Thunderheads Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, MadMax said: In fairness, neoprene isn’t exactly a crude open-cell upholstery foam, which is used on cheap sofas, loungers... and Wilson WestVests. That s#!t holds moisture like a sodden sponge 🧽. Ever dump a gallon of water on a cheap couch? ... ever wait around for it to dry? I just think of a wet-suit when I see the word neoprene, but ... it's just something I have in my head I guess because it is light, and it is great for obsorbing shocks, so ... there you have it! 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Well I just gave it off to the seamstress! I’m excited! It’s my early Christmas gift to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said: I’m excited I can see you Happy Gilmore’ing it, and hopping in the first batting cage you can find to take pitches off the chest to test it out. In lieu of that, I think either @acpar72 or @kylejt has a “CP Tester On A Stick!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderheads Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, MadMax said: I can see you Happy Gilmore’ing it, and hopping in the first batting cage you can find to take pitches off the chest to test it out. In lieu of that, I think either @acpar72 or … who’s the umpire with the San Diego Chicken as his avatar?… has a “CP Tester On A Stick!” Kyle .... (kylejt) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Oh cool! Hey! I am 16, so heck yah I am doing that! Going to the cages soon! Dead serious! Unless if you have someone who tests them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, MadMax said: I can see you Happy Gilmore’ing it, and hopping in the first batting cage you can find to take pitches off the chest to test it out. In lieu of that, I think either @acpar72 or … who’s the umpire with the San Diego Chicken as his avatar?… has a “CP Tester On A Stick!” What’s that? Is it a umpire chest protector testing shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Umpiresrock74 said: Oh cool! Hey! I am 16, so heck yah I am doing that! Going to the cages soon! Dead serious! Unless if you have someone who tests them. It’s the teenager thing to do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 I'm just commenting for when @Razzer pops in and gives his thoughts. We already got Max. Now waiting with baited breath for Ray to make an appearance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Sorry for just jumping in here guys. I haven’t been around here in a few years but I’m amazed to see people still talking about the Team Wendy’s retrofit. It was a really sweet CP. Good luck to those of you trying to recreate a better mousetrap. I’d love to see someone do itSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Umpiresrock74, thanks for the message. Good luck with your experiment. Give me a day or 2 to send you some of my retrofit pictures. Maybe they can help youSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted November 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Just now, Birdieseeker said: Umpiresrock74, thanks for the message. Good luck with your experiment. Give me a day or 2 to send you some of my retrofit pictures. Maybe they can help you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yah totally! I appreciate It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieseeker Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 I’ve hung up my mask due to an injury but would be willing to sell my Team Wendy retrofit CP for the right price if anyone is interestedSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, Birdieseeker said: I’ve hung up my mask due to an injury but would be willing to sell my Team Wendy retrofit CP for the right price if anyone is interested Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk LOL and what is the "right" price? There are lots of guys out here looking for one, you can sell it today - just name a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ripper Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 6 hours ago, wolfe_man said: LOL and what is the "right" price? There are lots of guys out here looking for one, you can sell it today - just name a fair price. THATS EXACTLY WHAT I AM SAYING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ump Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 That price will be interesting. I think when I had my team west vest, it was in the $300 range. Although I am in the All-Star Colbalt game, I would really be interested to see how this plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Can someone say “prototype chest protector almost ready!”. Guys want a sneak peek picture!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Umpiresrock74 said: Can someone say “prototype chest protector almost ready!”. Guys want a sneak peek picture!? IS THE POPE CATHOLIC!? IS THE SKY BLUE!? IS THE UMPIRE ALWAYS RIGHT!? (Ok... maybe that last one is a bad example... but still...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Not the prettiest thing on earth. But it still needs to be sewn together with shoulder pads, kidney padding, etc… However, it will get the job done as a prototype for this upcoming season. Trim will be sewn around the whole thing, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, Umpiresrock74 said: Not the prettiest thing on earth. But it still needs to be sewn together with shoulder pads, kidney padding, etc… However, it will get the job done as a prototype for this upcoming season. Trim will be sewn around the whole thing, etc.. How thick is that? Looks big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 1/2 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpiresrock74 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Umpires! I need thoughts, and suggestions! What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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