FirstSpear STT Plate Carrier Base, SKD Exclusive
Combine the technological advances of First Spear and the marketing gonads of SKD in a dirty, backseat tryst, and the only thing that could gestate is a ground-breakingly evil product like the First Spear STT (Six-Twelve-Tubes) Plate Carrier.
The First Spear STT PC was created in conjunction with and exclusively for SKD, and offers 6/12(TM) and Tubes (TM) technology in a sub $200 Plate Carrier for the first time. What the market has been missing for years (since the likes of the Eagle Plate Carrier with Cummerbund) has been a full-featured plate carrier from a top tier brand in the sub-$200 category. With the First Spear STT Plate Carrier, you not only get all the traditional features in an all-molle front, back and cummerbund, but you get the bleeding-edge technologies of 6/12 (TM) and Tubes (TM) for a lightweight Molle interface, sex-pot good looks, and the fastest don and doff in the industry- all in a package that weighs a scant 1.6 lbs.
The plate pockets are sized to handle most shooters cut 10" x 12" commercial armor plates, as well as Medium ESAPI/Ceradyne plates (L or XL ESAPI will NOT fit). The bottom flap pushes the plate to the top of the pocket to keep your armor in its proper place over your upper thoracic region. Exclusive to this SKD-spec STT Plate Carrier is the integration of loop velcro strips on the front and back carriers for option of adding PIG AFC Pontoons for increased air flow and padded goodness.
We are offering 3 different cummerbund sizes to maximize fit. Measure your chest around the widest part (usually at nipple height) and it should correspond with your jacket size if you know it. Compare that measurement with the sizes below to select your cummerbund.
S/M: 38"-44" (can hold 6" x 9" soft armor )
M/L: 42"-48" (can hold 6" x 9" soft armor)
If you are in between 2 sizes we recommend trying the smaller of the two sizes first. These sizing suggestions are general guidelines. There are multiple variables in play that make fitting armor an imperfect process at best but this will put most people into the size they need to be.
The M/L and L/XL cummerbunds have elastic for up to 2" of additional stretch. The thickness of your plates and whether you are running any soft armor will also affect the sizing and fit. Adding PIG AFC Pontoons will reduce the size and fit considerably.
As you can probably tell, we're pumped up to offer the STT Plate Carrier exclusively and hope you feel the same way!
As with all First Spear tactical nylon gear, the STT PC is proudly Made in USA!
For plate carrier fitting advice, please see the SKD Blog post: How to Choose the Right Size Plate Carrier
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Reviews
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Couldn't be Happier, Best $200 I've Spent
I'm a private security contractor in AFG and ordered the STT while on leave. Shipping and customer service were excellent. For the first week or so of wearing this PC I got compliments and questions everyday about my kit. I'm using ESAPI plates (just front and back) along with 3 G Code Scorpion Soft shell mag pouches with the rest of my ammo on my Operator belt. I'm as comfortable as I've ever been for 8hrs a day wearing this kit, and that's WITHOUT the optional pontoons and shoulder pads available. I've seen many of the popular PCs around but this is by far the best on the market IMO for the money. The quality is up to the par to the point where I would not have blinked if I had to pay $100 dollars more for it. This is my favorite PC in the industry. I'm considering getting a second one in multicam.
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Light, Cool (temp), Well Designed and comfortable
I bought this plate carrier to replace one from Blackhawk. the FirstSpear is much lighter and with the addition of Pontoons is much cooler too. It is very easy to put on and take off. I don't sound like the attack of the velcro monster either. The "tubes" work well and are plenty strong to secure heavy molle gear. I added side plate pockets to the cummerbund after one of our guys' side plate stopped some IED shrapnel. Overall an excellent product.
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Highly Recommend
Great product at a great price, if you're unsure about cummerbund size get a size up from what you think it's easier to make the cummerbund smaller than larger because you'll run out of material if you make it too large then have to make an exchange (return) to get the right size. But I am very pleased with this carrier and can't wait to start running it
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Great Carrier
I ordered this plate carrier to be worn over agency issued soft armor. It works fantastic for that, the tube system is insanely easy and I don't sound like a Velcro monster coming destroy your city when I am putting all my gear on. As the description says on the website, the plate carrier was developed during a sweaty backseat tryst between SKD and First Spear. Usually that leads to bad things (like my cousin Rick), but in this case, drunken prom night sex in a 1996 Honda Accord (I'm guessing) worked out great. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5, is that the carrier has no Velcro / hook loop fastening system on it. Which meant I had to order panels, which means I had to go to a different supplier besides SKD, and I had to speak to someone on the phone. I Hate talking on the phone. Besides that, its a sexy piece of equipment that is easy to put on and off in a hurry, and just seeing me wear it the first time got my wife pregnant.
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Great Minimalist Carrier
Fit/finish were on par with other First Spear products I have used (excellent), the carrier accepted medium ESAPI plates and inserts without issue. The only change I would like to see is a provision for 6x6 side plates. Im 5'11 and 185 lbs, the M/L cummerbund needed minor adjustment for fit and comfort. The cummerbund is both adjusted by and held in place by hook and loop (velcro), Once you have it in place it is not going to move or loosen over time. Easy on and off, this is my recommendation for a slick or light loadout carrier.
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STT Plate Carrier
I have purchased and used a ton of different armor and plate carrier. Love, love, love this. The tubes allow for a quick release. The plate carrier is light. The options for add-ons on the Firstspear website is endless. Should've bought this sooner instead of the other brands. Go a little bigger on the cumberbund if you're in between sizes.
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So far so good
Light. Smooth. Easy don/doff. In prone i tend to pick up hitchhikers. Seems more brittle than standard molle. Overall pleased so far. When it fails I'll change my opinion. Or keep it.
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Good to go. Another SKD winner.
I got this to go over soft armor as an LE active shooter rig. I'm using SKD 10x12 plates. It holds them snugly. Construction seems solid, the tubes are nice (never messed with them before, but I like them), easily adjustable cummerbund and shoulder straps (plenty of adjustment range). I'm 5'10", 185, wear a 40-42 jacket, and 33 inch waist. I got the M/L cummerbund. I can snug it down on me, or loosen it up to go over soft armor. All I did to make it usable was add some first spear shoulder pads I had, a Velcro faced admin pouch, and a Velcro panel on the back (for LE patches). I intend to add some pontoons for use without soft armor. I have heard some complain that the 6/12 slots don't work well with Molle. They seem to work fine for me with Molle and malice clips. Fast shipping and a quality product from SKD. I expected that much from SKD, and got it.
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Great
Carrier is light weight, fits well and holds up great. Added PIG AFC Pontoons and helps with the fit to the curve of my back. I am going to order HSGI shoulder pads, I haven't felt like I needed them yet, but I feel that for the price if I ever wanted/needed them they would be nice to have handy.