Looking for a CP

[bryan59]

I'm looking for a pro nine, champro plus, champion or diamond ix3. used is fine need asap thanks, well pay today.

[JaxRolo]

Stay away from iX3!!!!! My heart stopped once when I first started on a hit to the chest. Threw it in the garbage.

[Thunderheads]

I'm looking for a pro nine, champro plus, champion or diamond ix3. used is fine need asap thanks, well pay today.

Bryan,

I understand you're new, but if you're going to do anything with ANY type of speed for pitching, I'd really stay away from a soft-shell chest protector.  Please listen to the advice you'll get here, or what you'll read from other threads about protecting your heart, ok?!

 

What type of baseball do you call currently and what are your aspirations?  The advice you're going to get is "buy Pro level equipment" and at the very least, "hardshell!"

 

Budget:

Champion P hardshells 13-15-17" sizes

WIlson Charcoal

 

Quality:

All-Star System 7

Douglas

Wilson Gold

Wilson Platinum

 

Good luck and welcome aboard!

[bryan59]

i'm doing alot of 14u ball and lower jv games so any cp you guys have for this level. here in las vegas no local stores have anything.

[Thunderheads]

Ok then, DEFINATELY hard-shell .......

 

I just went to the equipment forum, and did a search ....check out all the stuff people discuss about different CPs.   When you have narrowed it down, check out umpire retailers, especially Ump-Attire.com ..............  

 

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/page/SearchResults?cx=partner-pub-2064801920729129%3A3967667570&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=CP&sa=Search

[Thunderheads]

Also, EBAY and CRAIGSLIST are your friends .........

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Umpires-Protection-/159051/i.html?_nkw=umpire+chest+protector&_frs=1

[RingEmUp918]

i'm doing alot of 14u ball and lower jv games so any cp you guys have for this level. here in las vegas no local stores have anything.

 

I was in same exact position as you last week, and researched it extensively.  Best deal on the web for a hard shell Champion (which i found to have the best reviews for a budget chest protector) is by this ebay seller:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champion-P220-Adult-Umpire-Chest-Protector-13-/380593811296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589d28af60   

[bryan59]

thank for info. our association so so older guys dont like to sell older gear to younger ump's so if anyone has a used hard shell for around 50-60 let me know

[gnhbua93]

thank for info. our association so so older guys dont like to sell older gear to younger ump's so if anyone has a used hard shell for around 50-60 let me know

Go with the Champion, on eBay,  is your best bet.

[kylejt]

There's a guy selling the Champion P200, P210, and P220 for x amount, or Best Offer. Offer him $5 under his asking amount, and he'll take it.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champion-P200-Adult-Umpire-Chest-Protector-17-/380593897396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589d29ffb4

 

That's $42 shipped to your house. I've got several of these I bought for my LL park.

 

Other that that model, which is a bargain, my next recommendation would be to save up for pro gear. But for the money, this Champion can't be beat.

[gnhbua93]

I would say offer $12.00 less than the asking price and he will swallow the bait.

[bryan59]

i think i got one here in vegas from a umpire it a champion for 35.00. i did put in 10.00 offer to ebay if it go's i'll sell the used one and mid yr. buy a top line one.THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP