Monday, June 17, 2013

How To Check Out Concealable Body Armor

By Margarita Joseph


Extra life protection is always welcome in whatever form or fashion. This will of course be of no surprise to important people and high profile people who live with life and death situations most times of their lives. Attention is good, but not all kinds of attention is always of the good kind. Therefore if you live a high risk lifestyle, then it may be time that you get the right concealable body armor for yourself.

There are plenty kinds armors of many different brands out there in the market today, but unfortunately not all the same n terms of quality. Not all have the best performance in stopping that projectile that will end your life. Most if not all the better armors out there are made of Kevlar or some form of composite that includes Kevlar. Kevlar is a most popular material as this is the most durable and flexible.

When you are convinced about buying extra protection for yourself in the form of body armor, there are a few things you need to look out for to ensure a good buy. Apart from the obvious choice based on either price or popularity, there should be additional things to consider. Following are a few tips on what to look out for on your first or even second armor purchase.

Look for evidence that the product has been properly tested by looking for the appropriate levels and markings. Labels should properly include model and manufacturer as well as date of manufacture. You would not want to buy one that has been on the shelf for over five years as protection standards change year to year. Also look for the appropriate protection rating as according to your needs. Seeing all the pertinent information on a label will give you greater peace of mind that the product is made well and can protect you.

The carriers should also be comfortable and durable and can take a lot of wear and tear. The carrier is basically the pocket wherein one places selected ballistic panels and padding. Once installed, these ballistic pads should not be moving around and give you a bulky feeling. You should always be comfortable when wearing this.

Also do examine the straps that are attached. These should be durable as well as flexible and be attached on properly. Carefully examine the stitching and ensure that it does not protrude and it has no frayed ends showing. This is because improper stitching can cause you itches and rashes if it comes into contact with your skin for long periods of time.

Whether you are a man or a woman will also be a slight factor in your purchasing decision. Although most manufacturers do not take this into account, some actually do. How heavy or light your body frame is will also factor in to your final decision.

Thus these are some important things to look at when you are about to go out and purchase your concealable body armor. Although it may seem a bit much to look at, it is nonetheless important. Always be thorough in looking over these things so that you do not compromise your safety.




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