| Author | Message | ||
     Eboos |
I was just at an Under Armor outlet store looking to pay anything other then full price for some Cold Gear. I talked with someone there and they told me that the Army stuff was half price. The army stuff is the same as the regular Cold Gear, but light brownish green. This stuff was produced for the military but was rejected because it was too dark. Woohoo, half price. Who cares what color it is, it is for wearing under my suit anyway. Only the collar will show. | ||
| Nutsnbolt |
Let me tell you the truth about the under armour. The Marines were outfitting these guys wtih their stuff, sorta. Then they found out that after you get shot with this stuff or involved in a bad skirmish (use your immagination here) The synthetic fibers were welding themselves to the skin causing more severe burns then they had to begin with. The gear works great. However, if you get shot, you got bigger fish to fry than just a bullet hole. You're just gonna have to trust me on this one. I know. Most vendors are making their own excuse. Here at the Exchange on base, you can find Under Armour for DIRT CHEAP!!! It's great Non Combat gear. So the DoD stuff is going cheap. Buy it up. Mark USMC | ||
| Eboos |
Damn, I guess I'll have to avoid getting shot while at the track. What's your MOS? I was a 2111 small arms repairman, and a 2112 precision weapons repairman along with MSG and recruiting. | ||
| Metalstorm |
Don't get shot on the track and watch out for Road Rage on the streets  | ||
| Lowlife |
Then they found out that after you get shot with this stuff or involved in a bad skirmish (use your immagination here) The synthetic fibers were welding themselves to the skin causing more severe burns then they had to begin with. Makes sense to me. The heat generated by the impact melts the synthetic material instantly. It must sting like a mofo. | ||
| Mortarmanmike120 |
Yeah, and it's not just being shot that is the problem. Ever see what happens when synthetic fibers are heated. It doesn't just melt ONTO the skin, it melts INTO the skin. Somewhat worse then a 'sting.' We barred our soldiers from wearing the stuff anytime they were on the vehicles, at the range, or outside the wire. Maybe it would be ok under leathers at the track. I imagine the leather would protect it from the heat/friction of a slide but I don't know if I'd risk MY skin wearing it. Otherwise it's great stuff. I wear mine all the time. | ||
| Midnightrider |
The heat from a blast (IED or otherwise) was the main factor. Large body surface area burns are made worse when the material melted into the burned tissue. The same thing can happen with friction - like road rash and a textile jacket/pants (esp if worn over very light clothing) |
