NFHS Jacket

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Nobody I know wears snaps.

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

We used to. Changed to a zip up front two years ago.

[Ray_from_Mi]

I used my old college CCA jacket (Sahara zip up) removed the logo and had the Michigan HS logo placed on it instead. That jacket is impervious to wrinkles! I fold it up and when the next game comes along, I take it out, unzip it and give it one good shake then hang it up and in 5-10 minutes, not a wrinkle to be seen. The added zipper pocket makes for convenient storage of extra whistle and ball needle. If you will be staying in this sport for a few or more years, then make the investment and get this 'very' comfortable jacket.

[Larks]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

It's about 95% - 5% snaps to zipper in the Cincinnati area. Im told by the zipper guys that they still wear their old snaps for the tournament.

The snappers tend to look a little more wrinkled IMHO. But, when in Rome.....

[tjones1]

Speaking of jackets, I saw where Cliff Keen is coming out with a new Microfiber Jacket. It says it's wrinkle-resistant and is suppose to be cooler. Page 40 of the January 2007 Referee.

[Texas Aggie]

I've always liked the Sahara Jackets. Years ago, I bought my Dad one without the CCA logo. Here in Texas, our recent TASO jackets were made on the blank Sahara jacket.

[KCRef]

Has anyone tried out the Cliff Keen micro fiber jacket yet ($55)? Is it worth the extra $10 over the Sahara one?

[Old School]

Oh my goodness, I didn't realize there was such a difference in the jackets. I will go home and check mine. I will say this. For any jacket at that price, it should have an inside pocket. If not, don't buy it.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by Old School

Oh my goodness, I didn't realize there was such a difference in the jackets. I will go home and check mine. I will say this. For any jacket at that price, it should have an inside pocket. If not, don't buy it.

Most have two pockets in front and an inside pocket.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Old School

For any jacket at that price, it should have an inside pocket. If not, don't buy it.

When CJ speaks... What was that?

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Old School

Oh my goodness, I didn't realize there was such a difference in the jackets. I will go home and check mine. I will say this. For any jacket at that price, it should have an inside pocket. If not, don't buy it.

You are a piece of work!

[tmp44]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

Not only does my association also wear snaps, but the only jacket that PIAA officials are permitted to wear is both snapped and lined. I could use it as a winter jacket if I wanted to. It's always so nice when you enter those small, bandbox gyms with people hanging from the rafters...I always enjoy breaking out into that sweat before running.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by tmp44

Not only does my association also wear snaps, but the only jacket that PIAA officials are permitted to wear is both snapped and lined. I could use it as a winter jacket if I wanted to. It's always so nice when you enter those small, bandbox gyms with people hanging from the rafters...I always enjoy breaking out into that sweat before running.

Who would know the difference if it was or wasn't?

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Who would know the difference if it was or wasn't?

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And the reason that it must be lined is........? Seriously, what is the reason?

[tmp44]

Originally Posted by refnrev

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And the reason that it must be lined is........? Seriously, what is the reason?

Excellent question and the answer has escaped me for years. As far as tjones "difference" question, if a jacket is worn, it must have the PIAA logo on it, and th only jacket furnished by the PIAA with the logo is this lined jacket. You could probably get a CCA-type jacket w/ the PIAA logo on it, but it looks entirely different. Different materials, different shade of black, etc.