WestVest Platinum

[nickrego]

I have been considering switching from my Honig’s K1 Pro-Elite chest protector to the WestVest Platinum.

I have been struggling over whether the Platinum or Gold offers better protection. The Gold seems to be set up more forward facing at the shoulders, whereas the Platinum is set up higher.

I exchanged a few, very short, emails with Joe West (not a man of many words) via his website about it. I was interested in the difference in protection between the Platinum and the Gold.

Per Joe, “the protection is exactly the same as long as your back is at a 45 deg. angle. The only difference is the Platinum is more form fitting.” This is not a problem if your working the knee, scissors or Gerry Davis stances.

Interesting that there is a $30 difference in price, Platinum is cheaper (yet if offers the same protection ?).

Anybody using the Platinum ?

How do you like it ?