A. "Progressive Release" bases are
designed to help reduce the chance of injury from short hard slides.
They are made of durable, cut-resistant polyurethane that "flexes" to
absorb energy as the player
slides into the base. Hard uncontrolled slides with enough force, may
pop the base free or release it
from its mount. This "progressive release" action may help reduce
the incidence of sliding injuries.
Q. Why do I need Them?
A. Local Little Leagues have until
the 2008 season to install breakaway bases for all levels of play,
if they have not already done so. The new rule appeared in the 2006
baseball and softball rule books of Little League:
Rule 1.06:Beginning with the 2008
season, it will become mandatory that all leagues utilize bases
that disengage their anchor. Leagues are encouraged to begin the
process of implementing these types of base systems during the
current season on all their fields so that the process is
completed by the 2008 season.
Q. Will these new
bases last very long?
A. Soft Touch ® Bases are very
rugged. They are molded from durable, cut-resistant polyurethane.
Proven in over 15 years of play,
"progressive release" bases
regularly outperform standard bases and
are fully warranted against failure due to defective materials for a
full year.
Q.
Do you make other products?
A. Urethane
Systems Plus is continually advancing its product line with new
manufacturing techniques and
technologies.
Urethane Systems Plus is now a
custom
products manufacturer...ask us
about our new capabilities
to serve your custom product needs!
