Garry Davis Chest Protector

[Cajuncubsfan]

Does anyone have one of these chest protectors? I saw one a few weeks ago and was thinking about making this my summer chest protector. Any thoughts?

http://www.gerrydavis.com/mm5/category/Baseball_Umpire/product/B17PR126475

[Kevin Finnerty]

Kyle thoroughly tested this protector, and gave it a thumbs-down.

A partner of mine got a simple drilling and had to leave a game (mid-level men's league low-80s max).

So I wouldn't wear it at any price.

[FranklinT]

Does anyone have one of these chest protectors? I saw one a few weeks ago and was thinking about making this my summer chest protector. Any thoughts?

http://www.gerrydavi...uct/B17PR126475

1) Why do you need a "summer" chest protector?

2) I wouldnt recommend this for anything over 10 year olds.

[Cajuncubsfan]

Does anyone have one of these chest protectors? I saw one a few weeks ago and was thinking about making this my summer chest protector. Any thoughts?

http://www.gerrydavi...uct/B17PR126475

1) Why do you need a "summer" chest protector?

2) I wouldnt recommend this for anything over 10 year olds.

The one I have is Champro Pro-Plus Umpire Chest Protector (#CP135)

http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/4.12/modules/system/prodscrnshots_m4.mv?store_code=UA&ssaction=popup&id=1224&offset=1

It's a good chest protector but it is very thick, the inside foam is hot and can get very smelly.

I have really been eyeing the Wilson West Vest Platinum Umpire Chest Protector

http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A3215&Category_Code=CHEST-PROTECTOR&Product_Count=2

[Thunderheads]

hard shell hard shell hard shell hard shell :wave:

[scrounge]

I have the same Champro and started off last year with it as my main CP. I like it, don't get me wrong, but I'm quite glad that I stepped up to a Wilson Gold. The Champro is a good value and fit me quite well, but I'm not sure I'd wear it beyond middle school or JV. Not that I fear getting really hurt or anything, but I'd rather not take the chance. I did like the length of the Champro over the Gold, though. But one thing I hated were the plastic connectors. About mid-way through the season last year was when I got the Gold and passed the Champro to my 17 yr old (then 16 yr old doing rec league youth games). He got hit on a fairly routine, pretty soft pitch right on the buckle. Didn't hurt him a bit - but it broke the connector. And it's permanently attached and Champro doesn't sell replacements. So that was a little disappointing. He's still using the Champro this year - but that buckle now can't be unattached and has a little bit of the universal repair device (duct tape) on it.

All in all, step up. If I was doing it this year, I'd consider the All-Star but you can't go wrong with either Wilson or the All-Star.

Does anyone have one of these chest protectors? I saw one a few weeks ago and was thinking about making this my summer chest protector. Any thoughts?

http://www.gerrydavi...uct/B17PR126475

1) Why do you need a "summer" chest protector?

2) I wouldnt recommend this for anything over 10 year olds.

The one I have is Champro Pro-Plus Umpire Chest Protector (#CP135)

http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/4.12/modules/system/prodscrnshots_m4.mv?store_code=<acronym title='Ump-Attire.com'>UA</acronym>&amp;ssaction=popup&amp;id=1224&amp;offset=1

It's a good chest protector but it is very thick, the inside foam is hot and can get very smelly.

I have really been eyeing the Wilson West Vest Platinum Umpire Chest Protector

http://www.ump-attire.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=A3215&amp;Category_Code=CHEST-PROTECTOR&amp;Product_Count=2

[kylejt]

That Davishield had some nice features about it. The lining was great, as was the velcro adjustments. And it fit like a glove, as the plating flexed around your body.

It just had one small downfall. It didn't protect you against flying baseballs. Details, right?

[Cajuncubsfan]

That Davishield had some nice features about it. The lining was great, as was the velcro adjustments. And it fit like a glove, as the plating flexed around your body.

It just had one small downfall. It didn't protect you against flying baseballs. Details, right?

LOL :-)

[boyinr]

The All Star as a couple of features that might make it a better choice than a WV for warm weather. First, the padding is designed to be easily removable and washable. If desired you could even have a second set on hand. This padding is also designed with an antimicrobial treatment inside the padding. I beleive they call it Aegis. Secondly,there is an air channel that runs up the middle of the CP. I wore this last summer in a couple of games where the temp was +100 and IMO the channel really helped.