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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 10:12am
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Received my West Gold today ($99 from Purchase Officials, ordered it Sunday night). Upgrading from the Davis and I can't believe how light the Gold is! I'm tempted to tell my catcher to let a few past him just to see how it feels.
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 10:39am
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LEA,
What previous protector did you use?

I have been using the Honig's K-1 Pro Elite for years now and was wondering if anyone has used both and if you can tell the difference on those hot days where you do 2 or 3 plates?
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 10:43am
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I've used the Davis exclusively, but I don't work over HS. I've been pretty lucky so far with it but you all sold me on the hardshell.
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 10:43am
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LEA,
What previous protector did you use?

Let's see. He posted: "Upgrading from the Davis ..."

There might be a clue there somewhere.
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 03:15pm
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Let's see
Gerry Davis offers the Davis and the Davis-Wilson

Garth,
Why be a smart ***? Does it make you feel better about yourself? Unlike some, I don't have time to live on this site and when I am here I skim through all the posts.

Forgive me deeply for wasting 5 seconds of your time reading a post that he already answered, sir.
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 04:00pm
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Forgive me deeply for wasting 5 seconds of your time reading a post that he already answered, sir.
Apology accepted.
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 04:01pm
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Apology accepted.
You are a gem... I giggle daily...
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 06:49pm
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Received my West Gold today ($99 from Purchase Officials, ordered it Sunday night). Upgrading from the Davis and I can't believe how light the Gold is! I'm tempted to tell my catcher to let a few past him just to see how it feels.

WV gold AND platinum on sale for 99 at purchase officials. great deals
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 08:41pm
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Like I said in my post Sunday night, I don't know what there stock is but you're right - it IS a great deal.

Haven't tried it out yet, but my new Gold fits like a dream and actually feels about as light as my Davis. I was a very surprised because the posts here seemed to suggest the thing was bulky and heavy like shoulder pads!
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Old Wed Jun 13, 2007, 10:14pm
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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
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Old Thu Jun 14, 2007, 12:54am
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Like I said in my post Sunday night, I don't know what there stock is but you're right - it IS a great deal.

Haven't tried it out yet, but my new Gold fits like a dream and actually feels about as light as my Davis. I was a very surprised because the posts here seemed to suggest the thing was bulky and heavy like shoulder pads!
I ordered a Platinum the night you posted that link. I'm looking forward to see how it is.
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Old Thu Jun 14, 2007, 02:23pm
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I got WV Platinum during the recent Gerry Davis sale.
I previously used the Wilson Gray MLU for over 5 seasons.

I like the Platinum alot , it is much lighter than the Wilson Gray.
However, it seems to push up & float over my shoulders when I go into my stance.
The 1 piece molded upper chest-collar bone plate isn't really shaped to my body yet. I've only worn it for about 10 games, so far.

I believe that I'm wearing it high and tight enough.

Maybe it's due to the fact that I'm only 5'8" (160 lbs), and almost out of harness adjustment.

I'm wondering if I should have bought the Gold. The upper chest & collar bone plates are seperate (similar to my old Wilson Gray).

Jeff
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Old Thu Jun 14, 2007, 02:30pm
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I just bought a WV Platinum today as well. I am not sure how much I will use it because I do like my Honig's K1 but I thought maybe the WV would provide more protection for the college games. Anyone that has both have any opinions?
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Old Thu Jun 14, 2007, 04:32pm
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I just bought a WV Platinum today as well. I am not sure how much I will use it because I do like my Honig's K1 but I thought maybe the WV would provide more protection for the college games. Anyone that has both have any opinions?
I have both and won't wear my K1 for anything above JV baseball.
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Old Thu Jun 14, 2007, 04:46pm
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Another chest protector thread?
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