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I think this shines a light on the big problem with all umpire protective gear, there is no standardized testing of the equipment. I have only seen one producer that istesting their product in a controlled fashion. Who is to say what is the best protection on the market. Nobody can really back up they have the best protective gear on the market. And I really do not buy the line "its the best because the pros are using it". Nobody has tested it. What one guy uses and feels safe useing, another guy says its the biggest piece of junk on the market. I think we as umpires should start demanding that there is some sort of standardized testing so we know what is the best equipment for our money.

Sorry, I misunderstood you intend. Sarcasm gets lost on the web. I agree, for upper levels, you need the best you can get.

I don't think it is a question of being cheap. Pretty simple question; when did they change the design?

What do they mean when they say "re-designed"?. Is this a redesign that has recently happened? And when was this redesigned vest supposed to be for sale? Just a few of my questions.

Yes, that is a word commonly used in Eastern Canada, if I remember right.

Well, what I have seen so far not to bad. I am waiting to see if anyone else can give some more info after using it.

Yeah, I think I will be getting a Schutt for next year. Don't like the looks of the douglas.

I will wear the same glasses that I wear to work. The last pair I had was AOSafety glasses that lasted over a year of every day wear. I prefer to wear glass that I am used to, so I use $20 to $35 glasses and they seem to last alot longer than any pair of expensive glasses I have ever bought.