Whats a decent priced mask?

[TStokes97]

Hi, I'm a newer umpire and normally wear a hockey style helmet, Im looking to buy a relativly cheap mask to carry as a spare, what's a good mask that is not horribly priced?

[ALStripes17]

For something that is protecting my head and face, there's no such thing as a cheap mask. Look around at the different frames (I use the Diamond IX3, newer umpire) ... dont skimp when it comes to that protection

[umpstu]

For something that is protecting my head and face, there's no such thing as a cheap mask. Look around at the different frames (I use the Diamond IX3, newer umpire) ... dont skimp when it comes to that protection

Good call. Protect yourself with quality.

[TStokes97]

I didn't mean cheap, I meant something not outlandishly priced

[JimKirk]

Good buyers guide here Tucker with discussion of best value masks:

http://www.ump-attire.com/Buyers-Guide/Umpire-Mask-Buying-Guide

[gnhbua93]

Get the Force3 mask and problem solved.

[bam]

Get the Force3 mask and problem solved.

 

While that is a high-quality mask, I think this:

 

http://www.ump-attire.com/Baseball-Umpire-Equipment/Gear-Footwear/Masks/FM4000UMP_All-Star-System-Seven-Lightweight-Umpire-Mask

 

is a better value.  A "newer" umpire isn't going to need a $200 mask.  I can hear it now "DON'T SKIMP ON MASKS!"  Please, stop. 

[gnhbua93]

@bam how you feel this morning?  After what just happened to you with Douglas.  Still sore? 

[grayhawk]

I have this mask:

http://pluspos.com/Web/productdetail.aspx?ProductID=185

[bam]

@bam how you feel this morning?  After what just happened to you with Douglas.  Still sore? 

 

Applying vitamin E generously and keeping my back to the wall. 

[JaxRolo]

FM4000 !!!

[boyinr]

For an inexpensive mask that will do a great job I would recommend the All Star FM25. I would spend a little more to get either the LUC pads or the LMX over the vinyl. These can be found online for <$50.

[VAUmp]

I have this mask:

http://pluspos.com/Web/productdetail.aspx?ProductID=185

 

I have one of these masks, and really like it.  You better order it today if you want it anytime before 2017.

[JaxRolo]

For an inexpensive mask that will do a great job I would recommend the All Star FM25. I would spend a little more to get either the LUC pads or the LMX over the vinyl. These can be found online for <$50.

You can buy it at Academy Sports for $25

[gnhbua93]

 

For an inexpensive mask that will do a great job I would recommend the All Star FM25. I would spend a little more to get either the LUC pads or the LMX over the vinyl. These can be found online for <$50.

You can buy it at Academy Sports for $25

 

Plus shipping and handling.

[JaxRolo]

For an inexpensive mask that will do a great job I would recommend the All Star FM25. I would spend a little more to get either the LUC pads or the LMX over the vinyl. These can be found online for <$50.

You can buy it at Academy Sports for $25

Plus shipping and handling.

Not if you pick it up!

[gnhbua93]

Here is a link for an FM25 that a fellow member is selling.  http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/56950-unequal-shins-reebok-zigs-fm25-wilson-platinum-shins/

[bam]

I'm not bending over to pick anything up for awhile. 

[kylejt]

I would save up an extra game fee, and buy the Honig's mask that's preloaded with Team Wendy pads.

 

I know you'd like to save a few bucks, and it's just a backup. But at some point this will be protecting your brain, and the baseball won't know it's just your backup plan.

[bam]

I'm all for the TWs.  I've taken two BIG shots this year and the mask and pads did just what they were supposed to do - absorb the shock  and spin off my head. 

 

I'd recommend the TWs for anyone, even those on a tight budget. 

[TStokes97]

Thanks for the help everyone, I appreciate it

[zm1283]

The Champro is really light and you can get it on eBay and some other sites for about $45-$50. 

[rjt6]

What about a dyna-lite?