Recommendations For Plates...

[Spuggy1uk]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a pair of plates to fit a plate carrier (AVS type)?

More for plate carrier shape and support, rather than extra weight - ideally less than 1.5kg max each. 'Shooter' style, not 'swimmer'.

I do have a pair of old Trident Gear ones, but they are a bit heavy so was wondering if there was anything else out there.

Cheers.

 

[concretesnail]

Look for some foam. Furniture restoration places usually have a variety of off cuts which would big enough.

 

[TheFull9]

SAPI dimensions are available on google.  Any foam about an inch thick works well, either scrounged or a couple £ from ebay.  Personally I have the PTS fake plates and these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233479782680

 

[Emergencychimps]

You used to be able to get ex police ballistic plates that are made of a special type of layered plastic, super light weight (around 1kg per plate) and can give around level 3 protection. However eBay seems sold out....guess that could be a supply issue or Ukraine. 

Alternatively I've seen people use the cheap plastic ones and fill them with sand, rubber chippings (like at a playground) and then seal them back up with tape once they're at the right weight, they can get quite heavy though! 

 

[Spuggy1uk]

Thanks chaps!

 

[Druid799]

I use Kip matt covered in duct tape , no weight , fairly ridged but still got enough ‘bend’ to them to not restrict movement . ?

 

[Cannonfodder]

I used to use several old copies of AI magazine taped together in a plastic bag to keep moisture out, but later picked up a couple of the plastic dummy plates and found these more comfortable 

 

[The Waco Kid]

Best to use large bars of Kendal mint cake in the plate pockets. 
 

That way if you are forced to flee a zombie outbreak you can survive on it. 
 

Also GENUINE Kendal mint cake has been proven to be capable of stopping 12.7mm AP. It is vulnerable to mice however.

 

[Mad-Al]

I had an issue where my plate carrier was too big and didnt fit properly, I grabbed some foam plates off of ali express that fit perfectly and only cost about £8 delivered