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SKULL
18 April 2009, 17:17
first of all.. i'm a mall ninja and i love to collect things..[:D]

actually i'm preparing for a zoombie invasion.. the end is coming so i bought a
Crye chassis. [BD]

anyways if you guys are into body armors.. i would recommend of getting this one. it's pricey but hey.. your life is priceless. it's been highly recommended by our warfighters in the sand box who donn it almost everyday in the harms way.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/tad002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/tad003.jpg

SKULL
18 April 2009, 17:18
more in depth photos..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass014.jpg

SKULL
18 April 2009, 17:18
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass013.jpg

SKULL
18 April 2009, 17:19
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/ehrljohn/chass008.jpg

Army Chief
19 April 2009, 01:41
Mall Ninjahood is admittedly a foreign concept to me, and I'm not sure how much utility body armor might have against zombies (I did go back and watch I Am Legend again, just to see if I had overlooked anything), but I do think that you did a fine job on the pictures.

My duty rig is still an ACU Interceptor, even though we've already fielded the next generation of side-opening armor. I've also set up a personal vest using a Predator (Gen 1) OTV carrier from Diamondback Tactical and Interceptor ballistic inserts. Still getting a feel for the finer points of the conversion (and will likely do a review at some point), but in general I do think it's a great step forward.

The traditional front-opening Interceptor OTV design proved to be far less practical in regular usage than it seemed when it was only worn occasionally in the field or at the range. Internal cummerbund systems are far superior, and getting rid of the front flap arrangement definitely helps when it comes to load bearing and keeping pouches and mag carriers properly situated. We've come a long, long way since the flak jackets of 10 years ago; that much I know for certain.

AC

SKULL
19 April 2009, 11:11
Mall Ninjahood is admittedly a foreign concept to me, and I'm not sure how much utility body armor might have against zombies (I did go back and watch I Am Legend again, just to see if I had overlooked anything), but I do think that you did a fine job on the pictures.

My duty rig is still an ACU Interceptor, even though we've already fielded the next generation of side-opening armor. I've also set up a personal vest using a Predator (Gen 1) OTV carrier from Diamondback Tactical and Interceptor ballistic inserts. Still getting a feel for the finer points of the conversion (and will likely do a review at some point), but in general I do think it's a great step forward.

The traditional front-opening Interceptor OTV design proved to be far less practical in regular usage than it seemed when it was only worn occasionally in the field or at the range. Internal cummerbund systems are far superior, and getting rid of the front flap arrangement definitely helps when it comes to load bearing and keeping pouches and mag carriers properly situated. We've come a long, long way since the flak jackets of 10 years ago; that much I know for certain.

AC


hahaha Mall ninja is somewhat like an inside joke of a person who is expecting and apocaleptic scenarios and getting himself some really uber cool tactical gear. [BD]

interceptors are nice but i believe it's already been replaced by IOTV?

Army Chief
19 April 2009, 12:07
S,

I know what a "mall Ninja" is -- it's just not a concept that I identify with on a personal level. Many of us here are professionals who take a dim view toward the "style over substance" perspective. I don't say that to denigrate or question your mindset at all (whether you were being serious or not), but just so you understand where we tend to be coming from.

The IOTV is indeed standard fare now downrange, though I still took a standard Interceptor during my last trip there several months ago. The alternate Predator carrier does a great job of integrating the Interceptor ballistics in a more contemporary OTV design, and has fast become my preference for non-work-related training.

AC

SKULL
19 April 2009, 12:46
I know what a "mall Ninja" is -- it's just not a concept that I identify with on a personal level. Many of us here are professionals who take a dim view toward the "style over substance" perspective. I don't say that to denigrate or question your mindset at all (whether you were being serious or not), but just so you understand where we tend to be coming from.

The IOTV is indeed standard fare now downrange, though I still took a standard Interceptor during my last trip there several months ago. The alternate Predator carrier does a great job of integrating the Interceptor ballistics in a more contemporary OTV design, and has fast become my preference for non-work-related training.

AC

AC,

i'm just clowning around of the mall ninja thing. actually it's my buddies who labeled me of being a mall ninja for i collect some stuff that they think i have no use for it. although i haven't been in the harms way yet but someday my knowledge of protection will actually save my life.

S

TheGhazManCometh
19 April 2009, 16:07
The IOTV is indeed standard fare now downrange, though I still took a standard Interceptor during my last trip there several months ago. The alternate Predator carrier does a great job of integrating the Interceptor ballistics in a more contemporary OTV design, and has fast become my preference for non-work-related training.

AC

I'm running my old school Interceptor as of now. Didn't have mediums during initial issue in garrison nor in Kuwait. I'm currently being told that they're no longer issuing them out in Iraq period due to certain design flaws.

Army Chief
19 April 2009, 21:48
Ghaz,

I don't know about overt design flaws, but it does seem that every time my organization has sent a Tiger Team to Iraq, we've been issued a different (i.e. new and improved) armor ensemble. Even the Interceptor was light years ahead of where we started, so I've nary a complaint. It's just something of a hassle to don and doff when you've got plates in it, on top of everything else that gets MOLLEd to the carrier.

AC

//break//

S,

Tracking, brother. No problem.

AC

TheGhazManCometh
21 April 2009, 16:42
Ghaz,

I don't know about overt design flaws, but it does seem that every time my organization has sent a Tiger Team to Iraq, we've been issued a different (i.e. new and improved) armor ensemble. Even the Interceptor was light years ahead of where we started, so I've nary a complaint. It's just something of a hassle to don and doff when you've got plates in it, on top of everything else that gets MOLLEd to the carrier.

AC

I'm assuming the issue was plate sag. After running just a couple patrols the IOTVs seemed to just slowly fall apart. Now we used items such as zip ties, paracord and 100mph tape, but then what's the point of having a drop free armor system if you have to use those items just to keep it together?

I've had zero issues with my IBA. We're fortunate enough to be able to run racks with ours so all we do is cinch down our side buckles and it takes most of the weight off of our shoulders and distributes it to the waist, similar to a cummerbund.

egarrity515
26 April 2009, 10:16
Chief, i'm not sure what side of the house you operate on but i can say from a regular army standpoint, we just got the IOTV's and everybody that i know down range currently has the IOTV, we do have people that have recently gotten the Eagle ACU plate carriers, they take regular ESAPI plates and the side plates so we'll see how they hold up when we get over there

Army Chief
26 April 2009, 12:46
I'm a Regular Army aviator, but am working on the General Staff at the moment. Though I haven't been to IZ for 10 months or so, our guys that just went just a few months ago were all sent with IOTVs, so it looks like fielding is pretty universal.

AC