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Title: Chin strap.
Post by: garethjakebull on March 15, 2012, 06:23:03 PM
Tom,

Any news on the magnetic chin-straps.

Just watched the video on YouTube which reminded me!

G
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 15, 2012, 06:32:23 PM
I asked him about this the other day as I would love one! Sadly they weren't put into production
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: A-Swing-And-A-Miss on March 15, 2012, 06:36:11 PM
Really surprised they didn't make it into production, surely I can't be the only batsmen who spends ages trying to connect the clips on conventional chin straps?

Would show just how superior and futuristic Ayrtek are compared to other helmet producers..
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 15, 2012, 06:41:38 PM
Maybe if we get enough of us forum-ers to commit to a purchase then Tom could get a limited run done?
I'd happily pay around a fiver for one
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 15, 2012, 06:42:37 PM
We could do but they aren't cheap to implement so would push the price of the helmets up if we introduced them across the range or just use them on the top end Elite/RAW models.

They also need a different strap system making up which isnt a massive issue but needs to be factored into production at the start.
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Post by: mpato on March 15, 2012, 06:44:44 PM
Shame - as its a cracking idea  :)
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 15, 2012, 06:51:31 PM
They are superb but they come at quite a significant cost!
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: ca_gold on May 30, 2012, 04:49:27 PM
this may sound like a simple question - but what do i do about the extra part of the strap that is just dangling when im wearing the helmet. In windy games it seems to be blowing everywhere which can be distracting
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 30, 2012, 04:51:07 PM
Tape it to the other bit if strap!
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Post by: trypewriter on May 30, 2012, 04:53:58 PM
You could try wrapping an elastic band around the other strap, which you can then push the flapping bit into - it won't look classy mind!
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Post by: ca_gold on May 30, 2012, 05:35:20 PM
good ideas! will try tape first though!
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 30, 2012, 09:15:41 PM
I tick mine back through the chin cup again to double up so it leaves less to flap about :)
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: garethjakebull on May 30, 2012, 09:19:27 PM
I had the same problem as I've just got my arytek.   I'm still unsure what the best combination is, chin strap on chin, under?  Or taken off completely.  I found when having on chin it sweats a lot and under chin it didn't feel quite right....
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 30, 2012, 09:20:27 PM
Mine chin cup is off completely
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Johnny on May 30, 2012, 09:22:12 PM
I thought that using the chin cup was part of the design?

Do Ayrtek helmets normally come with fitting instructions?
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: tim2000s on May 30, 2012, 09:30:57 PM
I thought that using the chin cup was part of the design?

Do Ayrtek helmets normally come with fitting instructions?
You are correct. You're supposed to wear the chin cup on the chin. There's a picture of me wearing it incorrectly somewhere and I was promptly told off by Tom!
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 30, 2012, 09:46:27 PM
Haha don't want any injur occurring if it's not being worn properly as they are most effective when used as directed :)
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: garethjakebull on May 31, 2012, 09:16:39 AM
Mine chin cup is off completely
I tried this last night in T20 game, keeping.  I was standing up and going back and couldn't get the strap off (like my Masuri) and un-clipping and clipping was a nightmare with inners etc.  Why is this? 
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: tim2000s on May 31, 2012, 09:34:14 AM
I tried this last night in T20 game, keeping.  I was standing up and going back and couldn't get the strap off (like my Masuri) and un-clipping and clipping was a nightmare with inners etc.  Why is this?
Were you inflating and deflating the liner as you did this? I've found that that works the best. Then you don't have to constantly use the clip.

The main reason that you can't easily do it I suspect is related to the idea that the helmet doesn't move like a masuri when you you get hit with the ball...
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: garethjakebull on May 31, 2012, 10:12:56 AM
Were you inflating and deflating the liner as you did this? I've found that that works the best. Then you don't have to constantly use the clip.

The main reason that you can't easily do it I suspect is related to the idea that the helmet doesn't move like a masuri when you you get hit with the ball...

I didn't think about this...But a lot of hassle pumping up & down etc.

HMMMMM
Title: Re: Chin strap.
Post by: Simmy on May 31, 2012, 11:46:32 AM
i took my chin strap off i know i wasnt ment to but i just have the material under my chin
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Post by: thecord on May 31, 2012, 05:05:51 PM
I don't unclip the chin strap when taking it off as it is quite fiddly with inners on to do back up again. I find I can slip it off and on again quite easily and just pump the liner back up a couple of times when I put it back on. On a side note I manged to take one on the jaw on Saturday so definitely need to change the grill settings!!