Good morning fellow Poets!
I am looking to order the HRT body armor for myself and I am interested in getting a set for my wife. I think the large HRT may be too big for her. I assume Mrs Poet has armor. If so, could you share what she uses? My wife is small, 5ft 4in, around 120 lbs and a bit busty. Any suggestions for plate size and carrier product?
Thanks!
Alan
Hey Brother! First thing, plate carriers normally aren't sized to the shooter but are sized according to the size of your plates. Some carriers can accommodate multiple sizes and can be adjusted to the shooter, but small plates may need a special carrier. Best bet is to read the features of a plate and carrier very carefully... I like the L210s but RMA makes great stuff too ⚔️🛡️🤠👍Happy Shooting!
Spartan armor had a commercial about this very issue. "swimmer's cut" is best in size for anyone under the average height of 5'9". The sole purpose and design pf plate carriers and plates is to protect vital organs and keep mobility. Full kevlar and armor is to prevent all penetration of the torso. Anyone under 5'9" is going to have problems with mobility with a formal plate cut 10X12. You should see how well your wife wears your full size armor. If she can wear a 14 to 20 pound set-up that restricts her movement and is quite frankly uncomfortable than buy her one. Otherwise, listen to professional women about their set ups. The women's body and vital organs are placed and designed very different than a man's. The more coverage, the better; but she has to move and possibly defend herself and shoot in it too. Most men under 5'10 cannot properly raise their pistol and or especially rifle to shoulder when they have a plate right in the "soft spot".
Not affiliated with these folks. Do know several Mrs. Poets who look very stylish in this stuff. This is more geared toward EDC stuff for a Mrs. Poet cut.