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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.

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Posted

Those pads are well worth it. I know a few guys who have belgard CPs and they compare them to Carluccis. Great quality

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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.

 

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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.

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Posted
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 

Posted
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.

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Posted
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

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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. 

Posted
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

Posted

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.

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One of our colleagues – @panda76 – has an Icon with Belgard pads: 

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The reason why the Belgard CP costs so much is this: 

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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. 

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On 5/20/2021 at 2:46 PM, MadMax said:

One of our colleagues – @panda76 – has an Icon with Belgard pads: 

IMG_8324.jpg

The reason why the Belgard CP costs so much is this: 

image.png.af6c96c77e4a85e3213cc909e1aa6320.png  

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. 

 

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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.

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Posted
12 minutes ago, MidAmUmp said:

I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. 

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I love the two-tone too

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Posted
14 hours ago, tpatience said:

Chop it 

You have a beautiful mask there, @MidAmUmp... pay no attention to the barbaric butcher. 

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Posted
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. 

:spit:

Posted
17 hours ago, MidAmUmp said:

I like my pads. They have held up well for 2 1/2 years. 

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Those look great for having 2.5 years on them!

Beautiful mask combo!

Posted
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.

Posted
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.

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