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justacoach Sat Jul 25, 2020 08:07pm

Fox 40 Whistle Condoms
 
Just got some feedback about the new spit catchers that attach to whistles.

Seems they diminish the volume and result in a sound like sneakers squealing on the court.

Quite a change from the distinct sound of an unmodified Fox 40.

WhistlesAndStripes Sun Jul 26, 2020 02:41am

Link?


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LRZ Sun Jul 26, 2020 09:58am

This?
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/01...g?v=1595437587

BillyMac Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:23am

Fox 40 Whistle Mask ...
 
https://fox40shopusa.com/collections/whistle-mask-1

https://fox40shopusa.com/collections...0-whistle-mask

Better buy a few now before officials start hoarding them like people did a few months ago with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

https://shawglobalnews.files.wordpre...y=85&strip=all

WhistlesAndStripes Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:02pm

Can anyone tell me the difference in the mask in the two links? They look the same to me. They also look like they were made for this guy:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...49def8f5cb.gif


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BillyMac Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:25pm

Condoms On The Forum ??? Sign of the Apocalypse ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WhistlesAndStripes (Post 1039134)
Can anyone tell me the difference in the mask in the two links? They look the same to me.

They are the same, one's folded, one's not folded.

If it gets to the point where basketball officials will have to wear masks, will state athletic associations (and state governments) really allow high school basketball games (and other sports) to be played?

Won't there be bigger fish to fry if the "plague" is still raging over the next several months, like in-school learning, on-line learning, day care, the economy, and everybody's health?

bob jenkins Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:52pm

There's also a little pouch that just fits over the whistle. Either the pouch or the nask with a pocket is compatible with precision timing (not really an issue for msot of us, but it is at the D-1 and some D-2 levels.

The electronic whistle is not compatible.

WhistlesAndStripes Sun Jul 26, 2020 07:06pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 1039135)
They are the same, one's folded, one's not folded.

Then why is one $20 and the other is $25?


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LRZ Sun Jul 26, 2020 07:22pm

There are three sizes and different configurations to fit the various Fox 40 whistles--the Classic, the Sonic Blast, etc. I think that may account for the price differences.

You can see the various options in the second link BillyMac provided.

BillyMac Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:48am

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price ...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WhistlesAndStripes (Post 1039142)
Then why is one $20 and the other is $25?

"From $19.99"

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.U...=0&w=305&h=172

so cal lurker Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:40pm

The mask is 20. Adding a whistle makes it 25.

LRZ Mon Jul 27, 2020 01:28pm

That makes sense and would explains the "none" option under the heading "whistle." Mask, no whistle: $19.99; mask, with a whistle, $24.99.

That's what I get for assuming without adequate investigation.

justacoach Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:47pm

Sorry, I got the impression it was just a cover for the whistle. Will investigate further and report back.

Was mentioned as made by Fox.

bob jenkins Tue Jul 28, 2020 07:02am

Quote:

Originally Posted by justacoach (Post 1039156)
Sorry, I got the impression it was just a cover for the whistle. Will investigate further and report back.

Was mentioned as made by Fox.

There is one of those. I have seen it on a conference call. I don't know where to get it.

BillyMac Tue Jul 28, 2020 09:17am

Whistle Bags ...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by justacoach (Post 1039156)
Sorry, I got the impression it was just a cover for the whistle. Will investigate further and report back.

Seek and you will find. (Matthew 7:7)

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIF.b...=0&w=242&h=162

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nba-cove...spreading-spit


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