by STRIK3 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:06 am
Forgot that I'd meant to do an update on this. After bringing it out to a few games, both outdoor and CQB, I'm still really digging this rig, but a couple little things that I've noticed:
The integrated mag pouches are pretty tight, especially with pouches woven onto the front of them. Drawing and replacing mags can be tricky. This could be mitigated with the use of mag pulls, or the user has the option of removing the retention cords, velcroing the integrated pouches shut, and using mag pouches of their preference on the front instead.
I intentionally left the cheap styrofoam plates in to see how long they would last, and my suspicion about them was correct. The front plate split in half, although it lasted quite a lot longer than I expected it to. I still recommend replacing them with a higher quality alternative.
I have had a small issue with threads of fabric coming off of the bottom of the rig. It's nothing serious (it's not like the whole rig is coming apart), but it also shakes my comparison to Pantac gear. I wonder about its long-term survivability (1 year+). As I said though, the integrity of the rest of the rig is still sound, so I'm not terribly concerned about it.
Overall however, I am still very happy with the rig and I'd recommend it for any number of reasons stated in my original review.
ISAF-C, The 144, Rushing Russians OR/Willamette Valley KВДВ