Chest Protector Recommendations

For under $400, go with a Simmons chest protector. I'm looking to upgrade my Reebok Premier 2 C/A, and I'm considering the Simmons Matrix. Basically it's the same as the Reebok Premier 1, but $150 cheaper (you're looking at $309 CAD). Only heard good things, too. They have one that's basically a clone of the popular Vaughn one, too. That's the first place I'd look.

Brandon, you have to check out my Passau Chest protector review.

Avoid the mid-level Bauer. I purchased this from Total Hockey (approx. $220.00) and it's falling apart. One of the arm seams is unraveling, the neck portion is fraying, and I can't seem to get the belly buckles to stay attached. That said, it does provide ample protection.....it just doesn't seem all that well built.

I agree with Simmons or Passau although the Passau chesty is $450. Although it is fully custom built to your body!

I bought myself a simmons 996 and wow it is a brick... used to have a bauer but after wearing this I doubt that I would wear anything else