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[nook]

I am creating a nerf armor suit (for those who have seen iron man it will be based on the suit he created in the cave.

So far i have very basic cardboard armor with a small spinning wrist shield, with a battery powered blaster that can be used with all the armor on.
I can't post a pic of it because i broke it to begin a second version.

[Fenixharth]

Just to tell you before the Shit storm hits. Unless it is made out of manta ray shells it will not be able to be used in most games.

that being said if you are still building it I would suggest getting some 1 inch nylon straping for conecting parts at the joints.

[Langley]

Nobody uses armor at Nerf wars. But hell, if you can top this kid lets see it.

[Galaxy613]

Armor in it's vary nature is bulky and cumbersome. Very VERY impractical in a nerf war because you need to be as fast and agile as you possibly can. It'll take alot of persuasion and fives of dollars to bribe a game host to actually allow it armor properties.

If it's get gits and shiggles, then have at it.

[Split]

Nobody uses armor at Nerf wars. But hell, if you can top this kid lets see it.

Oh, my fucking god.

On the topic of the armor, I'll let you use it if you let me use a plugged singled titan.. Anti-armor gun versus armor.. Who will win? Either way, there's no drawback for me.

[cookiecrusher]

Nobody uses armor at Nerf wars. But hell, if you can top this kid lets see it.

That kid will die a virgin.

[Shadowblade]

Like everyone said, armor is not a good idea. A tactical vest maybe, I personally use one made out of duct tape and cardboard, but not for the purpose of defense. And believe me, there are plenty of people with anti-armor guns: BBBBs, Titans, converted waterguns to name a few...

Edited by Shadowblade, 26 August 2008 - 09:19 PM.

[doubleshot]

INB4 shitstorm. Don't make armour and expect to use it at any public wars not held by YOU.

[bobafan]

Armor in it's vary nature is bulky and cumbersome. Very VERY impractical in a nerf war because you need to be as fast and agile as you possibly can. It'll take alot of persuasion and fives of dollars to bribe a game host to actually allow it armor properties.

If it's get gits and shiggles, then have at it.

Spoken like someone who has truly never worn or studied armour. In any combat, it is and has been necessary to be agile. A combatant is of no use if he is unable to maneuver and take part in the action.

That being said, armour is unnecessary for nerfing. It is another thing for you to worry about getting ready and destroying. It also could start arguments because you might not have felt a dart which hit you. Also, if you think the armour would be accepted by others as a way of blocking the darts so they do not count, you are sorely mistaken.

If you want to make armour just for fun, you might want to try chainmaille. It is sinple and cheap to make.

[PirateShow]

If you want to make armour just for fun, you might want to try chainmaille. It is simple and cheap to make.

Particularly if you go for aluminum- you can make some spectacular costume pieces quite quickly, and it's really easy to work with. But as to Nerfing in armour... I can't imagine it being much fun, even if a group did allow it.

[Echnalaid]

Yea, I was thinking of making a suit of armor too, but really light weight and non-movement restriction. And since this is an armor thread, not to hijack the thread, but I thought I'd say my cousin's and my idea. We already have the design and planning done, we just need a lot of cardboard and duct tape. By the way, it's a spartan armor with a helmet. And before you say a helmet sucks, I thought how to make it more comfy an better for war. I will call it TSA-N: Tactical Spartan Armor- Nerf. It has ammo holders and a nitefinder holster. And we made a proto-type that works well. But it's not for large wars. Just community skirmishes of 3-5 people and for looks. And they're easy to make. We plan on making a lot for our neighborhood wars.

[Fenixharth]

Yet again thought the only "Armour plate" that is allowed at games would we a manta ray. but that would require you to find a good amount of manta rays and attach them together... Which if my hampster driven manta ray shell makeing machine works all I will need to do is get 17 manta rays and make me up some full plate...

But on the note of armour practicality. If you made armour that counted as such in a game you wouldn't have to worry about being that agile if the majority of the body hits on you would not count. For example a knight or a tank doesn't need to be agile because they can just shrug off most hits where as an APC or armoured car that has relativly little armour has to be agile so they can keep the strong part of thier armour to the enemy or get out of situations that are too dangerous.

[Echnalaid]

But on the note of armour practicality. If you made armour that counted as such in a game you wouldn't have to worry about being that agile if the majority of the body hits on you would not count. For example a knight or a tank doesn't need to be agile because they can just shrug off most hits where as an APC or armoured car that has relativly little armour has to be agile so they can keep the strong part of thier armour to the enemy or get out of situations that are too dangerous.

Well I mean the hit still counts, because it's just on piece of cardboard and you can hear it hit, but the main reason is so that you're not in searing pain if you get shot by something particularly powerful and to have a pistol and ammo ready at hand.

[Split]

Yet again thought the only "Armour plate" that is allowed at games would we a manta ray. but that would require you to find a good amount of manta rays and attach them together... Which if my hampster driven manta ray shell makeing machine works all I will need to do is get 17 manta rays and make me up some full plate...

But on the note of armour practicality. If you made armour that counted as such in a game you wouldn't have to worry about being that agile if the majority of the body hits on you would not count. For example a knight or a tank doesn't need to be agile because they can just shrug off most hits where as an APC or armoured car that has relativly little armour has to be agile so they can keep the strong part of thier armour to the enemy or get out of situations that are too dangerous.

Sigh. One manta per person is generally enforced, as well as the rule that each has to be able to shoot. Oh, and most hosts generally specify no manta body armor. Go to a nerf war. Seriously. You'll see that it's pointless. Darts aren't that hard to dodge.

[Aimless]

I also wear armor (Dart Tag vest) for the pain reduction, because a BBBB shot from 5ft to the spine hurts like hell.

[One Man Clan]

Just...........no.