Chest Protector reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 131 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Chest Protector brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hockeygoalies, r/ElectricUnicycle, r/MTB, r/wma, r/Umpire. Top-rated brands include Bauer (4.3/5), Passau (4.7/5), Leatt (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews131
Subreddits18
Posts40
Brands54
Products76
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#1
Bauer
4.3
(16)
"I’m really happy with my Bauer Mach chesty."
"Bauer mach. I dont usualy waer bauer but holy, this chest is awesome. No stingers abd ive had it for like 3 months, on the ice 2-3 times a day, 6 days a week."
"I just bought the new Bauer Mach chest and i love it, especially because of the mobility and how tank it is, arms are reinforced also."
"Love my Bauer hyperlite. Very protective while lightweight and maintaining mobility."
"Hands down the most comfortable I've ever tried."
"I like Bauer for mobility and solid protection."
"Bauer vapor 2x pro"
"Bauer’s newer chesties come with extensions on the bottom."
"Just bought a Hyperlite, only used it once though. But very mobile and protective."
"Pretty good and very mobile."
#2
Passau
4.7
(14)
"Passau make a killer chest protector."
"My Passau chest protector just finished its 4th season of 5 days a week and is holding up spectacularly."
"Get a custom Passau. They will set you up with a unit that will last a decade plus."
"Checkout Passau. You can mix and match a bit."
"Passau is what I use and it's been amazing."
"I got a slightly used Passau Pro Pack off of GGSU for under $600 and it’s the best chesty I’ve ever used."
"I will forever recommend Passau or Brown."
"I think the Passau standard protects as good if not better than the Vaughn."
"I'd say Passau or Brown. I have a Passau and love it."
"I went with Passau and absolutely love it."
#3
Leatt
4.0
(12)
"Its great, fits under the jersey easily."
"I recommend the Leatt 5.5."
"I like my Leatt Airflex Body."
"Its cheaper, easy to unbuckle to cool off in the lift line on hot days."
"Look for something like the leatt 6.5 pro chest protector."
"I use this Leatt backpack with chest protector & back protector."
"It has pretty great armor coverage."
"I've heard good things about Leatt and Alpinestars as well."
"Leatt chest protector is solid. Gets pretty good airflow under it."
"Look out for the „leatt“ product line."
#4
Warrior
4.3
(9)
"Can warmly recommend it. Beats my old brians zero g clearly in protection and mobility."
"I absolutely love it. Skating at a similar level as you, I can count on one hand the number of stingers I’ve gotten."
"110% upgrade over my old Vaughn."
"Mobility is definitely good with reasonable protection."
"Warrior is a solid choice. I use a GT and it’s mobile and fairly protective."
"I'm pretty happy with my Warrior chesty."
"I've found it to provide plenty coverage."
"I bought the Warrior G2 Pro Chesty not too long ago."
"Has incredibly mobile arms."
#5
Vaughn
4.4
(8)
"I love my Vaughn SLR4 Pro. Super protective and mobile at the same time."
"You'll want something pro level and in the bulk/block style. Vaughn SLR pro Carbon or equivalent from the big brands."
"By far my favorite chesty has been the vaughn SLR pro carbon."
"Vaughn’s are very lightweight and breathable for roller."
"I like it very much so far."
"Definitely not as bulky as others."
"They allowed me the most movement and flexibility."
"Go try the Vaughn line, its about as least bulky as they make them anymore."
#6
Brown
5.0
(4)
"Second Brown. Got mine about a month ago and it’s been great. I did the russian spec for the extra protection."
"Just an opinion, but I wear a Brown 2200, and the protection is top notch."
"I decided on a Brown since they last for years."
"Get a Brown."
#7
Fox
4.0
(4)
"It’s comfortable and has good production."
"Going to try the fox first, then the others recommended."
"I bought the fox baseframe vest over the long sleeve version."
"I'm using the fox raceframe impact as it has a solid front plate."
#8
Alpinestars
3.8
(4)
"I use the alpinestars bionic pro chest protector, really like the design."
"Works great and doesn't make me overheat like others."
"I like the Alpinestars Nucleon ones."
"I got an Alpinestars a10."
#9
Adidas
4.3
(3)
"Gives good side coverage."
"The consensus is Adidas or Daedo."
"Works dam well for me."
#10
HF
4.0
(3)
"It's saved me a bunch."
"HF makes good gear so it would be worth it."
"It does the job well."
#11
All Star
5.0
(2)
"I like the: West Vest Memory Foam or All Star Cobalt."
"All star S7 Axis."
#12
West Vest
5.0
(2)
"When I umpired, I wore a West Vest Platnum."
"I like the: West Vest Memory Foam or All Star Cobalt."
