Chest Protector

[Jeffrey]

I'm looking into getting a new Chest/rib protector. I've never used one before. Looking for something light weight that provides good movement.

I would like get some options on what everyone likes and why.

Yes, getting hit is the best option but sometimes it happens. I don't mind the pain so much, it's the not being able to breath that sort of becomes a little inconvenient.

Thanks,

[sensei8]

You know, if been looking at the chest protectors that are being worn by the MLB catchers. They look unbinding. They aren't bulky. They take an 100 mph fastball with ease. The only problem is the ribs aren't protected at all, that I can see. Although the chest protectors worn by Bengie Molina of the Texas Rangers appears to have some rib protection.

What do you think? They cost around $35 - $89.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WILSON-A3320-MLB-CATCHERS-CHEST-PROTECTOR-INT-BLACK-/300461837892?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

http://www.rawlingsgear.com/baseball/baseball-protective/xrdcp.html

http://media.sunherald.com/smedia/2010/10/19/23/20101020-005555-pic-641235771.embedded.prod_affiliate.77.jpg

[isshinryu5toforever]

The Mooto chest protectors fit the bill. Really any WTF TKD chest protector should work. They fight in them all the time, so a lot of time has gone into their design to make them light and durable.

[tallgeese]

The body gear from Blauer's High Gear armor seris is excellent and highly mobile. It's also effective for anything from sparring to heavy contact attack and defend drills.

[Jeffrey]

Thanks for the feed back.

I was looking at this one ..

http://martialartsdepot.ca/product_info.php?cPath=45_56&products_id=7859

I like the idea of the backcatchers guard. I will have to see if I find a place a try one on.

I beginning to think that there is much reserach to be done.

[BDPulver]

thats one ive been looking at also jeff, unfortunately i dont know anyone that has one to comment.

[Jeffrey]

thats one ive been looking at also jeff, unfortunately i dont know anyone that has one to comment.

I think I will order one just to test it out. My wife is most likely going to kill me for order another martial arts test piece but oh well LOL!!!

Did you look at Sensei8 backcatcher idea. Those look pretty good also. Just not sure how well they breath.

[sensei8]

Thanks for the feed back.

I was looking at this one ..

http://martialartsdepot.ca/product_info.php?cPath=45_56&products_id=7859

I like the idea of the backcatchers guard. I will have to see if I find a place a try one on.

I beginning to think that there is much reserach to be done.

That one looks similar in design as to my first MLB catcher protector link.

[sensei8]

thats one ive been looking at also jeff, unfortunately i dont know anyone that has one to comment.

I think I will order one just to test it out. My wife is most likely going to kill me for order another martial arts test piece but oh well LOL!!!

Did you look at Sensei8 backcatcher idea. Those look pretty good also. Just not sure how well they breath.

I'd imagine that they breath very well, after all, a MLB catcher is behind the plate for 9 innings, some innings long, some short.

[Jeffrey]

I might have to order both. I smell wife agro coming! That is till she gets a shot to the ribs in class ans suddenly wants to use one.