Mobility over size any day. I want to make saves, not just be a target and hope it hits me.

@zavus540

4 жыл бұрын

Boneseyy L why not be big and mobile

@enriquedamian2023

2 жыл бұрын

I guess im randomly asking but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me

@curtisjuelz2327

2 жыл бұрын

@Enrique Damian Instablaster ;)

warrior ritual gt is such a mobile chesty. highly recomend

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, being a little bit old school, the GT line always looked appealing. I'll have to look a little closer. Thanks for your comment!

@goaliegod3122

5 жыл бұрын

I have The g4 chest protector and it is great!!!!!

@michaelhardlotte8191

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I'm going to look for one near future.

@angrybostonplumber4982

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Hardlotte I have the warrior gt se model I think it’s called (black and orange) pro medium/small arms. Good mobility, easy to break in, great arm protection, chest protection not as good as my old one.

keep making content and don't give up you are helping so many people!

Everyone is always looking for mobility. And I totally understand however, we have to take into account how we make saves in our chesty. It’s the same with sticks. We size them to our butterfly. I can’t remember the last time I needed to put my glove over my head for a save (granted I can be a bit of a sieve at times) as long as your chesty doesn’t inhibit you making normal goalie motions this fine. As for size, that’s preference. I’m about to test my new CCM Premier Pro after using my Vaughn Epic 8404 for almost a life time. So we will see how that goes. Playing in beer league and being older I’m going for size. I play pretty close to blocking style with some hybrid thrown in there, but I’m starting to utilize a lot more current style like the butterfly slide and RVH. Anyways, love the content and keep up the good work!

I'm way way late, but I've used 3 models of the Warrior with mechanical arms and my latest G4 Pro does it all - mobility out of the box, ultimate protection, and unbeatable blocking surface.

once the hockey season starts for (if it hasn't already) you should try some (on ice) vlogs like games and stuff. I think that might help your channel. #VOGsquad

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment and suggestion! I do have some on ice videos in the works, so stay tuned!

@nadimadatia

5 жыл бұрын

Second this, actually Voicing Over your personal game footage with content about things you're thinking about, working on, or why you felt a save was good/goal was bad, would be great content.

There both huge to what I used when I played. Even if a had a field hockey chest plate under the ice hockey chest and arm protector. A just keeped getting cracked ribs. But back in the 90s gear was so different to today.

I have a Vaughn LT, Reebok P4 and Warrior G4. The Vaughn was mobile, but left a lot to be desired in the arm protection. The Reebok is a tank, absolute beast like your Brian’s, I rarely use it now, it’s too big. The warrior is a mix between both. Really mobile, and above average protection for me. But kind of like you I’m facing a dilemma, I look HUGE in it. I’m 6’2” 200lbs and it’s a Large, I don’t know what else I can do to appear slimmer. Either way though, my warrior gets 95% of my ice time. Great video.

Favorite chesty; vaughn v7 pro carbon (I'm a medium) When using a XL Flite Chaos 3500 chesty I couldn't move properly, didn't realize the holes it created, because the fit was terrible. I ended up cutting it up and gutting out alot of the padding so it wouldn't interfere while moving around, but that resulted in bruises (go figure). I believe there's no point in being bigger if you're bigger at the wrong spot, so having a mobile chesty allows me to play better because I can be where I need to be in less time and effort, everyone is different though!

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! You make a great point about size doesn't matter if you're in the wrong spot! I actually had the same thought in my FrankenChesty video! Thanks for sharing your experience!

I use to use a Reebok 11K, super protective, never felt a thing but had no mobilty. So I got rid of it & I'm now in a Vaughn V6 2200 & love it! It's protective, mobile, light & break in time was minimal.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! The newer Vaughns sound like the best of both worlds. I figured out the last Vaughn CA I used was a Legacy... so maybe I'll have to go back to Vaughn! Thanks for sharing!

I recommend a ccm primer pro chest protector because it has a square shape and is bulky to have great coverage but also has great mobility, it is by far my favorite chest protector.

I play Major Midget AAA and I use all Bauer 1s/2s gear. I found the chestie I use (1s) to have very low mobility. Call me crazy but i like the way it feels while not being too restrictive i like these because i find that they keep you in a very natural position, lowering the margin for error when doing a leg recovery to an open shooter. That way it allows you to focus more on your angle rather then if their are any openings in between your arms. Just my 2 cents could all be in my head though! Great video 👍🏼

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! You make a great point about less mobility actually helping with better arm positioning. It's like that idea that a heavier stick helps you to keep the blade on the ice! Thanks for sharing your experience!

