Cornerstone of the slim profile armor carrier and load bearing system from ZGST. Highly modifiable from light to medium loadouts.
MATERIALS
Main fabric: Original CORDURA® INVISTA™ 1000D or full analogs
Nylon MOLLE/PALS webbing shock tested up to 12 kN
Special reinforced threads used for proven stitching techniques
Plastic components from DUE EMME ITALY
Premium European made 3D mesh fabrics for climate elements
FR velcro details with extensive lifespan
FEATURES
Spreaded main compartments fit and securesecure a variety of ballistic ESAPI rigid armor plates corresponding to international M-L sizes (9 ½ - 10 ⅛ inches by 12 ½ - 13 ¼ inches (241-260 mm x 318-337 mm), in combination with NIJ IIIA soft armor or additional 15 mm thick trauma padding for added comfort and amortization of close hit bulging.
Size adjustability at the shoulders and torso, 2 points each,
Angled shoulder straps are continuous to the mass center and below to bear and distribute weights better, shoulder straps allow more room for the neck to move around, transferring load away from trapezius muscles to reduce fatigue,
Shoulder pads with added closed cell foam layer to add to comfort while carrying heavy loads, regular and large size pads are available to accommodate most sizes.
Standard set comes with skeleton cummerbund type 2. Variety of cummerbunds can be installed using shock cords or G-Hook adapters,
8 columns of MOLLE/PALS real estate on two separated panels allow for attachment of 4 rifle mag pouches on the front surface and simplified closure of standard cummerbund type 2 with velcro tabs in standard variant,
Possibility of installing ROC80 quick release for cummerbunds or separate 25mm buckles for simple connection straps on sides allow for rapid and ensured removal in case of emergency along with comfortable and fast deployment for day by day usage. Buckles can be replaced by spare ones in field conditions quickly, no re-stitching required,
Wide, but low profile shoulder straps allow rapid shouldering of firearms buttstock, exposed part can be cut to remove the carrier in case of emergency,
FEEL ( Fixed Ergonomic Evac Lift) can be installed above back panel through shoulder straps for short and quick drag of teammate,
WEIGHTS
Bare plate carrier: 760gr ± 20gr
Regular shoulder pads: 70 gr ± 5gr
Large shoulder pads,1 pair: 90gr ± 5gr
Cummerbund type 2: 300 gr± 10gr
ROC80 quick release buckles with pullers for cummerbunds, 1pair: 110 gr ± 10gr
Standard set - In combination with cummerbund type 2 and regular shoulder pads: 1100gr ± 20gr
