Posterior (Butt) Plate pain, or pain in the @$$ Plate

[TK-42775[TK]]

So anyone have ideas on how to trim the butt plate so that walking is more normal and not so much as a waddle and still approved?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Could you post a photo of your side and back to get an idea of how much room you have. I'm a little taller so have a little more room in between armor sections so I don't waddle  

[TK-42134[TK]]

Love the title or your topic. I hope there is a solution to your problem so you can feel comfortable trooping. 

[tydirium1[TK]]

I would like to see a photo as well.

 I'm interested in seeing what is causing the waddle.

[TK-42775[TK]]

 

this edge on the Butt plate was digging in to the insides of my inner thighs

[TK-42775[TK]]

 

 

I'm almost wondering if I cut the Cod shorter and trim some off ab to bring it closer up will resolve this, I have like an inch or so clearance between strap and body (Or strap to taint clearance )

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

You don't need that much return edge there, you could trim some away

 

 

Doesn't look like you can come up any further at the back, not without cutting the back or kidney plates.

[TK-42775[TK]]

I'd almost say I could get away with cutting the bottom edge off and moving the snaps up

 

Oh wow, yeah looking at that pic I'm definitely going to be able to get away with trimming it down and moving the snaps 

Edited February 4, 2019 by James Whitley

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Is it the actual bottom edge digging in or the sides before the edge though? Even if you did trim it you could still shape the sides so it appears standard in appearance.

[TK-42775[TK]]

 

is where it was digging in

[TK-42775[TK]]

 

Here's what I'm thinking of doing, and then taking 1" off the Cod as I am only 5'5"

[ukswrath[Staff]]

44 minutes ago, James Whitley said:

 

Here's what I'm thinking of doing, and then taking 1" off the Cod as I am only 5'5"

This area is perfectly fine to remove if needed

[TK-42775[TK]]

@Cricket Here is the issue I PM'ed you about

[Cricket[TK]]

Mine is trimmed super skinny!   

[Cricket[TK]]

If you're still having waddle issues, you may need to trim some of the sides of the cod to narrow things up a bit. 

From your side view, it looks as if your cod is a little low (*giggle* as I write that...).  That can impact walking comfortably.  You may also consider bringing the cod up a bit.  You'd be surprised at how much more mobility you have when that cod isn't hanging around so low! 

[TK-42775[TK]]

Yeah I'm thinking of trimming my Cod plate up an inch, and then the Butt plate adjustment. 

 

Dammit now I have the giggles........

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I would try to at least keep the same looking shape even if you trim off an inch, trimming the sides will allow it to look standard as well as give you a little more wiggle room.