C/A reviews

jag32wire · High School Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 16

I am in the market for getting new Chest and Arms, I have been looking at the TPS series. I am looking at the Summit, and the Response R8. Does anybody have any thoughts on these. I am also looking at the Vaughn line, I actually am meeting with the rep to try them. Also, does anybody have their opinions on Brown c/a.

montreal961 · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

i have treid on all the summit stuff and its AWSOME. so flexible and lite . im thinking of picking some up in a couple seasons. Very Happy

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CR · Squirt Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 2

i've used tps c/a and they're pretty solid, but kinda bulky. i use the bionic and my buddy uses the x-lite. if you don't mind the fat kid look, then go for it

canadian_man_44 · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

I'm currently using the RBK goalie armour and it's top knotch in comfort, quality and protection. I've tried TPS in the past and it's also good gear. As far as brown, I'm not sure what they're like now. I used some of their old goalie armour about 6 years ago and it was good then. They've been around awhile and have produced quality gear, so I don't think you'd go wrong with either.
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montreal961 · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject:

ive never used brown... but i think id stick to the new stuff. Smile

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canadian_man_44 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:03 am Post subject:

www.brownhockey.com

Here's a pic of one of their new chest and arm protectors. It looks pretty good to me. It's even got a throat guard included. Brown has always made quality products, so I don't think you could go wrong with it.

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montreal961 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

thats chest armer looks pretty good. didnt know they were still making hockey equipment.
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jag32wire · High School Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 16

I have recently just seen the Brian Heaton Chest pads. They look nice with the rib wrap and stuff. That is my biggest problem area, I was actually thinking of sewing on lacrosse rib protectors onto mine. What do you guys think of the Brian Heatons compared to the Summits?

montreal961 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject:

summits all the way bro.... iv tried on all there stuff and its top knotch... thats why all the stuff cost so much. looking to buy some in a couple years. Very Happy

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canadian_man_44 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

The Summit is cheaper, but probably with the same quality. As far as the rib wrap, I would go with RBK. That's what I've got now. When I was looking for my armour last year I specifically wanted something that went around my body quite far. When I tried on the RBK I knew it was perfect. The sides wrap all the way around the sides so there's probably only about 5 inches across the back that isn't covered and alot of that is covered with the piece that runs from the shoulders down the spine.
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boogiestrat · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:16 am Post subject:

As John Brown himself said: "Every goalie feels the puck differently." There's no perfect chest protector. It depends on the level of protection you feel comfortable with. Some goalies get hurt by wristers in the stomach while others can get bombers in the biceps without pain. Personally, the less I feel the puck, the more I'm confident. So I went from a Vaughn Vault (very mobile, but lack of padding in some places) to a brown JB2200CA. It's very stiff out of the box, but I'm playing with it and wearing it in my house between games. It gets more comfortable and less bulky every time I use it. And it's the most protective C/A I've ever seen!

Realy worth every buck !

netmind · Hall of Fame Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 1501

with no chest shield you gain a lot in mobillity and loose little in protection.
Im wearing the zpro and have no issue with it at all, it moves well and is comfortable. i looked hard Browns but could not pass up the price of the z pro. I just go my daugher a Brown 1750 it awesome.

hfd2061 · High School Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Ohio

My daughter is looking at getting a new C/a protector I am looking at the RBK premier Pro Green and black one. Does anyone know much about it?

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#30renegade · Pro Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 646 Location: michigan

i tied one on once.worst chest protecter ever!i couldnt even move in it!
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hahny1&33 · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:33 am Post subject: