diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor/_marine_armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor/_marine_armor.dm
index fd926c4ffd50..e1f61fcd8d15 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor/_marine_armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor/_marine_armor.dm
@@ -483,7 +483,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/marine/light/synvest
 	name = "\improper M3A1 Synthetic Utility Vest"
-	desc = "This variant of the ubiquitous M3 pattern ballistics vest has been extensively modified, providing no protection in exchange for maximum mobility and storage space. Synthetic programming compliant."
+	desc = "This variant of the ubiquitous M3 pattern vest has been extensively modified, providing no protection in exchange for maximum mobility and added storage. Synthetic programming compliant."
 	icon_state = "VL_syn_camo"
 	flags_atom = NO_NAME_OVERRIDE
 	flags_marine_armor = ARMOR_LAMP_OVERLAY|SYNTH_ALLOWED //No squad colors + can be worn by synths.
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@
 	armor_rad = CLOTHING_ARMOR_NONE
 	armor_internaldamage = CLOTHING_ARMOR_NONE
 	storage_slots = 3
-	slowdown = SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_VERY_LIGHT
+	slowdown = SLOWDOWN_ARMOR_SUPER_LIGHT
 	time_to_unequip = 0.5 SECONDS
 	time_to_equip = 1 SECONDS
 	uniform_restricted = null