Best chest protector for a bigger guy?

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I am 6' and weigh 225, what do you recommend for a good fitting chest protector? I also want to add a Leatt brace at some point so it must be compatible, thanks for the input!
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mynewcr250 5/30/2013 10:38pm
5/30/2013 10:38pm Edited Date/Time 5/30/2013 10:44pm
http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php/choose-your-sport/mx/leatt-body-ve…

i use that one. of course has removable pieces so that it integrates with the leatt neck brace. im 250lbs and it fits so you should have no problems.

has a nice long back piece so if you ever get Canarded at least you get some back protection from the dudes tires

just 1 of a thousand different potential products though.
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pete24 5/31/2013 4:21am
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HRP
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Foghorn 5/31/2013 5:47am
5/31/2013 5:47am
I'm 6'3" and 225. The Troy Lee 5955 is great for me.
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nytsmaC 5/31/2013 8:00am
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HRP, they make an XL size and definitely one of the nicer looking chest protectors if you care about that.

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Carlton_Fartman 5/31/2013 8:58am
5/31/2013 8:58am
The Fox Airframe is good. I now use a TLD CP5900, which I bought when I was 230 (5'10"), and it was too small. So I bought another Airframe, then when I got closer to 200 lb I started using the TLD again and really like it.
Halfast816 6/3/2013 8:27am
6/3/2013 8:27am Edited Date/Time 6/3/2013 8:28am
I second the HRP. If you have a thick chest the HRP XL is the only one that doesn't look like a nipple guard when you put it on.
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Growboxracers 6/4/2013 6:35pm
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I tried on a bunch of protectors at Bobs Cycle today, went with the Scott Ricochet XC. It fit really well, it was down to that or the Leatt, the deciding factor being the Scott had more shoulder protection and was a shade larger. I also bought a used HRP Flak Jak 4 XL off fleabay, waiting for that to come in will probably be reselling it though.

Thanks for the input everybody, braaaap!!!!
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braap981 6/10/2013 7:43pm
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I'm 6 foot 3 inches and I have the Fox Airframe I got a size bigger than I normally wear and my leatt fit perfectly
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motosicko 6/12/2013 7:22am
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These vests are becoming a big hit for many racers. > http://motocrossvest.com/
My wife got hers and she wears a Leatt and has been using the cool packs, and loves it. I'll be getting one soon.

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