Well, here are my opinions on some of the questions you asked...
Originally posted by rmiszta
There is a double or single bar frame style? Anyone have preferences?
I like the single bar because I can see better with that style. The double bar has too many intrusions in my field of view for my taste.
The single frame appears to give more throat protection? Is this just an illusion in the catalog?
With the extended style frames, do you need to have a throat protector?
Don't know about the first question, but with the extended throat protection frame, I at first did not use a hanging throat protector. Then, a foul ball rebounded up from below and got me in the small open area. I now use one of the small hanging plastic throat protectors.
What is the best harness to use...traditional 3 point adjustable, T-style or lightweight harness?
No opinion.
I am thinking of the smooth finish kangaroo leather pads over the suede, any thoughts?
No opinion.
I'm thinking going with black frame with black pads...maybe the black pads would look better over time...true?
With the way I sweat, I would not use tan pads, but that's just me. Not to mention dirt. I agree.