Gerry Davis D3O CP

[cgroom]

On 6/18/2025 at 10:45 AM, DerekGDS said:

The first batch of harnesses didn't include tri-glides to lock the straps in place.

We all just going to act like you didn't flash a non-stock color palette in front of us?

[MadMax]

23 hours ago, Richvee said:

Maybe because I removed the lower plate and the shoulder gap plate?

That’s 2 of the 3 primary gripes about the Cobalt, removed (by you). 
1- The attachment of the extension (lower plate) was designed correctly, but was executed incorrectly. As a consequence, the flank ends jut out awkwardly, and the whole point of wearing a snug-fitting, low profile CP is defeated. 
2- The mold form used for the ailette (gap plate) is much too tall. Unlike companies such as Schutt-Adams, Riddell, Cooper, Warrior, and Wilson, which make (or made) shoulder pads for football, hockey, and lacrosse, All-Star is wholly bat-sport, and doesn’t have a shoulder pads unit to borrow a plate mold from. Douglas doesn’t have this problem, because Douglas also makes football pads, and they are all made domestically – they can just “whip something up” fairly easily. As such, All-Star (likely) used a mold from a set of shinguards. Force3 did the same thing on their UnEqual. 

The third most annoying part of a Cobalt is the use and location of the Side Release Buckles (SRBs). While much more civilized than crude T-hooks, SRBs are prone to breaking, and are a pain to replace. G-hooks are much, much kinder and more effective, and are virtually break-proof. And, the Cobalt is already rigged-up to accept G-hooks! Ya just need to remove both parts of the SRB (the female “block” side needs to be chipped or cut out without damaging the strap), and you’ll discover that the strap is set up to receive a G-hook. 

G-hooks can’t do it alone, they need a tri-glide partnered with them. 

[DerekGDS]

On 6/20/2025 at 12:33 AM, cgroom said:

We all just going to act like you didn't flash a non-stock color palette in front of us?

Oh sorry about that. It's the DX platform being used to test a more economical foam and some textiles for other projects in development. Unlikely to get released as an actual DX model and if it does it will be a limited one-time run. It is our 30th anniversary coming up after all so there's a chance it makes short appearance. 

[johnnyg08]

Good news! I picked up some tri-glides and that seemed to have fixed my issue! 

Thanks everyone! 

[ump7tony]

On 6/16/2025 at 12:16 AM, Rock Bottom said:

Can anyone compare the Enduro to the All Star CPU4000 (S7)? I have an brand new/unused one as a backup to my primary S7, and I'm wondering if I should sell it and get the Enduro. I'm VERY happy with the S7.

I have the 15" S7 CP and would like to trade it for the 12" model. The 15" is too big for me.

[Rock Bottom]

18 hours ago, ump7tony said:

I have the 15" S7 CP and would like to trade it for the 12" model. The 15" is too big for me.

Sorry, both of mine are the 15".

[Go Navy Beat Army]

Just figured I'd add more positive feedback after having the D30 prove itself once again. Foul ball to the shoulder in a high school summer game. No pain or issues whatsoever. Thoroughly please.............still.

[grayhawk]

1 hour ago, Go Navy Beat Army said:

Just figured I'd add more positive feedback after having the D30 prove itself once again. Foul ball to the shoulder in a high school summer game. No pain or issues whatsoever. Thoroughly please.............still.

Good to hear. I just ordered mine yesterday and have high hopes.

[tpatience]

59 minutes ago, grayhawk said:

Good to hear. I just ordered mine yesterday and have high hopes.

You’ll like it a lot more than your all star

[grayhawk]

7 minutes ago, tpatience said:

You’ll like it a lot more than your all star

I've always liked my S7, but one negative from my retrofit is that it wants to ride up and I feel like I have to pull it down in between pitches (especially after I give the count). I worked 4 games this past weekend to pay for it.

[concertman1971]

8 hours ago, grayhawk said:

Good to hear. I just ordered mine yesterday and have high hopes.

I switched from the S7 to the D30. You wont be disappointed....

[Rock Bottom]

On 7/14/2025 at 10:56 PM, concertman1971 said:

I switched from the S7 to the D30. You wont be disappointed....

