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Posted: 6/18/2016 12:49:17 AM EDT
Since there will be a 100+ new carriers delivered shortly to the membership, I figured we could use a thread about them. Who's got one, any mods you recommend would probably be the most FAQ. I am curious about quick detach, what are the other options to Velcroing in every time?
ETA : I did opt for side plates if it makes a difference. Carrier Group buy |
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Since there will be a 100+ new carriers delivered shortly to the membership, I figured we could use a thread about them. Who's got one, any mods you recommend would probably be the most FAQ. I am curious about quick detach, what are the other options to Velcroing in every time? ETA : I did opt for side plates if it makes a difference. Carrier Group buy View Quote Great idea on the thread. |
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Great thread idea OP and appreciate the first reply. Subscribed and looking forward to receiving mine.
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That's how it's supposed to go. There's an instruction sheet on the SKD site linked in the OP
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That's how it's supposed to go. There's an instruction sheet on the SKD site linked in the OP View Quote You should get a instruction sheet with the product as well, glad i made it for the GB.....there were only a few hours left. Does anyone already have one of these and are you using shoulder pads and pontoons? Ive spent quite a few hrs in it as is and its dang comfortable running, obstacle courses, and manuevering. |
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You should get a instruction sheet with the product as well, glad i made it for the GB.....there were only a few hours left. Does anyone already have one of these and are you using shoulder pads and pontoons? Ive spent quite a few hrs in it as is and its dang comfortable running, obstacle courses, and manuevering. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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That's how it's supposed to go. There's an instruction sheet on the SKD site linked in the OP You should get a instruction sheet with the product as well, glad i made it for the GB.....there were only a few hours left. Does anyone already have one of these and are you using shoulder pads and pontoons? Ive spent quite a few hrs in it as is and its dang comfortable running, obstacle courses, and manuevering. Great pics, mine will live in my closet and may see a couple of classes and I pray I never NEED it. Do the shoulder straps ever slide? I was thinking about taping them to the straps now that I've got it fit where I want. ETA: I thought about the pontoons, but after seeing you strap the loose side it to the back has made me change my mind, mine holds well there with side plates. |
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Great pics, mine will live in my closet and may see a couple of classes and I pray I never NEED it. Do the shoulder straps ever slide? I was thinking about taping them to the straps now that I've got it fit where I want. ETA: I thought about the pontoons, but after seeing you strap the loose side it to the back has made me change my mind, mine holds well there with side plates. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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That's how it's supposed to go. There's an instruction sheet on the SKD site linked in the OP You should get a instruction sheet with the product as well, glad i made it for the GB.....there were only a few hours left. Does anyone already have one of these and are you using shoulder pads and pontoons? Ive spent quite a few hrs in it as is and its dang comfortable running, obstacle courses, and manuevering. Great pics, mine will live in my closet and may see a couple of classes and I pray I never NEED it. Do the shoulder straps ever slide? I was thinking about taping them to the straps now that I've got it fit where I want. ETA: I thought about the pontoons, but after seeing you strap the loose side it to the back has made me change my mind, mine holds well there with side plates. They dont slide while wearing it, the velcro adjuster stays solid but the flap part can move around but always finds its proper place. |
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Received my carrier and plates today. That was fast! Thanks again, SKD!
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Mine came in too. How the hell are you guys getting both cord ends through that connector? It's kicking my ass.
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Quoted: 1 at a time, push hard on the second one. Eta. Don't forget to lock it open first. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Mine came in too. How the hell are you guys getting both cord ends through that connector? It's kicking my ass. 1 at a time, push hard on the second one. Eta. Don't forget to lock it open first. it happens |
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Mine came in too. How the hell are you guys getting both cord ends through that connector? It's kicking my ass. 1 at a time, push hard on the second one. Eta. Don't forget to lock it open first. Figuring that out took longer than I'd like to admit. |
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Mine came in too. How the hell are you guys getting both cord ends through that connector? It's kicking my ass. 1 at a time, push hard on the second one. Eta. Don't forget to lock it open first. I locked mine by accident. Thanks to the poster who posted a picture. I would have never figured out how the cord goes through like that. I got the side plates as well since they were on sale. Pretty cool set-up. |
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I locked mine by accident. Thanks to the poster who posted a picture. I would have never figured out how the cord goes through like that. I got the side plates as well since they were on sale. Pretty cool set-up. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Mine came in too. How the hell are you guys getting both cord ends through that connector? It's kicking my ass. 1 at a time, push hard on the second one. Eta. Don't forget to lock it open first. I locked mine by accident. Thanks to the poster who posted a picture. I would have never figured out how the cord goes through like that. I got the side plates as well since they were on sale. Pretty cool set-up. I got them too, probably gonna sell my original and plates now. |
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Anyone else get an email about out of stock on plates and late july before they come in?
