BigUmp56 ...of this. It's a rib and chest guard that appears to double as a type of under armor. Link Tim.
Nigel Tufnel BigUmp56 wrote...of this. It's a rib and chest guard that appears to double as a type of under armor. Link Tim. I'd like to know where the zipper is to get that thing around my gut!
SethPDX Is the padding supposed to extend below the bottom of your CP? If not, it seems redundant if you have quality gear.
ozzy6900 Tim, In my opinion, this is not bad for players. It is defiantly not for umpires as it does not protect anywhere near as good as the cheapest CO will. Now maybe you are considering this as a BU?
waltjp I don't see the benefit for a properly equipped plate umpire. This might be a nice product for a football umpire.
BigUmp56 ozzy6900 wroteTim, In my opinion, this is not bad for players. It is defiantly not for umpires as it does not protect anywhere near as good as the cheapest CO will. Now maybe you are considering this as a BU? I'm not considering it at all, Ozzy. I ran across it and thought it would be fun to discuss. Kind of like the soccer shin guards on the forearms debate........... Tim.
ozzy6900 BigUmp56 wroteI'm not considering it at all, Ozzy. I ran across it and thought it would be fun to discuss. Kind of like the soccer shin guards on the forearms debate........... Tim. 🙄 Ehhh, you know me - always thinking like an umpire! 🙄
Kevin Finnerty This seems more like something that an umpire might wear: The other one might be better for a player.
SanDiegoSteve jkumpire wroteThis seems more like something that an umpire might wear: How about this? :eek: Brings a whole new meaning to "You've Got Mail."
JJ jkumpire wroteThis seems more like something that an umpire might wear: How about this? :eek: That's a lot of Mountain Dew pop-tops...but I'm up for the challenge, er, gauntlet... JJ
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