It was just a matter of time I suppose:
 

Navy:

http://honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=42&Item=1193#

Black:

http://honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=1&Sub=102&Item=1192#

God are these ugly

The proper term, I believe, is "Fugly."

Those are smocks.

I will personally slap the first umpire I see wearing one.

I swear, if MLB umpires started wearing those leather ball bags, some you groupies would be standing in line for them. Same with the $600 Nike masks.

those leather ball bags are on closeout right now... $5.95...cheaper than the cloth ones! you should jump on one...

The only stuff I buy from Honig's is IAABO related so I didn't know that he was selling LEATHER ball bags. That is absolutly disgusting. I had to see them to believe it.

MTD, Sr.

At that price the shipping cost will more than the bags are worth... Wait a minute, on second thought the shipping costs have always been more than the bags are worth.

Those leather ball bags are great for carrying your deer jerky in when you're in the woods...

JJ

Does it look really unprofessional to wear ballbags with pouches on the outside for plate brush and indicator. I would never wear one of those.

If you're referring to the 'ump-attire' ball bag, yes, never wear that.

http://tinyurl.com/2wk98k

An excellent bag, nothing shows on the outside, we took the basic desing and improved it significantly for our own use. Scothgard, tighter weave, etc.

?????

These jackets have been around forever.

RE; Nike mask
 

I have to admit, when I first saw Posada wearing that Nike mask with the single bar silver frame and black calf skin pads, I wanted one bad. After a tireless search and nothing but strange looks from the Nike people as well as ALL the team outfitters in my area, I knew it was for not. Then to read on this site that they go for upwards of $600, man, what was I thinking. On a similar but related subject. (sort of.) I have used a Cece Carlucci chest protector for years in levels of BB up to Pro AA as well as College Div. 1. It was made for me in '87 by Cece and though it was old, royal blue, vinyl, and heavy, it always worked. I got tired of hearing crap from fellow umpires, evaluators, etc... about the blue that showed above the collar of my shirt so I asked Cece to make me a newer type CP in black. I have already handed down my blue one and my new one is not done yet. I borrowed the right size BRAND NEW West Vest Gold for an AWL game this evening and took a direct shot right below the ribs. I am black and blue. Oh well, live and learn.

Then how are they brand new?

I wish they'd stop selling those...I see so many new, young umpires wearing those damn things...I've given away all of my older blue, cloth honigs bags...even an older looking navy bag, looks better than the friggin' ump attire bag...

Only if you dont mind the deer and squirrels laughing at you. ;)

I have no taste, I suppose, cause the black one doesn't seem all that bad.

The black one is new to the general public, but MLB guys have been wearing this for the last couple of years. It doesn't look nearly as good as the long-sleeved ones.

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These jackets have been around forever.
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Heck if I know, I didn't say they were.

Note the flip-flop on the answer.

The Ump-attire folks came along and has several new things, the bag being one of them. A smart design that nearly to a one was immedaitely hated by the Old Guard. Why? You would think they had enough things to hate. :rolleyes:

It's one of the bonds these Jewels Of Officiating have. You know, like tuffs in a street gang, all their hair slicked back the same. Lotta ex-military left in them.

Btw, ump-attire also rewrote the rules for websites which is why they have been succcessful. They understood marketing, Internet marketing in particular, while the others stood still, they yanked a huge chunk of the retail apparel market.

Back to the Jewels. They are the same ones who argue that a mask has equal protection as a helmet. Which is one other reason they think in circles. A few to the upside of the head, eh? lol

My bet is that they can be bought. Yeppers, make themn an offer like $100,00 for the patent and the entire inventory, the rights, everything. Get back and tell us how it went.

Miserable material that looks faded the day it arrives.

I am with Rich, the color does not hold well in those bags. I never used the zipper compartments in them either. The only thing I really liked about the bag was that the material was thick and for some reason I seemed to be able to get baseballs in and out quicker than with the Honigs or Gerry Davis models. But that was about all I could say in the positive.

Originally Posted by fitump56
http://tinyurl.com/2wk98k

An excellent bag, nothing shows on the outside, we took the basic desing and improved it significantly for our own use. Scothgard, tighter weave, etc.
Note that we built out own however I have seen dozens and not one faded. Did you send it back?

P.S. The grey bag was much lighter weight cloth.

