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Hey I've been looking at some plate carriers but not really sure what ones to get. I think most of them are too big for a 5.2ft kid. If anyone knows a decent tight plate carrier for a 14 year old kid, that'd be great. Thanks

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LOL. Thanks for that, I will be carrying my toy action man around the field, he'll go in my right pocket.

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Hey I've been looking at some plate carriers but not really sure what ones to get. I think most of them are too big for a 5.2ft kid. If anyone knows a decent tight plate carrier for a 14 year old kid, that'd be great. Thanks

 

I'd suggest something like the TMC JPC copy http://www.shootercbgear.com/product_info.php?products_id=5281

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I was just looking at some JPC's myself. One problem, I'm only buying plate carriers, if they come with action men. :P thanks!

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Found this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viper-Special-Ops-Jump-Plate-Carrier-Platform-/181902850045?var=&hash=item2a5a4137fd:m:m_Mj1ZdEucmnhr_EL9L3plA has those hypalon shoulder straps, supposed to give a tighter fit, a good price compared to some other models. Seems good :)

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Or you could try the Condor Sentry PC. That adjusts pretty small. http://www.military1st.co.uk/201042-003-condor-sentry-lightweight-plate-carrier-tan.html

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Found this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viper-Special-Ops-Jump-Plate-Carrier-Platform-/181902850045?var=&hash=item2a5a4137fd:m:m_Mj1ZdEucmnhr_EL9L3plA has those hypalon shoulder straps, supposed to give a tighter fit, a good price compared to some other models. Seems good :)

 

Pretty sure they're not Hypalon. Description actually calls them "strong rubber".

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That link - I'll hav a look at my waist size tommorow, it says 30-46" that's probably father right fit.. Plus UK seller, thanks for the help!

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JPC is probably your best bet, since the cummerbund can be adjusted for length by overlapping it at the back.

 

Your absolute best bet is to get a real one sized for small plate bags, since you're 5'2" medium plates will be MASSIVE on you, the down side to that being that they're quite expensive at £200 ish in the UK.

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Just found something out, my waste size is 27 inches. I'll look into a JPC ad they seem to be nice and tight

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Ew, 200 quid. Lozart did recommend me a plate carrier earlier, it has straps, and seems quite small: http://www.military1st.co.uk/201042-003-condor-sentry-lightweight-plate-carrier-tan.html

I'm 16 and I use the condor sentry that lozart suggested. I've put a double stack triple mag pouch on the front with a radio and utility pouch on the back. I would suggest putting some kind of plate in it to help it keep shape. All I did was cut the shape out of a cardboard box and double it up with tape. It's really adjustable and really light weight so you can move around a lot faster.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Condor-Sentry-Lightweight-Plate-Carrier/dp/B00LW0PKV6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446254399&sr=8-3&keywords=Condor+sentry

 

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B50FLZS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

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Just found something out, my waste size is 27 inches. I'll look into a JPC ad they seem to be nice and tight

 

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.

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I'm 16 and I use the condor sentry that lozart suggested. I've put a double stack triple mag pouch on the front with a radio and utility pouch on the back. I would suggest putting some kind of plate in it to help it keep shape. All I did was cut the shape out of a cardboard box and double it up with tape. It's really adjustable and really light weight so you can move around a lot faster.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Condor-Sentry-Lightweight-Plate-Carrier/dp/B00LW0PKV6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446254399&sr=8-3&keywords=Condor+sentryhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B50FLZS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Ok then. I like the idea if the cardboard. Thanks for the review.

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That's what my 14 year old son uses, he's got pouches on the front with 2 polymer fast mag pouches on the rear with a radio pouch

 

I also doubled up on cardboard with tape to add rigidity to it

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