I know, it sucks eh! :banghead: :p

I'd be interested in that type of stuff. There's lots of times that I'd rather run something lighter.

I've seen (and have done it myself) lots of guys run just t-shirts under their rigs...outdoors or not. I'd prefer long sleeves...with reinforcement/tougher sections on the elbows. Helps with the bugs and thorns.

Too bad I've only seen British UBACS in desert pattern, I'd buy it right now if it was in the green DPM version. Multicam/ACU may be all the rage...but I don't care for it at the fields around here.

I suggest you validate/temper the other responses you're getting here by reviewing the past post/threads/histories of the posters.

If you work up some similar to the British UBACS or the CP Gear OTW shirt in a green DPM pattern...PM me and I'll have the guys field test it and post a review.

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Quality counts...enough of the disintegrating knock off stuff...
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Tys

What he said, If it is good gear that works I could care less the source or the intention behind the creation of it.

I am just having another section of this conversation on another thread.

I love Under Armour. But the Tactical line is a royal pain in the ass to get in Canada.

I am open to anything. Hell, a long sleeve compression tee and compression leggings in CADPAT. In August, I would wear that by itself as long as there was some anti rip/anti snag ability. Fuck the BDU.

I'm like Brian. I want to replicate reality to some extent, but I also know being as comfortable (as infantrymen can be) as possible helps one to focus on the task at hand.

Heatgear type performance, in a camo compression fit BDU that doesn't snag on everything (like UA)? That would interest me.

Ok now we're talking. I was also discussing the topic in Arnie's Airsoft and it seemed the two opinions of what people wanted were very different. But it seems like it's all coming together now.

What I have in mind is something like the Crye/UBACS/CP Gear type shirt with:

1. a compression body (ie. Underarmour stuff) but with a camo pattern
2. tough polyester sleeves with a camo pattern. It can't be cotton ripstop because I can't print onto that material. I also won't put pockets and stuff on it to keep costs low.
3. Nylon reinforcement in the elbow and forearm area.
4. Optional padding insert (foam) in the elbow area you can remove if necessary.
5. High neck collar (mandarin neck). I won't use a zipper so it will be similar to the Massif ACS
6. Double or triple stitched all around.
7. Since I can print each garment individually, can make any camo pattern

So excuse my ignorance because I'm not really an airsoft guy. What are you wearing to protect the torso? Wearing compression gear and getting hit with a pellet isn't the most comfortable thing in the world.

At first I was thinking about losing the compression stuff and building more of a breathable BDU type where you can put foam armour sections underneath in the front. That way no need to wear a vest, you lose a little bit of breathability but at least it doesn't hurt. Or is the preference to actually wear a vest for authenticity? Then compression stuff underneath the vest makes a lot of sense.

Vest is important since we need all our mags, etc.

Don't cheap out on pockets. You never have enough of pockets.
Especially on the arms, since our plate carrier render the chest pockets un-usable.

Same thing for the legs. Some use drop leg holdster, so having pocket on the calf is usefull.

That stuff is already common in the latest generation BDU.

What is still unseen, is a normal ripstop BDU with openable vents under the arms, back and front. THAT, I'd be interested in.

Make em in bright colours for Kids so that we know they are on the field and we can call No Duff ... oops did i take that shot at the same time.... :)

Just a suggestion, try attending some of the games in your area to get a feel of what you need. You won't be able to make a good product if you just take it from someone else.

You may want to interview or get suggestions from real service men. Then your market will be much bigger and not just airsoft palyers. Plus if military and law enforcement uses your product, for sure the airsoft players will do as well!!!

Something that translates outside of airsoft well also:

- No seams on the top of the shoulder

- Padding on the shoulder. Makes the ruck or armour straps easier to tolerate.

Velcro on the sides of your biceps for patches, ID etc..

compression t-shits in OD lol

the pic of the bikini girl was huge and i didnt feel like making the thread have to scroll all the way to the side

Pretty much anyone on these boards.

you are all freakin magwinders here!

Whatever happened to shirts vs. skins? I go skins...i guess you guys are the shirts!! :)

BB's just bounce off my abs