Looking for 'short' inside protector...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LMan

I wouldn't ordinarily pimp for eBay, but wanted to let anyone know in search of a CP that I got mine from this guy and got a great price and incredible service - he charges very reasonable shipping and the CP was literally at my door in one day (GA to AL). I think he has all three lengths of the BB2000 knockoff. I like mine so far.

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...=STRK:MEWA:SID

Im not affiliated with him whatsoever (no kickbacks here, darn it ), just a very satisfied customer and wanted to pass on a good source for gear.

Wow, two days too late. I just bought the V-Sport from Lester's for $75 + shipping. I could have saved $25!

It really is an All-American knockoff, more than a BB2000, as it doesn't have the same armor plating that the +POS does.

[Bainer]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
After looking into all the options prodided by you and by other umpires, I went with the Douglas Vest.

It's considerably lighter and leaner than the BB2000, and although it is also 12" in length, the bottom is less 'plated' and more flexible.

I'm looking forward to a lighter, cooler, more flexible summer!

Thanks again-


Bainer.

[LMan]

Glad you got a good CP. Let us know how you like it!

[SAump]

Umpire Equipment
Gerry Davis
Honig's
+POS
Lester's Upstate Sports
Fleming's Referee And Sport
CAT Sports

See links on bottom right side of page, http://www.umpnews.com/

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by SAump

Umpire Equipment
Gerry Davis
Honig's
+POS
Lester's Upstate Sports
Fleming's Referee And Sport
CAT Sports

See links on bottom right side of page, http://www.umpnews.com/

Do you actually read the other posts in the thread before posting?

Thanks for the birthday wishes, BTW!!!

[UMP25]

OK, call me a minority of one, probably, but I sure miss the LONGER chest protectors. I'm 6'1" and have always hated the fact that the lower part of the CP's have vanished, to be replaced only by my gut. With my going to the Gerry Davis stance this year, I find my lower gut more vulnerable (it could just be my own paranoia, who knows?). I've taken a D-II and D-III pitches in the dirt that have ricocheted right back into my lower gut, and that doesn't tickle, I can tell you that much. Sure, the catchers were apologetic--schit happens--but my old, original black West Vest (I use the WV Platinum now) had a lower part that would have taken that blow.

[LMan]

You need to eat more, exercise less