I definitely prefer more mobility, but at a broad 6'1 so I have the benefit of blocking built in. I'm using a pro return Bauer Pro and the floaters conform to my shoulders well. It's an XL but I don't tuck so I need the extra belly length. If you tuck it could cause the shoulder floaters to sit up even higher. The best chestie I ever used from a mobility standpoint was a Reebok P1. Might be hard to find now but I saw that Kenesky is starting to make some really good looking clones. There are some sweet pics on their Instagram. Really enjoy your content and regular uploads.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! Yes, the legendary P1... always wanted to try one of those. I did see Kenesky's new units in IG and they look pretty awesome! You make a great point about tuck/untuck. We all talk so much about pads and other gear, we sometimes overlook the importance of how your pants integrate with your CA. Thanks for your insight!

I’m 5’8” and use a medium warrior g2. Absolutely love it. As with all warrior gear you can customize it to your liking. I wear mine untucked and somewhat loose around the torso. Tight on the arms. I agree though, I think a medium chesty with small arms would suit you well. Or a warrior medium. You can customize the arm length. Warrior is where it is at. G4 pads, glove, and blocker. G2 chesty, and warrior ritual x pants. #VOGsquad

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for your insight about the Warrior CAs! Obviously I'm a fan of Warrior's innovations and I do like how they take into consideration pant and CA integration... We're about the same size and I also like to go untucked and loose around the torso but secure in the arms... like I said, I've never been into CAs, but it seems like I've fallen down the rabbit hole.. Thanks for your comment!

@angrybostonplumber4982

4 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie I have the same warrior chesty. Pro medium/small arms. I like it. Great arm protection, chest protection not great. I’m 5’9-close to 5’10.

I wear the exact same Sherwood chesties as you have there. I bought them in 2010. But I'm a big guy so it's XL. I found them so comfortable that I bought a second pair and get them in storage in huge ziploc bag. I only just broke them out last season and I'm sure they will give me the coverage, protection and the same life span as the first ones.

I’m a little late but...Hahaha, I saw the dance at the end coming. Especially with the robot😂 Maybe you should have gotten a smaller Zero G.

Great video. I definitely want more mobility rather than a huge blocking surface which doesn't allow me to move. I had a Bauer chesty a long time ago that had great mobility. I have a Vaughn pro model now and it's going to have a lengthy break in period.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd love more mobility... but my reaction time is so slow now I end up blocking a shot before reacting to it! I think break in time also deters me from upgrading. I'm just glad I don't have an old yellowing "Brodeur" C&A! Thanks for your comment!

Good news! No need to pick between size and mobility. I wear the Warrior G3. Many hinge points for maximum mobility, no saggy neck line so no "gobbler", and the shoulders stand up taller than any of my old chesty's.

wish you still made videos. loved your content

Coming from a Koho 588 Pro large to a Warrior G2 Pro large... The warrior is so much bigger and protective. I had to do so much to get the Koho to be protective and stay where i wanted. The arms where cinched down as tight as they go and I had to tie down the back to my pants to keep the top from sliding down. The warrior just feels amazing, no complaints yet There is a confidence to playing and feeling big, but if you cant move fast then people will find wholes and pick you apart. I think that fitment is the key as well, just because its big doesn't mean that it fits.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

You bring up a great point about confidence and feeling good in proper fitting gear! Especially when it comes down to a CA, if you don't feel confident it will protect you and are moving your body out of the way of shots to try to get your hands on it, then it totally negatively impacts your game! Thanks for your comment and sharing!

I would say mobility but playing bar league i'd go with protection. Some of those old guys can still bring the heat! I'm 5'10" and wear XL Brown, my protection is top notch and same with my mobility. I also have a Brian's custom Optik chesty which fits tighter and is made longer than the Brown in the chest length. Think it all comes down to how much you want to spend on gear. I also like your videos with all the info and ideas you got. I'll keep watching them!

I’m newer to the sport, only been playing a little over a year. When I started I bought a CCM premier chesty, which is Absolutely massive. I thought it would be the best direction to go due to my slow reflexes, bad play reading, sluggish movement etc of a beginner. About 3 months Into it I ended up selling it and buying a Bauer Vapor x900 and never looked back. Polar opposites as far as build and size. The vapor is tight hugging, smaller, and the mobility is far superior. Now my reflexes and speed and fluidity is improving, I’ve noticed having higher mobility (despite less net coverage) is a massive improvement for me personally over having huge pads that I CANT move in. Not Trying to bash the CCM, it is a much higher build quality than the Bauer

I still use the original one I bought because chest protectors now are crazy bulky. Mine works fine, but since it’s now about 10+ years old, I take the occasional shot on the bare stomach because it rides up >.> I still prefer that to the bulk 😂

