Bow 🏹 Arrow vs Body Armor

Published on November 21, 2018
Duration: 11:38

This video tests the effectiveness of Defender Body Armor's Level 3A vest and a helmet against arrows. The tests demonstrate that the body armor successfully stops multiple arrow impacts without penetration, and the helmet also shows resistance, though it sustains damage. The presenter, who claims expertise in archery, conducts the tests from various distances.

Quick Summary

Level 3A Defender Body Armor was tested against multiple arrow impacts, demonstrating significant resistance. The arrows became stuck in the vest without full penetration, suggesting good protection against archery projectiles. A helmet also showed resistance, though it sustained damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Body Armor Testing
  2. 00:15Level 3A Armor Specifications
  3. 00:23Arrow vs Body Armor Test Setup
  4. 01:17First Arrow Impact on Armor
  5. 02:25Second Arrow Shot
  6. 03:00Multiple Arrow Impacts
  7. 03:40Testing at Increased Distance
  8. 04:53Arrow Stuck in Armor
  9. 05:28Round Two: Arrow Testing
  10. 06:03Arrow Movement Observation
  11. 06:51Helmet Impact and Damage
  12. 07:37Final Arrow Test on Armor
  13. 08:29Simultaneous Arrow Shots
  14. 09:49Helmet Damage Analysis
  15. 10:29Arrow Stuck, About to Fall
  16. 10:42Conclusion on Arrow Penetration
  17. 10:52Body Armor Effectiveness Summary
  18. 11:07Helmet Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

Can arrows penetrate Level 3A body armor?

In this test, Level 3A Defender Body Armor successfully stopped multiple arrow impacts without full penetration. The arrows became stuck in the material, indicating significant resistance to archery projectiles.

How effective is body armor against archery?

Based on this test, Level 3A body armor demonstrates good effectiveness against arrows. While the arrows did not penetrate the vest, they did cause some deformation and became lodged in the material.

What type of arrows were used to test the body armor?

The video used carbon fiber arrows, described as not being cheap. One specific type mentioned was an 'armor piercing incendiary tracer' black tip arrow.

Did the arrows penetrate the helmet tested?

The helmet tested showed resistance to the arrows, with impacts causing damage and deformation. However, the arrows did not fully penetrate the helmet in the observed tests.

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