Alright, I'm old. I had an original Wilson inside protector with the metal bars in them for protection. I bought a brand new +POS BB204 when it was considered the best in umpire protection unless you used a raft or went to see Cece Carlucci. I also purchased an origina Honigs K1 when they first came out, and a 1st year Douglas West Vest. I have plate brushes older than most partners I work with. My firsat mask was a Rawlings PWM1 circa 1981.
Well, today was the first 90 degree, 90+% humidity day of the season, and I had a 2.5 hour plate game (I discussed it on another thread). I roasted in my Carlucci today, and got a little tired in the 6th. I need a lightweight but effective CP for college level ball that will top a decent shot and not slowly cook me behind the plate. Especially for you men in the South where it gets sort of warm in the summer, what lightweight protector do you recommend? $$$ is no object. I want the best.
Thank you for your collective wisdom.