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Originally Posted by lupo
Although the TT Mav is adjustable to a fairly small size I dont think its going to fit your frame properly. It has 18 pals channels , with the buckle it will be sinched all the way down its still around 30".
The mini mav would be a better choice as it still gives you 8 channels (4 double mag pouches) and around half the size of a regular mav.
TT's plate carrier adjusted down all the way should be around 22" around , height may be a bigger issue with plate carriers.
Some other options would be some of the mayflower hybrid chestrigs.
Clothing wise , looks like your in the xss (extra small short) category of sizing. Check out some of your local surplus or tac gear stores to see if they have any. If not you could order from some of the tac gear places across canada.
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I have yet to find a XSS. In fact, so far the smallest I've found in woodland is S which is huge. And those measurements would still be too big.
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Originally Posted by surebet
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I haven't had the chance to fully look through this, but it seems that you've had the same problems :P. Damn us Leprechauns. We don't even have GOLD D:
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Originally Posted by L473ncy
Lol..... There's a saying. There's only 2 sizes in the military too big or too small. In your case I'd try finding something that the military has thats in the "too small" category.
Also why does it have to be plated? Are you planning on putting real plates in there? I've carried a vest with real plates in it and I'll tell you it's not that cool to carry for even 20 feet so I assume it wouldn't be cool to carry it for a few hours. But it's probably a good workout though. Or are you planning on putting "foam plates" into it?
Also +1 for asian sizing and I'm actually surprised you haven't found a place that offers free shipping. I mean at $60 USD for a set of BDU's from China that seems pretty reasonable for me considering shipping, and it also being new (quality on the other hand is a bit meh....).
I'll vouch for AirsoftPark being an awesome place to get stuff (service and support wise, quality wise it's standard china clone stuff (in this case "Singapore clone" stuff)): http://www.airsoftpark.com/product_i...oducts_id=1876 Obviously from the provided measurements waist size will be a problem (32") but hopefully if you're a 29" waist or so then it's probably fine. In fact when I was "in between" waist sizes when I was younger (I was 29.5" at the time IIRC) I had to buy 32" jeans and just wear a belt.
As for the velcro patch, if you're skilled in sewing at all (or know someone that is) then it's just a matter of getting a nametape locally with the velcro backing. Although you may want to use a "size 16" needle (or possibly a "leather needle") if you're planning on doing this on a vest depending on the material of the vest.
PS: If you're scared of getting hit (which it seems why you want plates and to be as covered as possible) then don't. The BB will lose a lot of velocity from initially hitting the fabric of your BDU's and as such doesn't actually hurt that much. Uncovered areas on the other hand (ie. if you're wearing just a t-shirt or tight fitting polypropylene shirt) will hurt more. |
I'm not particularly scared of being hit, but being so thin, being shot at 300 even in the arms I welt like someone beat me up. My waist is sitting somewhere between 28-30" and I can sew :P I only mentioned plating as being preferred, not necessary. If I can't fit it, I can't fit it. So be it.
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Originally Posted by Nakes
IF you have trouble finding a vest that you like and that will fit, another option is to purchase a PACA Lowvis and a vest instead of a plate carrier...
It will be much lighter on your shoulders, and paca's are made to quite small sizes and will go under your vest offsetting a too largely sized vest while giving you some comfort from hits still!
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I'm not too sure how that combination would work out. =\ I'll look into it a bit more, in the meantime, know anyone who has had the experience with it?
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Originally Posted by C.G
I hate to say it but your last resort may just be to rely on wallyworld wanna be woodland printed products to fit you properly. I'm 5'7 and wear smalls (US/Canadian) - Try a few surpluss stores, or try kid sections. Another female on our teams (colin_s wife, maggie) is super teeny tiny, I think thats where she ended up finding her bdu's at. Otherwise get smalls, roll or tuck the cuffs, wear a belt or have them altered. It's pretty easy to take the seams in on jackets, I did that to my multicam set - good luck!
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Currently I am relying on terrible wannabe printed stuff. My boyfriend (IceTray) has mediums I believe, and the rolled cuffs come to my wrists. So you can imagine how big even a small would be. =\
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...4_536947_n.jpg and http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs968.snc4/76114_10150334935845585_705010584_15913624_6863796 _n.jpg<- are pics of my frame (No crude jokes please, unfortunately these are the pictures that shows it best ><) that IceTray took last week. That sweater is a bit baggy around my stomach, and the pants are baggy around the ankle.
Also, anyone know about decent womens boots in a size like.. 6? 6.5? Haha.