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  1. Check out that frame and those ball bags 😂😂
  2. I am enjoying the commentary and information from the man of mystery @DerekGDS Curious on the logic of some of the naming conventions of these new products. I had to search the GDS website to learn BFX is a type of material. Names like that and 94X for certain lines of pants seem like they could be confusing. None of those terms would register with me at first glance. Excited to see GDS shake things up and try to bring some innovations to umpire gear and apparel. I miss the good ol days when there was some more choice and options in gear and apparel. We have moved to a landscape where it seems like everyone is a Smitty retailer. In Smitty's defense, their pants are being worn by MLB guys, and shirts/jackets/pants are being worn by MiLB and most large college conferences.
  3. Yep! I loved their doeskin pads (maybe 2004-2010ish)
  4. I was impressed with the quick response and engagement from GDS in the last few years when placing an order and asking a question about something. Sure the Davis Fechheimer pants were a good idea - but guys gravitated to the Smitty poly spandex. Prob didn’t help they the MLB guys went with the Smitty and the Davis Fech pants were a little lighter color, a trim fit, and a lot more expensive. Would gladly pay more than Smitty’s prices for an improved poly spandex type pant. Excited to see what GD comes out with. They seem to be trying to disrupt the market which is a good thing.
  5. Can’t wait for this. Apparently Ray has settled on a name…Invictus
  6. I’ll never forget a few years ago I sent in my gray Douglas for some upgrades (add the shoulder gap protection and add t-hooks). Jeff literally called me less than 24 hours after they received it for my credit card info and to let me know it was on its way back. Great service and responds quickly to emails. Feel like Jeff has been there at least 20 years. Probably more.
  7. Had both a Gold and Platinum retrofitted. Ended up selling both sets of pads on here for a small profit. Felt the TW padding was very heavy and dense. I regret selling the Gold padding.
  8. Can you imagine the killing a retailer like Ump Attire would make if they started carrying some Japanese items? Would probably upset their current suppliers, though.
  9. Curious if UA ever removes the discount on these.
  10. I think it's telling MLB guys are being provided the Smitty pants. Who would have ever thought that would happen 15 years ago?
  11. Cheap junk made overseas. I think that’s the problem.
  12. How do you like the SSK pants Chris?
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