I just noticed the responses to your request for ideas for the ideal chest protector and have the following: Background; I’m a 65 yr old goalie (6’ - 3” tall), playing on average 5 games per week between September and mid April. I play in two separate senior leagues, plus two games of pick up with much younger (mid 20’s to early 50’s) players with an average skill level of Canadian Junior B (but go as high as former NHL drafted players). Playing with this group forces me to prioritize mobility over protection as their speed and skill with moving the puck is extremely quick. They often force me to move laterally at least twice before facing a shot - and yes; I’m absolutely exhausted after a 2 hour game! I own Brian’s G-NETIK (with as much protection as possible without impacting my comfort and mobility). My recommendation to you would be to not settle for anything that doesn’t allow maximum mobility while feeling comfortable. Good luck; and play hard, we never know how long we’ve got before we can’t play the best game around! So make the most of it!

i don't mind smaller chestie i just want a little more protection just above the elbow but mobility is top priority definately

I have a pro stock Keith Kinkaid Vaughn Velocity Carbon V6 or V7, It has so much mobility and is so light and I never get hot in it. It's so light you would think it wouldn't even protect you. But it protects amazing I would never want anything else.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and great point about heat! It's yet another thing to consider! Again, another vote of confidence in the newer Vaughn units. Thanks for sharing your setup!

Im rocking a Reebok pro-spec sr small. it’s massive and it has great mobility. I’m 5’10” 150lbs. Reebok knew how to do it. I don’t ever want to have to replace it.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Some of those old RBK units were fantastic! I know guys still pine after that Bumblebee unit! Thanks so much for your comment!

I saw you in net and realized we are the exact same hight.... I grew up watching Hasek and Osgood so I'm a bit of a hybrid squirrel lol I feel since I usually have to play out at the top of the crease so much to just cut some of the angles down that mobility was much more useful than blocking. Curious on what size leg pad you use?

Im not too sure cause ive only used 2 chest protectors in my lifetime, i live in Indonesia and there is no goalie shop here so i have to buy it online, recently i bought a premier r 1.9 chest protector around last year. I found it to be bulky and i didnt really like it. Are there any suggestions on chest pads that have good mobility? My budget is around $300

I’m a high school level goalie, I use a ccm premier 2.9 intermediate medium chesty, I’m 6ft but it works great- finished the season with 2.01 gaa, .931% with about 30 shots per game

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats on a great season!

I still have an Itech Reflex 5 that's about 15-18 years old, and will use it another 15-18. If I had to get a new one, I'd go Vaughn carbon in a small, and I'm 251 pounds at 6'1. Mobility over bulk anyway.

I use a CCM eflex 3.9 and it is huge, I usually wear a medium, so I got a medium and it is really big. At first it actually gave me a little trouble because it was so bulky, but now I have broken it in, and I have good mobility and the size. So I guess I made a good choice it just took a while.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad it worked out for you! C/As are a tricky thing as it can be hard to tell when they're broken in! Good to know about the CCMs though. Thanks for sharing!

This is my age...my most recent c/a is a #helite5. Ya that's my newest one, judge! Lol but as compared that one to my first adult c/a I prefer the oldest one. It's smaller, not horrifically, it allows excellent mobility. And because the padding wasnt all plastics I could feel enough of the shot while still being protected. Old c/a was a #boddam.

If I could try out any new chest and arm protector it would be the new Kenesky PP1 unit. It looks amazing!

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! The new Kenesky units look awesome! With all the chatter around the NHL guys and their new streamlined chest and arms, I'll be curious as to the feedback with those with Keneskys. Thanks for your comment!

I wear a used Vaughn V6 chesty. It was Jimmy Howard’s. I am 6’1” and it fits me very well, not too bulky. I believe it’s an XL. Part of me wants to try out a large but it’s hard to find a store that sells goalie gear where I live and I am not about to order one online. I also have a Vaughn Matt Murray chest and arm, I think it’s a V6 or V7, again fits very well on me. Not saying you should switch to Vaughn but perhaps give it a try. I tried CCM and Reebok before and just didn’t like the fit, there were so many straps to adjust and I couldn’t get the arms to fit just right, they always felt they were falling down and I adjusted the straps a lot!

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I think with CAs, it's hard to judge a line by a Pro Return. There could just be so many unknowns about factory modifications. I did use 2 Vaughn CAs in the 90's so maybe I'll have to give their new ones another look. It's funny, I always attribute a new CAs awkwardness to the "break-in" time, but then never really re-assess if it actually ends up working out for me. Thanks for your input!

