I am interested in advice on the use of side plates in my plate carrier (First Spear Strandhogg w/ overlap cummerbund). I would be using this in a LE role (not dedicated SWAT) or for training.
I currently have large ceramic (Ceradyne under a different brand for the civilian market I believe) level III plates front and back along with IIIA backers. I also have 6" x 12" IIIA side panels in the cummerbund. The cummerbund will hold 6 x 6 without modification or 6 x 8 with extenders.
I am interested in general thoughts on running side plates with a focus on weight and comfort. I have not run side plates previously so please don't assume something is obvious because it may not be to me. I am concerned with plate thickness and rubbing under my arms as well as access to belt mounted gear.
I am interested in ICW plates to save weight since I am already running IIIA underneath but seem to be having difficulty finding any. The ones I have found advertised seem to be standalone plates.
I do not have level IV plates so adding IV side plates does not seem practical so please focus on III / III+.
Lastly if anyone has a great hook up for plates that they want to share please do so.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
I currently have large ceramic (Ceradyne under a different brand for the civilian market I believe) level III plates front and back along with IIIA backers. I also have 6" x 12" IIIA side panels in the cummerbund. The cummerbund will hold 6 x 6 without modification or 6 x 8 with extenders.
I am interested in general thoughts on running side plates with a focus on weight and comfort. I have not run side plates previously so please don't assume something is obvious because it may not be to me. I am concerned with plate thickness and rubbing under my arms as well as access to belt mounted gear.
I am interested in ICW plates to save weight since I am already running IIIA underneath but seem to be having difficulty finding any. The ones I have found advertised seem to be standalone plates.
I do not have level IV plates so adding IV side plates does not seem practical so please focus on III / III+.
Lastly if anyone has a great hook up for plates that they want to share please do so.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.