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.
Yes.
The UARM™ SA3U™ hard plates are ergonomically designed to fit equally good on the front and on the back.
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.
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.
Yes.
As well as any armor plate, the SA3AU™ has some backface deformation. You can always use the EVV™ Exchangeable Vest Ventilation that reduces such effect to virtually zero by simultaneously improving comfort.
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, the NIJ standard no longer guarantees the same level of protection and you should renew your plates as soon as possible.
Especially over extended missions, every pound counts. Because the SA3U 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 according to DSTU 8782:2018. against Soviet/Russian ammunition.
This is the best solution for regular policework. It easily fits in a regular carrier and is otherwise quite comfortable. It did take a bit of time to arrive, but I don’t have any other complaints.
These plates are exceptionally thin. They fit under my jacket nicely and feel almost weightless. Good work!
It took some time to come in stock, but fast delivery after that was very satisfying. Sizing is perfect. I was concern abut Customs – no problem with those. I’m looking forward to place my next orders in the future.
I own a small store and having protection is always necessary. Good thing about this one is that they fit under the uniform and unless it is really hot outside I don’t even feel them.
They have a bit of a flex making gear slightly dangle on my old vest. Waithing for a new vest now and may change the review.
Got this for my boys for community policing. Very light, very easy to maintain. We are in NorCal and they got here rather quickly.
The future is here. Lightweight, incredibly tough. I cannot understand my anyone would still run steel plates. UHMWPE has been in use in industrial applications for many decades and well proven for many applications. I am looking forward to UARM’s neck, collar bone, and deltoid protectors. Superb product.
On one side this feels like I’m wearing a book on my chest how light it is. On the other, I shot 4 round of a .44 and there is barely a buckle on the back.
did need to wait two weeks to get this plate, but I’m more than happy with the result. especially with the summer coming, I’ll just fit this in my hard place carrier which I rarely used so far
client wanted us to ‘wear hard plates on patrol at all times’, which made these plates a godsend. It is a construction place so these are more than enough and can sleep in them for all I care as both as about three pounds in total
For anyone working security these are ideal. They fit in the same carrier as heavy plates but weight less than a pound. Full recommendation.