Regular Guy
06-27-2010, 09:38 PM
I have done a lot of browsing around the net for a while,
but I can't seem to find suitable pads of D3O armor, or the putty-like raw material available.
I was wondering if any of you know of a vendor (online/offline) that may carry what I am looking for.
I was wanting to make a light vest to line the body-side of my trauma pads in my vest with.
Right now it's just a light foam vest that goes between my body and the vest, and I think the d3o material would be a more suitable replacement to absorb shock and contour a more comfortable fit. I am not using the pads on the outer layer as a bullet resistant, but as an inner layer as a shock absorber.
I have checked Ebay and a few online vendors suggested by the d3o site, but all I seem to find are replacements pads that are not quite as large as I would hope for or clothing such that may not have suitable pads to remove from. And stitching a vest out of these smaller pieces is not as ideal as if I were to have a larger piece.
127572
This vest from Bliss features about the size I am looking for, but it is just a spine padding.
I am not sure if having the same pad on your chest would be as ergonomic.
From what I understand, you can create a mold using the liquid state of the D3O to create your own pads, and if I can get a hold of some of the raw material I am willing to make my own molds for front/back/head paddings.
Right now it seems my best option is to buy the iBand ipod covers, cut them, and seal them together.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
but I can't seem to find suitable pads of D3O armor, or the putty-like raw material available.
I was wondering if any of you know of a vendor (online/offline) that may carry what I am looking for.
I was wanting to make a light vest to line the body-side of my trauma pads in my vest with.
Right now it's just a light foam vest that goes between my body and the vest, and I think the d3o material would be a more suitable replacement to absorb shock and contour a more comfortable fit. I am not using the pads on the outer layer as a bullet resistant, but as an inner layer as a shock absorber.
I have checked Ebay and a few online vendors suggested by the d3o site, but all I seem to find are replacements pads that are not quite as large as I would hope for or clothing such that may not have suitable pads to remove from. And stitching a vest out of these smaller pieces is not as ideal as if I were to have a larger piece.
127572
This vest from Bliss features about the size I am looking for, but it is just a spine padding.
I am not sure if having the same pad on your chest would be as ergonomic.
From what I understand, you can create a mold using the liquid state of the D3O to create your own pads, and if I can get a hold of some of the raw material I am willing to make my own molds for front/back/head paddings.
Right now it seems my best option is to buy the iBand ipod covers, cut them, and seal them together.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.