09-19-2009, 05:37 AM
Chain mail is COOL. My buddy has a full suit. It's just also REALLY heavy.
IDK if leather would stop a zombie from inflicting a bite though. Think crazy person / can't feel pain type of bite. That could really hurt, even if the teeth don't break the skin / leather... man o man. That pressure could put a hurtin' on ya.
Now imagine clawing tearing hands simultaneously. Honestly I think you'd NEED chain mail to not get a wound. OR in other words... (if they get that close to you - you are probably effed anyway.)
I'm thinking like helmet with a face guard and thick riding jacket. Then you'd just have to come up with solid neck protection. Maybe some chaps. (assless of course woo woo)
All armor capable of stopping a severe zombie bite sacrifices mobility to some degree. I'd rather go with lighter protection and more ammo / supplies. But I'm not a big guy, and I'm pretty quick, so I plan on being a fast moving target.
IDK if leather would stop a zombie from inflicting a bite though. Think crazy person / can't feel pain type of bite. That could really hurt, even if the teeth don't break the skin / leather... man o man. That pressure could put a hurtin' on ya.
Now imagine clawing tearing hands simultaneously. Honestly I think you'd NEED chain mail to not get a wound. OR in other words... (if they get that close to you - you are probably effed anyway.)
I'm thinking like helmet with a face guard and thick riding jacket. Then you'd just have to come up with solid neck protection. Maybe some chaps. (assless of course woo woo)
All armor capable of stopping a severe zombie bite sacrifices mobility to some degree. I'd rather go with lighter protection and more ammo / supplies. But I'm not a big guy, and I'm pretty quick, so I plan on being a fast moving target.