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Equipment => Helmets => Topic started by: littlemaster on May 30, 2012, 08:45:57 PM

Title: Which helmet??
Post by: littlemaster on May 30, 2012, 08:45:57 PM: Ayrtek, Masuri, Gray Nicholls, GM or Albion??
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 30, 2012, 08:49:02 PM: Ayrtek.
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Post by: Ryan on May 30, 2012, 08:49:12 PM: Ayrtek by far!
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Post by: swamidude on May 30, 2012, 08:49:16 PM: Ayrtek or Masuri depending on price range.

£50 get the Masuri steel, upwards of that Ayrtek all the way.
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Post by: Johnny on May 30, 2012, 08:57:10 PM: I think most forumites will say Ayrtek. There is a minority who don't like them due to either the fit or the modern design.

Whilst it might not quite fit 100% of people it's definitely the most adjustable helmet available, and the fact that the modern shape is more a safety feature then a gimmick then the argument against the shape gets weaker.
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Post by: Cover_Drive on May 30, 2012, 09:13:20 PM: Having used nearly all brands I'd say Ayrtek is best followed by Masuri.
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Post by: Buzz on May 30, 2012, 09:16:52 PM: not a lot wrong with an albion club mark 2. cheap and effective.

works well with an ayrtek ti grille too ;)
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Post by: Cumbrian Pete on May 31, 2012, 04:28:05 PM: I've always been happy with Masuri...
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Post by: tim2000s on May 31, 2012, 04:44:47 PM: And bear in mind that most of the Big Brand helmets are really Albion or Masuri rebranded.
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Post by: tushar sehgal on May 31, 2012, 07:00:31 PM: Quote from: tim2000s on May 31, 2012, 04:44:47 PM
And bear in mind that most of the Big Brand helmets are really Albion or Masuri rebranded.

Anyone here tried the Puma ones that were fairly popular in IPL season 1 i think? I had it and sold it on but i liked the fit better than the Ayrtek which might be due to me not using my Ayrtek properly...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1xQxTIxuBE/T2DajBCJgpI/AAAAAAAAAEc/ClUW_q0yoq8/s1600/26.jpg)
Title: Re: Which helmet??
Post by: Cover_Drive on May 31, 2012, 07:13:07 PM: Quote from: tusharsehgal on May 31, 2012, 07:00:31 PM
Anyone here tried the Puma ones that were fairly popular in IPL season 1 i think? I had it and sold it on but i liked the fit better than the Ayrtek which might be due to me not using my Ayrtek properly...
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Yeah tried it. the helmet is light and decent but nothing is better than Ayrtek :D
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Post by: tushar sehgal on May 31, 2012, 07:14:42 PM: Quote from: Cover_Drive on May 31, 2012, 07:13:07 PM
Yeah tried it. the helmet is light and decent but nothing is better than Ayrtek :D

I find the ayrtek moves on my head when I am batting, its almost like there is a leak somewhere coz when i go down to bat its fine but after a little while i start feeling it get loose :(
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 31, 2012, 07:26:32 PM: Perhaps try some sweat pads in combination with the liner which may give u that little bit extra comfort to go with the liner?

Let me know if u want some and can organise them easily enough
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Post by: Bruce on May 31, 2012, 09:29:44 PM: Quote from: tusharsehgal on May 31, 2012, 07:14:42 PM
I find the ayrtek moves on my head when I am batting, its almost like there is a leak somewhere coz when i go down to bat its fine but after a little while i start feeling it get loose :(

I have the sweat pads in mine, adds a few mm to the lid so more comfort. I only use 1 on the front, not on the sides
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Post by: Cover_Drive on June 01, 2012, 03:19:15 AM: Quote from: tusharsehgal on May 31, 2012, 07:14:42 PM
I find the ayrtek moves on my head when I am batting, its almost like there is a leak somewhere coz when i go down to bat its fine but after a little while i start feeling it get loose :(

Hmm it is perfectly fine for me to be honest.

Idiotic question but are you 'pumping' air innit at optimum level?
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Post by: tushar sehgal on June 01, 2012, 11:45:33 AM: Quote from: Cover_Drive on June 01, 2012, 03:19:15 AM
Hmm it is perfectly fine for me to be honest.

Idiotic question but are you 'pumping' air innit at optimum level?

i assume optimum level is when its really snug on my head!! in that case yes :)
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Post by: beachcricket81 on June 01, 2012, 03:53:33 PM: Ayrtek mate.
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on June 06, 2012, 06:12:51 PM: Quote from: Buzz on May 30, 2012, 09:16:52 PM
not a lot wrong with an albion club mark 2. cheap and effective.

works well with an ayrtek ti grille too ;)

I agree here - I have an Albion Club Mark II and it does the job absolutely fine! Tempted to switch to Masuri, but for me, the grille is a bit too close to the face for my liking...
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Post by: Jaymo on June 21, 2012, 01:26:13 AM: I have always been a Masuri man, just used them for years and when I go to get a new helmet I try on others but most seem quite bulky these days.