Diamond throat guard

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by blackjack21

I wear a hockey style mask over my hat, which I wear backwards, but I have attached a throat protector to the bottom of my mask and it does not bang around. The main thing is to not let it dangle too much. It works very well, especially when I am working little league games.

I am not even going to address the "hat on backward" thing - it is ludicrous. But please tell me - why oh why would you wear a "dangler" on a hockey style mask?

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

I am not even going to address the "hat on backward" thing - it is ludicrous. But please tell me - why oh why would you wear a "dangler" on a hockey style mask?

same thing i was gunna ask? No need wear one with an HSM. Also, either dont wear a hat, or atleast wear it forward, like MLB Umpire Bill Welke does with his HSM.

[LomUmp]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

same thing i was gunna ask? No need wear one with an HSM.

Hey all,

Here's one reason that I have heard, even thought it has a limited perspective. One umpire that does LL noted that not only for safety reasons would he wear one, but also to show the kids, who MUST wear one, that it's a piece of safety equipment that he doesn't mind wearing, even though he does not have to.

In our LL, we don't have anyone who uses a HSM, but we do have a couple of catchers that do. It's still a good example to set for kids of that age. I have seen kids that have TRIED ( and failed!) to not have a dangling throat guard on a HSM or will tuck the bottom flap on their CP under so it won't get in the way.

LomUmp

[LMan]

Originally Posted by LomUmp

One umpire that does LL noted that not only for safety reasons would he wear one, but also to show the kids, who MUST wear one, that it's a piece of safety equipment that he doesn't mind wearing, even though he does not have to.

..knew it was only a matter of time before we got a "but its for the kids!" rationalization




Those that want to dangle, dangle...those that just extend, extend....