West Gold

[DG]

Originally Posted by LakeErieUmp

By the way, Purchase Officials PA has the top-line Wison leg guards (A3409, the black ones) for $69.
http://www.pa.purchaseofficials.com/home.php?cat=180

Ordered the shins Monday, arrived today.

I can see that these things would stop a train, but they are bulky. I may stick with my existing shins which are lighter and less bulky. I will have to wear them around the house before I take them on the field and USE them.

[johnnyg08]

I will stick by my Pro-Nine CP...I got blasted twice this weekend and no bumps or bruises...Price is right and it's pretty lightweight...and this was with pitchers hitting 86 - 88 consistently on the gun and hitters w/ some pretty decent bat speed...took two shots right to the collarbone area

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by msavakinas

high school umpire, who is getting a little bit of college next year and this fall... I'm looking to upgrade chest protectors and was wondering what I should go with. I'm 6'0 210 if that helps at all... I'm leaning towards the West Vest but I'm not sure which one? There's like the regular, the gold, the platinum... I don't know which one to go with. Any help at all is much appreciated.

My experience is that the Plat rides higher on my neck, the Gold works out fine. Put them on and set into your various PU positions.

[johnnyV]

Thanks for the info on these chest protectors. I received the Platinum last week and it is most definitely better than my previous one.