Feedback requested gap between ab and back plate and shoulder bells

[Zippiesdrainage]

I dont know if the gap on the sides  between the ab plate and kidney is too excessive and shoulder bells slide down to where you see them. 

 

Advice and feedback if it’s acceptable or how to adjust

 

thanks

 

 

 

 

 

[CableGuy[TK]]

https://imgur.com/a/OaW6CJG
 
dont know if the gap on the sides  between the ab plate and kidney is too excessive and shoulder bells slide down to where you see them. 
 
Advice and feedback if it’s acceptable or how to adjust
 
thanks

Hi Patrick,

That sort of gap should be okay for basic clearance (subject to the rest of the suit meeting the requirements etc). If you’re aiming for EIB then you would need to shim.

CRL - EIB: “Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide.”

I noticed a couple of other things from your pictures.


Your smaller ab buttons are currently too large and include all of the return edge.




That whole return edge should be removed, as per reference pic below.




Your waist ammo belt has a lot of excess above and below the boxes:




ANH reference.


To my eye, it also looks like it will be a little long once you add the 3 square buttons. Do you have a WIP (work in progress) thread running to track your progress?

Best wishes

Dan