Bauer Vapor HyperLite Senior Chest & Arm Protector
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New for 2021 is the Bauer Vapor HyperLite Senior Chest & Arm Protector. Bauer wanted to keep the mobility, range of motion and lightweight construction users of the 2X Pro liked while adding more protection to key areas and creating a more beefed-up unit overall.
External Material
The Hyperlite chest uses a mixture of leather and different high grade nylons throughout the unit in order to resist abrasion. The liner of the Hyperlite is made of Bauers super soft, comfortable and breathable ThermoCore and Comfort Mesh all of which are designed to wick moisture keeping the goalie cool throughout the game. A new Rebound Control Foam is found in the sternum which helps to keep rebounds in close to be covered easily.
Internal Foams
A combination of Poron XRD, Shock-Lite, Shock-Lite Pro, Curv and Fused Comp are used throughout different areas within the unit.
Shoulder Caps
The shoulders use a Shock-Lite Pro construction for great impact protection and absorption. The shoulders of the Hyperlite are squared off for good coverage while still being designed with mobility in mind.
Adjustable Arms
The arms on the Hyperlite are adjustable up to 2” with a quick release lace adjustment similar to what was used on the 2X Pro.
Elbow Caps
Bauer uses a molded Fused Composite with CURV reinforcement that wraps around the arm, the elbow floaters use the same Dynamic 3 Flex system that was seen on the 2X Pro with added Curv for increased protection. The molded arms now wrap further around offering better protection for those areas that were previously left exposed.
Back Straps
The Hyperlite chest features a single adjustable strap that goes through the backplate. The shoulders feature velcro height adjustment and the shoulder floaters can be adjusted using velcro as well.
Sizes & Colors
As with all Bauer gear, the Hyperlite chest is fully customizable with an array of colours, specs and size options. Off the shelf, it comes in their Vapor colorway, all Black, Blue, or Red. Sizing is available in Senior only, ranging from Small to Extra-Large.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Arms | Yes |
| Back Straps | Collar Height Adjustment |
| Category | Elite |
| Customizable | Yes |
| Elbow Caps | Fused Composite CURV Reinforcement Dynamic 3 Flex |
| External Material | Nylon Leather |
| Internal Foams | REBOUND Control Foam PORON CURV Composite |
| Shoulder Caps | CURV Composite |
| 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.
