Scissors Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Has anyone ever bought any of their products? I would love to try out the pads but at the outrageous price of $130 I probably never will. They also sell a CP for $600... I wonder how high the quality is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Those pads are well worth it. I know a few guys who have belgard CPs and they compare them to Carluccis. Great quality 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw94 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 and if you want to go full crazy Japanese , bid on this https://www.ebay.com/itm/234010265690?hash=item367c19485a:g:mIIAAOSwxrJeWnbJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchAngel72 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 One of the whole masks is really only about 10 to 15$ more than my AllStar mag mask. Gotta say though 600$ for that CP. meh no. 300 to 400 $ for shin guards meh my F3 shin guards are the best thing I bought besides the all star mask. Anyway their full mask price seems inline with All Stars pricing if it is really good who knows maybe I’ll take one for a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, tpatience said: Those pads are well worth it. I know a few guys who have belgard CPs and they compare them to Carluccis. Great quality I've used both (currently use the Belgards on the left in the OP.) Currently, a Carlucci is good because its rare. It's not necessarily better than what is out there. Belgards are (insert adjective here) better than any other pad. The design spreads the shock over a greater area and not directly to the chin. There's something different about the padding, too--soft, yet protective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scissors Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: I've used both (currently use the Belgards on the left in the OP.) What mask do you use it on? Wondering if it would fit on an adidas icon...might have to sell a thing or two to justify buying them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 33 minutes ago, Scissors said: What mask do you use it on? Wondering if it would fit on an adidas icon...might have to sell a thing or two to justify buying them Funny you mention it...an Adidas Icon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 48 minutes ago, Scissors said: What mask do you use it on? Wondering if it would fit on an adidas icon...might have to sell a thing or two to justify buying them They fit on everything except F3 and AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBrad Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I bought a set of two-toned ones with the emblem on bottom pad from So a couple of years ago. The pads are comfortable and I enjoy them. I have them on a +Pos Zro-G mask. With a +Pos visor and harness. I’d have a better chance of winning the lottery than trying to replace this mask configuration now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 10 hours ago, mw94 said: and if you want to go full crazy Japanese , bid on this https://www.ebay.com/itm/234010265690?hash=item367c19485a:g:mIIAAOSwxrJeWnbJ If anyone ever falls for this guy's mask, they really need to learn how to search eBay so they could have paid half-price. This link has that same mask in three colors (all titanium - black, navy and silver) for $315 shipped. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333986413582?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=543025802157&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranklinT Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Believe Adam Hamari rocks Belgard pads on a Nike Titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scissors Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Matt said: Funny you mention it...an Adidas Icon. do you have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Here's what I have readily available. If you look closely, they are narrower and skinnier than Wilson pads (and probably any other ones, as well.) The attachment straps are positioned entirely differently, but this shows that the Icon is probably a better match for them than a Wilson frame. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 One of our colleagues – @panda76 – has an Icon with Belgard pads: The reason why the Belgard CP costs so much is this: If you look at the CPs carefully, there are two things going on: first is, the foam jackets are segmented. This way, they introduce air channeling, provide a more conforming fit, and can control what type / thickness of foam is in an individual cell. The second is that the carapace, especially the torso pieces, is not that cheap, dense ABS plastic. Instead, it's a lighter, softer, more malleable plastic (and sometimes, it's a leatherette!) that not only conforms to the body better, but also results in less bruises on the shirt when impacted. Notice too that torso seam, arching right over the diaphragm. That's by design, with that reinforced seam linked to the two side release buckles. Draw those tight, it draws the entire CP against the torso so it doesn't hang like a shop apron. I can only imagine this thing with a Flex harness. Hoo-rah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 2:46 PM, MadMax said: One of our colleagues – @panda76 – has an Icon with Belgard pads: The reason why the Belgard CP costs so much is this: If you look at the CPs carefully, there are two things going on: first is, the foam jackets are segmented. This way, they introduce air channeling, provide a more conforming fit, and can control what type / thickness of foam is in an individual cell. The second is that the carapace, especially the torso pieces, is not that cheap, dense ABS plastic. Instead, it's a lighter, softer, more malleable plastic (and sometimes, it's a leatherette!) that not only conforms to the body better, but also results in less bruises on the shirt when impacted. Notice too that torso seam, arching right over the diaphragm. That's by design, with that reinforced seam linked to the two side release buckles. Draw those tight, it draws the entire CP against the torso so it doesn't hang like a shop apron. I can only imagine this thing with a Flex harness. Hoo-rah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnhbua93 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I saw one that Alfonso Marquez gave to a fellow umpire. That thing is a beast. Far way better than the make you slim F3.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidAmUmp Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBrad Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, MidAmUmp said: I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. I love the two-tone too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, MidAmUmp said: I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. Chop it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 14 hours ago, tpatience said: Chop it You have a beautiful mask there, @MidAmUmp... pay no attention to the barbaric butcher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 15 hours ago, tpatience said: Chop it 1 hour ago, MadMax said: You have a beautiful mask there, @MidAmUmp... pay no attention to the barbaric butcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundAggie Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 17 hours ago, MidAmUmp said: I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. Do you think they are worth the money Jason? I assume so since you are rocking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 17 hours ago, MidAmUmp said: I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. Those look great for having 2.5 years on them! Beautiful mask combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidAmUmp Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, GreyhoundAggie said: Do you think they are worth the money Jason? I assume so since you are rocking them. They look cool. From a safety standpoint, I'd say Team Wendy are better. I don't remember what I paid for them at the time, but I believe the price + shipping has gone up quite a bit since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidAmUmp Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, wolfe_man said: Those look great for having 2.5 years on them! Beautiful mask combo! Thanks. Bear in mind I usually only work 15-20 plates in a year so they don't get a lot of wear and tear on them, but they have held up well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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