New Season, New Gear...

[tjones1]

Well I tried searching this topic and didn't have any luck. I remember posting something like this last year. Never-the-less, the new season is almost upon us... anyone have any new gear they are waiting to trying out?

For me, I've added the Honig's Pro-Soft shirt. I almost got a Dolfin whistle, but my previous posts on here got the better of me.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Well I tried searching this topic and didn't have any luck. I remember posting something like this last year. Never-the-less, the new season is almost upon us... anyone have any new gear they are waiting to trying out?

For me, I've added the Honig's Pro-Soft shirt. I almost got a Dolfin whistle, but my previous posts on here got the better of me.

Are you getting a new shipping crate to bring with you to games?

[26 Year Gap]

I was tempted on the dolphin, but got some fox40 CMG whistles instead. The mouth guards do not show the teeth marks as readily. The down side is that whistles with teeth marks, just like pencils with teeth marks, tend not to be borrowed.

[Texas Aggie]

I've got football gear to deal with now, but I did get a pair of New Balance running shoes I'm going to wear next hoops season. I was going to break them in at a local clinic a few weeks ago, but the clinic got cancelled. So, I'll get them on the floor soon enough.

Before the season starts, I'll have a few side panel shirts, enough pants to fill out 4 or 5 full unis, and at least 2 extra pairs of under armour tights/shirts and briefs. I probably need a few more pairs of socks. The underwear stuff lasts for about 2 years max on my schedule, I've found. So I just keep adding small amounts each year. Whistles and lanyards are a dime a dozen. I pick up 3 or 4 each at a time.

The big purchase this year (for football initially) will be the roller bag. Last year, I got by with an older duffle style but I need more room and want something to hold up to wear and tear a bit better.

By the way: any recommendations on a roller bag?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

By the way: any recommendations on a roller bag?

Go to your local big box store and buy whatever's on sale.

Yes, you might have to replace it sooner than you would a "name officiating brand" bag. But, it will cost less than 1/2 the price (and in my experience you won't replace it twice as often).

[ChuckElias]

I agree with Bob about the bag. I may try to replace mine this year.

Just a question. What's the deal with the wide side panel shirts? Does anybody really think they look that much better than a normal shirt? Personally, I think they look kind of odd. You've got 1" stripes all around the shirt, except for this HUGE stripe right under your armpit.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Are you getting a new shipping crate to bring with you to games?

No, I saw your bag wasn't very full last February. Therefore, I'm hiring your bag to carry the rest of my stuff! Looks like I'll be seeing a lot of you this season!

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Are you getting a new shipping crate to bring with you to games?

M&M,
Tanner doesn't need a shiping crate to take his stuff to a game -- he needs a van or a panel truck. I've been on vacation with a smaller bag full of stuff that he takes!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by refnrev

M&M,
Tanner doesn't need a shiping crate to take his stuff to a game -- he needs a van or a panel truck. I've been on vacation with a smaller bag full of stuff that he takes!

Actually, truth be told, I did buy a new gear "bag."

Here it is:

[Texas Aggie]

This year I will take at least one side panel and one no panel to each game, along with a backup no panel in case one of my partners brings only a panel and the other guy brings only a no panel. We'll decide in the room if its worth messing with, but I learned long ago to prepare for mis packing, even amoung partners. In football, I take an extra short sleeved shirt in case, and this has happened, one guy brings only long sleeved in September in Texas.

Now, the question is, if everyone insists on wearing their own brought shirt, do I wear the panel or no panel? Does it matter if its a college or HS game?

(Note: please don't take this branched discussion seriously!)

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Actually, truth be told, I did buy a new gear "bag."

Here it is:

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TJ1,
You can't use that! They monogrammed it wrong and it doesn't have any wheels on it! Take it back and get a refund!!!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by refnrev

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TJ1,
You can't use that! They monogrammed it wrong and it doesn't have any wheels on it! Take it back and get a refund!!!

refnrev,
Nah! They move it to any location for you. That sure beats hauling it from place to place. I'm still trying to get it monogrammed correctly, so far they aren't enjoying my ideas.