boyinr

I cut my hair with clippers without the guide (< 1/16”). I am thinking you have a first world problem.

My first game is in the books too. I really didn’t notice it after the game started. I wore a A-S scully with an FM4000 Mag mask with the traditional harness. Took a little getting used to pulling the harness over the extra width of the helmet.

After watching the video and reading the posts I bought an All Star helmet. I honestly never thought I would go with one. I’m going to give it honest try. For me it’s like the dangling TG. Why take a chance? So far it’s been pretty easy to wear and get used to.

I have a pair of Adidas Code Chaos that I keep for cold damp spring days. They are far more water resistant than any other regular base shoe. I bought them on close out also.

This is what I do when I wear mine. I find this a small irritant compared to the combination of light weight, cooler, the two straps and relatively protective. Being on the less tall side I would like them a little shorter (14-15").

Looking for a friend. Prefers silver. Black would be okay too.

I have always thought that the material was fairly brittle and this was a likely outcome. I have mine on a chopped Mizuno and for that reason I have a spare Wilson 6” TG in the bag. Usually I also have a second mask too.

Ron Sebastian is the Supervisor there. If you need I can get his contact information. I am in Charlotte. Let me know. https://ncuaumpires.com/contact-us/

I feel like I’ve seen the inside of Stretch Armstrong

I have both and wear them in a rotation. I have 100% confidence in both of them. 1. Much lower than than the Cobolt. I will wear a smaller sized shirt with the Douglas than Cobolt. 2. They are no more bulky than they need to be IMO and have a lower profile than the Cobolt I think the t hooks are a must as it pulls the lower plate tighten than the side buckles can if you really want it to form to you As for gap protection, I never saw the need. I have worn a Douglas on and off for 15 years without it. This year I got the “lottery shot”. If I was to order a new one I would definitely add it. I’m on the fence about sending mine back. As so other things with a Douglas: I like a better harness, F3 or All Star. The pad is an insulation blanket of cheap foam and does not breathe at all. In the summer the Cobolt or Adams is better at heat management. I I would love a pad of 3DO foam like the Adams XV. The Douglas has to be formed to you to be really a low profile as you might want. Out of the box it’s a little flat and with out the hinge plates it won’t curve on its own the way a Cobolt does. The shoulder and the main plate need some work with a heat gun. Jeff Cook and Douglas are great to deal with from a customer support standpoint. Umpire CPs is a very small portion of their business. Every Saturday and Sunday you can see their main focus. I’m glad they support us and I will always have one in my bag.

How about this? I have used other JB Weld products with great success

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My daughter got me into these. Between umpiring and working out these are a good supplement. I have also used LMNT but, I like the NUUN better.

Following up on @MadMax post. I might be that guy. I now have a mask that I will refer to as Black Max. Thanks again Max. All’s well that ends well as they say.

Jordan Aura 6 for me.

Belly shots only sting for a bit but 14” will be fine. I personally am a “hard shell only” guy no matter the level. No one that ever got hit said “ I wish I had less protection”.

I am sure I’m not alone in my admiration of the TW pads. Last night once again reaffirmed my belief that this is the single best product made for us. Took a foul ball directly to the U bar on the forehead. I don’t have the particulars on how fast or hard. However, I walked the ball out to the pitcher and I am perfectly fine. My Nike TI not so much. Tony at Mask-it says he can fix it. Either way it did its job. Thank you TW. @Whosyourcaddy didn’t this come with a life time warranty? Just kidding

I’d like to know if they sell the matching white belt to complete the Cousin Eddie look.

It’s the week of the last regular season games. Some of these kids I have know for 6 years. Developed good relationships with a few (mostly catchers). It’s always good to reflect on back on things.

Nice to see the AS MAG pads work with the Mirage. I just happen to have a new set of gray pads and an extra harness. Kudus to @DerekGDS for making this available as a frame only purchase. Excited to get one and give it a whirl.

@Thunderheads please lock it down. I channeled my inner @wolfe_man

Great buy from @Caught Looking Everything was as promised. Went out of his way to ship quickly. Thanks again.

On a degree of difficulty it’s got to right up there with getting them back on. I’ve seriously considered just buying two jackets. Sometimes they go right on, other times it’s a bit more of a challenge.

This same thing happened to me. I couldn’t find exact replacements. Used short binder screws. Credits to @MadMax

I hate every one of you. 😉 I eventually got back down to “only” 4 masks. Sold 3 this Spring. I am feeling the “need” to add one soon. Please cease and desist. Okay. I’m boyinr and I have a problem.