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You can't put it any better than that. It's so true. A real junkie never sells or gives away or discards the stuff he has left when he upgrades. He also never stops upgrading. I absolutely love gearing up and I feel I must look and be as sharp and well-equipped as possible when I go out there. So it takes a helluva lot of gear and uniforms.
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I noticed, NO RED SHIRTS! :D |
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Nor are there any on this list: (It was fun [getting my wife to] compile this) DIAMOND DELUXE WHEELED GEAR BAG New Balance 450 Plate Shoes (13 D) New Balance 450 Plate Shoes (13 EE) New Balance 350 Base Shoes (13 D) New Balance 350 Base Shoes (13 EE) Wilson Platinum Hard-shell Chest Protector Wilson Gold Triple Knee Leg Guards Wilson Titanium Mask with Two-tone Pads Wilson Chrome Moliben Low-profile Doeskin Mask Wilson Throat Protector(s) Wilson Shock FX Helmet Mask Wilson Shock FX Throat Protector Wilson Spare Leather Mask Pads & Harnesses(2) Padded Mask Bags (3) Shock Doctor Carbon Steel Protective Cup Bike Protective Flex Cup Honig's Professional Navy Ball Bag(s) (2) Gerry Davis Professional Black Ball Bag(s) (2) Honig's Wood Plate Brush Markwort Wood Plate Brush Wellspring Metal Game Card Holder & Pen Markwort Stopwatch Markwort Stainless Steel Ball/Strike Indicator Diamond Stainless Steel Ball/Strike Indicator Rawlings Plastic Ball/Strike Indicator Honig's Shoe Bag(s) (4) Everlast Back Brace McDavid Ankle Brace McDavid Elastic Knee Brace(s) McDavid Deluxe Hinged Knee Brace McDavid Thigh Wrap(s) Cap Keeper(s) (3) Richardson Navy Combo Cap (4-stitch, 2-inch bill) Richardson Navy Short Base Cap (6-stitch, 2 1/2 inch bill) New Era Navy Long Base Cap (8-stitch, 2 3/4 inch bill) Richardson Black Combo Cap (2) New Era Black Short Base Cap New Era Black Long Base Cap (2) Honig's Black w/polo blue Pullover Jacket Honig's Black w/white Pullover Jacket (large for bases) Honig's Black w/white Pullover Jacket (X-large for plate) Dalco Navy w/scarlet Pullover Jacket* McDavid Scarlet Crew Sleeveless Compression Shirt McDavid Scarlet Crew Short-sleeve Compression Shirt (2) McDavid Scarlet Crew Long-sleeve Compression Shirt Nike Golf Scarlet Mock Compression T-shirt McDavid Navy Crew Short-sleeve Compression Shirt (2) Nike Golf Navy Mock Compression T-shirt McDavid Navy Mock Loosewear Heat Gear T-shirt McDavid Navy Mock Long-sleeve Compression Shirt McDavid Black Crew Short-sleeve Compression Shirt (2) Adidas Black Crew Long-sleeve Compression Shirt Adidas Black Mock Long-sleeve Cold Gear Compression Shirt(2) Adidas Black Mock Compression T-shirt McDavid Black Mock Loosewear Heat Gear T-shirt Layer 8 White Crew Sleeveless Compression Shirt Layer 8 White Crew Short-sleeve Compression Shirt (3) Nike Golf White Mock Short-sleeve Compression Shirt (2) Adidas White Mock Long-sleeve Compression Shirt McDavid Ankle-length Compression Pants(2) UnderArmour Thigh-length Compression Shorts Boston Official 1 1/2 inch Leather Umpire Belt Boston Official 1 3/4 inch High-gloss Leather Umpire Belt Ump Attire Inside Rubber Belt UnderArmour Thin Black Socks(3) (Bases) Reebok Thin Black Socks(2) (Bases) High Sierra Thick Black Boot Socks(4)(Plate) HONIG'S PERSONAL TRAVEL KIT(which also fits in the Diamond wheeled bag) (Hanging in the back of the car) Honig's Extra Large Navy Shirt (2) * Official's Choice Extra Large Navy Shirt Official's Choice Large Navy Shirt * Official's Choice Extra Large Long-sleeve Navy Shirt Official's Choice Large Long-sleeve Navy Shirt Official's Choice Extra Large Light Blue Shirt (H.S.)* Official's Choice Large Light Blue Shirt (H.S.)