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Old Tue Jun 10, 2008, 03:02pm
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My thought has been that the Schutt's cool packs idea was more gimmick than useful, especially for day-long tournaments. Strikes me as useless weight after a relatively short time, and that by the time I would NEED the cooling effects, it would be long gone.

But, that is my skepticism only; I don't own one.
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Old Tue Jun 10, 2008, 03:07pm
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I have the Shutt Kool vest and I like it. I also have not used the ice packs but the protector itself has cool material like under armour in it.....and it is adjustable velcro on sides to adjust to belly sizes....I would reccommend going larger than you think you need....getting it on and off can be a challange if you are a big guy, but when I got the XXL no issue....sold my XL to another umpiring buddy, hey wait I still need to get the $$ from him....but speaking with someone else who has had one for a while they rotate the ice packs half way through a VERY hot game and it does help...get some extras and have a set in a cooler ready to go and have a friend with an off game rotate them out for you inbetween innings...she says it makes all the difference in a long game in the hot sun....I will be able to tell you in a couple of weekends!
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Old Tue Jun 10, 2008, 03:13pm
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Prior to each game, you and your partner(s) should agree to keep a close on eye each other. I've seen guys go down in the middle of games and their partners looked surprised.
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Old Tue Jun 10, 2008, 03:21pm
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Prior to each game, you and your partner(s) should agree to keep a close on eye each other. I've seen guys go down in the middle of games and their partners looked surprised.
Well, if someone went down on me in the middle of the game, I'd be surprised, too.
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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 Jun 10, 2008, 03:24pm
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Well, if someone went down on me in the middle of the game, I'd be surprised, too.
...but happy.
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Old Tue Jun 10, 2008, 03:25pm
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...but happy.
Not if it's my partner!
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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 Jun 10, 2008, 03:25pm
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You work with ugly partners?
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