@GoalieBoy-ub9wi

5 жыл бұрын

@VOGoalie I use a stock Vaughn v7 and I love it so much it looks fairly big but it is so mobile I tried on a few others but I could not move I have used Vaughn since i was a squirt(now high school) I would give it a try.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience! I'll have to look into them!

I use a Bauer kind of looks like the black and yellow one you have

I just got a new v8 and I love it I am a small goalie at 5 foot 6 inches and I am in a medium in it I would highly recommend it

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I've heard good things about the new Vaughn unit. Let me know how it works out for you!

Heaton helite pro great with mobility and good with size but everyone has different opinions on what they like.

I have a Bauer Classic, it's a smaller chesty. Pro: can move very will in terms of reach and speed. Con: blocking stance is pretty much out of the question. I guess it would come down to playstyle and what ur willing to do more and less of.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Totally! It's funny, after making this video and seeing just how massive the Zero G is when I keep my arms tight, I've been more aware of this and haven't given up anything through me in the last few skates. Thanks for sharing your insights!

I wear a Heaton lol, I feel impact but it hasn’t let me down 😂

the sherwood chesty looks to be to low in the collarbone neck protection area, even with neck guard and dangler should have better coverage there. I do find mobility to be an issue with my chesty (ccm extreme flex 1.9) but great coverage. I wear a senior medium I'm 5'10", once on the ice don't really find it a hindrance except when taking mask on and off and taking a drink. I would like to eventually find a chesty with good mobility AND good coverage, but I am new and good for now.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! You're right, the chest does hang low! I think it's a little misleading as I'm not wearing goal pants. I actually like the neckline to be a little higher so I typically clip the C/A's backplate to my pants. While I do wear both a neck guard and a dangler, there's such a fine line between shoulder floater and mask integration. But at the end of the day, I'm ok sacrificing mobility for protection! Thanks for sharing your experience!

I love this channel! Dan

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, you are Totally Awesome!

Vaughn VE8 Pro Carbon, with NHL beef up package in the arms and sternum. INCREDIBLE mobility and comfort, as well as light weight. “The Hockey Shop” sells them (called, THS Spec), and if you are in the US, the exchange rate is amazing. Protection is also top notch 😉

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

I love THS and have bought a lot of gear from them in the past! Good to know they have a specific Vaughn spec C/A. Thanks for sharing!

I am 57 and 6’3”. When I decided to start playing again about 8 years ago, I used my old Cooper BP29 chest pad and Cooper SA95L arm pads. Like you say, old shoe feel. But I thought I needed to be bigger, so I went to a Bauer Vapour 50 SR. XL.. I liked it and was comfortable, but I had trouble with losing pucks.. when it wore out at Christmas 2017, I purchased the CCM Premier R1.9 SR XL. Today, I feel more like Robocop than a goalie. I mostly play pickup, but fill in for league games as well. I play with guys that are ex-junior, to guys in their 70’s. My preference is my old gear. I still throw it on once in a while with my old Cooper GM9 gloves. I am smaller, but have so much more movement. I can feel the shots and can react bet to rebounds. The shots I feel don’t feel any harder than when I get hit with the new stuff on the seams, or joints in the chesty. Smaller, if it has the protection built in, should be better. Goalies will return to the more athletic game that we are known for, instead of the dropping to the knees and sliding side to side.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Still rocking the Cooper gear! You sir are my old school hero! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with different size chest units! I definitely think overall we'll see a return to a more athletic style, but by then I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up with that trend! Thanks so much for your comment!

@bl9531

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, so you actually prefer the old Cooper equipment to modern equipment - interesting. I seem to remember being covered in bruises after a game when I used to wear my old Cooper equipment lol.

Im using the extreme flex pro size sr m. Im 14 years Old and 173 cm high it has Very good protection. The Shoulder Things ære Very Round so There is great mobility. I Can Really recomend it.

@orantal5280

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, are you taking about the ccm? I’m 1.700 cm I’m thinking about buying this chest protector. Mobility is important for me. I was thinking to get size S what do you think?? Thank mate

