Mixed and matched

[TK 55575]

I’ve been reading posts all over for the past week. Legion, Garrison, Detachment, and RPF posts about Biker Scout armor. I’ve seen that more often the. Not KS and SC armor are the two most recommended and purchased kits. I’ve also noticed that most Scouts mix and match the armor from one vendor with the helmet from the other. Most often SC armor with KS helmet. Why is this? Quality issues, cost, look, size, none of the above? If this has been asked before I apologize. 

[Chopper]

SC is probably the most popular/common armor that you'll see in the US. Jeff ships fast, his armor comes pre-trimmed, and is made of thick and durable abs. The SC helmet tends to be on the smaller side, so what you've probably seen is that some scouts have gone with the SC armor, but a KS dome which can be a better fit for larger heads.

While the KS helmet is a good match with the SC armor, I wouldn't recommend the rest of the KS armor kit. A lot of other scout armor makers have emerged over the years and the KS kit isn't the most accurate.

 

[BikerScout007]

7 minutes ago, TK 55575 said:

I’ve been reading posts all over for the past week. Legion, Garrison, Detachment, and RPF posts about Biker Scout armor. I’ve seen that more often the. Not KS and SC armor are the two most recommended and purchased kits. I’ve also noticed that most Scouts mix and match the armor from one vendor with the helmet from the other. Most often SC armor with KS helmet. Why is this? Quality issues, cost, look, size, none of the above? If this has been asked before I apologize. 

Short answer:

KS helmet > SC helmet
SC armor > KS armor

[DEATHSTAR_77]

Further to the original post...

I have MC armour, how concerned should I be with matching up my helmet to my armour?  Should I stick with an MC helmet, would that be preferred?, or am I safe to consider other options?  Do people ever run into issues where the colour doesn't quite match from one vendor to another?

[Dart]

8 hours ago, DEATHSTAR_77 said:

Further to the original post...

I have MC armour, how concerned should I be with matching up my helmet to my armour?  Should I stick with an MC helmet, would that be preferred?, or am I safe to consider other options?  Do people ever run into issues where the colour doesn't quite match from one vendor to another?

MC actually makes a nice helmet, I'm sure it'll match up well to the armour. Worst case is that you have to paint but if it's all coming from the same place, chances are good it'll all match.