Team Wendy West Vest Gold Retrofit

[mbkcoach]

So is it worth it to retro fit it? I have platinum and never feel anything with the pillow padding.

[GerryB]

Yes, definitely. The lower profile behind the Wilson plates makes it worth it. Makes the WV as slim as the Douglas, but more platage, so to speak.

Down sides, a little heavier, but not noticeable when you're wearing it. The TW pads do widen the plates a bit, I think I saw this mentioned somewhere. I did take a shot between the plates, straight TW. I noticed it, no pain.

All in all worth the money.

[Bill Slope]

Well...just got mine back from Team Wendy.  Had it done in "Ranger Green".  Had an extra 10" extension piece added with velcro to use as an option.  I normally just use the 6" extension from champion.  I will break it in today with a 17U game.  It is a little heavier but much more "low profile" and seems to just mold to my body.  Very comfortable.  I stuck with the original west vest harness.

Bill Slope

CA_D62

OCBOA

American Legion

[JaxRolo]

Well...just got mine back from Team Wendy. Had it done in "Ranger Green". Had an extra 10" extension piece added with velcro to use as an option. I normally just use the 6" extension from champion. I will break it in today with a 17U game. It is a little heavier but much more "low profile" and seems to just mold to my body. Very comfortable. I stuck with the original west vest harness.<br />Bill Slope<br />CA_D62<br />OCBOA<br />American Legionwendy vest no attach.jpgwendy vest inside.jpgwendy west vest green w extension.jpgwendy vest 10 inch.jpgwendy vest 10 attached.jpg

Is the extension used to replace a cup?

[mbkcoach]

Never seen an extension that long. The black and green look awesome!

[T-Rav]

@Bill Slope

 

What were the costs for that? It looks great and I may want to send in my gold. Anyway you could get a photo of you wearing it with a shirt on, I'd love to see how low profile it is compared to my Unequal.

[BaltimoreUmpire]

Well...just got mine back from Team Wendy. Had it done in "Ranger Green". Had an extra 10" extension piece added with velcro to use as an option. I normally just use the 6" extension from champion. I will break it in today with a 17U game. It is a little heavier but much more "low profile" and seems to just mold to my body. Very comfortable. I stuck with the original west vest harness.<br />Bill Slope<br />CA_D62<br />OCBOA<br />American Legionwendy vest no attach.jpgwendy vest inside.jpgwendy west vest green w extension.jpgwendy vest 10 inch.jpgwendy vest 10 attached.jpg

Is the extension used to replace a cup?I think it replaces pants, how is that fitting under his shirt?

[Fittske24]

@Bill Slope how did you get the green? Did you request it or is that how it was sent?

[Mr Ump]

Wow that is a lot to pay 119 to do this. You could have paid 60 dollars more and got a system seven chest protector

Umpref19

 

 

Maybe he doesn't want a new System 7. Personally I prefer the West Vest so for me the investment in my chest protector that I have used (over a decade) and never been close to getting hurt in is worth it. Once I get something that works I see no need to switch or swap to the next new shiny car.....I guess to each their own.

[mbkcoach]

@Bill Slope I want to see pic of you with the the green extension on it.  Thanks.

[Bkesler24]

Lol I don't know if it is just the picture that makes the extension look that long but it looks like that thing would almost touch the ground almost like a mud flap on the back of a big rig truck tire lol jk I like the color scheme of the retro fit though

[T-Rav]

I think I'm going to get my WV Gold retrofitted, after all its sitting in my closet thanks to my UE so if I don't like it I can always sell it. 

[T-Rav]

I contacted TW and they said its $129.95 plus shipping, a 30 day turnaround, and they can't accept custom orders at this time which is a bummer because I need another couple inches on my Gold for it to fully cover my ribs. 

 

@Bill Slope

 

How'd you get them to do a custom job for you if they aren't accepting custom orders now? 

[gnhbua93]

I think he have stocks in TW.

[ricka56]

When I bought my first hard shell CP, I thought that all CPs had abdomen protection attachment. I figured I needed to pay extra and order one for my MVP, so I sent an inquiry to the WestVest company (or Wilson, I can't remember). I was quite surprised when I got a e-mail back from Joe West, himself...saying, in effect, don't be a pussy.  Below is the actual e-mail for your amusement. Last sentence still cracks me up.

 

April 25, 2006

The West Vest Chest Protector is designed to keep the bone structure of the upper torso from injury due to a thrown or fouled ball. It is not designed to protect the "soft" tissue of the abdomen. The structural design is to protect the areas where you would be hit that would cause you to leave the game.

Most professional umpires have their hands and arms in this area and the protector doesn't protect them there either.

 

I'm sorry I haven't been much help.

 

Joe West

[mbkcoach]

Wow that is classic. That is why he is the cowboy!!!

[umpstu]

 

When I bought my first hard shell CP, I thought that all CPs had abdomen protection attachment. I figured I needed to pay extra and order one for my MVP, so I sent an inquiry to the WestVest company (or Wilson, I can't remember). I was quite surprised when I got a e-mail back from Joe West, himself...saying, in effect, don't be a pussy.  Below is the actual e-mail for your amusement. Last sentence still cracks me up.

 

April 25, 2006

The West Vest Chest Protector is designed to keep the bone structure of the upper torso from injury due to a thrown or fouled ball. It is not designed to protect the "soft" tissue of the abdomen. The structural design is to protect the areas where you would be hit that would cause you to leave the game.

Most professional umpires have their hands and arms in this area and the protector doesn't protect them there either.

 

I'm sorry I haven't been much help.

 

Joe West

 

Have to agree with him about the protected areas.

[behner]

Anybody know the website to get information on retrofitting my chest protector with Team Wendys pads? Thanks.

[Old Skool]

Full info is in this thread in multiple places.  

[Thunderheads]

Full info is in this thread in multiple places.  

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[JaxRolo]

Geez! This is 195 posts long. Just post the link!!!

[JaxRolo]

Here:

 

Team Wendy Contact:

Sheilah Isaac | Account Management Coordinator| 17000 Saint Clair Avenue Building 1 |Cleveland, OH 44110 P: 216-738-2518 Ext. 232 | F: 216-738-2510
www.sisaac@Teamwendy.com

[mbkcoach]

Here is what she sent me.

 

Please see attached. The retrofit program is $129.95 plus shipping. Upon receipt of your vest, we will call you to secure a credit card. The day the vest ships back to you, we will charge your card $129.95 plus shipping. Please let me know if you have questions.

 

 

Amanda Grandt

Production Coordinator

Team Wendy

17000 St. Clair Ave Bldg 1

Cleveland OH 44110

Office- 216-738-2518 ext. 259

Cell- 216-906-8655

 

www.teamwendy.com

 

Chest protector marketing sheet V5 (1) (1).pdf

[gnhbua93]

Let's everybody send the chest protectors.  The brochure states (Cost will be covered by the MLB Umpire Department)

[Bkesler24]

It dang sure does I'm spending mine in and getting mlb umpire dept to take care of the fee haha