If the size between the two units was the same, I don't think the "bulk" of the Zero-G would be as impacting/detrimental to your mobility. Having said that, and having zero familiarity with the Sherwood, you may have the option to do one of my favourite things: Modify. Try unlacing the arms from your Zero-G and lacing them into the Chest from your Sherwood and vice-versa, You could figure out if the lack of mobility in the Zero-G is from the shoulder floaters or the elbow blocks (which is kinda what I'm seeing in the video). Personally, I'm a dedicated Brian's fanboy, and since having gotten back in goal have used two units: the SubZero1 and the Gnetik Pro2, both Senior Small. I LOVED the larger shoulder floaters of the SZ1 but loved the chest, ribs, and arms of the GN2. Bottom line, as a smaller goaltender I think the largest mental leap with regards to "occupying space" is to occupy the space that THE PUCK sees, and not THE SHOOTER ie Box Control. Working with the ropes (if possible) or using your video footage and in post drawing the lines connecting the post corners to the puck will allow you to see that if you're needing 1-2" of shoulder height to make a save, you're depth or angle are probably wrong anyways... Love your content.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insights! You make a great point about Box Control and I have plans on making a video about that very topic! You've also planed the seed of a FrankenChesty... Honestly, I really do love the Zero G (especially it's weight or lack thereof) which is one of the reasons I'm reluctant to give it up! Thanks so much for your comment!

Do like garth snow in the playoffs with the flyers put some roof shingles on your shoulder floaters.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, Snow's CA was the pinnacle of the oversize trend! Party on Wayne! Party on Garth!

I have a question im like neerly 5'8 and 13 around 140lbs, just wonding if i should use a vaught int xl or bauer senior small. Cause i had bought the bauer around 4 months back when i was like 5'5 ish and i was wounder would it be smart to sacrifice mobility for size and protection because in my leauge and stick and pucls im not the smallest of goalies and most beer leauge players assume that im older and go all out witch i dont mind just i can feel almost everything even in games and in my bauer i can still feel it just not as a pain feeling.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment! My suggestion would be to go with your senior small unit, especially if you're skating with adults. When in doubt, go with what protects you best. Better to sacrifice mobility and blocking for safety! And you're still young and if you grew 3" in 4 months, you'll probably need a new one soon anyway!

@6.7cummins

5 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie thank you for replying I had started using it after seeing your comment and since then I had put on 20lbs and nearly an inch in height and I am feeling mobile as ever and haven’t had a stinger since thank you for your advice.

As long as your getting the protection you need for the style and level you play.

Star Wars reference and we have the same chest protector 😁

The best ca u can buy is a Brown ....i Love Mine I changed to a Passau but after a Season i went back to my old Brown.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Man, I always wanted a Brown unit! I've just heard then they are a little on the heavy side, weight wise. Maybe that wasn't a big deal when all of our gear was heavy, but with how light everything is these days, I wonder if a heavier CA affects balance... Any thoughts?

I’m short and I have a Passau with big square shoulders. I feel I need it because of being short.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

I hear ya! I'm only 5'7" so I generally have a similar though process. Passau could be the way to go. Thanks for your comment!

@allanmclean4992

5 жыл бұрын

The Sherwood was made by Passau

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I suspected as much, but wasn't sure if Passau worked on all of Sher-Woods gear or just the pads and gloves. Makes sense though!

@RyanEllerbe

5 жыл бұрын

Allan McLean sure but it’s not the same design. The Passau has big shoulders and is super mobile.

I switched catching hands to full right two years ago due to RC injury. So I'm wondering if chesty's are actually HANDED.

@johnkells5574

4 жыл бұрын

In the mid 90s I had a Vaughn that the elbow protection was geared towards regular goalies. Within 10 minutes Of the first skate my brother blew up my elbow twice. I thought i could switch the arms but that didn't help. I added some padding.

I have a Brown that is on the bigger side and many believe it's a blocking style. It may not be as mobile as a Vaughn, Passau, or name your brand but it hasn't prevented me from making a save. Some of the mobility movements you made and others do in their videos are not typical goalie movements. Good luck! #vogsquad

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a Brown Resonator as they look like tanks and I know some goalies swear by them. You make a great point about what kind of actual range of motion a goalie needs when playing and you're right, I'm not sure I ever put both of my hands behind my head in a game (unless I guess if I was doing the Macarena...) I was mostly trying to demonstrate how mobile one was compared to the other :) Thanks for your comment and your insights on Brown units!

@davidhodge2354

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie if you ever want to check it out I believe I live the next town over from you

Might as well go all the way and call them "chesticles"! xD

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, too funny!

When I watch clips of my games, my arms look so skinny

I'm super curious how tall VOG is. I wear a large senior chestie and I'm 5' & 7.5" so maybe I'd be better off in a medium senior cause I definitely don't feel much of the puck in my 2004 lrg senior, DR Bulletproof 5.2 pads (lol, yes they're old) but before every puck to the chest or arms was a stinger cause I wore a large junior chestie. Any advice?

@VOGoalie

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'7" but imo chest and arm size really depends on your torso length/size and arm length. Ideally, I could do between a medium or large body (depending on if I go tucked or untucked) and small arms (as I generally have shorter arms but also like to have no interference with my gloves). There are newer (or custom) options that dial in a better fit with exchangeable arms but be prepared for more bulk compared to your older DR unit. Hope this helps!

