AL-Ump

Thanks for the interest @redsox25. I have one other prospective buyer that responded before you did this morning. I will let you know......

Oakley Black Radar EV Pitch sunglasses with 3 lenses: Authentic Oakley in Gray, Authentic Oakley in G30 (rose), aftermarket in blue mirrored/vented. Lenses are in good shape. Adult owned and used. Glasses were either on my face or in the case. $100 shipped.

Wilson Ti mask, original profile. Powder coated with black Team Wendy pads and a Wilson harness. Very good condition. Will include an All Star mask bag. Asking $150 shipped.

F3 shin guards purchased last Fall. Have ~ 20 games on them. Small amount of scuffing on the double knee. Have been in the shin guard bag or on my legs since I purchased them. Asking $80 shipped.

I've read a couple threads on this mask on the Forum. I'm interested in the mask, but am a little concerned about the things I've seen. Couple questions: 1. What made you want to try this mask? 2. Are you planning on modifying it with different pads/harness? 3. Any other concerns with the mask? Hope you love it - I really want to try it - guess I'll watch here for updates and decide then.

Bet those would hold a shine!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mizuno-Baseball-Umpire-Instep-Guard-Protector-1DJLU10009-Black-With-Tracking/153380728511?epid=1480525146&hash=item23b6342ebf:g:nTgAAOSwE1Bbkxrx:rk:2:pf:0 Might look nice

QLT is on the knee. I push the pads down so that they are on top of my plate shoes.

Heya folks, just wanted to let you all know of a trend in Softball - lots of guys are moving to an inline hockey shin guard like this one: https://www.icewarehouse.com/CCM_QuickLite_QLT_Soft_Street/descpage-CQSSSG.html I got my pair in the other day and will be selling my Force 3 shins shortly. For SB, they are just too much. Even though I'm doing D1 SBall, the hockey shins perform very well. They are light and comfortable, very low profile. I actually wore them tonight with my base pants as I accidentally left my plate pants at the house. They also wrap around your knee like a knee pad. I think the protection is enough for low level baseball and might be a good alternative to some of the expensive models that are out there. Just sharing knowledge! AL-Ump

@Thunderheads - Sold!

I want the blue one!! PM sent!

Got this as a replacement last year. Used it for ~ 20 games without taking a mask shot. Replaced the harness with a Wilson and removed the MLB logo. Blacked out the F3 logo on the front with a sharpie - Mask is supposed to be black/Black in NCAA SB. $115 shipped.

Greetings to my small ball brothers! Yellow ball umpire here - I'm using a Wilson Ti that's been powder coated with some Team Wendy's pads. Multiple people on the forum here recommended the pads and they've worked really well since last Fall when I purchased them. I went to a scrimmage last night @ 40º F and the pads were hard as a brick. Was worried about taking a shot to the mask for fear of getting my teeth caved in. Is this a common issue with TW pads? Do I need to get some Wilson pads till it warms up? Thanks!

Thanks to @tpatience for the reference and getting this sold! Lock it up please @Thunderheads.

It's still available...

Still available

Correct, just the removable pad was what she recommended to be removed.

I purchases the Force 3 shins recently and enjoy the fit and feel of the shin guards. My problem is that when I stand up from being in a set position, my pants are gobbled up by the tp of the guards. I have to pop my pants after almost every pitch. I asked the person I purchased them from if I should have a different size, but she said that I need to remove the pad in the guard and that would help. She said it would also make the guards much cooler. I umpire softball, so I'm not real worried about the loss of padding. What I am concerned about is that one of the big reasons I went to this guard is that I can take the pad out and wash it when it gets nasty. If I take it out now, then any ability to keep the guards clean will be lost. Any idea how I can keep the guards from eating my pants?

Yes I do...... Please check PM

Yep

Never heard of this stuff. Where can you pick it up? Target/Wal Mart?

Just a quick question - I just purchased a Schutt HDX CP and am transitioning from a Honig's SB chest protector. The Honig's folds up 3 ways and fits very easily into the top of my Force 3 rolling bag. I can't figure out how to put this hard shell beast into my bag to transport with the rest of my equipment. I know one of the guys I call with has it on a coat hanger and totes it around like a shirt. Is that how most of you all do it? Again - SB guy here so I'm just learning this stuff for the first time. Thanks for your help.

These side clips were missing from mine as well. Went to the fabric store and purchased some - but they were metal. Ordered some plastic ones on Ebay for a permanent solution.

Yup, me too..... Says shipping direct from Adams July 2nd.

These may be stupid questions, but I'm curious: 1) I've seen lots of plate umpires touching catchers on their back when the plate umpire gets set. Is that just to get a reference on where the catcher is? What is the purpose? Don't you as an umpire have to get to about the same spot with your eyes anyways (we're instructed eyes @ top of the strike zone, inside corner of the plate regardless of where the catcher sets up)? As a SB umpire, we are told to never ever touch the girls. Ever. I might pat a catcher on the helmet if she makes a great play or does something funny, but many won't even do that. Just seems like a really weird habit to me. 2) Why don't you wear a shirt over your chest protector when you wear a coat - I think you call them plate coats? We always wear the pull over jackets so no one sees the CP, at least not very much. The CP/plate coat combo looks very odd to me, not sure why the exposed CP would be the look that you would want to have. That's all I have questions for now. Really love the forum here, picked up some great advise on equipment from Max for CP3 (Schutt HDX) and via searching threads for shin guards (Force 3). Just one more note, we are adopting more and more mechanics from baseball. We implemented the "wedge theory" on tag plays, utilizing 3rd baseline extended for plays at the plate and the two out (non-timing play) signal from baseball this past year in college and it's made a big difference in getting in the correct position and getting calls correct. I have a big appreciation for what you guys do, especially those of you that do it well! Thanks!