Properly wearing a chest rig?

MontanaGrant · June 19, 2010, 10:45

I recieved a chest rig a few days ago from 762tactical.

modeled after the Chicom chest rigs, it's actually set up for AR15 and FAL magazines.

It fits good, well made, and is comfortable to wear and travels good when walking.

I've only got one problem and that is when I am running. When I run, the rig flops up and down. If I tighten it enough to take the slop out of it, I have a tough time breathing. If I leave it somewhat loose, and take a deep breath, it's enough to take the slack out and it doesn't flop when I run.

I was just wondering if this is a chest rig trait, or if I have something adjusted wrong, and if so, what?

Thanks.

TOWS220 · June 19, 2010, 16:02

I wish that i could tell you there is some rule to it, but when it comes down to it you have to develop your rig through trial and error and personal preference. I dont have any experience with chest rigs, i wear full vests or pc, but i would think that yuo could possibly be wearing it too high and loose.
my two cents...

hangfire762 · June 20, 2010, 14:48

Try wearing a bit high. I wear a chest rig over my body armor. I do not fasten the waist strap because when I go prone I flip out in front. thus I can get lower and everything is accessible. I prefer to wear the rig low for the most part though.

MontanaGrant · June 21, 2010, 07:13

Okay thanks guys! I appreciate it.

If I figure out what I did wrong/adjust I'll post it up!

June 19, 2010, 10:45	#1
MontanaGrant Registered FALaholic #: 52664 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MT Posts: 219	Properly wearing a chest rig? I recieved a chest rig a few days ago from 762tactical. modeled after the Chicom chest rigs, it's actually set up for AR15 and FAL magazines. It fits good, well made, and is comfortable to wear and travels good when walking. I've only got one problem and that is when I am running. When I run, the rig flops up and down. If I tighten it enough to take the slop out of it, I have a tough time breathing. If I leave it somewhat loose, and take a deep breath, it's enough to take the slack out and it doesn't flop when I run. I was just wondering if this is a chest rig trait, or if I have something adjusted wrong, and if so, what? Thanks.

June 19, 2010, 16:02	#2
TOWS220 Registered FALaholic #: 51208 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 562	I wish that i could tell you there is some rule to it, but when it comes down to it you have to develop your rig through trial and error and personal preference. I dont have any experience with chest rigs, i wear full vests or pc, but i would think that yuo could possibly be wearing it too high and loose. my two cents... __________________ He who can handle the quickest rate of change survives.-John Boyd

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June 20, 2010, 14:48	#3
hangfire762 Registered FALaholic #: 44232 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 277	Try wearing a bit high. I wear a chest rig over my body armor. I do not fasten the waist strap because when I go prone I flip out in front. thus I can get lower and everything is accessible. I prefer to wear the rig low for the most part though.

June 21, 2010, 07:13	#4
MontanaGrant Registered FALaholic #: 52664 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MT Posts: 219	Okay thanks guys! I appreciate it. If I figure out what I did wrong/adjust I'll post it up!