Yes.
This allows you to choose different plates for the front and the back, as well as order multiple plates from the setting screen.
By measuring your chest circumference.
With standard sizes (S, M, L, XL), it is made to cover your lethal zones on the torso (heart, lungs, kidneys) without extending further due to weight. To make the correct choice, you can use the Size Chart in the Tech Specs or the Determine Size at the settings screen on the top of the page.
The most significant advantage is the absence of ricochet, as it protects both the operator, their comrades, as well as the environment of the team from secondary damage and injuries. Also, the ICW3U is significantly lighter than any steel plate of comparable size.
A: Yes.
As well as any armor plate, the ICW3U™ has some backface deformation. You can always use the EVV™ Exchangeable Vest Ventilation that reduces such effect to virtually zero by simultaneously improving comfort.
Officially, 5 years.
The date is calculated from the manufacturing label on the back of the plate. While good maintenance and handling can preserve the plate ballistic capabilities for longer, we will only guarantee five years from manufacturing.
Not instantly.
Due to chemical processes and oxidation occurring inside the composite material, the anti-ballistic capabilities of the armor plate will slowly deteriorate over time. After five years, we no longer guarantees the same level of protection and you should renew your plates as soon as possible.
Armor plates are tested under the NIJ standard to withstand up to 6 consecutive hits. While that number can be greater, we can’t guarantee that result.
It is not recommended.
You may continue operations with a damaged armor plate due to composite materials that, when damaged, only a tight zone of the armor fails. Undamaged zones still offer ballistic protection. However, you will need to replace the armor plate after the mission as further use is prohibited.
Especially over extended missions, every pound counts. Because the ICW3U is significantly lighter than the alternatives, that weight can be used for other types of gear such as ammo or med-packs, or serve to lighten the load in general and make the operator more agile and less fatigued over time. Finally, lighter gear reduces the medical impact of carrying heavy loads on the spine and lower back, reducing the chance of chronic pain and injury.
This product has been independently tested in NIJ-accredited laboratories according to the NIJ Standard 0101.06, as well as certified laboratories according to DSTU 8782:2018. against Soviet/Russian ammunition.
By far my favorite plates in the world. They are exceptionally thin and light, and you can wear them with the soft panels in a PC, or simply over an inner vest. This makes it easy to deploy in seconds.
This is a must-have for police work of any kind. You can keep the plates in the car and only pull them over your vest when you need the extra security.
Just the deal I was looking for. Keep up the good work.
I really have no bad remarks on the plates, as they are exactly as told. But, the shipping lasted for a long time and the time when it is supposed to arrive changed all the time. I don’t live near a major city, but other types of goods arrive faster.
Awesome plates 10/10, will buy again.
I have some other models and these are visibly lighter.
This is now the go to for the whole company. They are lighter even than our old Level 3 plates, and they offer more protection. Win-win!
All I know is that they are light and that they fit my vest. For the ballistic capability I will leave the shooting to the youtube reviewers.
I used to wear an L4 plate, and now I realize why so many people made a fuss. This one is a lot lighter and I can carry it the whole day if I wanted to!