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not me, but that was mentioned in the sale thread as a possible outcome View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Anyone else get an email about out of stock on plates and late july before they come in? not me, but that was mentioned in the sale thread as a possible outcome Yeah i was just hoping i wasnt the caboose haha |
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Anyone else get an email about out of stock on plates and late july before they come in? not me, but that was mentioned in the sale thread as a possible outcome Yeah i was just hoping i wasnt the caboose haha Misery loves company |
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We will have more. Those plates are made exclusively for us to our specs. We put out a damn good plate. Glad you guys got in on the group buy! I did too. Feel free to post a ton of pictures of your set-ups. Interested to see how they all turn out.
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We will have more. Those plates are made exclusively for us to our specs. We put out a damn good plate. Glad you guys got in on the group buy! I did too. Feel free to post a ton of pictures of your set-ups. Interested to see how they all turn out. SOS View Quote soon UPS says tomorrow afternoon |
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We will have more. Those plates are made exclusively for us to our specs. We put out a damn good plate. Glad you guys got in on the group buy! I did too. Feel free to post a ton of pictures of your set-ups. Interested to see how they all turn out. SOS View Quote Soon for the next group buy? I'll definitely pick up a package. |
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I posted that I wanted a set. But never got a message to pay. If one was ordered I would be happy to buy it if not please count me in on the next group buy. Mike
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I posted that I wanted a set. But never got a message to pay. If one was ordered I would be happy to buy it if not please count me in on the next group buy. Mike View Quote Czechmike, If you clearly posted you were in, you should've received instructions. It might have been that your IM feature was off and it bounced. IM me the page and location of your post. p_w |
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Also, OP thanks for this thread!
Also-Also, arheart thanks for the great pics and detailed reply! |
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I received confirmation of order and my docs were approved. I was told I would receive a separate shipping email but haven't received it yet, should I assume I'm on the wait list for plates?
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If you haven't received shipping confirmation yet there is a good chance you are on the second shipment of plates due in. If you want to confirm, please email our customer service staff at [email protected] with your order number. Thanks!
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I missed the group buy but am going to order one of these tomorrow.
I'm measuring ~37.5" around my abdomen (same measurement at my naval and 4" above it). Looks like I could go with either the medium or the large cummerbund. Is it better to go with a large in case I put more clothing on? I don't see myself getting much slimmer. These are the plates I have (10x12): http://www.midwestarmor.com/body-armor/proguard-iv |
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I missed the group buy but am going to order one of these tomorrow. I'm measuring ~37.5" around my abdomen (same measurement at my naval and 4" above it). Looks like I could go with either the medium or the large cummerbund. Is it better to go with a large in case I put more clothing on? I don't see myself getting much slimmer. These are the plates I have (10x12): http://www.midwestarmor.com/body-armor/proguard-iv View Quote If your 38" waist go with the bigger one |
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I missed the group buy but am going to order one of these tomorrow. I'm measuring ~37.5" around my abdomen (same measurement at my naval and 4" above it). Looks like I could go with either the medium or the large cummerbund. Is it better to go with a large in case I put more clothing on? I don't see myself getting much slimmer. These are the plates I have (10x12): http://www.midwestarmor.com/body-armor/proguard-iv View Quote I'm 38" at the waist and I got the large, it fits with side plates as well, it's adjusted out in the back to the point I wished I would have got the XLarge. |
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I'm 38" at the waist and I got the large, it fits with side plates as well, it's adjusted out in the back to the point I wished I would have got the XLarge. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I missed the group buy but am going to order one of these tomorrow. I'm measuring ~37.5" around my abdomen (same measurement at my naval and 4" above it). Looks like I could go with either the medium or the large cummerbund. Is it better to go with a large in case I put more clothing on? I don't see myself getting much slimmer. These are the plates I have (10x12): http://www.midwestarmor.com/body-armor/proguard-iv I'm 38" at the waist and I got the large, it fits with side plates as well, it's adjusted out in the back to the point I wished I would have got the XLarge. I actually have a 32" waist. The 37.5" I was measuring is at my naval and at the bottom of my rib cage, where the cummerbund will sit. I ended up ordering the large. I have side plates so I'm sure I'll be glad I went a little big to accommodate those. |
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So what is the best way to store a carrier and plates? Right now I have it hanging on a heavy duty hangar I made out of some 2" PVC with the plates installed. Do I need to remove the plates and store separately?
