I am about to pull the trigger on an eagle ciras maritime armor carrier but have a few questions. First do the plates come all the way up to the collar like the soft armor or is the pocket lower? I ask this because I know that the collar is suppose to sit at the sternal notch, correct? Next question is on sizing and also why I ask the first question. I am 5'11 to 6'0 and weigh 250lbs, but am loosing weight and plan to be around 190-200lbs when done so will a large be to big for me? I know it will probably fit my fat ass now but how about after my weight loss? Is there enough adjustment to keep it fitting properly? Because if it fits wrong it becomes pointless from a protection standpoint. Thanks for any help I get, came here because from the picture threads I know this carrier is pretty popular.
ETA: I found this review on SKD and was wondering if it is accurate about sizing? Says it fits perfect with adjustment what are your personal experiences?
EI MAR-CIRAS October 13, 2011
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This vest is awesome. I was issued this on active duty and it was indestructible. The most durable piece of gear I've ever used. I needed a vest for work now, so I ordered one from SKD. I ordered it saturday night, and monday was the holiday. The package shipped on tuesday and arrived two days later. I couldn't remember what size I was issued before so I ordered the large. I'm 6' tall, 190 lbs with a 32 inch waste and I swim in this thing. With the internal cummerbund on the middle attachment loop and the external cummerbund on the tightest setting, it fits exactly right. There is nothing negative I can say about SKD service and speed or the vest, and at a couple hundred bucks below msrp including shipping, I can't complain there either.
I'm new to skd, put on by a friend, and after this experience I will definitely be back in the future. Best supplier out there for tactical gear that I've come across with extremely competitive prices and untouchable customer service.