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Load-Out / Loadout Picture topic

Excuse the picture angles. 
my attempt at an impression based on 

2nd Infantry Division 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Iraq 2003-2004. 
All genuine kit besides the PRC-148 radio as the genuine ones are encrypted and restricted. 
The M4 is still a work in progress as I’d like to add some more genuine parts to it. I’ll then post that on the gun pic thread.  
The base uniform is the CCU Close Combat Uniform in 3 colour desert. These were trialed between 2003-04 by the 2nd ID and 25th ID SBCT in Iraq along with some 173rd AB.

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Wondering why your knee pad is on your ankle. Sure there's a good reason for it... just wondering why?

 
gavinkempsell said:
Wondering why your knee pad is on your ankle. Sure there's a good reason for it... just wondering why?
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Tbh I don’t know the genuine reason behind it but, it seems to be pretty common practice looking at hundreds of pictures. My first thought was that they’d just fallen down however, it’s always the left pad around the ankle. The only thing I can think of is when in a seated position you can sit on your foot ??‍♂️? I honestly don’t know. It doesn’t get in the way that much when in game. Something to look in to I guess. Nice spot though. I have seen a few guys with just the right pad as well though. Again, this makes me think the ankle position is deliberate. 

 
gavinkempsell said:
Wondering why your knee pad is on your ankle. Sure there's a good reason for it... just wondering why?
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We did the same in Afg with knee pads - just a convenient way to store it, when not wanting it in place on the joint. Heat, sweat, sand and tight elastic straps makes them mega uncomfortable if worn on the knee all the time.

 
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Davet said:
We did the same in Afg with knee pads - just a convenient way to store it, when not wanting it in place on the joint. Heat, sweat, sand and tight elastic straps makes them mega uncomfortable if worn on the knee all the time.
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So was it of no use when on the ankle? They are pretty annoying when you start getting warm with them on. 

 
Rollade said:
So was it of no use when on the ankle? They are pretty annoying when you start getting warm with them on. 
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Nah, no significance to it being on the ankle other than convenience - straps at the right tightness to hold it in place on the knee then, when needed, easy to pull up onto the joint.

 
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GenuineGerman said:
I just went for one as it was annoying, but it’s a personal choice and I’m sure it was an alley look at one point. 
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I’d feel so uneven only having one on ? I know that doesn’t even make sense but, I couldn’t cope with just one on one leg. Might have an ask on some groups and forums 

 
Cannonfodder said:
Taken on Thursday at South Herts Airsoft. I really should get round to sorting out the shoulder straps on the chest rig. It's comfortable but not having them even is triggering my OCD

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Haha I know what you mean.

I don't like straps and webbing flopping about. Before a game I have a dress up night and get Mrs Shamal to cast a look and point out any dangly bits.

My stepson,on game day, is continually faffing about with his rig and drop leg and it drives me feckin bonkers lol.

 
Rollade said:
I’d feel so uneven only having one on ? I know that doesn’t even make sense but, I couldn’t cope with just one on one leg. Might have an ask on some groups and forums 
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TBF, if you look through enough reference pics, you’ll see people only wearing one, on the knee they take when shooting, but you’ll also see plenty wearing two.

 
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