2024From a Facebook group: The Steadicam Group
Cinetex padding upgrade for the GPI PRO vest: durability, fit, and breathability.
What the thread found
- Multiple operators report uniformly positive experience with Cinetex pads on both PRO and Standard class vests, with padding remaining in good condition after two years of use.
- The anti-slip hip pads provide secure, firm seating of the vest on the body.
- The chest pads are more breathable than the original factory padding.
- Break-in period is approximately two weeks; the vest becomes slightly heavier with the upgrade.
- Optional additional shoulder pads are available and widen the slender PRO vest profile, though not all operators use them.
Depends on
- Individual preference for shoulder pad usage varies.