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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Stretton Fox => Topic started by: StrettonFox Sports on April 24, 2013, 09:54:05 PM
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OK this is where we are getting really interesting !
Stretton Fox is developing into new products for the 2014 season, 2013 is about the thigh pads and additional body "Armour" (thanks AllOutCricket for the phrase !) And this will always be my absolute core focus as it is so critical to a batters safety, confidence, and health !!
But, once more established with reputation the ambition is to apply further technologies we have into other areas of Cricket, the next venture is into 2 items, a special arm guard which is being developed and tested at the moment with Jigar Naik of Leicestershire CCC, and the Leg System.
I will go into more detail of the intentions of this with time but would love to get initial thoughts on what people think, but to start the ball rolling this is a completely different way of looking at leg protection and I can't wait to tell you all more !!
So heres the link....
Stretton Fox Cricket / Leg System Testing at City Cricket Academy in Leicester (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVbDU9YAasw#ws)
Big thanks to Leicester City Cricket Academy, Don, Sonia and all the team for their continual support !!
And thanks again to everyone here for their support, it really is the best help I could wish for.
George
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Your a braver man than me George!
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That's called confidence in your product not bravery ;) good work Mr Fox
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George you are crazy. But some of the best innovators are. Good luck.
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If it means smaller and lighter leg protection then it can only be a good thing. Good to see you putting faith in your prototypes!
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There's a second video with a sledgehammer i'll post that one soon as well ! But this was more closer to real-life as hopefully people dont get hit too often by hammers in cricket !
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Great stuff. I thought i was watching Jackass 4!!!!
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Just need you now Tom bent over taking it to the helmet
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you are nuts!
product must be the nuts!
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Good job the person on the machine wasn't a practical joker, I know quite a few people that would have sent a bouncer down. Also I'd imagine catching one on the toe instead of the pad would have stung. I'd like to see a stretton fox batting sock or toe protector as spikes just don't seem to have this anymore.
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There's three at my club that would love the toe protector, that's why I got some Asics Gully 2s as they have a fairly strong toe.
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Having been on the receiving end of a 70mph inswinging Yorker that swung too far and ended up on my big toe which broke it, I would agree that a toe protector would be something to develop! But I wouldn't be willing to be the test dummy on that, as I plan to keep my toes intact for the season if possible ;)
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Good job the person on the machine wasn't a practical joker, I know quite a few people that would have sent a bouncer down. Also I'd imagine catching one on the toe instead of the pad would have stung. I'd like to see a stretton fox batting sock or toe protector as spikes just don't seem to have this anymore.
Toe/Upper Boot Protection - that's what we need from Stretton Fox....
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Toes are on the list ! I think all my left foot toes have been broken at some point playing ! probably a cap which slides in to any shoe would be best ! these already exist in the safety footwear industry for people operating heavy machinery, they now use composites instead of steel so its lighter as well. Pleased you like the video !!
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Amazing stuff George! i think i would have been kitted up in gloves and helmet though!
I'd love to see how these turn out though, keep up the good work :D
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Mental video! If that had of gone wrong then that would have left a bruise the size of a melon! Very brave and respect to you fella!
Looking forward to seeing what these will be like and how light they will be 8)
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Indeed! Crazy person...but must have faith in his product
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Man has balls of steel! Talking of that, stretton fox box and a sledgehammer test?
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Think we need to see a SF box!!
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The Fox Box!!
What a perfect name! 8)
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The Fox Box!!
What a perfect name! 8)
Hahah class.
Really cool to see some pads in development. Shall certainly be splashing out on some when they're released.
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I'll be after them if they are anything like the thigh pads! Love my SF's and they're only just beggining to fit properly
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My SF's are awesome, love them. Getting better and better as well.
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i imagine at some point george.. well end up in a full suit of stretton fox armour... i look forward to the day !
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Just need you now Tom bent over taking it to the helmet
Bloody Hell, theres no need for that :o
haha
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Great stuff can't wait to get my sorted soon
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Top work George, love confidence in your own product.
Come on Tom, step up.
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Brilliant video, not many companies who'd do that!
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Thanks so much for the support !! really pleased you like it )
PS am working on a box with Iain O'Brian from New Zealand and 010Gear his shorts are amazing and we think we've got a good solution ;)
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Thanks so much for the support !! really pleased you like it )
PS am working on a box with Iain O'Brian from New Zealand and 010Gear his shorts are amazing and we think we've got a good solution ;)
Good to hear George!
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OK got some news, within the next few weeks video number 2 is coming out, 95mph at the same distance but this time its getting dangerous so i'll be wearing full riot kit as well as steel toecap boots.
We've got a plan to make the video as enjoyable as possible, theres even going to be a few pro players making appearances and getting involved with the demonstration, think Jackass meets the science show !
If there are any requests (non life threatening!!) people want to make now is your time !!
To get the ball rolling, before i step into the line of fire ! we're going to show the level of destruction on some wooden panels which should shatter pretty good ! we can also calculate the actual level of energy in joules being created and what these are able to stop !
Speak soon !
George
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Is there any chance of getting a set of these prototypes to try out George as a massive softs lover would be good to try out
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There will be i promise ! but not quite yet as theres some legal stuff I need to finish first, the way these work is completely different to the thigh guards and absolutely new so it needs a fine tune before, but i'd like to host a CustomBats evening somewhere where people can preview all the new stuff ! Just got to make it first )
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This is going to be epic !
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There will be i promise ! but not quite yet as theres some legal stuff I need to finish first, the way these work is completely different to the thigh guards and absolutely new so it needs a fine tune before, but i'd like to host a CustomBats evening somewhere where people can preview all the new stuff ! Just got to make it first )
You are welcome to come and use our net mate, we are only down the road. ;)
The Aussie at our club wants a thigh pad too, i'll put him in contact with you as he is a bit picky with his requirements.
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You are welcome to come and use our net mate, we are only down the road. ;)
The Aussie at our club wants a thigh pad too, i'll put him in contact with you as he is a bit picky with his requirements.
Thats a good plan ;) we'll look into it, any opportunity to see your store again would be great as it's awesome !!
I'll give you a buzz once I hear from the Aussie chap, thanks !
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OK got some news, within the next few weeks video number 2 is coming out, 95mph at the same distance but this time its getting dangerous so i'll be wearing full riot kit as well as steel toecap boots.
We've got a plan to make the video as enjoyable as possible, theres even going to be a few pro players making appearances and getting involved with the demonstration, think Jackass meets the science show !
If there are any requests (non life threatening!!) people want to make now is your time !!
To get the ball rolling, before i step into the line of fire ! we're going to show the level of destruction on some wooden panels which should shatter pretty good ! we can also calculate the actual level of energy in joules being created and what these are able to stop !
Speak soon !
George
Lots of nice equations then? Plenty of use of Principia Mecanica to demonstrate drag, deceleration, loss of energy and energy on impact? Sounds like fun ;)
Look forward to seeing this though!