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Fittske24...I have a 16" set. Black, old with some wear on the fabric parts but no cracks, etc. I used them for college games and have been keeping them in case I find an original Douglas CP. No luck. Photos attached. Contact me via email. Thanks.

Here are the Amazon links to various "Fidlock" buckles... https://www.amazon.com/Fidlock-Magnetic-Snap-Buckle-Replacement/dp/B087TMJXK3/ref=asc_df_B087TMJXK3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459567493631&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15523755600019447665&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007473&hvtargid=pla-945355905758&region_id=674469&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/Fidlock-Magnetic-Buckle-Slider-Replacement/dp/B07TRHK57R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=160S88WEFFHUM&keywords=fidlock+buckle&qid=1675396413&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=fidlock%2Carts-crafts%2C95&sr=1-3 https://www.amazon.com/Fidlock-Magnetic-Buckle-Release-Replacement/dp/B08R5QYTG8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=160S88WEFFHUM&keywords=fidlock%2Bbuckle&qid=1675396680&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=fidlock%2Carts-crafts%2C95&sr=1-2&th=1

I would rule...the runner touched second base removing a potential force. After leaving the base, he was liable to be put out by tagging him. Then it becomes a timing play...if the runner going home touched home before the runner leaving second is tagged...run scores since the third out would not be a force out. I am not aware of any rule or case study that allows for a runner to "untouch" a base so overruning or retreating does not erase a previous touch. So once he touched second, the force is removed.

I officiate in the Delaware/Pennsylvania/Maryland area. Summers are hot and very humid. Evaporative cooling vests and neck cooling towels do not work well here. Ice vests are too cold when first put on...at least for me. I have tested a lot of cooling vests and have settled on this one... https://www.ebay.com/itm/203252358765?hash=item2f52c8de6d:g:TJkAAOSwzJ9gBlYf&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoN8btOTIg%2FNRsPL520GWlk1NCVhwidTRXdOyKHNGR7wrNFPdyJP5xZrerAg5PIQZ2qoZyXhmWA5lLon8f8GFEo86F7qHIr9j2EY20223nod48b065b9Idg3ceYShWC5Zj7gisAhxZeNu8N%2Bf24cC21aB9upfikWDQzosdKM9T9uVgFSdWiu7H2OApY3d3NksoqPN4IXKZaCyzeltG8YZdYk%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6CHndf2YA It is a bit heavy and bulky, but it keeps me cool even in 95F temps. It comes with 2 phase changing cooling pads. I only use on in the front and get a full 2-3 hours of cooling from one pad. For multiple plates, I wear one pad, keeping the other in an ice chest or simply an insulated bag until needed. I have found placing the pads in the freezer gives me longer cooling times. Despite the freezer temps, the pads "melt" at 54F and are very comfortable. No "freezer burn". Haven't found the reusable limit yet. The key is to use "phase cooling" or "phase change" products, not ice or evaporative. Ergodyne makes various carrier vests if you don't like the orange look :-) And there are several manufacturers of similar products. Search eBay for sources. Works great for me. Your mileage may vary.

Hi AL-Ump. I am interested in your chest protector. Are you able to contact me via my email address to talk details? Thanks...Tony

Thanks midmoump and thunderhead! Those measurements will help our guys a lot...Tony

Hey Pete, give her a break. We're all different and live in different communities. And we all make personal decisions we feel are best for our families. Your mileage may be different than hers. Ros@...glad to call you a fellow umpire! I hope you continue to progress in the sport and find a way to make some money while having fun and helping provide a venue for kids to play baseball.

I am curious regarding what level baseball (or softball?) allows someone to do 6 games in a single day? I work college, HS Varsity, Legion, and my games average 2 hours for 7 innings and 2 1/2 hours for 9 innings. With 30 minutes or so between games, that's over 14 hours to do six 7 inning games. And a week and a half to do six 9 inning games (OK, I exaggerated a bit on this one). How do you do it?? Are you guys talking about 1 hour softball games?

Would someone with this shirt measure the armpit-to-armpit and bottom of shirt dimensions for me? Just lay them flat and measure without stretching. Our Association received an April batch of Honig Polos. All were about one size smaller than the tag indicated. They measured... XL=24" for both measurements and their XXL=25" for both measurements. And the fabric has NO stretch to it. I need a shirt with 25+" of width (like all of my other XL shirts) to fit over my WV Gold CP. I'd like to have a "Honigs Polo Blue" plate shirt before my season is over. Borrowing my buddy's XXL only works when he's not. If someone can post their Majestic shirt dimensions it would save me having to by one of each size to try to get one to fit properly. Thanks!