Plate or Combo Pants?

[aiber]

Hello all,

Is it worth it to purchase Plate pants? Using GD shin guards. Thanks

[JaxRolo]

Combo if you're working Rec ball.

[JasonPalo]

I was told by my mentor always buy the combo pants never buy base or plate pants I don't know why just something he always told me

[Richvee]

Combo pants = tight over the shins behind the plate and baggy on the bases. 

[aiber]

Thanks all! I will get the combo pants. By the way, I will be doing high school.

[boyinr]

Thanks all! I will get the combo pants. By the way, I will be doing high school.

In that case get base pants and plate pants.

[WIUMP]

Will combo pants still look tight with a low-profile LG? I'm not a very large framed guy (beer gut notwithstanding) so plate pants look like I'm ready for the circus even with LGs.

[Replacematt]

I was told by my mentor always buy the combo pants never buy base or plate pants I don't know why just something he always told me

Get a new mentor.

[JasonPalo]

Well he's dead now he taught me everything I know about umpiring.

[spiritump]

Buy both plate and base --in a couple of years you will thanks yourself

[MB_Ump]

I started with combo but they just aren't quite right. Plate/base just look better-make me feel more professional

[umpstu]

Plate and base pants.  Another $50 or so to look professional.

[Rulekeep]

Well he's dead now he taught me everything I know about umpiring.

Thanks Jason that was cheery

[UmpJeff]

Wear plate pants when you work the plate and base pants when you work the bases.

[JaxRolo]

I was told by my mentor always buy the combo pants never buy base or plate pants I don't know why just something he always told me

SAD

[JaxRolo]

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

[aiber]

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

Why don't you think it is a serious question?

[Thunderheads]

 

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

Why don't you think it is a serious question?

 

aiber,

if you're doing HS baseball, get both plate and base pants 

[JaxRolo]

 

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

Why don't you think it is a serious question?

 

Because you asked and been told how bad Combo pants are then you make the statement that you have now deleted that you are going to buy Combo pants!

[aiber]

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

Why don't you think it is a serious question?

Because you asked and been told how bad Combo pants are then you make the statement that you have now deleted that you are going to buy Combo pants!

I never deleted. You must be confused. I was first advised that the combo pants would be fine. Then, other umpires started chiming in. It will cost me the same either way. Cost is not an issue.

Thank you all for the advise.

[Thunderheads]

 

 

 

I don't think this is a serious question by the OP

Why don't you think it is a serious question? Because you asked and been told how bad Combo pants are then you make the statement that you have now deleted that you are going to buy Combo pants!

I never deleted. You must be confused. I was first advised that the combo pants would be fine. Then, other umpires started chiming in. It will cost me the same either way. Cost is not an issue.

Thank you all for the advise.

 

you deleted it because it's now gone/

 

that being said though, ... I'm glad you're changing your mind and getting both pair

[aiber]

Thanks all! I will get the combo pants. By the way, I will be doing high school.

It is not gone. Here it is.

[GreyhoundAggie]

Go with base and plate pants, Honig's polywools if you can afford them. They look great and will last for years.

[MidAmUmp]

Combo pants are only appropriate if your gear consists of a set of communal green catcher's shin guards, a balloon chest protector, and a whisk broom and ONLY if you are attempting to look more professional than the other guy who usually wears red shorts and a softball tournament t-shirt when he umpires.

 

Otherwise, get a pair of plate pants and base pants.

[aiber]

Combo pants are only appropriate if your gear consists of a set of communal green catcher's shin guards, a balloon chest protector, and a whisk broom and ONLY if you are attempting to look more professional than the other guy who usually wears red shorts and a softball tournament t-shirt when he umpires.

 

Otherwise, get a pair of plate pants and base pants.

LOL. Understood! I have ordered plate and base Davis Charcoal pants as they are required for my association.

I love this site.

Best,