the stronger overlap connection
between front and back ballistic panels. This is standard for Tactical
armor worn on the outside, and popular with concealable vests worn
for shorter periods of time.
Or you may want
an inch or two – or more – of a gap to allow for even more
freedom of movement, and most importantly, ventilation.
Better to
wear partial side protection in the heat than to not wear a vest at
all. Your personal preference, just let us know.
Front Length
Concealable vests
are designed to cover the vital organs - not the entire torso,
i.e., lower abdomen. So It may be preferred to get a longer vest for
more coverage vs. standard length, but it's also critical not to get
TOO LONG a vest.
Too long and it
will hit your belt when you sit or bend, and then jab you in the throat.
Generally we take an inch or two off the Collarbone to Belly Button
measurement when SITTING.
Better to wear
a short, comfortable vest all of the time, than a long vest that is
left at home because it's just not comfortable enough.... Your
personal preference, just let us know.
Chest
Wider gives more
coverage, but less freedom of movement, and less ventilation. Let
us know your preference, and we'll steer you to the right vest for
your measurements.
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