Looking for a specific Down indicator

[PocketSidewalk]

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]

Looks like Honigs has one

[PocketSidewalk]

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]

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

[sbll1616]

Try Between the Lines officials gear.

[PocketSidewalk]

Originally Posted by sbll1616

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]

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]

Originally Posted by PocketSidewalk

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]

Originally Posted by PocketSidewalk

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]

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]

officials choice has them too.