Chest Protector Porn (PHOTOS & Brief Description Only)

[umpstu]

3 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said:

What do you mean? 

Bread didn't used to come presliced.

[MadMax]

1 hour ago, umpstu said:

Bread didn't used to come presliced.

 

[DerekGDS]

Bit of a tease... currently rare although not as highly coveted as the DaviShield 🫠, and comes in just over 2 lbs with maximum pad thickness of about 15mm.

[The Short Umpire]

2 hours ago, DerekGDS said:

Bit of a tease... currently rare although not as highly coveted as the DaviShield 🫠, and comes in just over 2 lbs with maximum pad thickness of about 15mm.

LET’S GO!!!

[Thunderheads]

10 hours ago, DerekGDS said:

Bit of a tease... currently rare although not as highly coveted as the DaviShield 🫠, and comes in just over 2 lbs with maximum pad thickness of about 15mm.

DavisShield was not thick enough.  Maybe 12u max.  Therefore, ...padding and plate thickness are paramount

[wolfe_man]

18 minutes ago, Thunderheads said:

DavisShield was not thick enough.  Maybe 12u max.  Therefore, ...padding and plate thickness are paramount

The trend though is thinner and leaner.  The new foams don't have to be as thick as they used to be to offer the same, or better, stopping power.   Plastic plates really only need be thick enough to withstand the impact and refrain from splitting like a Champion plate might.

F3 for example puts 3mm plastic plates in their CP.  For those keeping score at home, that's barely over a tenth of an inch.  The whole unit is around 1/2", so what Derek is showing is comparable to that.  And Kevlar, that bullet-catching miracle within the F3 CP's, is actually a fabric and not substantial or comparable to a plastic plate at all... which, we all know, is why F3 added plastic plates to their CP's. 

The DavisShield played a part.  We learned from it.  There are good teachers and there are teachers that hurt you so you won't do that again.  I think we know which one this was, but it still taught us something.  Feedback, almost any feedback, is useful and can be used to improve if you apply it with thought.

If thicker was better, we'd all be going up there with 2" thick pillows strapped to our chest and arms. 

[Thunderheads]

3 minutes ago, wolfe_man said:

The trend though is thinner and leaner.  The new foams don't have to be as thick as they used to be to offer the same, or better, stopping power.   Plastic plates really only need be thick enough to withstand the impact and refrain from splitting like a Champion plate might.

If thicker was better, we'd all be going up there with 2" thick pillows strapped to our chest and arms.

I understand that, ...I was talking in reference to the DaviShield specifically

[wolfe_man]

1 minute ago, Thunderheads said:

I understand that, ...I was talking in reference to the DaviShield specifically

I figured as much, no offense intended.  I was clarifying for those that may feel that way in general about a new CP being too thin. 

[Thunderheads]

1 minute ago, wolfe_man said:

I figured as much, no offense intended.  I was clarifying for those that may feel that way in general about a new CP being too thin. 

None take Wolfie!  I see, thanks!

[DerekGDS]

35 minutes ago, wolfe_man said:

The DavisShield played a part.  We learned from it.  There are good teachers and there are teachers that hurt you so you won't do that again.  I think we know which one this was, but it still taught us something.

I think this is the most polite thing I have ever heard about the DaviShield.

The product was significantly flawed, a fact I will openly acknowledge. We've learned our lessons from it and can assure you that we will not replicate the shortcomings of DaviShield.

[Umpiresrock74]

19 hours ago, DerekGDS said:

Bit of a tease... currently rare although not as highly coveted as the DaviShield 🫠, and comes in just over 2 lbs with maximum pad thickness of about 15mm.

This looks really cool! Kinda looks similar to a Wilson.

[The Man in Blue]

For what it is worth, my first CP was the Davishield.  I wore it up through varsity games.  It was, IMO, one of the most comfortable CPs I have had.  I didn't expect it to take everything out of an impact, but I felt fine wearing it.  Did I know there were more protective units out there?  Yes, but I liked the fit and movement compared to others that I had tried.

What finally moved me to change was heat.  

[The Man in Blue]

I rarely click on ads that pop up . . . but I had to click on one to get the picture for this CP. 

 

 

😋

[BT_Blue]

5 hours ago, The Man in Blue said:

I rarely click on ads that pop up . . . but I had to click on one to get the picture for this CP. 

 

 

😋

If someone rocked that in a ballgame, that would be BAD ASS!

[MadMax]

11 hours ago, The Man in Blue said:

I rarely click on ads that pop up . . . but I had to click on one to get the picture for this CP. 

 

 

😋

What, it didn’t include Robert Pattinson’s codpiece? 

Seriously, the amount of design thought they put into these armor pieces for movies is stupefying. Functionally, nearly worthless, but nonetheless looks impressive. 

