SAPI Plates

Weemassey65

Well lads, What's the story with plastic SAPI plates, is there any advantage to using them or does it make any difference? Also were is the best place to get them?

Nuke1973

In my opinion they serve no purpose in airsoft and are just pointless weight and bulk

Leftyflip

Make the vest more rigid, that's about it!
I use them because I'm a skinny bastard and it's nice to have the vest fitting perfectly!

Otherwise no advantages really.

T4RGET

Nuke1973 wrote: »

In my opinion they serve no purpose in airsoft and are just pointless weight and bulk

Leftyflip wrote: »

Make the vest more rigid, that's about it!
I use them because I'm a skinny bastard and it's nice to have the vest fitting perfectly!

Otherwise no advantages really.

Don't listen to these two. They provide excellent BB ballistic ratings and allow you to take multiple BB's to the chest before needing to call hit. You see a lot of people using them lately

Seriously though. Like the two above said I'm only messing

ShRT

The foamy ones can add some insulation too for a bit of warmth in winter :-)

Gatling

ShRT wrote: »

The foamy ones can add some insulation too for a bit of warmth in winter :-)

Then cause you to over heat in the warmer weather

S.E.A.L.s

T4RGET wrote: »

They provide excellent BB ballistic ratings and allow you to take multiple BB's to the chest before needing to call hit.

Bless Airsoft Kevlar :rolleyes:

ShRT wrote: »

The foamy ones can add some insulation too for a bit of warmth in winter :-)

Gatling wrote: »

Then cause you to over heat in the warmer weather

I've experienced both situations, neither are comfortable when tactically operating :pac:

otmmyboy2

Weemassey65 wrote: »

Well lads, What's the story with plastic SAPI plates, is there any advantage to using them or does it make any difference? Also were is the best place to get them?

Plastic SAPI plates are great for bulking up a plate carrier, since most are designed around needing SAPI plates to retain their shape.
Apart from that not much advantage unless you get ones that have hydro pouches inside them which then doubles as your hydro pack.
In addition to that there are some fake SAPI plates that you can unzip and put your valuables in while your playing.
If you want a more realistic feel you can fill them with dry sand and they will weigh basically the same as the real thing, if thats your fancy.
With regards to disadvantages, much more uncomfortable to run and gun with and can restrict your movement.

If your looking to pick up a set try ebay:
http://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=sapi+plate&_sop=2

FizzyCola

They could make a handy seat when you are tactically positioned.

My vest came with really cheap foamy ones but I whipped them out straight away.