@hckynrscnd8916

4 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie thanks, I'll def keep this advice in mind when switching up equiptment. Not sure how much more bulk I want as I already find them pretty bulky, but still movable, might just be because I started out with a terrible old chestie that didn't fit though. Thanks, again.

Was in a zero g chesty for 9 years until 2 months ago and switched to the optik. It's almost a pound heavier for the same size (large). Also Brian's markets the optik as streamlined but it does not adhere to current NHL spec.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, good to know! I think it's really the shoulder floaters on the Zero G that I find too bulky. Have you found the smaller floaters make a difference? I love the Zero G actually because of it's weight (or lack thereof)!

@BTcaice

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie well... The shoulders are definitely less bulky but I (and I think others) have found the arms to be kinda tough. Folks with thicker arms won't like the 'snugness'. I like the fit but the extra padding requires a longer break-in. I'm comfortable with the unit but if I were to order custom, I would get Sub-Zero 3 arms on it. Final note, the belly pad is connected to the lateral padding on either side with elastic meaning you can't do a sort of hybrid tuck.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts on the unit! I'm actually a late adopter to new models, so it's nice to hear you first hand experience with the Optik line!

I'm due for a new chesty soon and want to try the CCM Shield II. From what I've heard, it's less bulky than the Premier and that's what I'm using now. Previous to that I was in a Koho AB590 for many years and a Heaton unit before that. The new Kenesky's look amazing too.

Question is why did you give to the Sherwood in the first place?

I play a warrior g2 and i trink it is a good compromise between reacting and blocking.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I am tempted by the G2 and/or the G4. I haven't seen their molded elbow joints in person. How do you like them? Thanks for your comment!

@andreasnick3162

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie First as my equipment Manager said, that i have to play warrior stuff because they made a contract with them, i was Not amused. But after i tried it, it felt very good. Before i only played only vaughn or brians. The movement is really good for that amount of protection.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet... man, I need to get an Equipment Manager!

CCM CL pro, best chestie ever. Absolute tank

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

CCM, will definitely look into it! Thanks for your comment! It's cool to hear all the different CAs everyone is using! You all aren't making this any easier! Thanks for sharing!

Nothing like squaring up to a shooter about to blast a 90 mile an hour slap shot. God I miss hockey

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, that's when I tuck my chin and close my eyes! Thanks for your comment!

First and last you will need Passau pro pack last one you will ever need . Big protective and mobile ! Honestly I’ve tried 10 companies nothing compares. It’s the best compromise between the 2 you have.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I have a buddy who has a Passau and swears by it. Unfortunately, he's twice my size so I can't get a good gauge on how a Passau would fit me, but the craftsmanship looks fantastic!

@Whiteknight0721

5 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie 4 years of 3 times a week hockey not a stitch out of place or stinger . It’s canadian company and I believe the pro pack is still 715 canadian. If I remember correctly your in the northeast US? So 500 for top of the line chesty is pretty good. And no I don’t work for them lol , I’m a fan of them as much as yourself in Pete Smith gear 😁

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Would love to get into a Passau as I am a big fan of the smaller manufacturers! Hmm, an all red Passau Pro Pack... and IRC Passau did make gear for Sher-Wood back in the day... Thanks for sharing your experience!

@Whiteknight0721

5 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie yes look up my buddy Tomy Ames from the goaliecreasenet he has a great KZread review

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I live Tomy's videos!

do modern chest and arm protectors prevent you from moving more than old McKinney chest and arm protectors?

@VOGoalie

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on their design. Modern C/A can be designed specifically for a more blocking/butterfly style but all strive for protection and mobility. Things like shoulder floater size/width and or construction materials can be a factor so depending on just how old your old unit is and what it's made from could be more or less mobile/protective. Hope this helps!

@SOKOHASEK

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks VOGoalie!!

In days past pads and gloves were leather and stuffing basically. They were smaller to save on weight and when they got wet they got heavier. There is a photo somewhere with John Bower standing in the net it shows how small he looked in comparison to the net. I would like to see goalie equipment shrink a bit. Goalies now are big and cover a lot of net. Equipment is lighter and and more protective. Maybe measuring the total weight of equipment as opposed to the dimensions of each piece could be a standard.

I need a new chestie. LoL. Mine is beat to crap. Bit at my age. In creeping up on hanging them up anyone. What to do .. LoL My Reebok is sweet mid sized. But just not fitting like it used too.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, I hear ya! As I age, while my leg pads size remains the same, my pants fit tighter and tighter each year! Keep your eyes open on the pre-owned market! The way we goalies go through gear, I bet there's a gently used Reebok unit floating around out there! Thanks for your comment!