Dammit, I need a vacu-former. 

[The Man in Blue]

7 hours ago, BT_Blue said:

If someone rocked that in a ballgame, that would be BAD ASS!

Except you’d have to wear it in the outside and it doesn’t come in navy.  😜
 

“Blue!  That was right down the middle!”

”Coach, I AM VENGEANCE!”

[BT_Blue]

On 3/24/2024 at 7:13 AM, MadMax said:

What, it didn’t include Robert Pattinson’s codpiece? 

Seriously, the amount of design thought they put into these armor pieces for movies is stupefying. Functionally, nearly worthless, but nonetheless looks impressive. 

Dammit, I need a vacu-former. 

One of my favorite Youtubers will do movie, tv show, pop culture armor (or "armour" if you will, seeing as how she is British) reviews. They go from "I'd wear it" at the stop to "Just Stab Me Now" for ones that are both non-functional and/or ridiculous looking. She also has "Not Really Armour" if it isn't... well... actually armor. 

(She also does fight scene breakdowns and I find those fascinating as a former theater kid.)

[MadMax]

8 hours ago, BT_Blue said:

One of my favorite Youtubers will do movie, tv show, pop culture armor (or "armour" if you will, seeing as how she is British) reviews.

Jill Bearup’s “Just Stab Me Now” series. 

Absolutely brilliant, I say. 
 

… yes, I subscribe. 

[umpstu]

2 hours ago, MadMax said:

Jill Bearup’s “Just Stab Me Now” series. 

Absolutely brilliant, I say. 
 

… yes, I subscribe. 

That's really cool.

[BT_Blue]

On 3/29/2024 at 8:16 AM, MadMax said:

Jill Bearup’s “Just Stab Me Now” series. 

Absolutely brilliant, I say. 
 

… yes, I subscribe. 

At some point or another I need to buy her book! I got wrapped up in her shorts for the story of Caroline, Rosamund, and Leo. And wish there was more! 

[Baseballer]

Here is my brand new retrofit from @Umpiresrock74. Its Wilson plates with a planform for the Riddell Power Medium padding. This is very light and fits just like the Riddell I had a few years ago. Its complete with Fidlock buckles. I am beyond ecstatic about this CP. I am switching the harness out for an Umplife. 

If anyone needs a retrofit I highly recommend Michael.  

[Umpiresrock74]

Some Retrofits I have done, 1/2 foam, amazing protection half the thickness of a Wilson pad!

[MadMax]

8 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said:

Pic A-

Pic B-

Pic C-

Pic D-

Pic A- Nicely done on keeping it orange. 
Pic B- Who’s the owner? That’s cheating! Ya can’t have Carlucci recognition (colors) on such a mundane, pathetic CP like that. 
Pic C- Ugh. Duct tape? Really?  What’s wrong with showing off the Power ‘bolt?? If that CP is truly for a MLB guy, then come up with a vinyl wrap/decal piece, and charge him double. 
Pic D- Michael… ya can’t keep & hoard them. You have to send them back. 😅

[Umpiresrock74]

3 minutes ago, MadMax said:

Pic A- Nicely done on keeping it orange. 
Pic B- Who’s the owner? That’s cheating! Ya can’t have Carlucci recognition (colors) on such a mundane, pathetic CP like that. 
Pic C- Ugh. Duct tape? Really?  What’s wrong with showing off the Power ‘bolt?? If that CP is truly for a MLB guy, then come up with a vinyl wrap/decal piece, and charge him double. 
Pic D- Michael… ya can’t keep & hoard them. You have to send them back. 😅

Hello Mad max, we are so happy to hear you are enjoying our Wilson chest protector, mask, shin guards, and mask pads. Because of that we will be sending you some more Wilson gear to pursue your passion of Wilson gear. 

[Umpiresrock74]

7 minutes ago, MadMax said:

Pic A- Nicely done on keeping it orange. 
Pic B- Who’s the owner? That’s cheating! Ya can’t have Carlucci recognition (colors) on such a mundane, pathetic CP like that. 
Pic C- Ugh. Duct tape? Really?  What’s wrong with showing off the Power ‘bolt?? If that CP is truly for a MLB guy, then come up with a vinyl wrap/decal piece, and charge him double. 
Pic D- Michael… ya can’t keep & hoard them. You have to send them back. 😅

Pic A- Thank you Mad Max, we appreciate your wonderful feedback on keeping it orange. 

Pic B- His name is Justin. Cheating??.... consider us the Astros, problem solved. 

Pic C- That is John Libka(s) chest protector, I know, if he wants duct tape on it, then he wants duct tape on it. How about I charge him triple? Lol 

Pic D- I cant keep them..  What the heck!!!