TRAINING VEST - CUSTOM
These Vests are Handmade in America by Veterans.
Estimated lead time is 1 week.
These Vests are Handmade in America by Veterans.
Estimated lead time is 1 week.
These Vests are Handmade in America by Veterans.
Estimated lead time is 1 week.
The RD1 can be purchased with or without weight plates incase you already have your own, but keep in mind that the plates you put in your weight vest will have a SIGNIFICANT impact on how comfortable it is!
FEAUTURES:
Extremely adjustable shoulder straps that stay away from your neck to avoid chaffing.
6mm neoprene cushions included for your shoulders.
Doubled up 3" elastic cummerbund keeps the vest tight to your body to avoid bouncing without inhibiting your breathing.
Laser-cut slits for attaching G-hook / QASM buckle front flaps or placards if desired.
Compatible with ALL Javlin Concepts products and many other plate carrier products on the market.
Weight plates are multi-curve (tapered top and bottom edges) to maximize comfort and coated to prevent wear and tear on vest.
Fits ours and many other 10x12 weight plates on the market.
SPECS:
RD1 weight (without weight plates): 1 lb 6 oz.
Weight per plate: 8 lb.
Weight per set: 16 lbs.
Weight complete with RD1 Weight Vest: 17 lbs 8 oz.
Weight plate thickness: 5/16" (.3125 in)
Weight vests are supposed to be heavy, not uncomfortable. So why are so many so uncomfortable? There’s three things that primarily make a vest uncomfortable: chaffing, digging, and bouncing. To make a vest like the RD1, we had to solve all 3. From working with some of the highest performing operators in the Military since 2019, we knew just how to do that!
Problem: Chaffing. Chaffing from vests primarily occurs on the sides of the neck and the low back. The neck is chaffed by shoulder straps that route too close to the neck and the low back is chaffed by a rear weight plate that hangs too low.
Our Solution: Our vests are built different. Literally. Every other company has what’s called a bottom loading design, meaning, the weight plates load from the bottom. Ours are top loading though. So the way that we’re constructing our vests is very different than everybody else, and it gives us unique benefits. One of these benefits is the way that our shoulder straps function. They stay OFF and AWAY from your neck, and because of how extremely adjustable they are, low back chaffing is prevented by allowing you to raise the rear plate bag and find the perfect fit to YOUR body, no matter how big or small you are.
Pro tip: the higher you wear these vests the more comfortable, and you can wear these vests as high as you want!
Problem: Digging. Digging is caused by shoulder straps that don't have or don’t have enough cushion, and the weight of the vest literally digs into your shoulders.
Our Solution: Cushioning the shoulder straps with 6mm of the highest quality neoprene foam. 10x12 Plate Cushions can also be added to the front and back behind the weight plates to provide the most cushion possible.
Problem: Bouncing. Bouncing is a result of not being able to wear your vest tight enough. On most vests, the tighter you wear it, the less you can breath, so you’re forced to make a compromise: either wear the vest tight to avoid bouncing but not be able to breath, or be able to breath but have your vest bounce all over the place while you run.
Our solution: Doubled up 3" elastic that doesn’t force you to compromise. You can now wear the vest tight enough to prevent bouncing WITHOUT inhibiting your ability to breathe heavily during your workout.
As far as durability goes, this is the toughest out there. You might hear other companies mention their vests are made out of 500D, 600D, or even 1000D, but this is a double layer laser cut material comprised of 500D laminated to a 1000D backing. It’s the same material we use at our sister company Javlin Concepts on our vests that have been used by Rangers, Green Berets, and other Special Operations members of the Military for years.
WEIGHT PLATES:
The plates you put in your weight vest will have a SIGNIFICANT impact on how comfortable it is!
Unfortunately, most weight plate offerings we see have no curve (insanity) or just a single curve (not ideal). Our multi-curve plates have the same tapers at the top and bottom edges that you’ll see on high end ballistic plates offered to the Military. If your body is curved (it is), your plates should be too!
Why don’t more companies offer multi-curve weight plates? They’re not cheap to make. You need some serious machinery to do all that bending. So while you’ll find more cost effective weight plates, know that what you’re paying for here is an unmatched upgrade in comfort.
The 10x12 Plate Cushions add on option are the same high end 6mm neoprene foam that we use on our shoulder straps, just in a 10x12 shape to go between your body and the weight plates.
Important: Our weight plates are intended STRICTLY as workout equipment and should never be used as body armor. If you try to use these plates as body armor, you’re gonna have a bad time.