celt62

NFHS this year is changing their uniform colors and allowing dark or charcoal gray pants to go along with the heather gray stating lack of suppliers for heather gray. I emailed NYSBUA and they told me that heather gray only will be allowed in NY state despite the NFHS rule. Just a heads up if you live in NY, don't buy those pants yet because they're not allowed. Also which I can't believe, Smitty's is one of New York's approved vendors for uniforms.

I got this last year on Ebay and love it. It's a Reebok hockey goalie bag. Heavy duty with airholes and heavy duty straps and a ton of pockets. The interior has enough room to put everything you could possibly own including plate and base shoes and cap keepers. I paid $45 on Ebay and reccommend it to everyone.

Go a size smaller because they stretch out. Particularly the mesh ones.

I'm looking forward to my first game on April 1st. I'm going to insist on the plate because who can beat snow flurries and 15 degree windchills in upstate New York. Gotta stay warm somehow... and you know what? I'm gonna love every minute of it. I can't wait!

I have the Champro Pro Plus CP13 2008 model from theofficialcall.com which features quadruple density foam (I can't tell) for $65. I'm 6'1 290 and it provides great shoulder coverage. Unbelievably lightweight and comfortable. On his Ebay page he swears D1 guys use it. They also offer the extensions and bicep protectors. But here's the thing... I'll use it for L.L., Babe Ruth and low level J.V. games but if I'm doing Varsity, Legion, or adult/college leagues I'll use my WV platinum. Confidence is everything and if your gun shy because of an upper level fast ball opt for the better protection. It's a lot of money up front but what's the price for safety? Hope this helps.