New gear this year?

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Didn't you hear? ASA now mandates that all shin guards be less than 10 years old.

As long as you don't wear them with shorts or on the outside of your pants, no one will probably know.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Then I guess I have a real problem with my 40+ yo Rawlings chest protector

But it's steel, like Lancelot's.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

Leg guards: DING DING DING My Davis guards are also five, and have taken more than their share of hits - They are pretty scratched up, and, more importantly, the inside liners are getting worn - time to replace! I'm definitely buying those again.

The is where I miss the old The Ump gear. My shin guards are 12 years old, still in very usable condition, though I would like to replace them soon. They have taken their share of abuse. I want a product that can stand up like this again.

[txtrooper]

I bought a new pair of the Reebok plate and base shoes this year; they are definately more comfortable than my New Balance!

[KJUmp]

Decided to give the long sleeve shirt a try this year for thise days that you have the plate and it's still too cool/breezy for a short sleeve shirt, but you just know you'll sweat in your jacket.

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Ordered the 3n2 plate shoes from OfficialGear.com - should have them in time to show off at our new officials clinic next week! I sort of have to order a lot of things from ASA now, as our Past President and co-clinician Kathy Zifchock, is now NYS UIC.... Our little group has now produced TWO NYS UIC's.....

[NSABill]

You will love those 3n2 plate shoes.

I decided to not buy anything new untill "I am ready." (clothing wise)
Although all my equipment is rather new. Spoiled myself starting baseball again last year.

I did bring some pants to the alteration department as I believe the lights in my closet shrunk them over the winter.

[7in60]

Plate shoes: I bought a new pair of NB450s last winter. I went up a half size and a width from my previous pair (on a tip I read here) and they were much more comfortable.

Base shoes: I have a pair of NB walking shoes that I like. I also have a pair of very light patent leather shoes that I can't keep rocks out of during games.

Mask: I bought an ultra-lightweight Rawlings mask last spring that I love. I also have a Wilson lightweight mask and a Diamond goalie-style mask.

Shin pads: I have a pair of basic Champion guards. If I was doing senior mens regularly I'd probably want to upgrade. but they are fine for the ball I do.

Caps: I have my original short peak (fitted, 7 years and counting) and a couple mesh long peaks. I have 2 stretchfit short peaks which have stretched to the point where I cannot wear them - even a S/M! I got them from Home Run Sports in Canada.

Uniforms: I have 3 Softball Canada powder blue shirts, and 3 of the new Slo Pitch Ontario shirts (powder / navy / red). I'm good there.