chest protector

[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.

[bob jenkins]

Honig's K1

[kylejt]

I'm about the same size as you, and switch off between the Platinum and the original. The original WV is a bit thinner, but the Platinum takes shots better. I'll deal with looking like Superman over disrupting my heart beats.

[mrm21711]

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.

The WV Gold size M-L shouldnt "look" that bulky on you. We are close in proportions, and Ive tried one on.

[PFISTO]

Cece Carlucci vest hands down one of the best if not the best.
http://www.amateurumpire.com/reviews/mr_ump1.htm

[canablue05]

Honigs K1.

[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 $$?

[DG]

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'm not sure I would spend money to get a protector that looks less bulky if I was using a WV. But if you have money burning a hole in your pocket try this one.

http://www.lestersupstatesports.com/...tegory_Code=CH

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by DG

I'm not sure I would spend money to get a protector that looks less bulky if I was using a WV. But if you have money burning a hole in your pocket try this one.

http://www.lestersupstatesports.com/...tegory_Code=CH

I own this protector, and would say that it is every bit as bulky as a West Vest Gold, but not nearly as bulky in the shoulders as a West Vest Platinum.

How about it ggk, is it a Platinum you're talking about here?

[LMan]

Originally Posted by DG

I'm not sure I would spend money to get a protector that looks less bulky if I was using a WV. But if you have money burning a hole in your pocket try this one.

http://www.lestersupstatesports.com/...tegory_Code=CH

I use this one, and with a bit of sniping/good fortune it can be had on eBay for ~$35-40.

[Tim C]

I freely admit that $300 for a protector is not for everyone.

Cece spends a huge amount of time with you (in person or on the phone) taking measurments, having you select materials, getting the details down to crossed t's and dotted i's.

I also admit freely that you are buying a part of Americana when you buy from Cece. He is in his 80's, runs whenever he goes more than 20', and does the manufacturing in his garage. It is a true cottage industry.

I also admit that you pay, somewhat, for the conversations with Cece about umpiring over the decades.

When you are all well-and-done you have a story, a piece that will live far beyond the life of the artist, a living piece of artistry and a very fine protector.

Is it worth $300? . . . that is a personal value judgement.

Regards,

[DonInKansas]

Tee---

I looked at his site and will give you the fact that the service and the personalization makes the 3 bill price tag easier to agree with.
That said, I'm not sure if it's worth the flak when I tell my wife that I spent said 3 bills on a CP. Then again, I live in an area where that 300 bucks is a rent payment on our nice 3 br house. (Yeah, I know you Cali guys are jealous.)

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

Then again, I live in an area where that 300 bucks is a rent payment on our nice 3 br house. (Yeah, I know you Cali guys are jealous.)

Yes, when $800 to $1000 gets you a nice one-bedroom apartment out here, I'd say we would tend to be jealous.