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Title: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Ciaran on January 14, 2013, 06:08:20 PM: This might be one of the worst threads ever created, but Im interested to find out what Box set up people have.
As in do people use the full set that has the box and thigh pad to be inserted, a jock strap and thigh pad or what?

Im considering the shock doctor box and compression shorts. Its used in Baseball on a huge scale and think it would work quite well over here. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: procricket on January 14, 2013, 06:10:08 PM: Band of brothers
Doctor who I bought it for my lad but enjoy it too if I'am totally honest
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: jimster on January 14, 2013, 06:10:52 PM: I used Slazenger boxers with a pouch in it for the box,but its not too great as the box is never held in place well enough
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Ciaran on January 14, 2013, 06:12:57 PM: Quote from: jimster on January 14, 2013, 06:10:52 PM
I used Slazenger boxers with a pouch in it for the box,but its not too great as the box is never held in place well enough

Thats been my problem, hence Im thinking of the Shock Doctor Compression shorts and box!
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 14, 2013, 06:13:30 PM: Quote from: procricket on January 14, 2013, 06:10:08 PM
Band of brothers
Doctor who I bought it for my lad but enjoy it too if I'am totally honest

Ha, House, Band Of Brothers, The Pacific and Breaking Bad are my all time faves.

Seriously though, i use the aero box with the aero shorts. Only way to describe it is perfect.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Chad on January 14, 2013, 06:15:04 PM: I just wear 2 pairs of boxers and put a Readers box in between. Considering getting a Nutty Buddy with a proper jockstrap, as you really do have to protect your groinal region! Also wear Aero P2 Strippers, but planning to change (perhaps to Stretton Fox, if the price is right! 8)) as I find my box isn't always in place wearing this set up.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Buzz on January 14, 2013, 06:17:10 PM: I have been promised a Stretton fox box...!

currently the traditional jock strap with not so traditional shock Dr, my oldest surviving, first choice bit of kit.

long under armour shorts over the top, then the thigh pad action.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 14, 2013, 06:17:30 PM: Kookaburra batting shorts with the box in, then the strippers over the top hold the box in place
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Post by: ajm90 on January 14, 2013, 06:17:47 PM: Mine goes in whatever i'm wearing at the time, seems to stay in place though. Though i do forget to put one in about half the time.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Ciaran on January 14, 2013, 06:36:37 PM: Anyone got any thoughts on these?
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12403546 (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12403546)
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Post by: Johnny on January 14, 2013, 06:39:35 PM: I haven't clicked the link, but really?? A box supplier called dicks?!
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Post by: fatbats on January 14, 2013, 06:45:39 PM: Shock dr shorts shock dr box
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Post by: The_Bird on January 14, 2013, 06:46:21 PM: they are one of, if not the biggest us sports retailer not just a box supplier!!
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Ciaran on January 14, 2013, 06:48:14 PM: Quote from: Johnny on January 14, 2013, 06:39:35 PM
I haven't clicked the link, but really?? A box supplier called dicks?!

Yep biggest in the sports business in the U.S I could have linked to others, but I thought id use this one and see if anyone got the reference - glad you did!
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Post by: Johnny on January 14, 2013, 06:49:22 PM: They're the biggest eh? Bet the women love'em
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Post by: Cover_Drive on January 14, 2013, 06:49:30 PM: ShockDoctor. Find it to be best and most convenient.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: procricket on January 14, 2013, 06:51:48 PM: I have a old fashioned jock strap and a alien looking bollock protector
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: DACD 1987 on January 14, 2013, 06:59:32 PM: Kookaburra pad man shorts with a pink antique litesome protector.

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Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: alba caerulea on January 14, 2013, 06:59:57 PM: Quote from: Chad on January 14, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
I just wear 2 pairs of boxers and put a Readers box in between. Considering getting a Nutty Buddy with a proper jockstrap, as you really do have to protect your groinal region! Also wear Aero P2 Strippers, but planning to change (perhaps to Stretton Fox, if the price is right! 8)) as I find my box isn't always in place wearing this set up.

The box slipping is surely less down to which thigh pad you wear and more due to you sandwiching it between 2 pairs of boxer shorts ???

I use Aero pants and box combo, spot on
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Post by: swamidude on January 14, 2013, 07:13:34 PM: I use the Aero shorts and box, hardly even notice I'm wearing it sometimes. Really comfortable and doesn't hinder mobility.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: gdb19 on January 14, 2013, 08:32:18 PM: Quote from: swamidude on January 14, 2013, 07:13:34 PM
I use the Aero shorts and box, hardly even notice I'm wearing it sometimes. Really comfortable and doesn't hinder mobility.

Same here, the aero shorts and box are great. Used to use some under armour shorts and a shock doctor box but the shorts kept moving around and the box never really fitted that well. Got the aero shorts from IJC last season and they're brilliant.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: RossViper on January 14, 2013, 09:23:18 PM: I use these:
http://www.morrant.com/cricket_clothing/dukes_kanga_briefs/47636_p.html (http://www.morrant.com/cricket_clothing/dukes_kanga_briefs/47636_p.html)
find them more comfortable than a jockstrap.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: aussiejake on January 14, 2013, 10:56:11 PM: So it seems the two most popular options are the Shock Doctor set up vs. the Aero shorts and box set up.

