Quick uniform question

[Stat-Man]

Originally Posted by stoutat

Right, the flex belt if I'm not mistaken. I'll probably grab one of those as well. I appreciate the input!

I received the rubberized flex belt with my starter pack last year and not even a year (and 12 game dates) later, it's already showing signs of wear and cracks in the rubber. So, I just ordered and received Honig's Ultimate Velcro belt. My next games aren't until this weekend, but I tried it on already and love it. It's easier to get on/off. And, I'm hoping it last longer as well.

[BryanV21]

I love the shirts sold at TheOfficialsChoice.com. Those like the Cliff Keen shirts are too itchy IMO. The Official's Choice also has yearly sales of $10 per shirt.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

I received the rubberized flex belt with my starter pack last year and not even a year (and 12 game dates) later, it's already showing signs of wear and cracks in the rubber. So, I just ordered and received Honig's Ultimate Velcro belt. My next games aren't until this weekend, but I tried it on already and love it. It's easier to get on/off. And, I'm hoping it last longer as well.

I'm on my second one (rubber flex belt) after several years. It showed signs of wear early but it still worked perfect for years.

[egj13]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I'm on my second one (rubber flex belt) after several years. It showed signs of wear early but it still worked perfect for years.

I bought my rubber flex belt in 1998...and still wear it today. I don't wear it for basketball anymore but I do wear it in baseball and my military service dress...anyway, it has signs of wear for sure but that son of a gun has been with me from 185 lbs, to 225 lbs and back again! lol

[KJUmp]

stoutat..

Check out Gerry Davis Sports.
They have a basketball referee starter kit for $150.

Included:
Cliff Keen stripped shirt
Gerry Davis black pants (belt-less)
Black New Balance shoes
Smitty Lanyard (Choose from two styles)
Fox 40 Whistle (Choose from three styles)
Black Gerry Davis socks
Flex belt

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

I received the rubberized flex belt with my starter pack last year and not even a year (and 12 game dates) later, it's already showing signs of wear and cracks in the rubber. So, I just ordered and received Honig's Ultimate Velcro belt. My next games aren't until this weekend, but I tried it on already and love it. It's easier to get on/off. And, I'm hoping it last longer as well.

I've used them both over the years. Velcro wore out for me after a while. Normal wear. Got good use out of both.

I just prefer the more flexible rubberized flex.

Originally Posted by grunewar

I've used them both over the years. Velcro wore out for me after a while. Normal wear. Got good use out of both.

The velcro on my ultimate belt from Purchase Officials wore out after less than six months of use. I am thinking about getting the rubber flex belt.

Has anyone tried the shirt lock from Honig's?

[stoutat]

Wow! You all are great! Thanks for the advice. OK, now you got me thinking I should go ahead with the pants. What type do you all prefer? Are the Smitty pants decent or no?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

I love the shirts sold at TheOfficialsChoice.com.

Are they still in business? I haven't received an email from them in a couple of months, the website lists items with "september special" and the only HS shirts they show are pink/black.

Originally Posted by stoutat

Wow! You all are great! Thanks for the advice. OK, now you got me thinking I should go ahead with the pants. What type do you all prefer? Are the Smitty pants decent or no?

I've heard good things about smitty's, but someone who had a new pair said they were too big through the hips / thighs. I've had good luck with Honigs in the past, but it's been a few years. this site is also good: REFEREE PANT

and this site seems to be the same, but a few dollars less:

REFEREE PANT

When I ordered from the first a month or so ago, I got original sans-a-belts. Don't know if those are still available, or if it's now "the same thing from the same factory but with a different label" (because sans-a-belt has decided not to carry them)

[Raymond]

I wear a rubber flex belt and blousing straps that connect my shirt to my socks.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I wear a rubber flex belt and blousing straps that connect my shirt to my socks.

I believe they're also called "shirt stays" and can be found pretty cheaply on amazon.com

As far as pants, Smitty has won me over. I'm a 36 waist and they fit pretty well right out of the bag (have 'em hemmed of course). I'm on my third pair now. They seem to last longer than Sansabelt and they're lower priced as well. Did someone say the company that made Sansabelt was bought out or stopped producing them or something?