15" vs 17" cp?

[RingEmUp918]

Hello, I'm a new (again) umpire.  Called ball back in college but just lower level little league stuff, i"m getting back into it this season and plan on taking it a little more seriously.  I'm in the market for a new CP but wondering if I should go with a 15" or 17" cp?  im between 6ft and 6'1.  Is the only difference the length or do the 17' have broader shoulders?

 

any input is appreciated

 

thank you

[Jocko]

Most prefer 13" ala WVG

I personally like the 15"

[BT_Blue]

I has more to do with rib cage coverage then height (even though one does seem to go with the other). Do as the equipment companies recommend and measure your chest. Usually from collar bone to about one inch or so above your belt line. Like Jocko said (can someone say MOM?) I prefer the West Vest Gold which is 13". I feel it gives me more then enough protection.

[SnareDrum]

I'm 6'4" and I use a 15" now. I've tried the 13", but it just didn't feel comfortable, and I've tried the 17", but it seemed a bit much. So I went Goldilocks on the one that felt just right.  I do like the extra couple of inches of protection, though there are many on here that prefer the 13". The shoulder protection/broadness varies by manufacturer.

 

 

Best of luck this year!  Don't suck!

[Thunderheads]

Hello, I'm a new (again) umpire.  Called ball back in college but just lower level little league stuff, i"m getting back into it this season and plan on taking it a little more seriously.  I'm in the market for a new CP but wondering if I should go with a 15" or 17" cp?  im between 6ft and 6'1.  Is the only difference the length or do the 17' have broader shoulders?

 

any input is appreciated

 

thank you

Actually, size can depend on manufacture.  I know that Douglas' chest plate gets wider in the 15" model (they dont' make a 17").   I would think 15" is plenty for you.  I would look at the All-Star System 7, or the Douglas 15"

[BT_Blue]

Good call on the S7. I have tried one on and compared it to my WV Gold. They both are listed at 13" but the S7 is definitely longer.

[Thunderheads]

Good call on the S7. I have tried one on and compared it to my WV Gold. They both are listed at 13" but the S7 is definitely longer.

Actually the sys7 is a 12" ....the sides drop to a 13" for lower rib coverage.....but the front is a 12 Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

[Marcus6]

I think a 15 inch Douglas or the 17 inch Champion models are the best bets for these guys.

 

 

 

 

[RingEmUp918]

thanks for the info everyone, I ended up finding an All-Star system 7 15' model in like new condition for $100 even.  sounded like a good deal for me, if it dosent work out I'll pass it on to someone else in the buy, sell, trade forum