Chest Protector for Thick Necked guy...no seriously
 

I need a new protector and need some opinions. I lift a lot and have a large chest and thick neck. My current protector is fairly thick and given my chest size I can't turn my head side to side because the mask gets caught on the pads.

I am looking at the west vest gold because the thinness of it will correct the issue above, but in the picture it looks like it is tight on the pencil neck guy wearing it....anyone out there have one that can offer insight? I have a 19" neck just for reference.

I have a similar sized neck and I find the All-Star System 7 works pretty well for me. It did take some initial break-in and a few adjustments with the straps to get it right but now a few years later, it fits great.

There are some pretty big dudes who wear the West Vest. I would avoid the All Star. I'm a 17.5 and the All Star is tight on me.

Thanks fellas...I picked up the west vest platinum and it has plenty of room. In the pictures it looked tight but I like how it fits!