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looks good but I'd die of overheating...

I got a team member who is selling one :) I think it was going for 200..

How old is it,
Got pics?
pouches?
ACU?

Any imput is helpful.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_1291.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...odlandTac1.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/IMG_1292.jpg

It's actually 170...

EDIT: also never fielded! Forgot to mention before

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Could you ask em' how they are for airsoft (Way to hot or whatever)

why he's sellin it?

Thanks

He's moving over to a plate-carrier I think...

The SPEARS are just like any other vest, except has a groin protector. It's about as warm as a CIRAS... But that's the price you pay for armor.

It definitely looks hard :)

In your first post you show pics that are not of the SPEAR, but the IBA/OTV. If you want the IBA/OTV in ACU, phatom makes a replica and you can get them from redwolf (at least thats were I found them)

i used an interceptor all last season, still do this season. works great. the spear is a better choice over the interceptor as you have more pals straps front and back. i had to rig my hyd. carrier on to mine, where as with a spear you wouldnt. also the pals on the chest go higher and i believe more length wise as well.

like i said i used my g&p replica one which uses 1000 cordura, and is colored properly for use with hi quality pouches (tt, hsgi ect) i sold it to a team mate and got an issue interceptor which is actually more comfortable, but almost identical. no hotter than my ciras, you still have large deltoid openings which allow air flow across your torso.i definatly reccommend it over any sub-phantom quality ciras not only for its compatability, but its uniqueness as youll be the only, or at least the very few with one on at a game.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...s/DSC01020.jpg
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ACU? Afaik SPEAR armor only comes in woodland or 3 color.

I cant tell what is used in the vest on the link that I provided (some sort of foam padding----> they said it is intended for airsoft/paintball.)

I prefer the look of this vest over CIRAS.

Exactally

What are you looking to accomplish? Carry mags? Want lots of realestate for miscelaneous gear?

Personally I wouldn't wear that thing. Looks fine for someone sitting in a vehicle all day or standing at a static post. Looks like a pain in the ass to move in, however.

A) Replicate a modern U.S. Army Soldier's kit.
b) I don't plan on using the neck piece or shoulder pads.

Then that's supposed to be a copy of the IBA?

A lot of people bought CIRAS and other full armor systems when they became available. Then they sold them. Full body armor systems are hot and uncomfortable, and half the realestate is unreachable anyway.

I can't comment on that make, but I personally don't trust anything that won't carry real rounds. If it says "paintball vest", it's probably shoddy construction.

If it looks great but falls apart after 6 weeks, there's no point. You should look for a review on that product before proceeding, and not one that comes from a paintball player with nothing to compare it to.

here's a real cheap piece. Not my taste, but might meet your requirements.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Airsoft-Repli...ayphotohosting

That vest (the one on opsgear) is made by condor outdoors. They're construction is fairly decent. However a full IBA isnt very practical for airsoft.

Theres a reason many US soldiers hate the interceptor vest...

Look at the shipping fee.
-VM

hahhaha nice $55 for shipping?

Ok I am leaning away from that repli-armour vest.
What's recomended if I want to keep with the MOLLE idea and in ACU Pattern.

Unless you want to die of heat stroke when playing at a nice (and hot) summer game, I would recommended hitting Stu at ESSTAC up. He makes some awesome gear for a lot of the US army guys in ACU. He is number one in my books for gear unless you are one of tight budget. Ether just PM him or Email him what you want and he can make it.

I guess
I could lean towards CIRAS.

Unless these are bad for heat.

We offer TAG and HSGI in ACU ;)

Go with Farmboy. Any chance you get. Everything he carries if QUALITY.

Feed the local businesses, and particularly those that support the sport.

This is what I got now.

http://www.opsgear.com/PhotoGallery....=3#largerphoto

See the need for change?!

thats a fairly decent vest, got lots of space looks good too. thats probably better than a spear or interceptor. are you sure you want to change?

I feel like I cheaped it up by getting it and I want something that will last, without having to cut off my arms and legs.

idk...i think that repro spears vest looks pretty awesome. im thinking of making up an acu set since my multicam set is pretty much complete...maybe ill get one too! looks like itll be crazy hot tho...i live in hawaii and i usually die in my ciras dude. thats where the 100oz bladder comes in handy! haha