Vaughn Velocity V9 Youth Chest & Arm Protector
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The Vaughn Velocity V9 youth chest protector is designed to be a scaled down version of the lightweight, comfortable V9 Pro keeping the extreme adjustability to give the youth goaltender a customized fit. Lightweight HD foams are used throughout offering good protection. Following along the lightweight theme, a durable mesh lines the exterior of the chest protector while Leather accents are used to give the unit a sharp look while increasing durability in high wear areas. The body of the V9 youth chest has been redesigned, bulking it up and squaring it off to expand coverage area in the chest, shoulders and ribs. The back pad uses HD foams to protect the goalie's spine while a new vertical height adjustment system combined with elastic side straps offering a customizable fit. Large shoulder cap cushions provide increased impact resistance underneath the large squared off shoulder floaters that are segmented offering maximum coverage while a new design holds them square and secure during play. The arms utilize a mesh construction allowing for superior flexibility and breathability which is combined with a flat front surface to increase their coverage compared to the VE8. The arm floaters feature a squared off, bulkier design that utilizes HD foams along with a mid bar pad that runs the width of the seam to reduce the risk of stingers. FInally, the elbow caps are made of HD foams that are designed to wrap the elbow offering superior protection and comfort.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Arms | Velcro Adjustable Arms |
| Back Straps | Adjustable Elastic Straps |
| Category | Performance |
| Customizable | No |
| Elbow Caps | HD Foam Construction |
| External Material | Lightweight Mesh |
| Internal Foams | HD Foams |
| Made In | China |
| Shoulder Caps | Squared Off Design, HD Foam Construction |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
Goalie Chest Protector Sizing
Sizing a chest protector is important to ensure the goaltenders range of motion is uninhibited, while still offering complete coverage from impact. There are steps necessary to finding the right fit in your chest protector, and the first is to know your measurements. Here at The Hockey Shop, we like to use two measurements: torso length and arm span. Once you have these two measurements, match your measurements to our sizing charts.
Sizing your Chest Protector
After receiving your chest protector, you are going to want to check if the size fits the following criteria:
- 1. The arms end just before your wrist. This is important because you want to ensure that the wrist portion of the arms do not interfere with your blocker and catcher—this still provides adequate growing room for the blocker and trapper, which usually last you 1 to 2 years. Depending on the model, adjustable arms may be an offered feature, which is an added bonus for goaltenders that are still growing.
2. Your elbows fit securely in to the pocket of the elbow protection, and do not shift too far away from them. Keep in mind, arms usually have to be adjusted while putting on your chest & arm. Use the adjustable arm features where given to give you an optimal fit.
3. Make sure the shoulders of the chest & arm are sitting comfortably atop, and wrapped around your shoulders. This can be seen visually by looking at the collar of the chest & arm. You want the collar to sit slightly above your clavicle, but not too high that it interferes with the bottom of your goalie mask.
Each brand of chest & arms will have not only a different shape, but also a slightly different fit. We highly recommend having one of our Goalie Specialists to assist you in optimizing the fit of your Chest Protector. If you can't make it into the store, give us a call so we can walk you through it.
