Plate carriers?

Norton · Jan 27, 2020

Anyone have any experience running a Slickster plate carrier?

Looks like the ideal setup for a civilian based vest - low profile enough to fit under a jacket or oversized shirt, yet flexible enough to scale up to bigger needs.

Re-evaluating some things with a "fire extinguisher" mentality - better to have it and not need than to need it and not have it.

Last Monday in Richmond got me to thinking on some things.

https://ferroconcepts.com/products/the-slickster

Boats · Jan 27, 2020

I have a carrier that uses a similar idea, and it works very well

Norton · Jan 27, 2020

I watched the first of several videos this guy has up. He's former military (maybe Marine since he keeps ragging the Army), but he seems to have a pretty sensible approach to things.

I like the low profile aspect of it, while still being able to build it up if the need arises.

OLM-Medic · Jan 27, 2020

I was looking into a LVAC that holds soft armor and ares if desired. I like soft armor for most things.

woodline · Jan 27, 2020

I've used one. They are nice. I like the Spiritus systems 119 system slightly better because I like the ITW nexus buckle attachment system. The Slickster attachment points are lower profile, but not as prevalent. I think you can add in nexus buckles if you want to, though.

My favorite basic setup is the OP Tactical Velocity exclusive:

https://www.optactical.com/vesyliweplca.html

It lacks molle at the top so it doesn't work so well with ATAK, but is perfect otherwise. Very comfortable, relatively low cost.

scout6 · Jan 27, 2020

I have the condor sentry, not much chance of concealing that under anything but a big winter coat. I have seen this pop up on my feeds lately: https://safelifedefense.com/product/flexible-rifle-armor/ Wondering if it will have the same issues as the failed Dragon Skin armor. I haven't researched this too much as of yet, not a top $ priority item since I have plates. Price is high too. But, it looks interesting.

Speed3 · Jan 27, 2020

I like the low profile look with the ability to add on if needed.

Norton · Jan 27, 2020

fbi_surveillance_van said:
I've used one. They are nice. I like the Spiritus systems 119 system slightly better because I like the ITW nexus buckle attachment system. The Slickster attachment points are lower profile, but not as prevalent. I think you can add in nexus buckles if you want to, though.

My favorite basic setup is the OP Tactical Velocity exclusive:

https://www.optactical.com/vesyliweplca.html

It lacks molle at the top so it doesn't work so well with ATAK, but is perfect otherwise. Very comfortable, relatively low cost.

Watch the video above - are those what he's talking about with being able to snap on the chest rig component?

Speed3 · Jan 27, 2020

Norton said:
Anyone have any experience running a Slickster plate carrier?

Looks like the ideal setup for a civilian based vest - low profile enough to fit under a jacket or oversized shirt, yet flexible enough to scale up to bigger needs.

Re-evaluating some things with a "fire extinguisher" mentality - better to have it and not need than to need it and not have it.

Last Monday in Richmond got me to thinking on some things.

https://ferroconcepts.com/products/the-slickster

I noticed lots of the accessories are out of stock for this rig.

erwos · Jan 27, 2020

Swiftclip is the system where you buckle in a panel to provide your chest rig component, yes. People like it because it's easy to change configs, and you can run the panels as chest rigs without the PC.

The Slickster is generally considered one of the better discrete carriers out there, but you also need to configure it to be discrete. People hang way too much crap off their PCs.

Qbeam · Jan 27, 2020

Were you looking for the side panels/cumberbund to attach items, or just the front and back plates?

Q

FeelTheNoise · Jan 27, 2020

I have the Agilite K5, but I wouldn't call it low profile if that's what you're looking for. It is pretty solid and has just enough padding in the shoulders to be comfortable even with heavy plates. Not American made, but I think I read somewhere the company does work with US military when designing/testing their gear. They go on sale for about $220 pretty regularly.

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Norton · Jan 27, 2020

Qbeam said:
Were you looking for the side panels/cumberbund to attach items, or just the front and back plates?

Q

That looks like the cool part in that you don't have to settle. I'd probably go ahead and order it with the cummerbumd and then add the side plates at some point.

