Cost?

[megatron992]

Hey, does anyone know approx. how much it costs to make a full suit of armor out of fiberglass will all the padding and whatnot?

 

[link4044]

the cost of making one yourself?

 

[megatron992]

Yes, exactly.

 

[link4044]

well that all depends how much your going to use....i would make it out of cardboard 1st then back it with fiberglass

 

[megatron992]

Sounds like a plan, but will it hold up in a game of paintball?

 

[link4044]

fiberglass? yes make sure that you make it alittle thick, but test it out 1st do a few rounds

 

[megatron992]

Naturally. Um, what about polycarbonate for the mask lens? Know where I could get that?

 

[Redsleighdown]

Ebay. something like this.

My NAS suit is fiberglass and works fine against paintballs. Gotta watch the weight factor though. The armor can get pretty heavy.

 

[megatron992]

That is perfect. And weight isn't much of a factor. Being a fireman, I have to wear pretty heavy gear and still move fast.

 

[Redsleighdown]

Then i'd definitely go for it.

 

[megatron992]

Thanks, guys. Thumbs up to ya!

 

[link4044]

glad to help out

 

[megatron992]

Oh, right. Any cost estimates? Completely forgot why I was here.

 

[Redsleighdown]

oh yeaaah. :duh:

I think Link4044 could help you out on that one if you pm him. hope ya don't mind link.

 

[megatron992]

Allrighty. I will.

 

[WanderingRon1n]

i may not be a fireman but im a varsity wrestler at my school so im used to weight and im in the same boat as you weight is not an issue and paintballing / airsoft are 2 of my fav things