SIZING
for MALE Vests
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Vest
sizes are VERY different from clothing sizes, so, please
measure yourself BEFORE calling.
Print
a Sizing
Form Page to Record Your Measurements
Keep
your tape measure handy when you call
- we will show you exactly how your vest will fit.
( If you
don't have a cloth tape measure, just use a belt, and measure
the belt.)
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Fitting
the Vest to YOUR Body
The
real-world performance difference.
The biggest difference in terms of how happy you are going
to be with your vest, is how well it fits YOUR body. We help you get
fitted properly, so it covers your vitals comfortably. For
example...
Do you want
a gap on the sides for ventilation, or a full wrap (almost no gap),
or an overlap for seamless protection?
We will show
you exactly how your vest will cover you before you buy.
How long is
the vest?
There are too
many "big-name" vests out there that skimp on the length
coverage. If you can't get a straight answer on the front centerline
measurement (bottom of neck scoop to bottom of the vest), don't
buy the vest!
We will show
you exactly how much vertical coverage you will see - to ensure
proper coverage AND that you don't get a vest that is too long (that
will put pressure on your throat, when you bend over).
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We care that
you get a vest that fits you (see our Satisfaction
GUARANTEE) and we work very hard to get it right.
Please
help us by taking your measurements EXACTLY as instructed below. Round
to the nearest half inch or centimeter.
You don't have
to worry about figuring out a size from your measurements - we are
happy 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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Belly
SITTING
Females
at
the NARROWEST part of the torso, above the hips
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SITTING
________ inches
(or cm.)
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Belly
STANDING
Females
at
the NARROWEST part of the torso, above the hips
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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
TOP
of Breastbone to
TOP of Belly Button
Click
for Larger Photo
We
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.
Females
measure
to the NARROWEST part of the torso, above the hips
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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 patient (e.g., EMT), A bicycle or motorbike,
etc., etc. - take the measurement when hunched over.
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TOP of Breastbone to
Top of BELLY BUTTON
SITTING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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STANDING
TOP of Breastbone to
TOP of Belly Button
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for Larger Photo
Females
measure
to the NARROWEST part of the torso, above the hips
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TOP
of Breastbone to
Top of BELLY BUTTON
STANDING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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SITTING
Front
Centerline
TOP of Breastbone to
TOP of Belt Buckle
We
will probably want to take 2" - or more - off this
measurement when we size your vest, but tell us the ACTUAL
measurement.
Females
measure
to the NARROWEST part of the torso, above the hips
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SITTING
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TOP
of Breastbone to
Top of BELT BUCKLE
SITTING
________
inches
(or cm.)
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Gear
on a Duty Belt?
Does
your vest needs to stay above a pistol, or other gear close to
the body, above the Belt?
Let
us know...
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Pistol
or Gear extending above the belt
may call for a shorter vest so you can access your weapon
and gear more easily.
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Explanation
of Sizing Options
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“70% protection that's worn,
is better than uncomfortable 90% protection sitting home in
the closet”
Body
armor is very flexible to size...
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as the front and back panels connect with adjustable elastic /
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.
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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