Ugh, you're tempting me, even though I have a perfectly good S7 plus a new unused one as backup. 😁

[TheLovejoy]

2 hours ago, Rock Bottom said:

Ugh, you're tempting me, and have have a perfect S7 plus a new unused one as backup. 😁

These f'ing threads these days are killing me. I have 2 All Star Mag masks....and need nothing else. So...I just bought the GD Mirage.
I have the All Star Cobalt cp, which I like, and a Force 3 as backup...so....I just bought the D30.

I have the All Star Cobalt shin guards, which I really like...but what am I replacing them with tomorrow? 🤦‍♂️

[DerekGDS]

8 hours ago, TheLovejoy said:

I have the All Star Cobalt shin guards, which I really like...but what am I replacing them with tomorrow?

 

Davis Apex

[Aqualung]

10 minutes ago, DerekGDS said:

 

Davis Apex

When will we get D30 shin guards? 😅

[DerekGDS]

33 minutes ago, Aqualung said:

When will we get D30 shin guards?

All of our shin guard lines are slotted for 2027 refreshes, some of them significant. 

[grayhawk]

22 minutes ago, DerekGDS said:

All of our shin guard lines are slotted for 2027 refreshes, some of them significant. 

 

[834k3r]

3 minutes ago, grayhawk said:

 

[834k3r]

9 hours ago, TheLovejoy said:

These f'ing threads these days are killing me. I have 2 All Star Mag masks....and need nothing else. So...I just bought the GD Mirage.
I have the All Star Cobalt cp, which I like, and a Force 3 as backup...so....I just bought the D30.

I have the All Star Cobalt shin guards, which I really like...but what am I replacing them with tomorrow? 🤦‍♂️

Think of it this way--it's a tax write-off for your 1099.

[834k3r]

12 hours ago, Rock Bottom said:

Ugh, you're tempting me, even though I have a perfectly good S7 plus a new unused one as backup. 😁

[grayhawk]

Got my D3O this afternoon and got it adjusted to fit right. I would love to heat gun the plates so they are more form fitting, especially the pauldrons. Is this something that can be done with this material?

[DerekGDS]

1 hour ago, grayhawk said:

Got my D3O this afternoon and got it adjusted to fit right. I would love to heat gun the plates so they are more form fitting, especially the pauldrons. Is this something that can be done with this material?

Yes, the HDPE is pliable and you can use a hair drier or heat gun but make sure to remove all of the padding first. It is completely removable from all of the hard plates. High heat can damage the D3O.

The plates are pre-shaped (not perfect but better than most) but over time they flatten with shipping and storage. Using heat should get them where you'd like.

[TheLovejoy]

Wait, what? I did think the pauldrons might be a little too big and flat for my frame. So, pull the padding off, and heat them, and press them down to shoulders to lower the profile even further?

[grayhawk]

11 hours ago, TheLovejoy said:

Wait, what? I did think the pauldrons might be a little too big and flat for my frame. So, pull the padding off, and heat them, and press them down to shoulders to lower the profile even further?

That's my plan

[MadMax]

18 hours ago, TheLovejoy said:

So, pull the padding off, and heat them, and press them down to shoulders to lower the profile even further?

You don’t have to be wearing the DX at the time, but yes… unfasten the padding and separate it from the plate, then using a heat gun or hair dryer, heat up the underside of each pauldron. Next, fold the “front” and “back” edges towards each other, and hold it until it cools off. Small bungee cords, or a webbing belt can be used to hold that curve for longer periods of time. 

22 hours ago, DerekGDS said:

High heat can damage the D3O.

D3O is a remarkable material, but extreme heat and caustic chemicals (think: bleach) are its kryptonite. Kinetic energy is instantly converted to heat; then, the chemical composition of the material transfigures with that heat, and becomes more rigid. As the heat dissipates, the material relaxes. Extreme, applied heat can damage that characteristic. 

So too, I would be wary of using disinfectants – which often are mixed with caustic chemicals – on it. Bleach, Lysol, Simply Green, Scrubbing Bubbles are things to avoid – instead, use a clothing-safe spray like OdoBan or Febreeze.