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South African Assault Vest by Viper - Reviews?

Discussion in 'Weapons, Equipment & Rations' started by muzungu_marlow, Feb 26, 2010.

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  1. muzungu_marlow

    muzungu_marlow Old-Salt

    Has anyone used this kit before? Thinking of buying a couple for my upcoming project, seem pretty cheap. Having never used privately made kit, not sure of quality. At 25 quid seems too good to be true.
     
    muzungu_marlow, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. Boris3098

    Boris3098 LE

    The SAAV is a good design. Viper is not a good manufacturer. Cheap as chips and half as durable.
     
    Boris3098, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. negligent_discharge

    negligent_discharge Clanker

    Total bag of sh1te TBH. As stated above a good design but about as durable as a leper in a bath ;)
     
    negligent_discharge, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. muzungu_marlow

    muzungu_marlow Old-Salt

    p1ssflaps. Any better manufacturers?
     
    muzungu_marlow, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. Mag_to_grid

    Mag_to_grid LE

    Yeah, the South African forces! The original one is bomb proof. If you are prepared to spend a few quid and I mean a few quid, JayJays will make you one up in DPM and I believe Troopers will too.
     
    Mag_to_grid, Feb 26, 2010
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  6. negligent_discharge

    negligent_discharge Clanker

    From what I have heard the original SAAV's are quite hard to get hold of these days.
     
    negligent_discharge, Feb 26, 2010
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  7. Faustic

    Faustic War Hero

    The one that highlander do aren't TOO bad. Better than Viper anyway.
     
    Faustic, Feb 26, 2010
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  8. Dossbag

    Dossbag Old-Salt

    A south african mate of mine had an original brown SAAV, and it was indeed excellent. The Viper copies are a peice of crap, much like most of thier kit. Avoid!
     
    Dossbag, Feb 26, 2010
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  9. thecoops

    thecoops LE

    viper SAAV are good for the acf and airsoft any thing tougher and its crap but its only £25. If your not gonna crawl around or laod it up with heavy kit why not
     
    thecoops, Feb 26, 2010
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  10. Hugh_Jardon

    Hugh_Jardon LE

    Did you ever flog that gucci handguard, or did you end up nailing it on the wall as a trophy?
     
    Hugh_Jardon, Feb 26, 2010
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  11. jack_bastard

    jack_bastard Clanker

    jack_bastard, Feb 26, 2010
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  12. thecoops

    thecoops LE

    nop still got it
     
    thecoops, Feb 26, 2010
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  13. rordog95

    rordog95

    I hada the Viper version in DPM and it was a bag of shite, The stitching came loose, it was a bastard to clean and to dry after getting wet, So I sold it and got some OD PLCE which hasn't gone wrong yet.
     
    rordog95, Feb 26, 2010
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  14. baboon6

    baboon6 LE

    baboon6, Feb 26, 2010
    #14
  16. Pillar

    Pillar Swinger

    Not great if you have a bergan or patrol pack on over the top, the back pouch gets in the way, mine fell apart, but what should you expect for £25
     
    Pillar, Feb 26, 2010
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