Gideon00[TK] Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Greetings all. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. As I try to learn as much as possible, I find myself overwhelmed and semi lost at the same time. I am 6' 250lbs. I'm currently researching armor kits. So I wanted your advice on a few things. Best kit for my size without a year long wait? I have seen "be patient" enough to understand that nothing is quick but still, knowing the quality and timeframes are important to me. Also can a larger guy kit reach upgraded status' or because of the upscale do armor is it basic approval only. I tend to strive for the best and want to know what I am getting into. I guess that answers that my end result is 501st approval. Thanks to all in advance and please feel free to ask or answer any details I may have left out. Cheers Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello and welcome aboard, have a read through the Getting Started section, lots of info on armor sizing and maker info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon00[TK] Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello and welcome aboard, have a read through the Getting Started section, lots of info on armor sizing and maker info there. Thank you for the advice. I have read through there many times and was just looking for a more open dialog about it. Admins feel free to delete if not allowed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMumbles[TK] Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) I'm 6'2" 220. Here's the kit I used. The only mod I needed was to order a new kidney plate from another trooper who makes extended kidney plates. It's a little more work with this kit because you have to paint it, but it looks great and I've earned Expert Infantry status with it. Plus... No waiting! ----------- Edited January 4, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon00[TK] Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 So I ended up with an AM 2.0 kit and am starting to get things together. Looking for a good under suit now. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta 1 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Steve, Let me know how you make out I'm about 10 pounds lighter then you so same measurements. I'm looking at AM 2.0 or RT-MOD. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon00[TK] Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Steve, Let me know how you make out I'm about 10 pounds lighter then you so same measurements. I'm looking at AM 2.0 or RT-MOD. John John, So far so good. I have a small about 3" gap between the ab and the kidney. This gap is where my extra 10 lbs really shines (i mean sticks) through. I will be working hard to fix that but will need a cover up method in the mean time. I will post a pic of my test fir yesterday once i figure out how to post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon00[TK] Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rduda Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Looking good, I have the AM 2.0 too, I'm 5' 9" 250 lbs and working on my gaps too, did you trim any off the chest front shoulders yet? If so how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta 1 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Steve it's looking good are you having any issues so far? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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