RSJ wrote:Thanks for the write-up. How many years does that vest last for? I know that some have a date inside them and a 3 or 5 or 7 years or something along those lines.
Also, what is with the company using the term bullet-proof...
Depends on how they're treated. If the kevlar stays inside the protective covering and doesn't get wet (water or sweat) they're good for probably your whole life. The kevlar will deteriorate when exposed to water or other substances, and from what I understand, a wet vest is useless. The people selling these try to make you believe they're only good for five years, but that simply isn't true if the vest is properly taken care of. Vests that have sat on the shelf for 30 years have been tested and found to have no degradation in stopping power.