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  1. Interested in the extension - I have a long torso and like the extension on my Cobalt. I gave up on my Platinum which, while bomb-proof, made me nervous about my bottom ribs.
  2. I prefer to listen to classical on my drive to the game. Mostly Mozart.
  3. I nominate one of my catchers last night who thought actually catching the inside pitches was optional...
  4. I can recommend the umplife harness. https://www.ump-attire.com/Products/ULF-CP-HARN/UMPLIFE-Flex-Umpire-Chest-Protector-Harness
  5. Mental health in umpiring is a real thing. Taking care of yourself is job #1. Find an umpire colleague you can bond and share with - I've found the fellowship in the ump community helps a lot. While I do have a bit of nervous excitement before that first game of the season, I find it's like riding a bike. Once the game starts, it just kind of flows and muscle memory kicks in.
  6. If it's 80 seconds from last out to the next pitch, it's simply the 60 between innings (play!) and then pitcher has 20 seconds to deliver said pitch. Seems like no change. What am I missing?
  7. Just working off the posted picture. First thing I thought was "that thing needs gap protection".
  8. Looks like it needs MaxVictus mods... Frankly that won't move me off my Cobalt.
  9. Funny, as an independent contractor my assigner really really wants to "assign" my cash games. Oh yeah, then he gets a cut...nope. Have even heard the bs that insurance only covers assigned games. Nope, no such restriction on NASO insurance.
  10. Search this site for bag/luggage recommendations from @MadMax. And kinda shame on you for not listening to him in the first place!
  11. You must live somewhere south. I've got a couple months before games start...and that's too early!
  12. Carefully consider @MadMax's comments and develop a strategy. Pricing is one aspect. Efficiency of your processes is another. He gave you a gift there - now you don't have to learn that lesson via hard knocks.
  13. There's a fascinating book "The Great Bridge" by David McCullough about that beauty. And there's (still) a sh*t ton of sketchy wire rope in there...
  14. For replacement padding only - If it has an advanced foam that is clearly better than OEM, then I'd probably pay up to the cost of a new CP. $100 would be a no-brainer. $150 very do-able. $200 I'd start to get picky and think about it. $300 ... maybe if it gets solid endorsement from the veterans on this forum. That's just me right now. I am easily parted from my money if it involves umpire gear.
  15. That has the look of a Nike Ti.
  16. Been very happy with my all-star mag pads. The split velcro at the chin is a little odd on my Nike Ti, but it sure works. I also do a lot of cold weather games and TW has often been very stiff as a result. That's why I made the move away. Still have them on my backup "Dynaluminum."
  17. @hilmen sounds a lot like ChatGPT...just sayin.
  18. Yup. I do love my Cobalt skully but it gives me a "Bob the Builder" look. Oh well.
  19. Isn't that just the Rawlings Coolflo base coach skull cap, in matte black? Usually the MLB guys remove the helmet with the mask, so clearing a bigger brim isn't an issue. Fwiw, the coolflo is available on Amazon pretty cheap.
  20. Ummmm...8u machine pitch and an umpire. That's precious.
  21. Win Reality could probably create an "umpire mode" but it's targeted exclusively at batters for now. I sent them an email a while ago. winreality.com
  22. @Velho have fun! Ask Dennis how he's liking his new job.
  23. @NGuzman exactly for this reason you should follow up with your umpire and assigner or umpire-in-chief to clarify the situation. Help them become better, now that you know the proper ruling. Sometimes it helps jog an umpires memory if you use rule book language when asking about a call, so really understanding the rules will help you out there!
  24. I've always thought it referred to the relative development level of the baseball players involved. Like a crazy play you might see at a young rec league game, but never in an MLB game, because a pro would never do whatever crazy thing that happened.
  25. Mike Muchlinski, Tripp Gibson, Gerry Davis
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