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Equipment => Wicket Keeping => Topic started by: Nato on September 22, 2013, 10:14:15 PM
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Finally got round to taking some quick pics of my keeping gear, and thought I'd share it with you.
Duncan Fearnley Magnum pads:
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh186/Natovvoc/20130922_1306311.jpg) (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/Natovvoc/media/20130922_1306311.jpg.html)
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These were my first pair of 'proper' keeping pads, which I used when I played at schoolboy level. I'd forgotten how comfy they were until I put them on to train in one day during the season, and they've been added to my bag as a permanent fixture again.
GM Original pads:
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh186/Natovvoc/20130922_1307061.jpg) (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/Natovvoc/media/20130922_1307061.jpg.html)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh186/Natovvoc/20130922_1307511.jpg) (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/Natovvoc/media/20130922_1307511.jpg.html)
These are the pads I've used all through this season for matches, using the Fearnley's for training and warming up. I was amazed when I put these on for the first time how light and comfortable they were, and the level of protection is very good too. They've also stood up well to the rigours of the season, aside from being a bit grubby they're in almost as new condition to look at.
Kookaburra Super Green WK gloves:
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(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh186/Natovvoc/20130922_1307311.jpg) (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/Natovvoc/media/20130922_1307311.jpg.html)
A good fit, and very comfortable, but they took virtually the entire season to break in. Some of this is down to the fact that I didn't really give much thought to breaking in a pair of gloves, thinking that playing with them would be enough. It seems I was wrong. They're pretty supple now though, and with a bit more work over the winter should be ready to go for next year. They'll share the bag with a pair of Kookaburra 1000s (Jos Buttler's gloves) which I've pre ordered from Vitas Cricket. Jake has reliably informed me that they should be here before Christmas, so they might have to go under the tree!
I haven't taken a pic of my helmet as you all know what a GM helmet looks like. I am still in the market for an Aero mask, although I am leaning towards getting a Masuri WK helmet and doubling it as my batting helmet. I should really hurry up and decide!
Comments, opinions, advice on breaking in gloves etc, all welcome :)
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I can recall AB De Villiers putting a pair of gloves palm up on the wicket and hitting them with a bat mallet, but as you don't get a free pair or 6 on demand you may want to ask an actual keeper before trying that??
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Yeah one of the boys in the team said about hammering the palms to soften them. May be worth giving a go. Apparently the new ones I can expect to be pretty supple straight out of the bag (and I hope so for the money), but with a little more knowledge than last year it shouldn't be a problem if they do need tenderising.
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I've got an aero mask I'm selling, started the thread yesterday so am just waiting for it to be approved by the admins :)
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I can recall AB De Villiers putting a pair of gloves palm up on the wicket and hitting them with a bat mallet, but as you don't get a free pair or 6 on demand you may want to ask an actual keeper before trying that??
Either use a bat mallet or the toe end of your bat to soften the palms up, only needs an hour or so on most sets of gloves to get the flex going.
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I've got an aero mask I'm selling, started the thread yesterday so am just waiting for it to be approved by the admins :)
Tony, as a Colt you aren't able to sell.
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Tony, as a Colt you aren't able to sell.
How's that Tim, I've sold things in the past no problem....also got the +4 trading to back it up :/
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How's that Tim, I've sold things in the past no problem....also got the +4 trading to back it up :/
At the time we weren't aware that you are a colt.
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I've got an aero mask I'm selling, started the thread yesterday so am just waiting for it to be approved by the admins :)
I'm still short of posts so can't see the thread anyway. It wouldn't happen to be on eBay would it?
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I'm still short of posts so can't see the thread anyway. It wouldn't happen to be on eBay would it?
It just might happen to be on tonight ;)
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My gear for this season:
Kippax Legend gloves
Ayrteks
Custom made Graham Plimmers
GM 303 pads
http://instagram.com/p/kcuMojJIsM/ (http://instagram.com/p/kcuMojJIsM/)
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Try again
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