* Honig's Extra Large Polo Blue Shirt (MLB) Honig's Large Polo Blue Shirt (MLB) Honig's Extra Large Black Shirt(2) Official's Choice Extra Large Black Shirt*(2) Official's Choice Large Black Shirt* Official's Choice Extra Large Long-sleeve Black Shirt* Cliff Keen Large Long-sleeve Black Shirt Gerry Davis Extra Large Cream Shirt* Gerry Davis Large Cream Shirt Official's Choice Extra Large Grey Shirt Official's Choice Large Grey Shirt Official's Choice Extra Large White Shirt (with black collar) Official's Choice Large White Shirt (with black collar) Gerry Davis Charcoal Grey Pleated Plate Slacks Gerry Davis Charcoal Grey Pleated Combo Slacks Honig's Medium Grey Premium Combo Slacks Honig's Medium Grey Polywool Base Slacks HONIG'S FIELD TOTE First Aid Kit Rubbing Mud & Towels IN THE CAR: HONIG'S ATTACHE CASE iPod Spare Pens & Sharpies Rule Books & Manuals Misc. info GENERAL SUPPLIES SUPPLY BUCKET w/SEATCOVER & ORGANIZER Cleaning Supplies Shoehorns Shoelaces(4) Shoe Care Kit (Shoe brush, buffing sponge, cream polish) Hand-held Steamer/Iron Car AC Adapter ALSO IN THE CAR Thermal Cooler Bag Ice Mats Reebok Sandals Deluxe Compact Folding Chair Padded Mats Pop-up Camp Shade I have discovered a use for every one of these things in my years as an umpire. I can also walk to the house with my Diamond rolling bag, tote, cooler and briefcase in one trip. My uniforms and supply bucket come in another trip. And it all fits easily into the back of a Jeep. As Tim and many others will attest, you can have your whole vast collection in or out of the car in three minutes. Organization is king! Special Thanks, Tim C., this was fun compiling this. It will also be fun aspiring to match your vast collection. |
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This basketball season I bought 2 shirts. That's it. Oh, and a pack of inflation needles. I have so many whistles, for example, I could work another 30 years and never run out. |
Don't want to turn this thread into a product review thread, but I'm looking for a new chest protector for spring. This is my second year and last year I bought a used one from my association which is similar to the Honig's K5C
(Honig's Whistle Stop Online Store - Products) which is a soft protector, just a little more protection than a catchers vest. I'm looking at either the Wilson Platinum or the Wilson "W" or "WV". The difference in price is approximately 1.5 game fees for me. I'm leaning toward the Platinum, but would like a few opinions. Feel free to send me a private message if you want to keep it out of the thread. Thanks! Edit: I did mostly 14 y/o and under last year, but am looking to get more JV games this year (next year a few varsity, etc). And while my current vest did a decent job, even in a few 14U games I took some solid shots to it and definitely felt it. |
I am 6' even and about 205-210, and the Platinum covers beautifully. I have heard the same from guys as small as 175, and as large as 250. And if you do H.S. varsity and below, you will never feel a thing with this vest. It really protects. Make sure you wear a wicking undershirt, because it is not cool, but otherwise, it's very comfortable.
The original one that Wilson still offers has the arm protection like the Honig's, and it runs about $50-60.00 less than the Platinum: http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...a3217-zoom.jpg But the new Platinum is worth every penny. It's the best one I've worn out of two Wilsons, a Diamond and a Honig's |
I have the MLU and have had it for 5 yrs. Best protector at the price that it is. (usually around 80)
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I have a rebuilt shoulder, so I don't care what the price is, but for those who do ...
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You
won't be disappointed with the WV. Bought mine two years ago (or so) after a season when I had several foul shots glance off the top of my shoulder.
For me, the WV was an excellent investment. After several shots each year after the purchase, I have yet to feel a painful shot under this vest. FWIW. |
Just wondering...
What REALLY is the difference between the original WV, gold, and platinum? From the looks of things, it seems like they would all protect equally as well... |
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http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...arkguy/CPs.jpg L Gold; R Platinum |
Kevin,
I noticed you have shirts from Official's Choice. Have your buttons on the light blue turned color, like a mix of blue and purple? It's probably not obvious from afar, but I've noticed my buttons don't really match the shirt anymore. |
Wow, you're right. They're beige.
I'm glad I never wear powder blue anymore unless I fail to talk my partner out of wearing it. |
Yep, I have a small discoloration on my navy blue shirt buttons as well, but not as bad. I really like them because of being lightweight, but the quality isn't that great.
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