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Originally Posted by cruzercapt
Hello all,
My 15 y/o daughter has decided to give back to LL in return for all that she has gotten from the program. She is working toward becoming a Junior Umpire in our local LL.
I know that no CP fits everyone, but I am wondering which CP our lady umpires on the list have found to be best suited to their physique.
Initially she will be working major & minor boys BB and girls SB so I doubt she will need a Wilson Gold but would a washboard or multi panel "soft" CP fit better than a hard shell?
Thanks in advance for your advice
David
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I normally advise even the young male umpires to go with a hard shell chest protector (such as the Wilson gold or the West Vest Platinum). However, a female's chest may not lend itself well to a hard shell.
May I suggest you look into a
Honig's K1 (click to go to the web page). The K1 is not a hard shell but from what hear from the wearers, it is very good. The K1 may also help disperse the shock away from her breasts, which is definitely a concern for the female umpire. Personally, I and my son only use the West Vest Platinum.
