Reebok Pro Spec Pro Goalie Chest & Arm Protector Review

To loosen it up you might consider hanging it on the top of the shower curtain while the water steams the bath (water never actually coming in contact with the chest protector). Once you leave it in there for about, oh, 15-20 minutes or so, put it on while in the steamy bathroom. Wear your pants so you can put it on like you would for a game. Move around in it, bend over, hold some poses. Sound funny, but it'll loosen it up pretty well.

I prefer my chest protector on the outside of my pants and very loose, so I generally don't have the problems you're talking about, but this is certainly one method to make it conform more to your body and movements.

I have this same C/A in the gray and black color scheme. I love it. The removable pad lining the chest portion is amazing at deadening puck impact. Users should note that this C/A is not designed to be worn with this removed, and Reebok does not sell individual replacements.
The collar sits low compared to some C/As, but I like that it doesn't funnel dirty air right into my mask.
Loosened up for me in a matter of a few games and wearing it around the house.

Other than that, Itech is right. Definitely a blocking style C/A.
I love this thing!

I have the exact same one and used a large instead of XL to help hug my body a little better. Had to loosen off the armpit strings a bit as my arm span is much wider than normal. But same as you I've been hit with some hard shots, not 90+ but definitley 80-85 and didn't feel a thing. The close it gets to the neck line the more the padding gives, took one off the chin and down into the neckline, and it hurt like hell! I should listen to my own comments to my girls in ringette to always wear your neck protector.
As for tucking it in, I had the wife sew me up a velcro strap on the bottom of the padding with an elastic so I can tuck it into my goalie can and wrap the velcro from that right over top of it. Kinda acts like fighting strap as well, if you play that type of hockey! hahahaha

Great thread and great review. I'm in the market for one of these c/a protectors, but worried about sizing. According to Reebok's sizing chart, I'm a senior large. I've always felt I was a medium, so worried about an online purchase. I'm 5'10" average build. Any help would be appreciated!

I'm wearing a senior large ( normally wear XL) to hug me better but I'm 5'9" and 240lb, heavy build ( powerlifter) So a medium should work for you, may have to let out the buckles a bit, but I can't see why it wouldn't fit. Hope that helps?

Im 5"7', 185lbs and I wear a Senior Small which has plenty of lower ab protection for me to wear untucked.

Bauer Vapor XXX Pro goal pants

You can see how the chesty sits on me with my Vapor XXX Pro pants (older model of the One95's)

I'm 5'11", 215 at the time of purchase. I bought a Sr Large. I bought this model because I have long(ish) arms (I'm not actually a gorilla). The arms run a little long compared to other C/As. Also, the collar sits a little low on the clavicle. I wouldn't wear this without a dangler. The ride has come up a little as the floaters have broken in and started to curve over my shoulders.
Ideally, you should go to a pro shop and try one on. It doesn't have to be the pro model. Usually, the RBK line fits pretty much the same, the difference in model and price is almost always difference in materials (i.e. better fabrics, foams, velcro, etc.).
HOWEVER, if you do go to a pro shop for advice, buy the equipment there. You may not get the same deal as on GM, or some other site, but don't be the guy to bleed the local guys dry on advice, then shaft them on the sale. They will usually try to work with you on price (in an effort to gain repeat business, and good word-of-mouth).