" New" Douglas CP ?`s

[CMON BLU 2002]

Hey guy`s,Im leaning towards pulling the trigger on a NEW Douglas CP but wanted to pick ur brain`s about a few thing`s. I`ve been to the sight and am gonna go with the 15' but i want to get that gap covered on the shoulder`s!. Also was wondering if they could rig up a way to add bicep protector`s to the cp?. I know i need to go to the site and ask them but i wanted to get any info from you guy`s. If any body got one last year and used it this past season,how did it work out? and did you modify it in anyway?. Sorry it`s so long and drawn out, but any info would help!!!. Thank`s Kraigo TX.Ump.

[JaxRolo]

You don't need a bicep protector.

Makes is look out of whack.

[johnnyg08]

You don't need a bicep protector.

Makes is look out of whack.

What he said.

[CMON BLU 2002]

OK thank`s guy`s!. Maybe the bicep prot. is a bit of overkill,But for sure the extra shoulder cap?. Was hopeing somebody that had got one would give any info,It`s still early. Thank`s again!!  Kraig

[JaxRolo]

Definitely get the shoulder flaps.

[boyinr]

Definitely get the shoulder flaps.

I know someone who is selling one on eBay........

[gnhbua93]

 

Definitely get the shoulder flaps.

I know someone who is selling one on eBay........

 

The one in eBay is over priced. 

[CMON BLU 2002]

Hey Jax, i noticed the one your selling is a new Douglas if i`m not mistaken. Hope you dont mind me asking why,and did you get a chance to use it in any games to get used to it?. It still looks very clean!. Thanks Kraig

[johnnyg08]

No need for the "gap" protection.

[Thunderheads]

No need for the "gap" protection.

then you've never had one 'find the gap'

it's personal preference like a lot of equipment  ....but that being said ........Jeff Cook at Douglas has a new 'flat' gap-cap very similar to the WV Gold ......

[JaxRolo]

Hey Jax, i noticed the one your selling is a new Douglas if i`m not mistaken. Hope you dont mind me asking why,and did you get a chance to use it in any games to get used to it?. It still looks very clean!. Thanks Kraig

Yes gap protection.

I Love my Douglas.

I also have a WV Gold.

I do not prefer one over the other. They are equally great.

BUT - Team Wendys wiil not retrofit a Douglas.

So i want to send my Gold in. Need the money to do it hence selling the Douglas.

Still open for a trade with a Nike!

[CMON BLU 2002]

Hey Jax, dont have a Nike,but i got my old Honig`s K1 that im replacing. Hence all the ?`s about the Douglas. Thank`s for your input!!. Kraig

[CMON BLU 2002]

 

No need for the "gap" protection.

then you've never had one 'find the gap'

it's personal preference like a lot of equipment  ....but that being said ........Jeff Cook at Douglas has a new 'flat' gap-cap very similar to the WV Gold ......

 

Hey Thunder, thank`s for the info. Very interested in a flat cap as apposed to another big one. DO they show it on the web site or do i need to speek to him?. Also i may be wrong but don`t you have a new douglas i thought i saw last year that you were talking about getting one.I may b mistaken, happen`s alot. Thank`s again  Kraig

[Thunderheads]

 

 

No need for the "gap" protection.

then you've never had one 'find the gap'

it's personal preference like a lot of equipment  ....but that being said ........Jeff Cook at Douglas has a new 'flat' gap-cap very similar to the WV Gold ......

 

Hey Thunder, thank`s for the info. Very interested in a flat cap as apposed to another big one. DO they show it on the web site or do i need to speek to him?. Also i may be wrong but don`t you have a new douglas i thought i saw last year that you were talking about getting one.I may b mistaken, happen`s alot. Thank`s again  Kraig

 

Hi Kraig, ... no ...not a 'new' one ....I have one of the last black ones from late 2010, and I also have an original West Vest by Douglas. I sent in my original for a refurb and thats when I started talking w/ Jeff Cook on this new gap cap. It's basically a modified 'collarbone arch' made to fit the gap area, ala the Wilson Gold ....

Email Jeff ...  jeffcook@douglaspads.com  and ask him about it .... 

[acpar72]

I sent you a PM CMON Blu 2002.  Did you get it?

[CMON BLU 2002]

 

I sent you a PM CMON Blu 2002.  Did you get it?

 Yes i did just havn`t got a chance to get back on till now. I would like to see any pics. if you have them and it`s not much trouble.My e mail... cmkapitman@sbcglobal.net Thank`s in advance. Kraig

[Kevin Finnerty]

Has anyone ever knocked on your door and said, "Open up, it's the apostrophe police"?

[CMON BLU 2002]

 

Has anyone ever knocked on your door and said, "Open up, it's the apostrophe police"?

 Not yet, why do i use to many of them?

[acpar72]

Email sent. Let me know. Thanks

[Mike Prince]

One thing that has not been mentioned is to replace the harness.  I didn't fully appreciate this CP until I replaced the Douglas harness with an All-Star Delta Flex.  Makes all the difference in the world IMO.  I have a 14" black one (oops) that I bought in early 2010, bought direct from Douglas before prices started getting crazy.

 

@Thunderheads I like the new low-profile gap protection.  Is that a prototype or could I get it now?

[Kevin Finnerty]

Great suggestion.

 

I acquired a Douglas on ebay five years ago for $41 (the gentleman threw in the Douglas shins for $20 more). Owing to Thunderheads, I had Douglas modify it with T-hooks and slots for $22. Then, I was bright enough to follow his lead again, and I put the Delta-flex harness on it for another $26. So for $89, I have this sleek, form-fitting rig, that, because of the Delta-flex, has never slipped an inch or required readjustment during a game. The Delta-flex is an excellent upgrade to any CP, and has made this Douglas as comfortable as I could imagine. 

 

As for the subject of the shoulder coverage: it became an issue in 2010, when I had the honor and privilege of being drilled by then-Bruin Gerrit Cole at 98 MPH. The edge of that shoulder cap was mashed into my collarbone with such force that it gave me a bone bruise that looked like a plum was growing on my shoulder. A bump is still visible four years later. The only action that I took was to wear the more protective Wilson Gold at high-level action, and save the sleeker, more comfortable Douglas for the average high school or adult action. I did attach a McDavid hex-pad forearm guard to my shirt to pad that area for about the next month after it happened.

 

What I am toying with now is something very similar to what Thunder had Douglas do, except, the plastic pieces are going to be the two instep guards that I removed from my Gold shins. They fit over that gap amazingly closely. 

 

 

ebay photo of somebody else's Douglas that shows that gap very well: