ground pounder vests?

[trigg503]

i have used both, i prefered the proto one over the empire i felt the empire one to be more restrictive in movment but that may have been because it was still new, however you might find different if possible try before you buy hope this helps (prob not like) trigg

 

[James@Kartelprime]

The new JT 08 Vest are smart, got a bit more protection than both the proto and empire - not really what you asked but just 2p

 

[dextrus]

planet are suppose to be bringing one out arent they???

 

[Niall W]

tbh, i don't think there's any protection that'll eliminate the pain really, i have a proto vest and its nice to wear, nice and warm and protects me to an extent ... if a long shot hits me it usually bounces or a can hardly feel it. But just learn to get over the pain

 

[phoenix pete]

i dont say this often but man up!
pain is your friend, it reminds you your still alive

and so no one thinks im sexist, freshers comment to dave puts it in perspective

dave- why didnt you wear gloves
fresher - because im not a pussy

 

[manners87]

Fella, i consider my self a human target most of the time. especially when i worked at fireball (reball training) i used to get lit up regularly. its not so much that the pain stops occuring its so much that you learn to deal with it. i tend to use pain. in xball a couple of bonus balls to your head can really rile you up to get your own back. and ukm 5 man just run through the pain.


If your still struggling with the pain factor head to a training site and get lit up a couple of times... focus on the fact of showing people how many bruises you got and telling them how they were a result of you killing a pro!

i remember a saying and dont know who said it

pain is temporary, glory is forever!

Manners
Reapers' Human Target

 

[JTD1993]

It's "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever."

 

[care bears ben]

they r good but a little bit restricting but i've found that they bounce some paint

 

[gambo47]

Bounce factor

I wear one and confirm they will bounce a few balls at break out ..so you are in the game still and make it to your first bunker..after that it might keep you warm as the closer ranges will then negate the benefits if offered earlier..

Or save the dosh...

Run faster to the first bunker and avoid the sweet spots!


Are the slider shorts allowed in competition?

 

[bulls]

meh

I wear the ground pounder teeshirt jobby and it does offer decent protection in places like the shoulder. If you get hit on a padded area it tends to take the sting out a little bit and can produce odd bounces. It doesnt in any way restrict movement and you wont notice you have it on. Overheating hasnt been a problem for me either

You will probably take some stick for wearing one, but anyone with any sense doesnt think welts make you look hard/heroic/agg

Thats my 2 cents if its any help mate.