I junked the Gold as soon as I put it on for the same reason.

uh oh, fitump thinks we should all have the ump-attire ballbags, if you don't like it you must be against progress, i bet he has one of +pos fancy new indibrushclicker things in one of his zippered pockes. i don't like the bag, i love my wilson gold, and it is still cold here in western new york, now make sure you send another pm, this time say something about, oh, i got one for you, why not try "your mother wheres army boots," or something. hey does your new best friend, you know, MLB umpire mr. drake where one of them there fancy bags you like soooo much. now go wipe your chin and send me another message.

My Two Cents...
 

I'd wear a short sleeve windbreaker as soon as I'd wear a short sleeve dress shirt...:eek:

Ump-Attire ball bags do the job, I've never had negative feedback from a partner (Big Dog or Rook), and the zipper is a perfect place for car keys. Though I don't put the plate brush in the pouch, just my indicator.

Can't knock either WV, but I've been wearing a Honigs K1 for the six of the last seven years. It does the job just fine.

AR

Luckily, I officiate only time limited games and use the pocjets for my indicator, plate brush and the countdown timer (which alarm can be heard just loud enough for me and to disturb no one else). I do stow my car keys and a couple of bucks for mid game drinks or food, a flip coin when necessary, all very handy. I am a two-bagger so I use the pockets on both sides.

Konigs as well and their knock-off "cousin" ( the mfg I believe) which is essentially the same CP with a slightly less length and much less expensive.

Is this a mis-statement? Food and drinks in the middle of the game?

Bob,

Considering the content of the author's collective oeuvre on this board, I doubt it.

JM

Those must be time limited games with intermissions.

You have to have something to do when the T-baller's take their mid-game potty breaks.

You mean you haven't popped your flask once or twice during a game, Bob? Heck, that would explain your strike zone. :D

With table ckoths and music and silverware. :rolleyes: It's not sex Bob.

Admit it, that's where you stow the filet mignon and Chianti for your eats. :D

Bob, any possibility that you will play fair with deleted posts? Huh? Our **** not stink like theirs?

Originally Posted by Interested Ump
a couple of bucks for mid game drinks or food,

Yes, you did mistate it.

Originally Posted by Interested Ump
Luckily, I officiate only time limited games and use the pockets for my indicator, plate brush and the countdown timer (which alarm can be heard just loud enough for me and to disturb no one else). I do stow my car keys and a couple of bucks for mid game drinks or food, a flip coin when necessary, all very handy. I am a two-bagger so I use the pockets on both sides.
Lest we forget the drinks; all at the same time, Deej. :rolleyes:

I have to apologize to each and everyone who has never had a Coke or a hotdog between innings. All zero of you. :D

Often the case. The leagues allowed for a 7-10 minute intermission (off the clock) at the bottom of the 5th if both sides agreed or the UIC put that in place at the home plate meeting. Sunday games @1400 with no enclosed dugouts, no trees, no shade anywhere, after a couple of dehydrations, adults coming off a Saturday night in South Beach :D - certain fields it became a medical must. A 210 minute time limit meant that the average game is 4 hours, more if an extra inning (only one allowed unless playoffs).

Apology accepted. I have never had a Coke or a hot dog between innings. Between GAMES, now that's a WAY different story! :p

JJ

During over 30 seasons of coaching at all levels, with rookie and veteran umpires, I have never seen one of them eat anything or drink anything but water on a hot day between innings. I don't think the umpires around here would even think of it!

That's a shame. Often there is no time between end of work (for those that have day jobs, I realize many on the forum don't) and home plate meeting, to wait 4 hours to eat or drink is patently absurd. There is much evidences that as blood sugars drop, abilities, especially cognitive and visual, drop with it.

We encourage our Contractors to allow this and to a one, they have. We do require our guys to belly up the money, that is a given and part of our IC contract.

How can they not? The players sit in the shade and drink at their leisure, eat, off their feet almost as often as they are on them. :confused:

They have more time to grab a snack between innings than they would on the drive to the field from work? I think you've given a pretty poor excuse to allow this kind of unprofessionalism. It's not that tough to plan ahead.........


Tim.

Unless you're a powerlifter like fitump, you should be able to wait 4 hours to re-fuel.;)

I , all kidding aside, witnessed The Deej bench pressing, 5 sets 8 reps, 2 45s.

He had one 45 pound plate on one end, one on the other.....