Its hard to beat a PASSAU CHESTY. so many options and fit right to your needs. Check them out

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Another vote for Passau! If I ever go full custom, Passau is definitely on my list! Thanks for your input!

everyone i play with destroys the puck with slapshots. the extra protection is needed. my dumb ass uses an intermediate glove for speed. those palm shots make my hand go numb.

Are you syncing your audio with your video in post? Seems to be off a frame or two?

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Good eyes/ears! Yes, I do sync in post, but this particular video had some production hangups and I was rushing to finish the edit... Thanks for the feedback and I'll definitely keep this in mind in the future!

@ChasingPhotography

5 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie wasnt a knock, love your channel, watch everything you post. I work in the cinema production world, so my eyes and ears see this stuff all day long. Love your stuff, keep it up and think about Vaughn chesties!

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, no worries! Seriously, thanks for your insight! I've been so used to just providing VO for videos, my channel has now given me a greater appreciation for video production overall! And it sounds like there's a lot of love for the new Vaughn units... (if only they went with a different VE8 logo...)

@ChasingPhotography

5 жыл бұрын

VOGoalie yea but once that jersey is over it, you good. If you want help editing, post, etc, Id love to talk to you.

It’s the fit of the chest and the style but I would say use the medium size chest

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input! I definitely think my frame is generally a Medium size... that being said, if I ever go custom, I'd probably get Small arms. Thanks for your comment!

good analysis but I think your audi sync is 2 or 3 frames off.

Iam 11 and I have a question dose how long it is matter

@VOGoalie

3 жыл бұрын

Length only matters if you tuck your ca into your pants. If you don't tuck, you might want to go longer in the belly pad for extra coverage, but if you do tuck, shorter might fit better.

@faithmesso3798

3 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie Thanks!

I suggest a box lacrosse chest protector.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, that actually might make a fun goalie video!

@kemosabesean3909

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie Go Mic'd up and see what people's reactions are.

Does size matter ?

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

I think when it comes down to safety, yes, proper size does matter. But when it comes to added "stopping" ability, it can go either way.

@hockeybe3asy229

5 жыл бұрын

size also comes down to movent and personal agreements as well all madders what you like.

@jonathanquick6197

5 жыл бұрын

I was making a stupid joke, but I think it comes down to preference and chest size/shape

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Now I get it!

@arxmie786

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Quick maybe 😏

not so much of the why but i use the warrior g4 chesty...non pro version, and it has to be without a doubt the most flexable light movable breathable chesty i have even owned in my life. if you have the money go pro if not i dont use pro and it exceeds what i need.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've have heard lots of great things about all the Warrior C/As recently. Definitely will look into them!

@maxwelln7296

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie sounds good, they are worth a look

should compare your sherwood with a gnetik chest. bulky but mobile.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! If I can get my hands on a Gnetik I definitely will!

@djonathandjo3625

5 жыл бұрын

I like everything about it except that I look fat in it haha. Good protection so far.

CCM Premium chesty for the win!

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! It's been super interesting to hear everyone's fav chesty! Thanks for you comment!

My Vaughn 7000. Is awesome I like the big chest

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, I have a buddy who swore by those Vaughn units!

0:29 No u

I really want to play as a goaltender T-T

@kornelbacsko6192

5 жыл бұрын

BTW I love your vids and tips

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for your comment!

Chesty experts, I’m 5’4 and have a wing span of 54 inches wrist to wrist and a wingspan of 63 from finger to finger? What size would I be for what brands?, you can DM me on IG @b_ferguson31, Thanks!

You can always change out the arms

i dont think i have ever seen i thumbs down on your vids

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, there are some people who disagree with me, but hey, it's the internet! I just hope that some goalies out there get value out of my vids. Thanks for your comment!

@maxwelln7296

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah its good because im thinking about getting the warrior g4 set next year so your reviews help me a lot. Thanks for the videos

Now being 52 i will take these new massive monkeysuits anyday for protection (and upoer coverage in butterfly). My newer CCM wont even fit into generic Goalie jerseys. Am i the only lefy who refers them as monkey suits?? Chesty sounds ridiculous... like panty.

As long as you can stop puck. , size doesn’t matter

The new pads are way over sized ,coming from someone who used Kenesky shoulder and arm and chest protector ,older vaughn work for me now

It’s to big if the pants are smaller than the chest

#VOGSquad

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

You are totally awesome!

