Interesting gear

[sgvump]

Hello all, has anyone seen this ump gear site? http://www.go-stop-call.com/ What do you think of the protection of the cp's? A lot of interesting mask and pad combinations,andd their plate shoes are very different!:shakehead:

Edited September 29, 2010 by sgvump

[D62 blue]

Hello all, has anyone seen this ump gear site? http://www.go-stop-call.com/ What do you think of the protection of the cp's? A lot of interesting mask and pad combinations,andd their plate shoes are very different!

an site interesting indeed , not sure what language . or what the us dollar equal is ??

d62 marc

[sgvump]

an site interesting indeed , not sure what language . or what the us dollar equal is ??

d62 marc

I was trying to figure out the same thing. I'm guessing it's in Japanese.They have a lot of interesting protective gear. It would be nice if we could tell the price of those items. Check out the plate shoes (SSK TR83) at the bottom left of the page... http://www.go-stop-call.com/memberonly.html

Edited September 29, 2010 by sgvump

[D62 blue]

I was trying to figure out the same thing. They have a lot of interesting protective gear. It would be nice if we could tell the price of those items.

maybe someone on this blog can help translate . maybe there are some good deals , or not ?? i agree that some of the gear looks pretty cool . that brand "belgard" , never heard of it in this country , yet . seems that +pos is very popular . how did you run across this site ?

marc

[sgvump]

maybe someone on this blog can help translate . maybe there are some good deals , or not ?? i agree that some of the gear looks pretty cool . that brand "belgard" , never heard of it in this country , yet . seems that +pos is very popular . how did you run across this site ?

marc

Pretty cool stuff indeed! It's in Japanese I know that much.I ran across it looking for Wilson two tone mask pads online and this was one of the sites that came up. The Belgard CP's look cool, just not sure about the protection. It would be better if we understood the text on the site.:shakehead:

[johneng]

This is what google toolbar translator gave me:

First Product: Belgard UP880

(GO-STOP-CALL.COM embroidery will not be included. I will embroidery your name if you wish)

Part of the heart, throw away the shock of a special panel and a built-in foul

Ease is due to the structure.Since the panel has a built-in special needs areas, finished in a super lightweight. The heart of the design curve has sent slowly. The curve that is designed to fit the body. Except around the block to dilute the heart, and is designed to fit when mounted on the body. Since the shock absorbing material to protect besides, also supported from the side impact.To be easy to throw a pitcher on shoulder pads and adjustable position. Plastic parts are removable for washing even a little easier and the smell of sweat, making it easier to wipe off the moisture. Shoulder guards employed movable parts, making it possible to adjust the shoulders.

It then goes into the interior of the CP and embroidering possibilities.

All the other CP's are variants of the first.

They indicate they are somehow linked to EAGLE TRADE, Inc?

By the way, the UP880 is 42,500 yen which is around 522CAD (506 USD) and the Wilson Platinum Chest Protector 13.5 in. is 26,250 yen 322.00 CAD (312.00 USD)

[Thunderheads]

the 900 looks better than the 880 ...but ......

those are some funky SSK plate shoes though, eh??

[johneng]

You are right, the 900 is the "2010 version" while the 880 is the "2009 version".

Here is the description: (900) Employs new materials to enhance the impact resistance at both the front panel and body protector shield.

In addition, the honor will be distributed to the innovative structure of multiple surfaces and it impact on the contoured body block

Shoulder frame structure is adopted a new triple-blind lost, both the mobility and defensive, rear-band

Also enhanced the installation. It also can be used instead of metal parts to rust is not used at all.

All products are stuck to the installation of the defensive.

And the shoes:

Referee shoes

Brand　Esuesukei

Price　 13,650 (tax included) (168 CAD, 163 USD)

● referee shoes

● Target

Men's Unisex

● Material

Party member / artificial leather, wood bottom / outsole, plastic (rubber) midsole, synthetic resins (EVA)

● Size

24.5 ~ 29.0cm

● Color

Black × Black

● Specifications

Toe, instep portion, the reinforcing inner part

Central League referee adopted the model

● 2006SSK BASEBALL

Made in China

[semper_fi_72]

Even if you go thru the problem of converting the currencies and were to order from them, one thing to remember about ordering anything outside the U.S. to be shipped in. Before you actually receive your package you may have to pay import and custom fees and taxes before you finally get the package.

[Stan W.]

definately japanese...might make shopping my priority the next time I go to osaka on business.....

[sgvump]

Thanks for the interpretation! A little pricey, but the gear is nice!

[midmoump]

I stumbled upon another Japanese site called Rakuten. It looks like a Japanese Amazon.com. Here is the link for umpire gear:

http://search.borderless.rakuten.com/borderless/search.action?p=1&vm=2&f=0&fs=0&sm=0&k=umpire&tl=200168&l=en

It is fascinating stuff, almost like visiting another planet. Here is a mask offered for sale (squeegee available separately):

[sgvump]

Thanks for posting! Cool gear indeed! I've seen a few MLB umps with those masks. i.e. Alfonso marquez amongst others. Most of the items seem to be way over priced.

Edited October 29, 2010 by sgvump

[Guest]

I stumbled upon another Japanese site called Rakuten. It looks like a Japanese Amazon.com. Here is the link for umpire gear:

http://search.borderless.rakuten.com/borderless/search.action?p=1&vm=2&f=0&fs=0&sm=0&k=umpire&tl=200168&l=en

It is fascinating stuff, almost like visiting another planet. Here is a mask offered for sale (squeegee available separately):

Hey, maybe I can be the first umpire to don a visor after all!

[slo8140]

I have never noticed an MLB guy wearing a mask like this. They wear the ones without the built in throat protector, but I never seen one with this wide opening and a shield to protect you.

[Marcus6]

I have never noticed an MLB guy wearing a mask like this. They wear the ones without the built in throat protector, but I never seen one with this wide opening and a shield to protect you.

Marquez wears a Mizuno mask from Japan....its quite common for the masks over there to NOT include the built in throat protection that the masks here do.