Vaughn iON Goalie Chest Protector Review

They got Yetis there. You know what? They had everything there. And I think that's an important thing to remember as we get set to introduce this week's Gear Segment brought to you by the Hockey Shop Source for Sports, thehockeyshop.com. We're gonna talk about Vaughn Ion chest protector.

We've had our eye on the pads, the gloves, and the pants with the pee pee protector last week. Now we're going to the chest protector. But before we get there, you're right, Hutch. Whether you need Olympic jerseys from almost any country, they've got them. Need a cooler?

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So I'm guessing they've got some big orders. They will get you taken care of and squared away at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports. And, of course, not to be outdone and forgotten over in the goalie department, our friend Cam Matwiv has got you covered with items like the new Vaughn Ion chest protector and a reminder, when the new stuff comes in, the old stuff goes on sale, including all Vaughn SLR three and four remaining inventory. So without further ado, let's go to Cam and find out about the Vaughn Ion chest protector. Welcome back to the Hockey Shop Source for Sports.

We've been doing the Vaughn, Ion, pro select. Cam has yet to tell me what the other levels will be, but this is the pro select. Remember, he is in fact useless.

Really?

Yes. But maybe you can help me with

this one because I know nothing about it. So chest protector. Already done the crabs. My usefulness.

We did the gloves. We did the pants. Make yourself useful and tell me about the chest protector. Wow. Don't make me golly again.

We have the new ION Select just replacing the older SLR four from Vaughn. So basic basically, ION replaces the SLR launch.

Yes. We haven't already established that. Yes. So what's changed? What's a

little bit different? So stock off the bat, you still have a similar shape and overall profile we didn't get in that SLR four chest.

So Really rounded at the top. Like, lot of segmentation.

Lot of segmentation, but still maintaining good adjustability. Should we start the little Velcro straps at the top there? Being able to open that up a little bit more. One unique option since we are on the talk of shoulder floaters in particular. You can order wider ones.

You can order wider ones at custom. How much wider? Wider. Wider. Wider.

[crosstalk] Wider. What did I say about Cam? Segmented front plate. So you can tuck in the sides, but leave that front flap over top of your Partial tuck. Partial tuck.

Partial to a half tuck. Half tuck. Partial to the partial. Still have that strap at the front to be able to tie your chest down too as well. So everything's still there.

You still can fully tuck this if you wish. Oh,

I like when you get the buckles buckles. So

suspenders up and over top. That is an option to be able to pop them over your shoulder floaters. And you can just Tie them down. Yeah. Keep in mind, again, you're taking your shoulder floater and making it droopy droop, which I mean, hey.

Personal preference. Need term droopy droop. Droopy droop. So something that is gone from this unit versus the older model would be there was those button snaps to be able to shorten the arm length on the chest a little bit. So arms are gonna be what they are.

They are no longer adjustable up or down or Well, mean, they're no longer adjustable, but you've got some play here within the fabric. Right? Like, there's no little lays on the legs. It's not totally fixed. Right?

Yes. Like, you don't have the same level of adjustability. Improved arm padding.

I was just gonna say, like, super VP through here,

and I like the way they've segmented the two different shoulder pieces. This is a nice piece here.

So once again, Vaughn's trying to separate itself from that stereotype of, you know, mobility, but at the sacrificing of

protection. The sacrificing.

Sacrificing. I made that one up when it's new. The old word was that it was they were

mobile right out of the box. Yes. But you were gonna feel it. Right? Like, Correct.

We had the we've told the Henrik Lundqvist story before walking in and The bruises. But we're bringing him a new unit to try. That's one of my favorites.

We still have that mobility, but add a beefier package.

Notice there's some extra padding under here. Removable. Yes. Within

Not removable. Just adjustable. Adjustable. Okay. Yes.

So you get a little bit more of that yeah. It's safe. Again, I get a It's useless. Useful again. He's useful again.

K. Back of the chest. You still get that arm adjustability in terms of being able to tighten that up a little bit more on your arm. Around the top side too. Wraparound.

Yes. Trap protection in particular. Protection down around the wrist. So your wrist.

Lock in the elbows pretty good. Adjustability at the back in terms

of for your body with a unique system. They did kinda come out with that SLR chest. Get rid of the buckles. Nothing to break. Correct.

And just a different kind of style of a fit in terms of on the backplate itself versus some of the

other chest we see on the wall. Okay. Island, Pro Select.

What if I had questions about the other lines that are coming, Cam? You can call me, and I'll be extremely useful at (604) 589-8299 or 1-800-567-7790, or you can check us out at the hockeyshop.com. Available to order custom as well if you like. Don't have to wait till

the spring, folks. Vaughn's new line is available now. They've got it in store at the hockey shop source for sports and the hockeyshop.com. Vaughn, Ion, Pro Select.

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They've got them there for sure. The entire league A 100%. PWHL, they've got great inventory. Jerseys, official jerseys, hats, hoodies, everything.

Yeah. I know. It's so cool to see the impact that PWHL is having around the game of hockey. Then to add to that, you know, they have those chuck a puck things at junior hockey games often at the intermission. Everybody buys a couple pucks.

They throw them at a target. Whoever gets closest wins a prize. So often here, that prize is to hop on a helicopter and go over to a game of another Vancouver team. But this time, they were giving away tickets to a PWHL game, and everybody was excited to get those as well. So it's having a huge impact.

Oh, 14,000 strong at the bank the Pacific Coliseum here in Vancouver to watch the Golden Knights on a on a regular basis. Their last game, and they didn't have a lot of home games in the month leading up to the Olympics. By the way, congratulations congratulations to Emerance Maschmeyer who's headed over to represent Canada. Many of our guests on the InGoal Radio Podcast headed over for the women's tournament at the Olympics. Sandra Abstreiter, who we had on recently.

Trying to think of like, there's there's a long list of InGoal Radio Podcast guests that are headed over there. But you're right. The like, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic crowd, and no shortage of merch available from our friends, The Hockey Shop. Source for Sports Langley, thehockeyshop.com. So one more plug for those guys before we get over to the parent segment, mister Hutchison.