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[TussAgee11]

Ozzy - I wear a WV Platinum and my collarbone could possibly be a bit exposed. Its something that I looked into this past year in front of the mirror. I'm simply out of adjustments on the thing. I'm going to try to rig it up differently for Fall Ball, but if not, my WV Platinum will be in the garbage by next spring.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Ozzy - I wear a WV Platinum and my collarbone could possibly be a bit exposed. Its something that I looked into this past year in front of the mirror. I'm simply out of adjustments on the thing. I'm going to try to rig it up differently for Fall Ball, but if not, my WV Platinum will be in the garbage by next spring.

First of all, the collarbone or clavicle runs from your sternum (breastbone) out to your shoulder along the top of your chest. If you are using a WV Platinum and this is exposed, you are wearing the WV too low!


Also, if you are very slim (my son is a prime example - a bean pole!) the WV Platinum may appear this way in a neutral position (standing). The correct way to look at it is to get into your normal calling stance and view it in the mirror. The WV usually rides up a bit when you are in your stance and that should cover the collarbone area just fine.

If this is still a problem, you may need help from someone (no, not that kind of help!) Have someone adjust the WV for you while you are in your stance and that should solve the problem.

See, it pays to have a little fat around you!

Regards

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Ozzy - I wear a WV Platinum and my collarbone could possibly be a bit exposed. Its something that I looked into this past year in front of the mirror. I'm simply out of adjustments on the thing. I'm going to try to rig it up differently for Fall Ball, but if not, my WV Platinum will be in the garbage by next spring.

The "hole" that your head goes through should be just wide enough to fit your head through it -- it should rub and tug on your ears a bit as you put it on and take it off.

The base of the "Y" strap should be as short as possible. This will help the horizontal strap to pull the protector down in the back, and, thus, up in the front. The horizontal strap needs to be tight (or at least snug) to do this properly.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Ozzy - I wear a WV Platinum and my collarbone could possibly be a bit exposed. Its something that I looked into this past year in front of the mirror. I'm simply out of adjustments on the thing. I'm going to try to rig it up differently for Fall Ball, but if not, my WV Platinum will be in the garbage by next spring.

I use this properly adjusted and it protects my collarbone:




If you are using this and it isn't protecting your collarbone, you aren't wearing it correctly:

[TussAgee11]

Ozzy - you bring up a good point about the WV riding up as you come to your stance. But still, it should cover my collarbone ALL the time.

I understand a properly adjusted WV will cover this area, but I can't tighten the straps that give you a smaller "head hole" anymore. I mean the straps that run right over the shoulders. Is this the "horizontal strap" you are talking about Bob? Or are you refering to the one that raps around and clicks into the front, by way of the underarm.

And I'm still confused about this Y strap?

Help?

[Klokard]

Lot's here posted about proper adjustment of the CP to protect the collar bone. I notice being failed to mention is proper stance. I have noticed many umpires who are now using the Jerry Davis stance bending over too much at the waist thus exposing the upper edge of the clavicle. When used properly and adjusted correctly most upper end CP's do a great job of protecting you IF your stance is correct. When you get in your set position, tuck the hips underneath. This will place your torso in a more upright position and provide better protection.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Ozzy - you bring up a good point about the WV riding up as you come to your stance. But still, it should cover my collarbone ALL the time.

I understand a properly adjusted WV will cover this area, but I can't tighten the straps that give you a smaller "head hole" anymore. I mean the straps that run right over the shoulders. Is this the "horizontal strap" you are talking about Bob? Or are you refering to the one that raps around and clicks into the front, by way of the underarm.

And I'm still confused about this Y strap?

Help?

The "horizontal strap" runs parallel to the wasit -- it's the one that hooks into each side of the chest protector.

The Y strap runs vertically from the horizontal strap (the horizontal strap runs "through" the base of the Y strap) and the "arms" of the Y then run to the shoulders of the chest protector.

If the arms of the Y strap are as tight as they can be, then shorten the vertical portion of the Y strap.