another pro nine chest protector question

[shipwreck]

Steve, I normally wear Under Armour type. I just put it over the Pro Nine. It stretched and seems like it would be great. I am kinda suprised a regular cotton t would keep the flap in place. Dave

[Dakota]

Seems like an awful lot of trouble to hold a chest protector together.

[U of M Sam]

I am guessing the flap(s) you reference are the ones on each side of the chest protector near the arm pit area.
If so, I tuck mine under the main pad. I don't want to cut them off from the protector.
"Slightly" bulky although better than having the flap(s) stick out, especially after raising my arm(s).

[Skahtboi]

I just reach up every so often and push it back into place!

[shipwreck]

U of M Sam. I put my Pro Nine on and did as you suggested. You are right, the flap stays in place and I can hardly tell it is there. I am going to try your idea and Steve's. They both seem like viable solutions to my problem. Dave

[Andy]

I've only had my Pro-Nine about a month and only used it in one tournament so far. I didn't notice the issue with the flap, but I will keep it in mind for future reference. Thanks

[shipwreck]

Andy, I used mine for the first time last night at a HS scrimmage. I noticed that if I raised my arm from the side to a "hammer" position the flap stayed where it should. If the arm was raised more to the front a little, (sometimes my "hammer" is a little to the front, or like signalling an "infield fly", or on a "punch out", the little flap would come out from under the shoulder cap and stick out. I didn't think it looked very professional adjusting it back under all the time. Dave

[U of M Sam]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

U of M Sam. I put my Pro Nine on and did as you suggested. You are right, the flap stays in place and I can hardly tell it is there. I am going to try your idea and Steve's. They both seem like viable solutions to my problem. Dave

Sweet! Glad it also works for you.

[Dakota]

I don't have a pro 9, or the seemingly similar Honigs K-1, so I have a couple of questions (since I'm considering getting something with better protection than the Honigs K-2 that I use now).

1) Are the Pro 9 and K-1 essentially the same under different names?

2) What is the function of the problematical side flap? (It seems from the picture to be of marginal use.)

3) Does anyone use the K-1, and do you have the same issue with the side flap poking out all the time?

I really don't want to have to wear two shirts under my umpire shirt, so if that is really required with the Pro 9, that one is out for me.