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Well, I lost track of this. I went to the Doctor for a checkup, well I'm overweight by a large margin(235 lbs and I'm 5'9) so now I made a real plan, I just have to eat 1800 or less calories and walk an hour per day. If I do that I can be at 150 lbs in a year, I'm 17 and wouldn't mind living long enough to have kids and grandkids. I hope this time I stay on track.
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my experience with the new plus pos hardshell CP
BaltimoreUmpire replied to D62 blue's topic in Umpire Equipment
Its nice but I like my Douglas and P200 too much to keep it -
Good transactions with acpar72 and Stan W.
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Unequal shins vs Wilson platinum shins
BaltimoreUmpire replied to mbkcoach's topic in Umpire Equipment
Reading this site makes me not want to get married ever, for me though that would mean something else wouldn't happen -
Mizuno I think, no promises on that though.
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Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
I don't see the surprise, I sold this faster than my platinum -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
This is sold, I'll ask for this to be locked after I ship it. -
I personally wouldn't wear memory foam pads, thats the material in my pillow so it would just make me sleepy :)
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Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
I am willing to accept offers for this CP, private message me if you are interested -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
I'm willing to throw in this mask for $20 more FM-25 with pluspos pads. That's $95 plus shipping for the set. -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
I'm lowering my asking price to $75 plus shipping, looking to move this fast -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
Alright I got a chance to crack open their polices and I had it correct, I will be able to accept paypal though, I am selling this to pay for my Douglas so payment will be sent to acpar72 thru paypal, as soon as he gets it I'll ship this via USPS within 48 hours. -
Ebay Finds UPDATED!!! 9-10-14
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
let me clear something up, I have a paypal I just don't think I can accept $$ thru it, I am looking into this. -
Ebay Finds UPDATED!!! 9-10-14
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
@BaltimoreUmpire, @mbkcoach, @Majordave... @kylejt's right – That's the +POS resin-composite. That mask is the de Havilland Comet of masks – way ahead of its time, ushered in a whole new ethos of mask design, but tragically flawed. If an "old timer" who has one takes care of it, it will function very well indefinitely. Its flaw is exposed by repeated heating (expansion) and cooling / freezing (compression) of the material. This is the sort of thing that happens when it is kept the hot trunk of a car baking under direct sun, only to be put in a cold basement or left in that trunk overnight while it gets close to freezing outside. The resin-composite experiences fatigue, and in a weakened state, actually implodes if/when hit by a concussive force (ie. a 80+mph foul ball). @kylejt, the reason you got concussed while wearing one is because the resin-composite is so stiff, it itself doesn't dampen or absorb any of that concussive energy. Know how a tuning fork works? See it resonate / reverberate when struck? Most metal masks will resonate, thus distributing and converting some energy. That resin-composite doesn't. All that energy is transferred to the pads, and if the pads aren't top-level up-to-snuff, that energy is going into your skull. If you were to wear Diamond stock pads with this mask, you may as well write the hospital admission form right now. I always marvel when I encounter that mask in person, usually sported by a tournament or CDP umpire I'm working with. It's such an imposing edifice (kinda like the Schutt Big Grill Villain football facemask Justin Tuck had commissioned), and is noticeably light, but unless you know how it was taken care of, you have to be wary of them. A big part of the Nike Titanium and NRS allure is that they are un-purchasable. Not only are they the quintessential mask design, but you can't buy it. And what is it about human psychology? We all (pretty much) want what we can't have. We also place an (often) inflated value on items that give the impression of rarity. Why are diamonds so expensive? There are easily three times as many millions of diamonds kept in locked vaults than those out in circulation, all to control the value of those we see in display cases and on rings, etc. Why is the Ferrari Enzo valued at such an enormous price tag? Because only and exactly 400 were built, and all were offered to their prospective owners by invitation only. That being said, I would very much like to get my hands on a Nike Titanium or NRS. I'm considering buying it for my school's wiffle ball intramural, we're not allowed to have a catcher because a kid chipped a tooth, I figure this is nice and light but will function for that purpose. But you don't have PayPal I can't take $$ thru it, but I use visa giftcards for online purchases, -
