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@MadMax Just wondering when you will be able to ship the 4 pairs of shoes to me? I'll be starting to outfit the new guys with gear in a couple of weeks. Thanks... ump7tony

@MadMax I didn't know @Mr Ump but you must have respected him a great deal to volunteer to drive his personal effects 1700 miles to his family. It's tough to lose a fellow umpire and friend. Thank you for your kindness to his family and his memory.

MadMax ... 2 guys in my group are looking for plate shoes. How much do you want for each pair shipped in the same box to Wilmington, DE 19809?

I've removed several billow pads from Platinum CPs. I've found it better to use a sharp kitchen knife that will slide along the plastic to cut the stitches without hacking thru the pad. Box cutter or anything with a thick handle and short blade can make it difficult to cut just the thread.

I've used the JB Weld products to repair cuts in my shoes. The leather repair product works great. Be sure the cut is clean. I wash with alcohol and a toothbrush to remove dirt, polish, oil, etc. Let it dry fully, then mix and swab on the filler. If you take the time to create some dimples to match the leather grain before the filler cures, and then after it cures sand/ScotchBrite(r) the filler to level it with the surrounding leather, you'll have a repair with texture matching the leather. Finish with a high quality polish...I use Tarrago... and the repair should be undetectable.

I have a pair of Mizuno plate shoes size 9. Excellent condition. Wore them for a few games but they are just a bit too small for me. $145 shipped CONUS. ... ump7tony

Thanks Chris... TheLovejoy...! The CP is exactly as you described. And working the transaction with you was easy. You're a good seller... Tony... ump7tony

@redsox I've modified the Platinum in the original photo, but I have a newer one you can have. It's in excellent condition...no rust, clean/stainfree pads, minimal wear, a really clean unit. I've attached photos of the CP you would receive. It was hard to find one this nice. But I have too many CPs and I'm not going to use this one. So...for the low price of $90 plus $15 for USPS shipping , it is yours. I can accept Venmo or PayPal. Would one of those work for you? ... ump7tony

@redsox25 Yes, the Platinum is still available.

The Cobra and the Platinum are still available.

@MadMax I've been using the Adams XV for several years. Like it a lot, but I'd really like to get the Schutt version having the D30 pad. Any possibility that you would sell or trade yours now the you're a Davis user?

I have the 15" S7 CP and would like to trade it for the 12" model. The 15" is too big for me.

Platinum is 13.5"

I've been customizing umpire equipment for many years. When I saw your posting about your mod, I thought... Hey, I've been doing that for years to keep the shoulder pads tucked in. It should be "The Tony Mod". 😃 FYI... I also replaced the stock harness...which is excellent... with 2 elastic straps that I crisscross in back and fasten to the front of the CP with velcro. Adjustable, no metal clips to cut shirt, no plastic clips to break, and the best feature... unzip the straps and drop the CP without having to struggle getting my shirt over it after the game. I really like this CP and if it was the 13" version, I'd keep it. This 15" is to long for me. So I'm sticking with my Adams VX with "MadMax Mods" plus several other mods for now.

I have several CPs available.... - Champion P210 (C) $40 - Champion P240 $40 - +POS Cobra $100 - Force3 V2 (cosmetic wear on edges) $125 - WV Platinum (B) $90 - AllStar 7 (CP4000-15 inch) $100 - AllStar Cobalt (all pieces come with it) $135 Shipping...about $15 each.

MAUmpire Please clarify shipping. Your wording is confusing: "All prices include shipping to continental US. Happy to discount/combine shipping for multiple items." If shipping cost is INCLUDED, then discount/combine shipping makes no sense. Thanks.

Still have the New Balance high-top plate shoes 9 E?

Interested in the Reebok Zigs Plate shoes, 12D (all black). Still have them?

I need the full address to get a shipping quote.

Here are pics of my 2 CPs. The lower front panels on the Wilson and Douglas can be swapped. So can the harnesses. With the modifications to each CP, they are more form fitting and comfortable while maintaining full protection. I have the junk stock harnesses if you want them for nostalgic reasons... 😄

Slippery Fish... I've been modifying umpire gear for years. While your modified CP looks good, I can see several areas that are causing your issues. First...the attachment points for the harness are not ideal, especially the lower connections that can hold the pad tight but don't attach to the plastic plates at all. If the pad design eliminated the "T-Hooks", heat forming the plastic plates to conform to your body will help snug up the lower area of the pad. Your adjustment of the harness is way too high, causing the looseness at the neck and the belly. Adjust the upper harness straps to lower the center mounting piece. Then tighten the lower strap to pull the CP tightly against your belly. Then adjust the upper straps to pull the neck area snug. To get a really form fitting Cp, heat form the shoulder/clavicle plastics and the chest and belly plastics to conform to your body. FYI...heat forming can be done with a hair dryer or industrial heat gun. I apply hand pressure to cold bend the plastic to the desired shape, then apply heat carefully until the plastic "yields" ( you'll feel the plastic resistance reduce significantly). At that point, remove the heat and hold the plastic in the desired shape until it cools enough to touch. I use a flexible ice/chill pad to speed up the cooling. It may take a time or two to get the bend exactly right, but once it is, the CP will fit like a glove...snug everywhere...and won't move around as you work your game. DM me if you'd like a more detailed description of the forming process. It's a bit of work, but the final result will be a great improvement over where you are now.

Darryl ... I have a Douglas West Vest (good condition) and the first Wilson West Vest (excellent condition). They both have the velcro-ed center chest plate design. Douglas $85. Wilson $75. Shipping would be about $14. ...Tony

Sorry to hear you have to retire. I hope it's not a life altering condition. I also hope you stick around on this forum. Always enjoy your knowledgeable comments.

Why don't you just remove/trim the lower plastic panel and cut/sew the pad shorter? That way you could make it EXACTLY how long you want it to be. And save the hassle/cost of shipping for a trade. This adjustment would be possible with any of the 3 CPs in your photo.

I have a used Champion CP210 (15") for $50 shipped and a Champion CP240 (13") for $50 shipped.