Shellback Banshee on Larger Guys

Mike27MB · April 3rd, 2014, 20:28

Hello!
I currently have a Condor Defender Plate Carrier in OD, and it's just too big.
I am a larger guy (in weight and size), only about 5'8, though.
I run woodland camo and I like OD gear.

I was thinking about purchasing a T.A.G/Shellback Banshee.
Unfortunately, it doesn't come in OD! I was talking to a gentleman at AirsoftGI (via the interwebz), and he said that the Banshee's Ranger Green is very similar to OD.

My main problem is that, with it being a slim, smaller plate carrier, is that it will look comically funny on me.
I have a large stomach and chest, and I don't want it to look dumb. I know I can adjust it to sit lower on my body, but is it a really tiny vest?

Is there anybody out there, that is a little bit bigger, who has a Banshee and can show me how it looks on them? Also, if anyone has a Ranger Green Banshee, to send me a picture with that and the rest of their gear (if the rest of the gear is OD).

Hahaha I know this sounds very weird, but bare with me!

Thank you very much.

Wrath144 · April 3rd, 2014, 20:42

Hey look, 3 Banshees in one picture.
RG on the right.
I'm on the left, I'm 5'11, 240lbs, 44" chest.
Cha lookin at my gut fer?

w1lp33 · April 3rd, 2014, 21:32

6'0" and (at the time) 260 lbs. I found the banshee too small for me. Personally for a bigger boy the lbt 6094 is a much nicer fit. Basically a PC that is 8 columns wide fits nicer than a PC 6 columns wide. Just my two cents from my experience.

Found some old pics...

Me with Banshee:

Me with Flyye replica LBT 6094:

And my current High Ground Gear plate carrier (very similar in size/style to 6094):

Hope staring at my gut helps you in your quest.

xav1982 · April 3rd, 2014, 21:51

Genuine 6094C is the way to go for big boys

6'4" 280+...

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Mike27MB · April 5th, 2014, 19:31

Well, I enjoyed looking at your guts :P
I really appreciate the pictures, they really help!
Is the Banshee able to be lowered so it doesn't sit high? I thought I saw a picture once with the shoulder straps really long.

Mike27MB · July 4th, 2014, 12:05

I have since bought one, and with very few adjustments, it fits quite well.
Thanks.

lurkingknight · July 4th, 2014, 13:13

pics with a banana for scale?

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April 3rd, 2014, 20:28	#1
Mike27MB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: S Ontario	Shellback Banshee on Larger Guys Hello! I currently have a Condor Defender Plate Carrier in OD, and it's just too big. I am a larger guy (in weight and size), only about 5'8, though. I run woodland camo and I like OD gear. I was thinking about purchasing a T.A.G/Shellback Banshee. Unfortunately, it doesn't come in OD! I was talking to a gentleman at AirsoftGI (via the interwebz), and he said that the Banshee's Ranger Green is very similar to OD. My main problem is that, with it being a slim, smaller plate carrier, is that it will look comically funny on me. I have a large stomach and chest, and I don't want it to look dumb. I know I can adjust it to sit lower on my body, but is it a really tiny vest? Is there anybody out there, that is a little bit bigger, who has a Banshee and can show me how it looks on them? Also, if anyone has a Ranger Green Banshee, to send me a picture with that and the rest of their gear (if the rest of the gear is OD). Hahaha I know this sounds very weird, but bare with me! Thank you very much. __________________ - Muisey

April 3rd, 2014, 20:42	#2
Wrath144 formerly steyr Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	Hey look, 3 Banshees in one picture. RG on the right. I'm on the left, I'm 5'11, 240lbs, 44" chest. Cha lookin at my gut fer? __________________ BROFORCE Admin - Winnipeg Airsoft

April 3rd, 2014, 21:32	#3
w1lp33 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sarnia, Ontario	6'0" and (at the time) 260 lbs. I found the banshee too small for me. Personally for a bigger boy the lbt 6094 is a much nicer fit. Basically a PC that is 8 columns wide fits nicer than a PC 6 columns wide. Just my two cents from my experience. Found some old pics... Me with Banshee: Me with Flyye replica LBT 6094: And my current High Ground Gear plate carrier (very similar in size/style to 6094): Hope staring at my gut helps you in your quest. Last edited by w1lp33; April 3rd, 2014 at 21:39..

April 3rd, 2014, 21:51	#4
xav1982 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mtl,Qc	Shellback Banshee on Larger Guys Genuine 6094C is the way to go for big boys 6'4" 280+... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

April 5th, 2014, 19:31	#5
Mike27MB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: S Ontario	Well, I enjoyed looking at your guts :P I really appreciate the pictures, they really help! Is the Banshee able to be lowered so it doesn't sit high? I thought I saw a picture once with the shoulder straps really long. __________________ - Muisey Last edited by Mike27MB; April 5th, 2014 at 20:12..

July 4th, 2014, 12:05	#6
Mike27MB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: S Ontario	I have since bought one, and with very few adjustments, it fits quite well. Thanks. __________________ - Muisey

July 4th, 2014, 13:13	#7
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	pics with a banana for scale? __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

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