Dakota wroteThat wouldn't be wade, would it? š
I'd discount the advice of anyone who told me to not wear some protective equipment due to some kind of softball-baseball image issue.
I wear a dangling throat protector and I have no doubt it has saved me a few times. I'm not in his area but the only thing I've ever heard about a throat protector is to black out the white lettering. I'm always suprised at UICs who say stupid stuff like "it's too baseball"... although I personally have never heard that.
I have heard that said to me when I decide to wear my West Vest but its just a comment, I dont take it seriously. If they are bringing it, I put on the WV.