Qbeam · Jan 27, 2020

FeelTheNoise said:
I have the Agilite K5, but I wouldn't call it low profile if that's what you're looking for. It is pretty solid and has just enough padding in the shoulders to be comfortable even with heavy plates. Not American made, but I think I read somewhere the company does work with US military when designing/testing their gear. They go on sale for about $220 pretty regularly.

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They have a new model in addition to the K5, the K19. Israeli made, takes awhile to ship over. The K5 is comfortable, but not quite discreet.

Q

Huckleberry · Jan 27, 2020

Norton, I glad you don't work retail security because if you did then I have to ask if your are going to buy your wife a carrier and plates or are you just going to cover her and see how many 338 rounds you can take to your back until she can return fire with the NEF in 300 Win Mag?

You're not going to put any plates in a brief case, are you?

J/K

Norton · Jan 27, 2020

Huckleberry said:
Norton, I glad you don't work retail security because if you did then I have to ask if your are going to buy your wife a carrier and plates or are you just going to cover her and see how many 338 rounds you can take to your back until she can return fire with the NEF in 300 Win Mag?

You're not going to put any plates in a brief case, are you?

J/K

I can't even get her to have enough situational awareness to keep me in between her and sketchy people on the sidewalk so I don't have to go around her to get to that person if they start something. :sad20:

scout6 · Jan 27, 2020

Norton said:
I can't even get her to have enough situational awareness to keep me in between her and sketchy people on the sidewalk so I don't have to go around her to get to that person if they start something.

QFT for mine as well. She even gets uppity when I have to make sure my back is not towards a door in a public place.

woodline · Jan 27, 2020

Norton said:
Watch the video above - are those what he's talking about with being able to snap on the chest rig component?

Ferro Concepts uses their own ADAPT system, which is just a couple thin metal G hooks and Velcro backing on their placards (the thing with the mag pouches that you can attach to the Slickster plate carrier). Example below where you can see the system a little better

https://ferroconcepts.com/collections/front-flaps/products/adapt-molle-front-flap

It is a nice system and very low profile. it is also proprietary so you are only going to get front placards from Ferro Concepts unless someone else starts making them. The industry standard, which is slightly less low profile, allows you to use any chest rig or placard that uses the itw Nexus buckles, aka the Swiftclip system. There are tons of chest rigs and placards that use the swiftclip system.

Examples:

https://www.velsyst.com/products/uw-chest-rig-gen-iv
https://haleystrategic.com/d3crm-micro
https://www.spiritussystems.com/lv-placard-5-56/

Plate carriers that utilize natively are around too. Like the Spiritus 119 system:

https://www.spiritussystems.com/c-o-v-e-r-t-front-plate-bag/
https://www.velsyst.com/products/scarab-lt

Those aren't the only two systems out there - Crye has their own quick attachment system now with the JPC 2.0.

Personally I like the Swiftclip system because I can go from just having medical supplies to being ready to go with an MP7, SCAR H, M4, AK, or basically anythjng just by swapping placards. And if I decide I want a new plate carrier, I can just port everything over. You can put a Swiftclip adapter kit on the Slickster just like most other plate carriers if you want. I just think the Spiritus Systems plate carrier is better if you want to go that route.

For truly low profile, I like the First Spear Slick, as it is cheap (less than $100 retail), comfortable, and I can just keep a chest rig nearby if I need to. Since the harness of any chest rig I own uses the the Swiftclip system, I already have what I need since I use placards with that system for my regular plate carrier.

https://www.skdtac.com/FirstSpear-The-Slick-x2122-Ultralight-Plate-Car-p/fsr.521.htm

Hopefully that helps. The bottom line is that the Slickster is a great plate carrier and you would be well served by it or any other modern light weight one. Also don't get in a hurry to get side plates. They are expensive and heavy for their limited coverage.

JPG · Jan 27, 2020

I’ve started thinking about this in the last couple months. Found this video helpful.

ohen cepel · Jan 27, 2020

Tons of options and everyone will have their best solution.

I like steel as I saw too many ceramic plates get broken in the sandbox. Don't like the newer plastic type of stuff as heat can mess it up and it has a life expectancy. So, I prefer steel as it will serve my kids when I'm gone.

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