Comments on: Dragon Skin: Proven Tough?

By: ct

ct — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:50:10 +0000

Wow. Old thread but thanks for using one of my coprighted pics…Just come by our forum and search dragonskin for the article.

By: Jason S

Jason S — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:51:36 +0000

Giving the vest the Stoner treatment. When Stoner was trying to get his M16 into the military, the Army fixed the test for it to fail and in military circles attempted to rip the the system to shreds. Very cruel.

By: victor

victor — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:41 +0000

I read in an internet article that a complete suit of Dragon Skin armor runs for more than $5,000. This includes a protective collar, an optional weight bearing rig, optional lightweight SAPI plates, backpack plates, and an armored protective blanket. However, the basic Dragon Skin vest for torso protection alone, costs about $2,000.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:37:26 +0000

Please cut thru this bullshit and give us a price and a source for basic protection and two upgrades. IF you want to sell this stuff quit concealing the price.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:38:59 +0000

I would just like to comment about the state of what we are going to the field in Iraq wearing. I am an Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. On my upcoming deployment to Iraq I will be wearing the interceptor otv not in the desert brown color, but in the old woodland camo pattern. Supply had a groin protector, but did not have the throat or shoulder protectors. I would also like to add for the benefit of those talking about the coverage of the interceptor that the shoulder, throat, and groin attachments are not rated for ballistics. That is a big deal when that is where the snipers and insurgents aim because they no the SAPI plates don’t protect there. I don’t know what the answer is. Dragon skin sounds like it could be the real deal (the Discovery Channel’s spot on the system was unbelievable), but without the research from a Pinnacle-free/Military free testing group it isn’t proven. All I know is that when I get to Iraq myself and 75-80% of the Marines in my unit will stick out like sore thumbs because of the inadequate nature of the military’s supply. I really hope SAPI plates and the interceptor are better that dragon skin, because it looks like we are going to need them to be.

By: James Shuman

James Shuman — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:52:51 +0000

Down to the nut cutting. Has anyone out there worn dragon skin? Has anyone worn it for long periods of time; all day, every day, for a year? If so, what kind of carrier was it in? How did it wear? Has anyone seen any testing stats? if so, where? Has anyone been shot while wearing dragon skin? How did it perform? Were you able to get it repaired? All the conversation and venting is great, but can anyone provide more then “a friend of a friend of my cousin told my brother that….”?
I’m a contractor in Iraq and I’m looking to buy armor. Cold, hard, personnal accounts would really help here. As for price, I had to call a sales rep to get actual prices, no the order form doesn’t have it. BTW if you wear XL or above, add 26% to the cost. Yes it’s expensive, but is it worth it? Can anyone help me out here?

By: chris

chris — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:13:53 +0000

jason has a vest for sale but does not say how much or how to contact him

By: ed

ed — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:52:25 +0000

My brother said that dragon skin is not allowed in his unit in Iraq. He is not reupping for that reason.

By: BRYANTSTYLE

BRYANTSTYLE — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:51:06 +0000

I JUST SAW THE DRAGON SKIN TESTED ON A SHOW CALLED FUTUREWEAPONS ON THE DISCOVERY CHANEL. THEY PUT OVER 30 ARMOR PEIRCING ROUNDS INTO THAT VEST AND DETONATED A GRENADE UNDERNEATH IT! NOTHING GOT THROUGH! UNBELEIVEABLE! THIS IS THE BEST VEST IV’E EVER SEEN.

By: jason

jason — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:19:18 +0000

i have a dragon skin vest for sale: medium size, but will be a better fit for a guy who wears a small interceptor. full torso protection, with dragon skin groin, collar and shoulder protectors. to be more bulletproof, you have to be in a humvee.