Equipment for a rookie

[doogus]

Jason -

Remember that the chest protector does not protect your belly. You want the bottom to be about 2-3 fingers above your navel. Talk to whoever you buy from and they can help you with getting to correct size.

This is strictly my opinion but I would not get the West Vest protector. I have tried one on and they are heavy and very stiff and uncomfortable for me. I have read many a post saying they are hot and hard to fit correctly. But to be fair there are lots of people who love them.

I would consider the Honig's K-1 protector for about the same money and it comes in Large or X-Large. I own one and it is light, comfortable and from what I have read much cooler than the West Vest. You can check them out at http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=36&Item=344

My Queen has a ProNine protector and as I said before I think it is a great value for the money and has almost as good of protection as the Hoing's. It is even lighter than the Honig's.

[Edited by doogus on Mar 21st, 2005 at 10:00 PM]