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PocketSidewalk Fri Jul 30, 2010 08:40am

Looking for a specific Down indicator
 
Anyone know where to find a non-velcro down indicator?

I got one a while back as part of a starter package I purchased, but it seems like all the ones available at Honigs, Purchase Officials, and Get Official all have the adjustable velcro closure.

I find the velcro closure gets in the way, and tends to catch the sleeve of my shirt if I'm wearing long sleeves.

The down indicator I got from the starter package just had an elastic wrist band that was not adjustable. But it's really comfortable. I just wish I could find another one like it.

ebc959 Fri Jul 30, 2010 08:44am

Looks like Honigs has one

PocketSidewalk Fri Jul 30, 2010 09:44am

Yeah, but I'm not really big on the sweatbands. I think they look goofy. (No offense if any of you guys wear sweatbands. :) )

I'm really looking for a down indicator with a standard-width, elastic band for the wrist (just without the velcro).

IAUMP Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:03am

I actually just bought elastic and made my own by sewing two pieces together.

sbll1616 Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:28am

Try Between the Lines officials gear.

PocketSidewalk Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:51am

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbll1616 (Post 687195)
Try Between the Lines officials gear.

You're the man!

They have down indicators available in velcro or sewn.

I should also note that BTL has great customer service. I've order from them in the past and they've always been very helpful.

Thanks again sbll.

umpirebob71 Fri Jul 30, 2010 03:13pm

A number of old-timers around here just use two thick rubber bands put together. I use the sweat band type because they keep the sweat off my hands while I work the middle.

sbll1616 Fri Jul 30, 2010 07:04pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocketSidewalk (Post 687200)
You're the man!

They have down indicators available in velcro or sewn.

I should also note that BTL has great customer service. I've order from them in the past and they've always been very helpful.

Thanks again sbll.

Glad to help. And your right, I've ordered from there as well, and its a great company.

tjones1 Fri Jul 30, 2010 08:51pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocketSidewalk (Post 687200)
You're the man!

They have down indicators available in velcro or sewn.

I should also note that BTL has great customer service. I've order from them in the past and they've always been very helpful.

Thanks again sbll.

I will certainly second that! Rex is great to deal with.

With_Two_Flakes Sat Jul 31, 2010 01:10pm

In the early days of football here in the UK back in the mid-80's, we didn't know about officiating supply companies like Honig's, POS, Cliff Keen, etc so we had to make all our own stuff. Example - took me hours to sew some white string onto a plain black baseball cap to make a proper looking football official's cap.

So I have always made my own down markers.That way I get the perfect made-to-measure "Saville Row" fit. Not only the measurement around the wrist but (for me) more importantly, the length of the part that goes around the finger - not too tight that it irritates you, not too loose that it might catch on something or someone.

FTVMartin Sat Aug 07, 2010 09:23pm

officials choice has them too.


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