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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 12:31pm
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Im looking at buying a new indicator. Ive decided on the stainless steel or aluminum indicator, which one is the most durable over time.
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All he wants to know is "stainless steel or aluminum indicator, which one is the most durable"
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 12:59pm
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All he wants to know is "stainless steel or aluminum indicator, which one is the most durable"
That would depend on what you plan on doing with the indicator where the differences between stainless steel and aluminum would matter. I wouldn't imagine it makes any difference for use as an indicator. Although, come to think of it, perhaps the stainless can be more highly polished and can then be used to secretly signal your partner!
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:12pm
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All he wants to know is "stainless steel or aluminum indicator, which one is the most durable"
Yeah, but look at the group he asked!

He could have just as well asked what the membership thought of banging your fists together to indicate a full count!
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:20pm
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Opinions are like a$$holes - everyone's got one. Umpires are more than willing to give you theirs!

Their opinions, guys! Sheesh, get your minds out of the gutter.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:23pm
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Are they still in business?
I don't guess so.
Their indicators were first.
But *they* didn't last.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:32pm
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Opinions are like a$$holes - everyone's got one. Umpires are more than willing to give you theirs!

Their opinions, guys! Sheesh, get your minds out of the gutter.
Is this posted in the correct thread?
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:40pm
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Opinions are like a$$holes - everyone's got one. Umpires are more than willing to give you theirs!

Their opinions, guys! Sheesh, get your minds out of the gutter.
Is this posted in the correct thread?
Are you asking for my opinion on that?
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:54pm
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Is this posted in the correct thread?
He wanted our opinions on indicators.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:55pm
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Are you asking for my opinion on that?
Ha! I think I am.

Where did the gutter thing come in?
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 01:58pm
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Ha! I think I am.

Where did the gutter thing come in?
A Burgundian joke comes to mind, but only my mom and aunt would get that one.

Mick, you're killing me!
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 05:17pm
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Oh my, I am having flash backs to high school softball meetings, where one umpire asks for a little help on a situation and, ten minutes later, we are talking about anything but the answer.

I have an aluminum one I was give 10 years ago that I pull out once in a while, 3 wheel. But I use my plastic 4 wheel so much it's hard to use the 3 wheel without messing up. If my opinion counts, aluminum would be my choice.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 05:20pm
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Oh my, I am having flash backs to high school softball meetings, where one umpire asks for a little help on a situation and, ten minutes later, we are talking about anything but the answer.

I have an aluminum one I was give 10 years ago that I pull out once in a while, 3 wheel. But I use my plastic 4 wheel so much it's hard to use the 3 wheel without messing up. If my opinion counts, aluminum would be my choice.

If you work USSSA, your opinion doesnt count....
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 05:32pm
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Yeah, but look at the group he asked!

He could have just as well asked what the membership thought of banging your fists together to indicate a full count!
Not meaning to hi-jack a three page thread on the durability of alumium vs steel vs plastic (with re-painted numbers), but I thought fist banging was the international sign for "hit the plate."
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 05:35pm
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Well, three pages into this thread, so I think it is about time someone asked, what is an "Indiator"?

Is it an Indiana Jones impersonator? Or maybe it is Indiana Jones personal pilot! Or maybe the equivilant to a director in a Bollywood production.
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Old Tue May 27, 2008, 05:45pm
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Or maybe the equivilant to a director in a Bollywood production.
Yes.


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Not meaning to hi-jack a three page thread on the durability of alumium vs steel vs plastic (with re-painted numbers), but I thought fist banging was the international sign for "hit the plate."
That's the vertical double fist bang. Mike was referring to the horizontal double fist bang. Don't you know your approved mechanics?? Geez.
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