Originally Posted by Interested Ump
That's a shame. Often there is no time between end of work (for those that have day jobs, I realize many on the forum don't) and home plate meeting, to wait 4 hours to eat or drink is patently absurd. There is much evidences that as blood sugars drop, abilities, especially cognitive and visual, drop with it.
Yes, you're correct. More time between innings since, as I posted, this is allotted time. There are a few who take advantage of this and eat on the way to the field and again at the field, we call them The Big Umps. :D

Unprofessional to properly fuel the body for maximum performance? Are you serious....? No, you're pulling my leg. You got me, Tim. :o

With the bar included that's 135 lbs. On a light day, I do four sets of 12 repetitions. Normal for me is 185 lbs three sets of 10 repetitions or 205 lbs three sets of 8 repetitions.

You can watch me do my famous 12 oz curls most Fri or Saturday nights, Limited weeknight performances are available...:D

Yo, yo, yo. Why don't you really impress us with some 40 oz curls?

It's as I thought, Walter. You really have no sound reason to allow this during a game. It's a ridiculous argument. The best you can do is another silly attempt at a personal barb rather than give a decent reason why your umpires would need to eat during a game. It's alloted time only because you allow it to be so. How much time does it take to eat a small energy bar, or even a granola bar that would keep their blood sugars at an adequate level. You make it sound as if you and your partners are waifs ready to faint in an instant if you're not fed during a game. It's a crock and you know it.........


Tim.

135? C'mon IU... that's a warm-up set my man!

Wow, and none if those softball variations included high school varsity or college games.

come on now tim, do you have any idea how hard it is too plan that far in advance? i mean if it is a five minute drive you could never eat a banana or an apple or a energy bar, and i would never actually eat or drink anything while getting dressed, you know, before you put on your uniform. how about during your pre-game if possible, and i would like to know, in what inning do you go to the potty?

It's cute how some of you guys answer these clowns. It's almost as if you think their opinions matter in some way. ;)

My grandparents taught my parents, my parents taught me and I taught my kids: What you do is far more meaningful and revealing than what you say.

When posters, who complain about these pretenders for getting personal or posting utter nonsense, continue to dialog with them, they demonstrate that their protestations are phony. They must derive some kind of twisted pleasure by being subjected to these wannabes. I can think of no other reason for one to continue to offer one's self up as an easy and frequent target, and, indeed, invite a continuing barrage of blather.

It was a joke. FYI

I bench once a week or so. Mainly perform the Olympic lifts and their variations.

Pay per view? :eek: ;)

lol

You're still pi$$ed off that I could 1rep max you into the ground, Mr. BumpItOffYour Chest. :p

For a guy with 10,000 posts, that's oxymoronic.

Someone who understands the KingGarthB's English please post a translation. :D :D

Originally Posted by Interested Ump
I , all kidding aside, witnessed The Deej bench pressing, 5 sets 8 reps, 2 45s.

He had one 45 pound plate on one end, one on the other.....bossman, The Deej is nothing more than Mr. Warmup. :D His idea of manliness is to snatch 100 kilos and like the Go-Rilla he is, drop the bar to the floor from over his Deej head!

Nice lifts, lot of time on the bench. Enjoyment, hypertrophy? I'm not a bench guy myself.

walt, I don't consider GarthB a clown. I don't agree with much of what he stands for but calling him a clown is over the top. The fact that he is so inclined to hide behind his Ignore List but take snipes at me from a distance still doesn't classify him, in my eyes, as a clown. I have other definitions more suitable.

GarthB has his standards, I have mine. So be it. As he says, we are what we post. :)

Unprofessional to properly fuel the body for maximum performance? Are you serious....? No, you're pulling my leg. You got me, Tim.

wow Tim, what a load of vitriol. You know very well that I spent several years in the performance training of athletes, many of them professional baseball players; that I have owned sports performance training gyms throughout the South. I have dealt with the medical and scientific worlds on matters of sports performance, still do to this day. Inclusive is exhaustive co-research and consultation sought regarding the biochemistry and its resolutions to human performance. I have offered to you the Two Pound Diet of which was the collaborative effort of Dr. Andrew Chung. Not to mention a large volume of works I supported with text that has been published.

I'm in a good mood, I will let you pass with no further comment.

Excellent points, SanDiego! I can't wait to hear IU address them.

Oh c'mon, 30 years? Not once? Do you realize that the ods that you arent lying are a gazillion to nothing?