Yes.
This allows you to choose different plates for the front and the back, as well as order multiple plates from the setting screen.
The ICW4S™ offers the highest possible body armor protection level while simultaneously being the lightest in its class. Silicone Carbide plates are the lightest of them all, and the ICW model, together with accompanying soft armor panel, is 12% lighter than the Stand Alone version.
Armor plates are tested under the NIJ standard to withstand up to 3 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.
Yes.
As well as any armor plate, the ICW4S™ 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.
A: 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.
Yes.
The UARM™ ICW4S™ hard plates are ergonomically designed to fit equally well on the front and on the back.
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.
Especially over extended missions, every pound counts. Because the ICW4S 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 the DSTU 8782:2018. against Soviet/Russian ammunition.
Shipping was slow. The plates are good themselves and up to all our standards.
Superb plates. Light strong everything I wanted!
This is Level IV armor at a bargain! Bought a pair for myself. Now I want to force the company to buy in bulk because I really want to shoot some big boys on this piece.
Fits in my PC perfectly and it’s not as heavy as people say. Hope I won’t need it, but I’m more than glad I have it.
Surprizingly easy to fit into the PC. Good job!
One of the toughest plates I ever had. The weight to protection ratio is good, and the plate itself is easy to manage because of a good finish