Pitching Gear and Safety
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ddd
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Strawberry
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Psycho those do look nice, appears to be a lower "profile" than the Skins. If mine don't work out or I don't like them, I'll snag a pair of these.
Any place to find these broom ball pads at a better price like the lizard skins ones at geotech.
World B Free
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Here is a question... I am toting around a LAX helmet, O2 shin guards, 2 gloves and the rest of the quintessential softball gear... I have been through 2 roller bags, 2 Bat Packs all of different brand and size. I can't seem to find a bag that will a)fit all my gear b)stand up to a year of travel and use or c) combines style and reasonable pricing with functionality...
What is everyone rolling around with these days and where can i get it?
What is everyone rolling around with these days and where can i get it?
Interested in for an answer as well.
brocstar
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The tanel 360 was an awesome bag I used however I now have the Louisville series 7 ton bag
mrl112
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I've been using a Boombah Superpack and it works well. I hang my helmet on a pair of the bats on one side, and have my shin guards upside down, spooning, laying across the top of the bag between the bats on each side.
I have the Combat Derby Roller and have room to spare. I have a Faceoff, two pair of shinguards, two gloves, and some balls in mine. I only have 4 bats though, so that takes some of the stress off the bag. I've found the bigger the bag, the more crap I don't need I try and put in it. The Combat is very big, but I haven't filled it up yet.
I could get it all in a backpack, but I'd have to pack my mask with something else and I didn't want to damage that on something else in my bag. Don't want to find out you knocked a piece off when a ball is hitting it.
I could get it all in a backpack, but I'd have to pack my mask with something else and I didn't want to damage that on something else in my bag. Don't want to find out you knocked a piece off when a ball is hitting it.
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I have used the Rip-It Defense face mask for the past 4 years. Visibility is great. The only problem I had with it was the chin pad didn't want to stay attached after the first year. That was a simple fix though. I bought some sticky-back Velcro and stuck the fuzzy side on the chin pad; the prickly side you can just throw in the trash. I have been considering getting the Worth Softball Pitchers Helmet for the past few years and think that this is the year that I will finally make the upgrade to the helmet.
Legend 94
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I picked up one of the Reebok padded hockey shirts and it works great. Comfort level is good and hitting with it on is no issue...
leftcenter01
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Ordered a pair of lizard skins with the knee pad included this weekend. I wear a worth helmet, cup, and soccer shin guards but always worry about my knees. I just think that the knee is the hardest part of the body to stop a liner if its hit right at me so Im going to eliminate that worry.:thumb:
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http://www.midwestbroomball.com/D-Gel-Deluxe-555-Broomball-BR-Knee-and-Shin-Pads-Guards-P34C9.aspx
Just got these...completely cover the knee and plenty of flexbility to leave on while batting.
Just got these...completely cover the knee and plenty of flexbility to leave on while batting.
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Purchased these on Tuesday, they arrived on Friday. Used them in tournament on Saturday. Well worth the money!!! Put them on under pants and they were hardly noticeable. Very light and easy to run with.
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These seem to becoming quite popular! Might have to invest...
Psycho
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Glad I could help you out with them and glad that you like them!
Bro, just how big are your calves?
Has anyone used these shin guards and been hit in the shin with them on? Just wanted to see if they can take the impact of a line drive. Also how's their mobility while batting and running?
http://www.midwestbroomball.com/D-Gel-Deluxe-555-Broomball-BR-Knee-and-Shin-Pads-Guards-P34.aspx
http://www.midwestbroomball.com/D-Gel-Deluxe-555-Broomball-BR-Knee-and-Shin-Pads-Guards-P34.aspx
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newram05
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Gonna bring this back to life... Took a shot this week with el cheapo's shin guards on and thought it broke my leg! Bruised, lower leg swollen, and bruising on my ankle now... Not going to happen anymore! Been pitching for 10+ yrs and my first shin shot. Just orders the Midwest broomball guards... Hope the come by Wednesday!
Pitching safety is so overlooked, be safe in a game we play for fun.
Pitching safety is so overlooked, be safe in a game we play for fun.
Psycho
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Smart man right here, mine have never failed me. I have taken a few nasty shots over the last 2yrs and they deff saved my shins and knees for sure. I love mine, had mine for at least 4yrs and they are holding up very well.
Legend 94
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I've been hit a few times now but the most memorable was at the TOC in Florida in February. I took and absolute rocket off the cap that covers the knee! I bought these as an upgrade to my previous broomball shin guards that simply covered the shin just before that tournament and it was the best $$ I ever spent. I have no doubt that shot would have shattered my knee cap but I didn't even have a bruise wearing the D-Gels! They give great protection, fir well under my pants and are no issue to run in. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who pitches.
newram05
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Are these the ones you all have or the other ones that look like karate guards?
russmcd
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So I am now almost two full seasons into this year and am a little discouraged with my Lizard Skins Shin Guards. I am 47 and have had NO knee problems in the 30+ years I've been playing (outside of the high school football injury I think most of us have) and have a lot of problems this year with my knees after wearing these. I'm playing two nights a week at this point.
Anyone else seeing anything like this with this brand or the others being talked about?
Anyone else seeing anything like this with this brand or the others being talked about?
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chrometip78
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Anyone playing with those broomball guards having issues with the strap behind the knee rubbing their knee raw on a long day?
Jammer
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Just read through this thread again. I've been thinking seriously about doing some pitching, lifetime outfielder that's getting older and slower. One question: what's the best helmet option for wearing glasses? I wear prescription sunglasses or regular glasses in the field and would need something that I can still wear them but also have them be protected.