chest protector

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by ggk

i'd like to get a new chest protector. something with good protection, but small, lightweight and NOT bulky. i call HS and college ball. i'm using a wilson west vest currently. it offers great protection, but looks too bulky - especially the shoulders. i'm thin - 6'1" 175, and the extra bulk looks kind of out of place.
any suggestions.
thx.

I have a hard time picturing this. My son is equally slim...5'10" 145 pounds...and it's hard to tell he has a CP on when he's wearing his West Vest Gold.

Combining protection and fit, in order:

1. Carlucci
2. WV Gold
3. Honigs K1

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by GarthB

I have a hard time picturing this. My son is equally slim...5'10" 145 pounds...and it's hard to tell he has a CP on when he's wearing his West Vest Gold.

Combining protection and fit, in order:

1. Carlucci
2. WV Gold
3. Honigs K1

I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that ggk is probably talking about a WV Platinum. The part about the bulky shoulders helped formulate this hypothesis.

[ggk]

i have currently have a WV gold. i actually picked up a WV platinum last week, b/c I initially thought the shoulders were smaller, but I just didn't like the way it fit and i returned it.
thx for all of the advice.
the honigs k-1 looks like it might be a great choice. has anyone tried the new mesh vest-style harness on the black K1?
i used to have a light weight gerry davis CP with the mesh vest style harness and it fit great - just not enough protection.

i'm sure the carlucci would also be great. how much $$?