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No need to store them separately. I leave mine underneath the bed, ready to don if I need it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So what is the best way to store a carrier and plates? Right now I have it hanging on a heavy duty hangar I made out of some 2" PVC with the plates installed. Do I need to remove the plates and store separately? Same, under the bed |
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If you haven't received shipping confirmation yet there is a good chance you are on the second shipment of plates due in. If you want to confirm, please email our customer service staff at [email protected] with your order number. Thanks! View Quote Will you have enough to do the deal for folks who didn't make it in time? |
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If you haven't received shipping confirmation yet there is a good chance you are on the second shipment of plates due in. If you want to confirm, please email our customer service staff at [email protected] with your order number. Thanks! Will you have enough to do the deal for folks who didn't make it in time? Negative bro, if you didnt make it tough nuts basically. The second shipment of plate are to cover the remaining orders and im sure for stock at regular retail |
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Ive had one for 5-6 months and love it. Its taken some real abuse without flinching, all the stitching is like day one and no abrasion to speak of. Great value all around and plates fit perfect in them, snug and in place with confidence. thanks for the post about the GB, i didnt even know about it, hopefully i made it in time for a second unit Velcroing the cummerbund closure is not an issue at all. Heres a step by step how i store and don it/doff it, maybe different than others but its easiest for me to adjust it and leave one side in place and meet the other side of the cummerbund to it. <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/26EC726A-8124-4EAA-90C3-AE4882E69CE8.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/26EC726A-8124-4EAA-90C3-AE4882E69CE8.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/986B1B21-002C-4EA9-BE66-B957DE5845D8.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/986B1B21-002C-4EA9-BE66-B957DE5845D8.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/A576667D-BD4F-4A26-B611-F7A72234202A.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/A576667D-BD4F-4A26-B611-F7A72234202A.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/B9B8B0F1-D403-4067-9FF8-BA6EA6C43823.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/B9B8B0F1-D403-4067-9FF8-BA6EA6C43823.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/0F32C651-EAC2-4E03-B14A-66C31FA5958E.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/0F32C651-EAC2-4E03-B14A-66C31FA5958E.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/126615C1-7DF1-4FC0-BAEA-C834BA257A7C.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/126615C1-7DF1-4FC0-BAEA-C834BA257A7C.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/D9B55E32-2960-4F02-885D-96289B5D44A2.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/D9B55E32-2960-4F02-885D-96289B5D44A2.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/A7617B23-CD6A-4D6C-87D7-92191A6E69B3.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/A7617B23-CD6A-4D6C-87D7-92191A6E69B3.jpeg</a> View Quote I'm not a fan of the cummerbund. It has no rigidity and bunches up. Have you experienced similar? |
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So what is the best way to store a carrier and plates? Right now I have it hanging on a heavy duty hangar I made out of some 2" PVC with the plates installed. Do I need to remove the plates and store separately? I got one of these, it holds the plate and carrier without issue. But fair warning, I ordered a black one and got a yellow one. Although it doesn't bother me enough to mess with exchanging it. So what mag pouches would everyone recommend? |
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I got one of these, it holds the plate and carrier without issue. But fair warning, I ordered a black one and got a yellow one. Although it doesn't bother me enough to mess with exchanging it. So what mag pouches would everyone recommend? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So what is the best way to store a carrier and plates? Right now I have it hanging on a heavy duty hangar I made out of some 2" PVC with the plates installed. Do I need to remove the plates and store separately? I got one of these, it holds the plate and carrier without issue. But fair warning, I ordered a black one and got a yellow one. Although it doesn't bother me enough to mess with exchanging it. So what mag pouches would everyone recommend? Esstac Kywi |
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Ive had one for 5-6 months and love it. Its taken some real abuse without flinching, all the stitching is like day one and no abrasion to speak of. Great value all around and plates fit perfect in them, snug and in place with confidence. thanks for the post about the GB, i didnt even know about it, hopefully i made it in time for a second unit Velcroing the cummerbund closure is not an issue at all. Heres a step by step how i store and don it/doff it, maybe different than others but its easiest for me to adjust it and leave one side in place and meet the other side of the cummerbund to it. <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/26EC726A-8124-4EAA-90C3-AE4882E69CE8.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/26EC726A-8124-4EAA-90C3-AE4882E69CE8.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/986B1B21-002C-4EA9-BE66-B957DE5845D8.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/986B1B21-002C-4EA9-BE66-B957DE5845D8.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/A576667D-BD4F-4A26-B611-F7A72234202A.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/A576667D-BD4F-4A26-B611-F7A72234202A.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/B9B8B0F1-D403-4067-9FF8-BA6EA6C43823.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/B9B8B0F1-D403-4067-9FF8-BA6EA6C43823.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/0F32C651-EAC2-4E03-B14A-66C31FA5958E.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/0F32C651-EAC2-4E03-B14A-66C31FA5958E.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/126615C1-7DF1-4FC0-BAEA-C834BA257A7C.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/126615C1-7DF1-4FC0-BAEA-C834BA257A7C.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/D9B55E32-2960-4F02-885D-96289B5D44A2.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/D9B55E32-2960-4F02-885D-96289B5D44A2.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s858.photobucket.com/user/z71gacowboy/media/A7617B23-CD6A-4D6C-87D7-92191A6E69B3.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab147/z71gacowboy/A7617B23-CD6A-4D6C-87D7-92191A6E69B3.jpeg</a> I'm not a fan of the cummerbund. It has no rigidity and bunches up. Have you experienced similar? I have not experienced that even without side plates. Not trying to infer anything about you by this but im bigger in the chest than waist and i opted for the S/M carrier so it would ride right above the navel and wrap around the ribcage. It would bunch up if your carrier is too low without a doubt, add a spare tire to the situation and it can compound the issue. Cant wait for the new carrier with side plates to come in to try the difference and dedicate this one to cardio around the property. |
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If you havent recieved your email guys, skd is pushing second shipment back another month.
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Has anyone done side plates or soft armor inserts with the SOHPC? Pleased?
I'd been eyeing the PIG before but the price on this deal is too good to pass up. |
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