I don't understand how these new rules for goalies makes the game more fair at all. why can't every goalie have the same size gear as Ben Bishop?

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! IMO, gear sizing regulations are getting a little absurd. I think they just want to give Kay Whitmore something to do by initially every piece of gear! I think I'd be a lot easier to go back to the old rules of the same capped size limit for everyone. If a goalie wants to wear oversized gear but compromise their mobility then that's their choice. What these rules are actually doing is weeding out smaller stature goalies as the perception is a bigger guy is better (which hopefully we all know is not the case...)

Are you recording the voice over the video or something, looks so weird.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Good ears! I actually sync in post, but had some tech issues with this video specifically. Thanks for watching!

AM I AWESOME NOW

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Totally!

#Vogoaile

Lol. Just ridiculous the size of those pads.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

It's funny, I never thought my Zero G was all that big until I did this video!

@kenpures1038

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie I remember using equipment so much smaller back in the day and felt safe . So you really think they have to be that big for safety reasons?

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Short Answer: yes. Long Answer: With advancements in stick technology, guys are shooting harder than ever before. And not just at the NHL level. With chest protectors, the only way to preserve a goalies mobility is to design C/A that are layered. This in turn makes them bulky. If it wasn't this way, flex points would be the soft spots in the C/A which functionally be at joints like elbows, shoulders and even to some extent through the torso. So the conundrum is designing a unit that allows for the flexibility required but adequately protects while having the durability to withstand consistent puck impacts. Could some things like the shoulder floaters be tapered? Sure, but unlike current goalie pad designs (which are super thin as they don't require much flex), thinning out C/As effectively reduces protection.

@kenpures1038

5 жыл бұрын

@@VOGoalie I hear ya but I have to slightly disagree. Most shots these days are wrist shots unlike years past when there were larger number of slap shots. Why you say, the game much slower back then leaving more open shots since players had more time. Then game is so fast now , wrist shots are the preferred since that time to shoot has been greatly diminished. Stick technology has been around for sometime now. Players with the composite and aluminum sticks were hitting 100mph before these goalie pads were inflated like the Michelin Man. If I agree with what your saying, I hear ya, then why don't we just use a giant cutout board in the goal, what's the difference?

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your perspective! You make some really great points! I think when it comes down to the NHL ruling on goalie gear sizing, there are lots of valid points on both sides. With regards to the wrist shots vs slapshots, you're right, the speed of the NHL game (and overall strategy) has changed dramatically over the years. But today's wrist shots can still sting. Coupled with the increased speed means that guys can't react fast enough and end up getting hit in the chest and arms because they can't get their hands up as quickly as in "the old days". I think the NHL guys are just tired of being the target of rule changes to "increase scoring". Gloves, blockers, pads & pants have all been reduced in size but I think for NHLers, the chest protector is the last straw. My biggest concern frankly, is the trickle down effect to everyone else. If in fact reduced C/As are less protective and that becomes the standard, it eventually becomes the standard for amateur and rec guys too. And while I'm by no means facing NHL level shots, the last thing I want to do is get hurt in beer league. I think it'll interesting to see how this whole debate shakes out after this current NHL season. Thanks so much for contributing to the conversation!

It’s not that big

Im in a vaughn pro xf? Its mobile but the shoulder floaters can impede mask movement. I have seen on facebook. Kennesky cranking out pro level stuff with the nhl spec. It looks pretty sweet, similar to brown style floaters. They were pricey though like 700 usd.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, yeah, I saw those Kenesky units too. They look pretty sweet! You make a great point about how your mask and CA can impede each other. I actually have an extended chin on my mask so I totally have a smaller range of motion. Thanks for your comment!

I wore an Itech Prodigy 4.8 chesty for about 3 years before upgrading to a Reebok p4. The p4 was bulkier and definitely made me feel safer, as it had a lot more protection, but it was incredibly difficult to move in. I went back to my Itech but took too many stingers and decided to look at an upgrade. I got a Bauer s190 thinking it would perform like my Itech since Itech got bought by Bauer. I like the streamline feel as opposed to the bulky. I think I let more goals in under the arms now with the Bauer than I did in my p4, but I feel so much more comfortable and confident in it. I also went down a size, since the p4 was so big and bulky that i cold not touch my face at all. The s190 allows mobility, great protection (I haven't felt any shots in it), and just feels more natural and comfortable.

@VOGoalie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I feel like I'm in a similar boat with my current C/As! Glad to hear about your experience with a newer model! And great point about giving you confidence as well. Having confidence in yourself and your equipment can make all the difference!

@brandongreeneng

5 жыл бұрын

Did you get the pro? I have a p4 pro and its a tank.