#13
CCM
3.3
(3)
"CCM Premier beefed up! Or anything beefed up for that matter."
"Found the G4 works best for me."
"I use a pro CCM Premier chest protector, and I constantly get stingers and bruises."
#14
Tippmann
4.5
(2)
"She loves it."
"Are fairly cheap and good."
#15
100%
4.0
(2)
"I like the 100% Tarka and I believe they have the 3 versions, C/B, C/B/S, and full C/B/S/E."
"I have a 100% Tarka and I love it its super comfortable."
#16
Artebo
4.0
(2)
"As a “large boned” archer I wear an Artebo chest guard."
"I would try Artebo. They do an XXL."
#17
AF
4.0
(2)
"Just get the AF one, are one similar, whatever is cheapest."
"The AF is great."
#18
Cryptid Combat Wear
4.0
(2)
"One of the new chest protectors designed by women: https://www.cryptidcombatwear.com/"
"This looks promising and it's expected this coming summer."
#19
PBT
3.5
(2)
"I'm happy with it."
"The pbt is too rigid."
#20
McKenney
5.0
(1)
"I think I’m going to get a McKenney. I got a pair their pants last year and I love them."
#21
QP Sport
5.0
(1)
"One that comes highly recommended is the chest guards by QP Sport."
#22
Kenesky
5.0
(1)
"Kenesky. You can even send your old one there for them to make it fit the exact same."
#23
HyperLite
5.0
(1)
"I really like my HyperLite. Mobile, comfortable, and protective enough."
#24
Force3
5.0
(1)
"I love it. Very light and low profile, and it can take a good punch."
#25
Helite
5.0
(1)
"I'd rather recommend an airbag west. For example helite gp. Definitely better protection."
#26
MAC Armor
5.0
(1)
"I've worn it for tournaments and classes both, and it holds up well!"
#27
Filson
5.0
(1)
"Our filson vest fits my dog well, no chaffing."
#28
Mendota
5.0
(1)
"I use the Mendota skid plate and have no problems with it."
#29
Field Armor
5.0
(1)
"I have the skid plate and it’s great."
#30
Bartram
5.0
(1)
"They're tanks and made to measure."
#31
EvoShield
4.0
(1)
"Here's a link to the shirt that was recommended."
#32
Champion Body Armor
4.0
(1)
"I've heard at the Champion Body Armor is good for a budget CP."
#33
Ump Attire
4.0
(1)
"Check out the chest protectors at ump-attire.com."
#34
Official Gear
4.0
(1)
"Officialgear.com has some good quality gear too."
#35
G2 Pro
4.0
(1)
"I wear the g2 pro. It's perfect in every way for me."
#36
Safetech
4.0
(1)
"Or you can get safetech viscoflex chest protector which also comes in same range"
#37
DSG
4.0
(1)
"You can get DSG flexicon chest Armor (currently out of stock) , it costs 750-850"
#38
Impact Armor
4.0
(1)
"Impact Armor [http://www.impactarmor.com/]"
#39
Mac Armour
4.0
(1)
"This might work."
#40
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"This is a good one. https://a.co/d/aQQAJGt"
#41
Maverick
4.0
(1)
"I wear the maverick speed pad I think and I love it."
#42
Lazyrollers
4.0
(1)
"Lazyrollers jackets are pretty awesome."
#43
Scheels
4.0
(1)
"I use the Scheels brand one. Comes in orange or neon green."
#44
Airflex Stealth Tee
4.0
(1)
"The Airflex stealth tee is much more comfortable than any hard shell I tried."
#45
2Pro
4.0
(1)
"I have the 2pro and I like it quite well for beer league."
#46
Demon
4.0
(1)
"It's breathable. I usually wear a jacket on top and I look good and feel safe."
#47
POC
4.0
(1)
"It’s super comfortable when I Ride DH."
#48
V7
4.0
(1)
"When I sized myself better, it fits like a glove and have no issues feeling too big and sluggish."
#49
Sylmar
4.0
(1)
"Good chest protection, and really good briar protection over all."
#50
Diamond Pro
4.0
(1)
"From that list, the Diamond Pro is popular with the bigger umps near me."
#51
Brian's
4.0
(1)
"It's a bit pricy, though."
#52
Mac Armoury
3.0
(1)
"Mac Armoury is decent, but it's bulky."
#53
SubZero 3
3.0
(1)
"I’ve been wearing a SubZero3 for probably 2+ years and get stingers to the elbows."
#54
HK Army
3.0
(1)
"My girlfriend use [this](https://www.ansgear.com/HK_Army_Crash_Chest_Protector_Black_Blue_p/hkarmychestcrashblackblue.htm) but even the x-small was too big for her."
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