wolfe_man Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just saw this one today. Very interesting. I'll have to find out more about their Air Management Technology (AMT), but with a 5-section waist area it should wrap around you very well. And at $96.95 83.00 shipped you can't beat the price. Three size options, 13" to 16", should cover the ribs on almost all umpires too. That neck roll is very comfortable and is found on Douglas and Wilson Gold CP's. It makes getting that CP up under your chin more comfortable with less chafing. Features 13” - medium 14” - large 16” - x-large Air management technology Exterior contour molded 3mm PE armor (3mm is 0.11 inches) Adjustable pectoral pads Full shoulder coverage 5-way adjustable harness The plated umpire chest protector from Champro utilizes Air Management Technology to evenly distribute impact force from stray balls, providing ultimate protection behind the plate. Easily adjust for the ideal fit and comfort of this chest protector with the adjustable pectoral pads and the 5-way adjustable harness equipped with durable T-hook clips. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted December 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 Better price here... only $83 shipped. https://sportsfacilitiesgroup.com/store/champro-air-management-plated-umpire-chest-protector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scissors Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 @The Short UmpireHoping for a review from you 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted December 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Scissors said: @The Short UmpireHoping for a review from you 😁 You can buy three of these (one of each size) for the cost of just one new Wilson or F3! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 @Scissors Ive seen this one out there, seems identical to the WV gold. Hadn't pushed myself to pull the trigger but I may just have to now that you've called me out! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just bought it. Expect a review shortly. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scissors Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, The Short Umpire said: Just bought it. Expect a review shortly. Thanks! This looks like a contender for me. Even though I really like my Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejt Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just needs a decent harness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 I thought I saw a Facebook post by Ump-Attire taking a new cp out of a box. But I didn't pay much attention to it at the time and am not able to go back and find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, BT_Blue said: I thought I saw a Facebook post by Ump-Attire taking a new cp out of a box. But I didn't pay much attention to it at the time and am not able to go back and find it. That was for the champro pro plus on their website. Different one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/2/2021 at 2:09 PM, The Short Umpire said: seems identical to the WV gold. “Seems”? Guys, it is an unlabeled Gold. Since this is a Champro and not a Champion, my bet is that it’s using the same couch-cushion-crap-foam the Gold uses. Champro merely commissioned a few alterations to it, threw their swashbuckling “C” on there, and is trotting it out at one helluva bargain. Really, look at a Gold and this latest Champro sitting side by side. What’s missing off the Champro that’s attributable to about $100 difference? Hint: it’s the size of a postage stamp, and means nothing to an enlightened umpire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, MadMax said: “Seems”? Guys, it is an unlabeled Gold. Since this is a Champro and not a Champion, my bet is that it’s using the same couch-cushion-crap-foam the Gold uses. Champro merely commissioned a few alterations to it, threw their swashbuckling “C” on there, and is trotting it out at one helluva bargain. Really, look at a Gold and this latest Champro sitting side by side. What’s missing off the Champro that’s attributable to about $100 difference? Hint: it’s the size of a postage stamp, and means nothing to an enlightened umpire. "But Max," we all say. "It CAN'T be a Gold. It says 'Air Management Systems on it. And we all know there is not managing any kind of air inside a Wilson Gold." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, BT_Blue said: And we all know there is not managing any kind of air inside a Wilson Gold. I call shenanigans! Bullhockey shenanigans! Must I point you towards the second of the two “new” Gold II’s???? The first one gets memory foam (it remembers where you got hit for you!), while the second one has been dubbed “Air Management System” foam. It’s the same d@mn3d f#€kin’ sofa 🛋 cushion foam they’ve been using for the past 25 years!! At least Champro has the decency to price it accordingly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejt Posted December 4, 2021 Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 I do like their smart marketing idea of placing their logo at the neck line. (are your reading this Matt?) I'm sure some here will be putting duct tape over that, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 15 hours ago, kylejt said: I do like their smart marketing idea of placing their logo at the neck line. (are your reading this Matt?) I'm sure some here will be putting duct tape over that, though. Even better... someone buys a Wilson logo and covers it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 17 hours ago, BT_Blue said: Even better... someone buys a Wilson logo and covers it! Don't at me on this one! Lol I would ABSOLUTELY get a yellow W and slap it on there. Then brag about how cheap i got a new Gold. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Mine showed up today. Played with it a bit but I'll give a full review in a few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 8 hours ago, The Short Umpire said: Mine showed up today. Played with it a bit but I'll give a full review in a few days. No unboxing/1st impressions video? We TOTALLY got spoiled with the awesome marketing job by the people at Ump-Attire with the roll out of the Cobalt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 12 hours ago, BT_Blue said: No unboxing/1st impressions video? We TOTALLY got spoiled with the awesome marketing job by the people at Ump-Attire with the roll out of the Cobalt. Sorry, you'll get what you get... I'd rather give a thorough thought out response as opposed to a snap judgment. I think that would be more beneficial overall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Short Umpire said: Sorry, you'll get what you get... I'd rather give a thorough thought out response as opposed to a snap judgment. I think that would be more beneficial overall. No worries. I actually enjoyed both. Seeing what people thought of it right out of the box. Then being able to see their thoughts on it once they got to mess with it a bit or being able to actually use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 12/7/2021 at 1:25 PM, The Short Umpire said: Sorry, you'll get what you get... I'd rather give a thorough thought out response as opposed to a snap judgment. I think that would be more beneficial overall. Any update? I just ordered one so I’ll see what it’s like too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, tpatience said: Any update? I just ordered one so I’ll see what it’s like too Looking forward to hearing your thoughts as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUrbz Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 3 hours ago, BT_Blue said: Looking forward to hearing your thoughts as well I got one it fits like WV Gold will see how it performs on the field next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Sorry guys, I work at Amazon so I just got off 60 hour weeks and lost track of time. Here are my thoughts though. Out of the box it is extremely similar to the WV gold. In all, if you want a cheap option with good protection this one is up there. It comes with the standard harness that should be thrown away on arrival. A flex harness really improves this CP and I think it will live in my car during the HS season for a couple reasons. 1. I don’t have a garage so if my car gets broken into I won’t cry if it gets stolen like I would if one of my frankensteins was stolen. 2. The fit is good enough to look presentable at a game. So the first picture is of me in a WV gold TW. Second picture is a regular Gold and third is the champro. So there is of course quite a difference in profile but for me the trade off is worth it. I now have a complete that I’m not worried about losing. As far as differences go, the champro has a larger shoulder pad and utilizes the WV platinum style gap protection. It is wider and flatter than the WV gold as well. I purchased the medium. Otherwise it is very similar and I think is a good CP. I think this would work fine for pretty much anyone. I might like it more than my champion too and am happier with it than my Cobalt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejt Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Why does my neck hurt now? (and thanks for the great review and pics) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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