Breast Protectors

[Katman]

I plan to buy my girlfriend breast protectors for her birthday (along with a nicely cooked dinner, flowers, and chocolate, so I don't wanna hear it ).

I was wondering what experince you may have had with breast protectors and what you consider the best. I checked the product reviews, but I didn't see much so I felt I should ask here. I'm looking for something other than the 'hubcaps.' Any input is appreciated.

[Purple Fencer]

I plan to buy my girlfriend breast protectors for her birthday (along with a nicely cooked dinner, flowers, and chocolate, so I don't wanna hear it ).

I was wondering what experince you may have had with breast protectors and what you consider the best. I checked the product reviews, but I didn't see much so I felt I should ask here. I'm looking for something other than the 'hubcaps.' Any input is appreciated.

Do her a favor and buy the full chest plate -- otherwise known as the "Barbie Boobs" Take her measurement (in inches) UNDER the bust -- not across it -- and get the cup size.

There are 2 I generally sell...one held on with straps for $32, one that fits into a halter shirt for $40 (includes the shirt). The shirt type is good for a relatively slim upper body...if she's heavy or really big busted, tghe strap type would be easier to get off.

[adidas33k]

I have the full plate, and I love it. It's so much better than the hubcaps, and I don't find that it makes things really any hotter.

[Purple Fencer]

I have the full plate, and I love it. It's so much better than the hubcaps, and I don't find that it makes things really any hotter.

Not to mention 2 things...if Mother Nature was REALLY good to you, the hubcaps may not provide enough protection...and they don't protect against shots to the sternum...which REALLY hurt!

[Louweasel]

There are 2 I generally sell...one held on with straps for $32, one that fits into a halter shirt for $40 (includes the shirt). The shirt type is good for a relatively slim upper body...if she's heavy or really big busted, tghe strap type would be easier to get off.

What he said - unless she has, let's call a spade a spade, very big norks, the one that's fitted into a little fabric cropped top are more comfy and a bit less sweaty (sorry!). Having said that I have the straps-attached-to-comedy-plastic-boobs kind as I was trying so save money, and it is absolutely fine and so much better and comfier than the hubcaps/frisbees that she will be a very grateful girlfriend. I think it's a very thoughtful present actually so well done you!

[Zelda]

The halter top eventually wears out, and then you have to put cold plastic UNDER a lycra sports bra (and finding the right type is hard). Go wit the elastic over the shoulder type, elastic can be replaced, as can the bra hook, it can be worn under or over a t-shirt (I wear mine over) and they fit around the sides, somehting the halter type doesnt really do.

[millsisland]

The best chest protector I've found is also one of the most inexpensive,
available from Physical Chess: http://www.physicalchess.com
Their Budget Chest Plate, at $20 + shipping, has sturdy adjustable elastic straps, realistic fit, and durability. (Also, I found you can heat up the sides with a hair dryer to mold it into a custom fit around the ribs.)

Mills

[Katman]

What would you guys recommend for someone who's sort of between cup sizes?

[whtouche]

What would you guys recommend for someone who's sort of between cup sizes?

Well I think that would probably depend on which cup sizes she's between

But seriously tho, it shouldn't even be a decision between hubcaps and amazon armor. I know people who are relatively not big at all(small) in that area, who find hubcaps don't provide very sufficient protection.
As for what kind of amazon armor...I couldn't tell you and was surprised by the depth of pssibilities presented here. Perhaps something colored?

[Purple Fencer]

What would you guys recommend for someone who's sort of between cup sizes?

Go for the larger cup size...comfort is important...I can't imagine how much it'd hurt getting the goodies squashed into a small space...or worse, getting pinched between the chest and the edge of the protector, particularly under a tight jacket...

[Katman]

Well I think that would probably depend on which cup sizes she's between

But seriously tho, it shouldn't even be a decision between hubcaps and amazon armor. I know people who are relatively not big at all(small) in that area, who find hubcaps don't provide very sufficient protection.
As for what kind of amazon armor...I couldn't tell you and was surprised by the depth of pssibilities presented here. Perhaps something colored?

