Tactical Gear for tall folks...

[Liquid_snake]

'lo folks,
OK this is something thats been bugging me for a while, does anyone have suggestions for a tac. vest to fit taller folks such as myself? On another forum I was advised to wear an IBA, but having owned a PASGT vest before Im not so sure thats really an option. Im currently using a Viper Chest rig and tbh it sits pretty high up even after adjustment which is somewhat off putting.

So can you guys suggest anything that might fit the bill?

Thanks

[shadowcaptain]

Re: Tacttical Gear for tall folks...

not sure about vets that sit lower

but how about combing it with a belt system? something like belt mounted pouches or a molle belt to sit below it

means carrying more gear but it will hide that gap between the bottom of the vest and where your trousers start?

[Liquid_snake]

Re: Tacttical Gear for tall folks...

Yes Ive given something like the Warrior PLB belt consideration before but having tried it with my current vest it seems more logical to wear just the belt... All the same thanks for input!

[tackle]

Re: Tacttical Gear for tall folks...

i've just got a was ricas (not the compact) & the adjustment on the shoulders is pretty good for lowering the vest closer to my belt.......been using a proud rav for few years, great well made vest but too much fat gut on show lol (im 6.2 & 18st)

[Bleedout]

Re: Tacttical Gear for tall folks...

are you after a plate carrier or would a chest rig do? warrior have soem crackong ones
couple of guys i airsoft with use chestrigs as platecarriers couldnt be adjusted to sit low enough.

[murta369]

Re: Tacttical Gear for tall folks...

mate the Full size ricas goes to waist and that is on a tall pathfinder

[Liquid_snake]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

Ah OK, so are we talking the Warrior RICAS or one made by somebody else? (apoligies if thats a dumb question, but hey just making sure!)

[crotmate]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

yeah theyre talking about wariror RICAS, im 6ft 3 and the RICAS went to just above waist height, but considering im only 12 stone, it was way too wide for me. so i sent that back and got the compact version, which i find that it fits rather nicely. it does sit a bit above my waist but its the best thing ive used so far.

[Liquid_snake]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

Ah that could be perfect Crotmate, thats about a similar build as myself.

Does anybody know what way the Warrior RPC-7 would work out? I saw a review on here a while back but not sure if it'd do a better job than the Compact RICAS

[crotmate]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

best ask owainthegreat about that one, i know he had one.

[bravotwozero]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

There are a couple of reviews on the RP7.

Ejtrent also has one.



As for tall folks, i'm not so sure. It's quite a low profile rig... May look too small.

[murta369]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

yeah i would get the ricas compact out of the two. as its got a larger profile.

this is how the ricas large sits. its not me but he looks a taller
bloke

[Abbadon101]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

You could always use webbing (PLCE, A.L.I.C.E.) but its not every one's cup of tea.

[bravotwozero]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

It depends on what you need.

PLCE webbing is very excessive as it's designed to carry ALOT of gear.

Perfect for long games, 24h+ ect but pointless for short games unless you don't mind empty pouches.



As you can see, plce webbing is quite ott :





Whereas the vest is quite perfect :

[Liquid_snake]

Re: Tactical Gear for tall folks...

I have owned PLCE in the past and whilst I though tit was great, as an AK user its a pain for mags (albeit utility pouches are available..). I also currently got some ALICE/LC2 webbing atm and Im not much of a fan tbh.

Well thanks for your help folks, it would appear a RICAS is the way to go, tad expensive but maybe Ill be able to afford it soon