Mack

I find it hard to believe this isn't some kind of troll post that everyone is falling for, especially considering the timing. If it isn't however, interesting article here:
 
Link to article redacted
 
Not sure I need to point out the irony of wanting to fight ISIS because of their brutality towards Christians, then causing controversy by wearing the uniform of a group who commited mass genocide against the Jews. It's the Swastika that is offensive, and is still used by extremist groups in the US and Europe today as a symbol of hate. I suggest you wear a silly Hitler moustache so that at least people may think you are wearing it in jest, even though it's bad taste. Proudly taking selfies and posting them in public is not the best idea!

Either you were unaware of what this weekend represents to a lot of people, or you just don't care... either way, posting your shiny new SS Totenkopf brigade kit on remembrance weekend is such poor taste I can't even begin to explain how much of an utter cunt it makes you.
 
As for ImTriggerHappy's comment, there's a difference between someone wearing a kilt which is traditional scottish dress, and someone dressing up as a war criminal. Do a bit of reading on what the SS did during the 1940's and you'll see why wearing that particular uniform is so unpleasant, I'd honestly rather see someone wearing a pointy white KKK outfit than that one.

But this load out has no place on a battlefield. It's not portraying the waffen SS who did the fighting. Even if it was , it's a dress uniform, not very practical for fighting in.
 
The SS portrayed here were the ones responsible for the atrocities . And they were all die hard volunteer Nazis unlike the regular army who were conscripted.
 
And the devil being in the detail , isn't that the deaths head insignia on his hat ? ( literally the unit responsible for death camps and the final solution shit?)
 
In my opinion you're trying too hard to be an edgy cunt and push the limits of freedom of expression.
 
I would rather airsoft not being associated with these kind of people - it's already embarrassing enough explaining what I do on weekends
 
 
EDIT: googled the totenkopft insignia and it appears to be the 3rd SS panzer division so I was mistaken about the waffen SS bit. The unit portrayed still committed war crimes though, and it's still a dress uniform so I still think you're a bit of a prick
 
EDIT 2 : more Google confirmed I was initially right, concentration camp guards, who also were use to form the 3rd SS panzer division . Initial point reinstated

...and instead of going for, I dunno, a standard WWII German uniform, you decided to go for the one which will intentionally get as much negative attention as possible?
 
What a fantastic idea, I'm sure you'll not run into any issues whatsoever. There's normally a reason why most trolls keep their activity to the internet and not real life.

If your boots are not waterproof, Sealskinz are the ticket.

Completely wrong, nothing to do with waist size. Its all about plate size.
 
from elsewhere "PLATE Carriers are designed to carry PLATES and PLATES ONLY. Thus, they are sized based on the SIZE of the PLATE you wanna carry in it. Don't be surprised if they seem "small" on you, because a 10x12 plate is designed to cover a 10x12 area. Anything larger than that is window dressing that allows you to add more sh*t to the vest."
 
Front plate: Even with top of the sternum while standing and covering the entirety of each nipple. For best fit, the plate should not impinge on the shoulder when presenting a weapon.
 
Rear plate: Should lie no lower than an inch below your vertebral prominence. A back plate one size larger than a chest plate is optimal.
 
Side plates: the higher they ride the better
 

I have no idea what this thread is asking us for lol

Completely wrong, nothing to do with waist size. Its all about plate size.
 
from elsewhere "PLATE Carriers are designed to carry PLATES and PLATES ONLY. Thus, they are sized based on the SIZE of the PLATE you wanna carry in it. Don't be surprised if they seem "small" on you, because a 10x12 plate is designed to cover a 10x12 area. Anything larger than that is window dressing that allows you to add more sh*t to the vest."
 
Front plate: Even with top of the sternum while standing and covering the entirety of each nipple. For best fit, the plate should not impinge on the shoulder when presenting a weapon.
 
Rear plate: Should lie no lower than an inch below your vertebral prominence. A back plate one size larger than a chest plate is optimal.
 
Side plates: the higher they ride the better
 

A plate carrier is all about protecting your vital organs, heart, lungs, spine. It should be worn high on the chest, and not low down over gut. Waist size is basically irrelevant, it is your chest size that matters, making sure that is properly covered. Larger plates will be heavier in real life but offer more protection than medium. However, this is airsoft and does not really matter whether you have large or small, apart from comfort. You need to be able to sit down without the plate carrier choking you, so a shorter person may have issue with the larger plate being too long. You want fake sapi plates or home made ones to fill the cavity in the carrier to give it the look, add ridigity and actually help support the carrier and your pouches on it. A quick google search 'sapi plate sizing' or similar will reveal lots of information. Even better, get to an airsoft shop and try some on for size, or ask a player in the safe zone at a site if you can try theirs on. Most players are friendly and will help you.

