Bauer GSX Prodigy Youth Chest & Arm Protector - 2020
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New to 2020 is the Bauer GSX product line. The GSX Prodigy is Bauer’s is new entry model chest, and is the only youth chest protector offering from Bauer. This is the perfect chest for the young goalie just starting out, but isn't looking to sacrifice protection and durability.
External Material
The Bauer GSX Prodigy chest exterior is covered nearly entirely in nylons and mesh to provide great breathability and durability. It is also lined with Thermomax+ to keep you cool and fight odors and bacteria.
Internal Foams
With the Bauer GSX Prodigy chest we see Bauer use some dual density foams. These foams offer a good level of protection and keep the chest as light as possible.
Shoulder Caps
The GSX Prodigy chest features a sewn-in shoulder cap, the make up of it will include hard plastic and foam. This combo will result in a durable and protective shoulder cap.
Adjustable Arms
The arms of the Bauer GSX Prodigy chest are adjustable, the arms come sewn in for top level durability. Although the arms are sewn in Bauer has given a velcro strap as well to let you customize the length of the arms to get the perfect fit.
Elbow Caps
Bauer went with their three-piece segmented elbow caps on the GSX Prodigy Chest Protector. The segmented caps allow for phenomenal flexibility and mobility, the elbow caps are made up of a hard plastic with foam and then lined with a nylon.
Back Straps
In terms of fit customization the Bauer GSX Prodigy does not lack in that department. The Bauer GSX Prodigy chest comes equipped with one elastic back strap to change through various tightnesses as well as a shoulder floater collar adjustment and lastly a fully adjustable shoulder, to really allow each person to find their own fit.
Sizes & Colors
The Bauer GSX Prodigy YTH Chest Protector is available in sizes Small/Medium through Large/Extra Large. The GSX Prodigy chest is a black base colorway, with grey accents.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Arms | Yes |
| Back Straps | Yes |
| Category | Recreational |
| Customizable | No |
| Elbow Caps | Plastic with Foam |
| External Material | Nylon & Mesh |
| Internal Foams | HD/PE Foams |
| Made In | Vietnam |
| Shoulder Caps | Plastic with Foam |
| Warranty | 90 Days |
| Weight |
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.
