ASA Ump gear.

[Steve M]

I usually only buy ASA-specific items through the ASA store. I've found that a number of other sites have equal or better items for better prices and usually faster service. Tom mentioned Lester's and Honig's - both of these provide excellent products and service and their prices are pretty good too. I'd recommend both of them to anyone. I'll add Mike Shields' store -
http://pennsylvania.purchaseofficials.com/home.php

to that list. Mike is very fast with his deliveries, good on pricing, and very good on quality. If you do high school sports in Pennsylvania, you already know that.

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

I have to say that the ASA Feicheimer pants are top-notch..and so is their gear bag - I have used the gear bag as luggage a lot on trips -it makes a great weekender - and it NEVER gets checked by TSA ( I use the TSA approved locks that show they have been opened...).

I buy my indicators ( I go thru about 1 1/2 indicators a year!) at Modell's ( a local NY area sporting goods chain). They stock the Franklin MLB metal 3/4/3 clicker -none of this 3 ball, 2 strike, 2 out baloney...

I bought the Gerry Davis leg guards this year, and have to say they are as comfortable a set of leg guards I have ever had...and protect well too! Gerry also has a nice heavy duty belt that even holds MY fat gut up....
The service at Gerry Davis was good, also...

I am probably going to be replacing my mask next year - haven't figured where I'll be getting that yet - all I want to do is replace my Wilson A3080 with a new one...lol...

[wadeintothem]

I ve bought some ASA stuff and my current plate shoes from officialgear. I wouldnt recommend their plate shoes. (spotbuilt hitops are what I bought).

Never had a prob with officialgears service.

I go to many resources (including a "local" (70 mi) store which stocks umpire gear) for my gear but not ASA.

Honigs did well on some stuff I've ordered from them.

[SRW]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I wouldnt recommend their plate shoes. (spotbuilt hitops are what I bought).

How come?

[bkbjones]

Chest protector and mask from Honig's
Shin guards from local sporting goods store
Gerry Davis shoes
Ball bag from Ump Attire
Caps, indicators, brushes, a couple other accessories, shirts and pants bought through SMSUA because we basically get a no-interest loan to buy ASA stuff

Oh, and strike zone from hell.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by SRW

How come?

Hard toe has failed me at least twice I can think of. When I bought them I didnt really pay that close attention and thought they were steal toed. I learned on the field the difference.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Hard toe has failed me at least twice I can think of. When I bought them I didnt really pay that close attention and thought they were steal toed. I learned on the field the difference.

I'd be upset to, if a pair of shoes stole my toes!

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I'd be upset to, if a pair of shoes stole my toes!

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Hard toe has failed me at least twice I can think of. When I bought them I didnt really pay that close attention and thought they were steal toed. I learned on the field the difference.

That's a big difference - hard-toe vs steel-toe.
And the details - of this or some other piece of equipment/uniform - are something that every one of us has fouled up at one time or another.

[Dutch Alex]

Here in the Neth.'s we can buy at (a view) local stores, who get their stuff from the USA. So they need to put the transfer- and customscosts on top of the price.

Thank God Honig's has now a shop in Germany! Only 15Euro extra for shipping between Germany and Holland. More choice, better prices and good services!!!