Ebay Finds UPDATED!!! 9-10-14
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
@BaltimoreUmpire, @mbkcoach, @Majordave... @kylejt's right – That's the +POS resin-composite. That mask is the de Havilland Comet of masks – way ahead of its time, ushered in a whole new ethos of mask design, but tragically flawed. If an "old timer" who has one takes care of it, it will function very well indefinitely. Its flaw is exposed by repeated heating (expansion) and cooling / freezing (compression) of the material. This is the sort of thing that happens when it is kept the hot trunk of a car baking under direct sun, only to be put in a cold basement or left in that trunk overnight while it gets close to freezing outside. The resin-composite experiences fatigue, and in a weakened state, actually implodes if/when hit by a concussive force (ie. a 80+mph foul ball). @kylejt, the reason you got concussed while wearing one is because the resin-composite is so stiff, it itself doesn't dampen or absorb any of that concussive energy. Know how a tuning fork works? See it resonate / reverberate when struck? Most metal masks will resonate, thus distributing and converting some energy. That resin-composite doesn't. All that energy is transferred to the pads, and if the pads aren't top-level up-to-snuff, that energy is going into your skull. If you were to wear Diamond stock pads with this mask, you may as well write the hospital admission form right now. I always marvel when I encounter that mask in person, usually sported by a tournament or CDP umpire I'm working with. It's such an imposing edifice (kinda like the Schutt Big Grill Villain football facemask Justin Tuck had commissioned), and is noticeably light, but unless you know how it was taken care of, you have to be wary of them. A big part of the Nike Titanium and NRS allure is that they are un-purchasable. Not only are they the quintessential mask design, but you can't buy it. And what is it about human psychology? We all (pretty much) want what we can't have. We also place an (often) inflated value on items that give the impression of rarity. Why are diamonds so expensive? There are easily three times as many millions of diamonds kept in locked vaults than those out in circulation, all to control the value of those we see in display cases and on rings, etc. Why is the Ferrari Enzo valued at such an enormous price tag? Because only and exactly 400 were built, and all were offered to their prospective owners by invitation only. That being said, I would very much like to get my hands on a Nike Titanium or NRS. I'm considering buying it for my school's wiffle ball intramural, we're not allowed to have a catcher because a kid chipped a tooth, I figure this is nice and light but will function for that purpose. -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
LieI'm sorry I don't know why you're saying that, my understanding of paypals policy is that a minor can't recieve $$ thru paypal. I think a minor can if it is for child support. Fair enough, still I don't think I can legally accept money from paypal for a sale, I'm looking further into the matter. -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
Lie I'm sorry I don't know why you're saying that, my understanding of paypals policy is that a minor can't recieve $$ thru paypal. -
Plus Pos Chest Protector for sale
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
Here are some pictures, I should note I can only take money orders(I'm 17 can't accept money via paypal) -
Ebay Finds UPDATED!!! 9-10-14
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
Found this, I know its garbage but posting it for anyone who collects this stuff: http://m.ebay.com/itm/231360442079?nav=SEARCH -
The OP could verify that when/if he gets the package he can check it's postmark date.
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I am looking to sell my Plus POS zero gravity chest protector, I will post images later tonight but it is in new condition, I used it for 3 games. This is a wonderful protector, I am only selling it because I need the $$ and don't need 3 CP's. I am willing to sell this for $85 plus shipping. This is in new condition, just like if bought direct from +POS but for $15 less! Please PM me or post below if interested!
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Have your partner wear ball bags on the bases and handle that part of it. Thats what they are there for right?
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Ebay Finds UPDATED!!! 9-10-14
BaltimoreUmpire replied to BaltimoreUmpire's topic in Buy, Sell or Trade
All these comments send me one message, stock up on gear now so someday when I married I have more stuff to sell and claim I'm replacing
