pmatherne Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Which armor is best for people with longer torso's and wider shoulders? I have gotten some Anovos, and the issue is that my torso is longer than the average person leaving a 3 to 4 inch gap between the chest and abdomen plate. I know I can cut the abdomen and hide the gap behind the belt, this was recommended by my GML Right now I am about 5'10 and about 270 lbs, about a 46 belly, and 44 chest My idea was to give my anovos kit to my wife (who wants one as well) and look for a better fitting kit that does not require as much modifications. Bonus points for Rogue One style armor so I can sit Quote
darthcue[TK] Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Get the ROTK kit from Jim Tripon Quote
pmatherne Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Posted October 6, 2017 I did some looking, where do I find him at Quote
Pretzel Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 If you are looking for an original TK. Rob from RT-Mod is a great start for your body type where little adjustments are needed. I recommend him. Quote
pmatherne Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Posted October 6, 2017 How rugged is his armor when compared to Anovos Quote
Big Deal Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 Jim Tripon's Rogue One TK is fiberglass and flexible fiberglass. It should be pretty durable and easy to fix any problems with a little bondo. I think he has too sizes but I think most of the difference is in the size of the thighs. Not sure if that will help you at all. Quote
pmatherne Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Posted October 6, 2017 How do I contact Jim, have not been able to find anything Quote
ABS80 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) I don't think its your torso being longer than the usual person, at 46" belly and 44" chest thats more likely the issue, your AB and kidney plate are too far apart so the chest isn't properly in place creating the gap, also I assume you will need 2-3 " shims on each the sides to close gaps? Edited October 6, 2017 by ABS80 Quote
pmatherne Posted October 6, 2017 Author Report Posted October 6, 2017 I had looked at the belly issue, but when I measured the armor from crotch to top, it is roughly 36 inches, on me that same measurement is 39 inches with sucking in the tummy, or 42 inches with the tummy On the sides I think I need about 6 inches to cover it Quote
Darth Havoc[TK] Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 also check out AM kits. His kits are made for bigger guys. Quote
Malace Posted October 9, 2017 Report Posted October 9, 2017 Just got my AM kit in the mail a few weeks ago. TG still might have some kits available...I am very impressed on how solid of a kit this is! Quote
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