What has your waist size got to do with a plate carrier? it shouldnt be any where near your waist. You pick them based on your plate size, and being 5ft2 id imagine thats a small.

As a raiders fan, I couldnt resist
 

As a raiders fan, I couldnt resist
 

Hey Jacob. Welcome to the forums.
 
Don't get any of those - though the CYMA stuff is alright, those websites are awful and don't deserve your custom. Read this: http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/3779-the-beginners-guide-to-airsoft/
 
For the future too, it's worth searching the forums before opening a new thread. There have been hundreds who have asked the same question as you and you'll find more complete answers in less time if you put in a little effort by searching first.

Can you point me to where it says this (highlighted red) in uk law? because I can tell you now it doesnt. Thats a ukara guidline, not a law.

You couldnt find any? Thats the first two pages of google
 
http://www.airsoftsniperparts.com/upgrading-a-vsr
 
http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17521-tm-vsr-10-g-spec-upgrade-options/
 
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/41-vsr-rifles/10635-ultimate-guide-your-vsr-10-a.html
 
http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/topic/97319-2008-vsr-10-upgrade-guide/
 
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37455
 
http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24040
 
https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/2m6t0q/vsr10_upgrade_suggestions_help/
 
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=93587193
 
http://xdisniperxx.forumotion.com/t49-skyi-s-incomplete-complete-vsr-10-guide

You couldnt find any? Thats the first two pages of google
 
http://www.airsoftsniperparts.com/upgrading-a-vsr
 
http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17521-tm-vsr-10-g-spec-upgrade-options/
 
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/41-vsr-rifles/10635-ultimate-guide-your-vsr-10-a.html
 
http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/topic/97319-2008-vsr-10-upgrade-guide/
 
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37455
 
http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24040
 
https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/2m6t0q/vsr10_upgrade_suggestions_help/
 
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=93587193
 
http://xdisniperxx.forumotion.com/t49-skyi-s-incomplete-complete-vsr-10-guide

You couldnt find any? Thats the first two pages of google
 
http://www.airsoftsniperparts.com/upgrading-a-vsr
 
http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17521-tm-vsr-10-g-spec-upgrade-options/
 
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/41-vsr-rifles/10635-ultimate-guide-your-vsr-10-a.html
 
http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/topic/97319-2008-vsr-10-upgrade-guide/
 
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37455
 
http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24040
 
https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/2m6t0q/vsr10_upgrade_suggestions_help/
 
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=93587193
 
http://xdisniperxx.forumotion.com/t49-skyi-s-incomplete-complete-vsr-10-guide

You couldnt find any? Thats the first two pages of google
 
http://www.airsoftsniperparts.com/upgrading-a-vsr
 
http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/17521-tm-vsr-10-g-spec-upgrade-options/
 
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/41-vsr-rifles/10635-ultimate-guide-your-vsr-10-a.html
 
http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/topic/97319-2008-vsr-10-upgrade-guide/
 
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37455
 
http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24040
 
https://www.reddit.com/r/airsoft/comments/2m6t0q/vsr10_upgrade_suggestions_help/
 
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=93587193
 
http://xdisniperxx.forumotion.com/t49-skyi-s-incomplete-complete-vsr-10-guide

Looks like a Blackhawk strike cutaway. Not 100% sure though

Why does it have to matter how or why you do what you do? If someone takes what they do more seriously why are they wrong/right?
 
We're all running around the woods with toy guns FFS.

Skirmishing is for people who would like to play paintball but can't afford it.
Milsim is for proper airsofters.
 

Nope, Hes USSF, The Caption reads
 
"A U.S. Special Forces soldier provides security as their convoy is halted by mechanical difficulties, near Sarobi district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, June 17, 2014. USSF and ANA forces drove to Tagab district, Kapisa province to capture known Taliban commanders in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Connor Mendez/Released"
 

Yes, we get it. you'd rather everyone played airsoft in shorts and tee shirt so then everyone would always feel their hits.
 
The rest of us just aim for legs or head or arms instead when someone's 'not hearing' the BBs hitting their kit.

Really?! The British Army painted a huge amount of weapons for Afghanistan, and well before that most special forces units painted their weapons as a matter of course:
 
2Para

 
SAS/SBS



 
SFSG

 
US Army SFOD-D

 
USMC Force Recon (Travis Haley!)

 
German Army

 
US Navy SEALs

Your over thinking it, just get one and use it. Its not rocket science