I was thinking yellow, but I may not have a choice.

Go for the larger cup size...comfort is important...I can't imagine how much it'd hurt getting the goodies squashed into a small space...or worse, getting pinched between the chest and the edge of the protector, particularly under a tight jacket...

Yah, I thought as much. Thanks for the advice, everyone!

[drseudo]

Go for the larger cup size

Sound advice.

[npkeith]

Y'know, Maternity shops often sell kits to make a mold of mommy's belly out of plaster of paris. I think modeling hobby shops may sell the same kind of plaster bandages. You could get a (very) good friend to slap some of that stuff on. You would probably have to be topless (or wearing a very thin top that would be cut off) and standing up - possibly En Guard. (If you're in southern California, I work in orthopedics and have a lot of experience with plaster bandages..... )
Once the stuff has set (10-15 minutes to be stiff enough to remove, a day to cure all the way) you could do all kinds of interesting things with it as a mold. Spray/paint the inside with some kind of polyurethane/varnish/lacquer to make it more non-stick. I think that plasti-dip stuff would work really well - it is flexible enough to move, but stiff enough to absorb a good hit. (you would probably still have to coat the inside of the mold with vaseline or silicone or something similar)

[PeterGustafsson]

Hi!

(Hilarious description cut)

Mental Image: Katman is applying vaseline, plaster-of-paris, etc. to topless gf - when suddenly, her mom pays a surprise visit to congratulate daughter on birthday. ;-)

Have a nice time!

Peter Gustafsson

[Phoenix]

this probably sounds like a crash on the birthday present, but if u want the best fit and what she REALLY will feel comfortable with, you'll just have to take her and make her chose and u pay. It sucks to go get something only to find out that its too tight or lose or she just doesn't like the feel of it. I know it kills the surprise of it all, but that is probably the best choice for her.

[boing]

If you can provide the seller your gf's bra size then that sould be sufficient for the seller to pick the right breast protector size. hope everything works out

[whtouche]

While technically phoenix is correct, in that letting her pick it out is probably the best way to be sure of a good fit, I think that ruins the special birthday surpriseness.
You could always try your best, and if it doesn't fit perfectly she can exchange it, and still sees you're taking the initiative to do something special to surprise her.

[Phoenix]

While technically phoenix is correct, in that letting her pick it out is probably the best way to be sure of a good fit, I think that ruins the special birthday surpriseness.
You could always try your best, and if it doesn't fit perfectly she can exchange it, and still sees you're taking the initiative to do something special to surprise her.

good one whtouche. or u can blindfold her and take her to the fencing place and tell her she can go and chose one that fits. I don't know .

[Louweasel]

Y'know, Maternity shops often sell kits to make a mold of mommy's belly out of plaster of paris.

You are JOKING. I'd ask why the hell anyone would want to do that but I'm afraid of the answer.
I hate to sound insulting so I do apologise for this but this is the sort of thing that is described here at the very end of the news - the funny item to finish on. This sort of thing, along with other stuff like the photo that is circulating emails at the moment showing a gym stateside with an escalator going up to the front door, and the american woman threatening to sue the tv company for mental trauma when she saw Janet Jackson's naked boob, is the reason many brits think americans are a bit strange. I mean, we are eccentric, but you knock us into a cocked hat! *bow of respect*

[Phoenix]

You are JOKING. I'd ask why the hell anyone would want to do that but I'm afraid of the answer.
I hate to sound insulting so I do apologise for this but this is the sort of thing that is described here at the very end of the news - the funny item to finish on. This sort of thing, along with other stuff like the photo that is circulating emails at the moment showing a gym stateside with an escalator going up to the front door, and the american woman threatening to sue the tv company for mental trauma when she saw Janet Jackson's naked boob, is the reason many brits think americans are a bit strange. I mean, we are eccentric, but you knock us into a cocked hat! *bow of respect*

yes, we do have very strange people here. I probably wouldn't do that. It is "something to remember by" crap that you can hang in the nursery or something. It just makes me think of those scrap book mothers *shiver*