Do you guys wear anything over the compression Aero's and Shock Doctors? Worried that the compression shorts of these two companies won't match up to my current go to compressions - Nikes.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: cricketbadger on January 14, 2013, 11:00:25 PM: Aero undies and Aero box, very good
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Post by: ammo on January 15, 2013, 02:02:58 AM: Compression shorts and gray nics predator box
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Post by: tushar sehgal on January 15, 2013, 02:07:06 AM: just ordered compression shorts from 010gear that have the pouch for the box built in...if it works like its supposed to then that would be my choice for the rest of my life...obviously with a box inside :)
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: i12breakfree on January 15, 2013, 02:45:04 AM: GM Boxer shorts + McDavid Adult Flexcup
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: Cover_Drive on January 15, 2013, 03:07:48 AM: Quote from: tusharsehgal on January 15, 2013, 02:07:06 AM
just ordered compression shorts from 010gear that have the pouch for the box built in...if it works like its supposed to then that would be my choice for the rest of my life...obviously with a box inside :)

I wear Aero compression thighs but I'm not overly comfortable with my box being in pouch.

Aero compression is quite good for its value, might try UnderArmour too and see how that one is.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: smokem on January 15, 2013, 04:55:54 AM: Quote from: Chad on January 14, 2013, 06:15:04 PM
I just wear 2 pairs of boxers and put a Readers box in between. Considering getting a Nutty Buddy with a proper jockstrap, as you really do have to protect your groinal region! Also wear Aero P2 Strippers, but planning to change (perhaps to Stretton Fox, if the price is right! 8)) as I find my box isn't always in place wearing this set up.
I'm using an elongated (modern ??? ) style box in 2 pairs of briefs. Same experience - the box doesn't sit as well since I started P2 Strippers last month.

Anyone using the Aero shorts with the elongated style boxes? Or should I just bite the bullet and get an Aero box as well?
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: joeylough on January 15, 2013, 09:41:04 AM: I go for the boxers.

Had GM one last year and they were rubbish. Got some GN and Salz over the off season and think that the GN are a more natural fit for the box.

Then I have two boxes. Currently toying around with them which one I prefer.

(please note this could be a daft question) Do wicket keepers wear a box as well?
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 15, 2013, 09:43:19 AM: Yes mate, keepers do wear a box and if you don't, you're an idiot.

Simmy has a thing about wearing a lid when standing up, but I'm sure even he would protect the old man and his mates. I've taken a hit there when standing up and it saved me some serious aggro
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: thecord on January 15, 2013, 09:49:13 AM: You know that people are getting really impatient for the season to start when a thread about box setup makes it to a 3rd page!
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Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 15, 2013, 09:52:44 AM: I was thinking that walking to work this morning. Enough with the cold weather now, let's play bat and ball
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Post by: Marcussjd9 on January 15, 2013, 01:55:49 PM: Under Armour compression shorts + traditional box
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 15, 2013, 03:27:03 PM: I just wear pants and shock doctor.

But I like the idea of these compression pants, Which ones are the better ones for an average cricketer like myself?
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 15, 2013, 03:32:14 PM: I got this mate, they have a specific pouch for the box. I believe they are the choice for MMA fighters. Might be pricey but worth the money in my book, and I have used the shorts for 2 seasons and still in good condition

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/221137182269?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0 (http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/221137182269?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0)
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Post by: no1northernbloke on January 15, 2013, 04:24:42 PM: Slightly off topic, but how often do you get hit in the knackers? Once bitten twice shy though ;)
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 15, 2013, 04:27:34 PM: I have been hit three times while playing cricket.

Last night I was almost hit while playing football, But got the thigh in the way just in time...
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: ad2606 on January 22, 2013, 10:20:51 AM: have been using slazenger cheapo shorts with an old box but have recently been getting better gear all round (since logging onto this site to be fair, its been an eye opening but expensive experience!). Was looking at either the aero compression shorts and box or have recently heard about the 010 shorts, anyone have any idea which is best of the 2 and which box is best to use with the 010's?
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: richthekeeper on January 30, 2013, 03:40:10 PM: I use the Aero compression shorts with a slaz box. I didn't get on with the Aero box.

The shorts are one of the best compression shorts around in my opinion, and I also own Nike Pro and Canterbury versions of.
Title: Re: What Box Set up do you have
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 30, 2013, 03:46:23 PM: I have just invested in the Under Armour compression shorts, I'll be giving them a run out on friday when I have a net.
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Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on January 30, 2013, 05:30:28 PM: I just wear two pairs of pants.

seems to work fine for me.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 30, 2013, 06:14:58 PM: Meet a pro yesterday who wears two boxes to bat in!!!

Bought the Shock Doctor shorts as an upgrade from the slazenger boxers I had last year, will try them out a indoor cricket tomorrow
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Post by: MD2812 on January 30, 2013, 06:42:43 PM: Aero shorts and box, find them very comfy for batting in.

Need to find a different shape box for keeping, find crouching pushes/rubs the top of the box against err ones pubic area which gets quite uncomfortable after a while.