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Equipment => Helmets => Topic started by: Twelfth Man on April 09, 2011, 09:06:30 AM

Title: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: Twelfth Man on April 09, 2011, 09:06:30 AM

What helmets do people use, and what would be a good recommendation?
I myself use an Albion helmet but for some reason it doesn't take my fancy anymore, the velcro padding on my one is irritating!

Are ayrtek's the next best thing, or are Masuri's still the best out there? (i say that as they're the most worn) and what's the padding like inside the two?

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: roco on April 09, 2011, 09:11:23 AM

Ayrtek as the safest and lightest available but the shape is not everyones cup of yes but they are being worn by a fair few countys this year so that must say something

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: Talisman on April 09, 2011, 09:14:46 AM

As a 20 year Masuri owner I have to say that the Ayrtek is for me the best by some way.

The Masuri has a simple padding system, nothing wrong with it. The Ayrtek has the inflatable bladder system which gives me a better fit and more comfort, not had to check out the 300% increase in safety yet....

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: johnnyw on April 09, 2011, 10:07:10 AM

I use an Ayrtek. I think they are the best on the market and they are more widely accepted and dont stand out as much anymore

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: roco on April 09, 2011, 10:35:21 AM

By the way have uses an Ayrtek for a while much prefer it to other brands as better got and circulation

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: jimba101 on April 09, 2011, 10:37:26 AM

i've only just bought new masuri ti and already want an ayrtek lol

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on April 09, 2011, 10:41:50 AM

Lads thanks for the comments and glad to see your all doing your part to boost the Ayrtek brand ;)

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: johan95 on April 09, 2011, 10:59:25 AM

Bit late again, but I use an Ayrtek as well and love it. Top quality helmet and the ranks of pros starting to use them are an indication of their quality! :)
You could also get a mint custom spray :o ;)

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: tim2000s on April 09, 2011, 11:59:41 AM

Only thing to look out for is size. A few of us are big fellas and have problems with grill fit. Talk to Tom though and he'll be able to help.

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: roco on April 09, 2011, 12:08:40 PM

He has got some bigger grilles coming

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: tim2000s on April 09, 2011, 12:26:32 PM

Happy to test one for him!

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: Colesy on April 09, 2011, 12:31:40 PM

I've used all three and can only echo comments already said. If you can afford an Ayrtek, it's definitely the way to go.

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on April 09, 2011, 02:58:34 PM

new grille samples arrived actually and have chosen to increase the angle to move the bottom bar away from the chin to keep u boys happy :)

Title: Re: Albion, masuri or ayrtek
Post by: tim2000s on April 09, 2011, 04:00:58 PM

Brilliant. Let me know when I can get my hands on one!