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Yeah a buddy of mine gave me some shin Champro shin guards that feel pretty good

CP wise I have come down to two, the Wilson Charcoal and Champion. I've looked around this website and I haven't really found anything that would persuade me to get one or the other, so which one would be better? I'll be doing anywhere from 10-14 yr olds. For my mask I've seen good thing about Team Wendy pads, but what kind of frame would be good to go with it? Sorry I'm really new to this. Thanks

I've looked around and these two CPs are good value http://shop.champrosports.com/p-816-proplus-umpire-chest-protector.aspx http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P2&Category_Code=CHEST-PROTECTOR I fell like the Champro will be lighter and more breathable for those hot days, but is it worth risking my protection for this? I will be umpiring 10-14yr olds so is a hardshell the better option for that age, or would I be okay with a soft CP?

IAUSO - Iowa USSSA Sports Officials

I don't mean a company, just the organization I'm doing my umpiring through. I apologize for the confusion, I couldn't think of the word for it.

This is the stuff my company has. Would this be pretty much what I'm looking for? Mask: http://shop.champrosports.com/p-275-drigear-proplus-umpire-masksuper-lite155-oz.aspx - $100 Chest: http://shop.champrosports.com/p-816-proplus-umpire-chest-protector.aspx - $55 Legs: http://shop.champrosports.com/p-801-proplus-umpire-leg-guards.aspx - $55 I know they aren't the top of the line, but they seem like a good deal.

I will be doing anywhere from 10 to possibly 14 year olds. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but I of course want to get stuff that will protect. Mask wise I prefer the non-hockey styled ones. So what are some good ones like that, that aren't terribly expensive?

I am new to umpiring this year, and I'm just wondering what the best equipment I should get is. The company I am doing it with has some discounted Champro gear, but is that good stuff? Also, what are the good plate shoes, and shoes that I wear when I'm the field umpire? Thanks