Shoulder placement in relation to chest-to-back straps/bridge

[Pale Rider]

Hi all,

 

I started work on my flak vest and got a little paranoid as the length of the sleeves on the flak vest all depend on shoulder bell placement. With that in mind I want to make sure my shoulder bells are placed properly before I cut the flak vest sleeves to the proper length.

 

Is there a good rule for how far away from the chest-to-back shoulder bridge the shoulder bells should be? How much black should be showing? All of the screen shots from the movie I've been over look like it's about 1 - 1.5 inches. Does that seem about right?

 

Hopefully this makes sense.

 

Jamie

[Chunk]

I would leave them long, unless they are way too long coming down to your elbows. My sleeves are about 1" longer than my shoulder bell. But I fold them up & they are fine. The elastic holds in place & I've never had an issue. If you can post some picvs to help us better guage your issue.

[Dart]

I wouldn't worry too much, Jamie. That said, longer is better in case they need to be altered. Ideally, the top of the shoulder armour should be about where you've mentioned it.

[Pale Rider]

Thanks for the responses guys! Just want to make sure I have my shoulders in the right spot before I trim my flak vest sleeves. Much appreciated!

 

Jamie