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Companies => B3 Cricket => Custom companies => B3 Cricket => Topic started by: procricket on February 16, 2014, 04:27:08 PM
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Right we tried to get this off the ground last time I'm wondering if there any intrest
I will sort out the date with the b3 guys but if your interested in what they do and see some fine selections I could wangle a trip .
This will go ahead and be nice to meet some of you
So register your intrest here I will be driving the a1/m1 corridor so space for 5 people I will get the date in the next day
DATE CONFIRMED 8th MARCH
10.30AM SHARP
Confirmed (will be updated )
Me
Chris Easby
toenails97
Smilley792
Cal1mac
123*
The Palmist
Golden Duck
UkSaunders +1
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I'd be up for it mate if I could jump in with you
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i will come to, and also head down the m1 from sheffield if lifts needed.
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Yep so far
Me
Toenails
Smilley
Coverpoint pro
Golden Duck
JB (provisional)
Wilkie (provisional)
Joeljonno (provisional)
Fasteddie
Cal1mac
Acko
ijmorgan
Chris Easby
The Palmist (provisional)
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Likewise be up for this mate, will see how much the train is
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Where are they?
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Nottingham mate
Not many things happen for forum members up north and I know Nottingham is central for maybe a greater chance for us northerners to meet up and see a process although of course it will be open to anybody and be nice to see and meet people
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I know that Dan (123*) was up for this last time also think Jon (JB) could be ?
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Ask them if you in contact with them mate be good to all meet up bud
Either pm me or post on here and I'll get a list sorted
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I'll be up for it dave!
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I'm game for the trip, as long as it's a weekend the wife isn't at work so I'm not babysitting
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Ok mate will get a date sorted John
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I'd be up for it. Live near notts so no excuse for me!
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I'd be interested, depending on the date. Will have spaces available from York if I can make it.
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I'll be up for it dave!
any chance of a lift up there pal ?
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It is also open to non forum members as well.
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I'll be there.
This would be a treat
If there is anyone who wants a lift from London I'll drive, if not then a few beers on the train.
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I'll be there.
This would be a treat
Do you have to?
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Do you have to?
?
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Now now everybody is welcome it about showing you the one of the most advanced cricket production centre and also you never know there could be a few specials on sale you never know.
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ill be there pal.. max said he could give me a lift ! count me in
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One was joking.
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Now now everybody is welcome it about showing you the one of the most advanced cricket production centre and also you never know there could be a few specials on sale you never know.
I look forward to seeing how they work.....
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Quite fancy it as it's more up north, can give lifts if anyone is around the Manchester area.
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Stick me down mate
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Yes I will get a date hopefully by close of play tomorrow so people can plan
Added all who have shown interest.
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Will you all fit in there??
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Yes mate you know it quite big you should come time we meet up mate after so many bear misses bud.
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Will see as not best place for me but will give it some thought
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I'm game for the trip, as long as it's a weekend the wife isn't at work so I'm not babysitting
ditto.
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Any southern based people wanting to come too we got fasteddie anyothers
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Right been in touch I can confirm it will be a Saturday maybe the first of March any objections to this ??,
Also a indoor net nearby if anybody fancy it as well or just the tour
Sorry 2nd Saturday 8th
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Doesn't the 1st March clash with anyone wishing to go to Aswani at the Swalec?
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Sorry 8th I was talking sorry
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Date should be fine, net depends how far recovered I am.
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aslong as max is going ill be there.. id be keen to net
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I'd also be keen to net but if not then that's not a problem!
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I can confirm it is the 8th March at b3
Net tbc
There be some specials on the day as well there including a look at there new top international players shape they have designed.
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I can confirm it is the 8th March at b3
Net tbc
There be some specials on the day as well there including a look at there new top international players shape they have designed.
i have a feeling im going to be spending a lot of money !
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I'm after some coloured pads going to try and snaffle a pro's set
We will see so confirmations please guys
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Confirmed (will be updated )
Me
Chris Easby
toenails97
Smilley792
Cal1mac
123*
The Palmist
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Looks like I'll be spending some cash undoubtedly :(
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Me confirmed.
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as soon as max confirms count me in pal !
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i might be able to will have to check deadlines and get permission from the mrs :P
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Waiting 6 or 7 confirmations on this anybody else wanting to join in shop owners are welcome too.
They just taken deliver I all there new clefts and softs and also footwear from NB.
All moderators and forum owner welcome as well .
A mini expo with us cricketing badgers knocking around
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Please can the people who have confirmed or going to pm me if they want to have a net as well to make a day of it
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Sorry but my wife has informed me we have a houseful for dinner that day. Sadly I'm cooking so need to be home all day.
If you arrange another can it be done a good few weeks in advance.
Have a great day and thanks for putting yourself out and arranging the event.
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No worries buddy have a good day cooking
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Confirmed and I have made a firm resolution not to buy anything on the day which will be a test in itself.
Right, so if anyone is interested in lift/fuel share let me know. I will be driving from Brighouse so anyone around Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford can join in.
thanks
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I cant make it anymore sorry guys :(
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No worries mate maybe another time .
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yeah definitely im in notts already so its not too far to go :)
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Hi,
I'm a go for the b3 visit, can't spare the time for a new though.
What sort of time is it starting?
Cheers for organising it by the way.
Andy
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Provisionally 1030 mate
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ahhhhh poo I cant make that date, am desperate to get a trip to b3 fitted in some time
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Morning boss
I would love to pop up and have a look, but weekends are hard work for me at mo, ,bit gutted,as I'm really interested in the set up, and to be honest, I've not seen a single bad bat from these guys, in fact, the bats I've seen pics of, look amazing.
Thanks for organising and will look forward to any posted pics
Mark
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No worries mate just trying to get numbers out and sorted now.
Now I have heard rumblings of me as a brand ambassadors or some kind of link with b3 well I going to be honest with you.
I'm no brand ambassadors there my mates no doubt and I respect them massively and one day if I'm lucky I would like to work with them as that's my dream job. I believe in quality and quality is what you get when you go there.
I was there first customer and from there my friendship with the guys goes without question underpinned by a fine job they all do.
Do I advertise there brand no I don't I just tell people about the quality they have not many brands or makers I have not tried and b3 have time after time given me quality but then again they seem to give the same quality to anybody else.
Hope this clear things up.
Mark I plan to get as many pictures as possible I plan on picking up my 2014 softs so should be able to get loads of pictures
I did not set the tour up as a money spinning excersie just telling people about the 1271 does that I did it because there are many questions and many do not fully understand the process where tradition meets technology and it open to view.
I have also been working as a kit tester for another brand just not bats so you see I try and help anybody who wanted a opinion.
That I may add was a unpaid job as well. I do it because I love kit good kit though.
And there still spaces if people still want to come down
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Can there be any pre made special discounts for CBFers like me (being in India) who cannot attend the forum meet?
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Can there be any pre made special discounts for CBFers like me (being in India) who cannot attend the forum meet?
Unfortunately not as there not a forum sponsor so no forum discounts.
But there may be some discount on the day
If you contact them they might be able to help you…
The visit will be starting at 1030 sharp on the 8th confirmed today. Places still open .
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Right this is booked any last stragglers please get in touch I have promised not to overtly advertise the meet which I have agreed to so anybody want to jump on board just pm me.
Good luck for the 2014 season peeps
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Well it up to 10 people great stuff still more room I'm going to bring cake
Dave
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^ if it looks anything like the one you had on twitter I'm sure Fattus will be there!!
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Homemade that one mate for my wife's birthday
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Bribing us with cake now mate?! Man of many talents! Can't remember you bringing cake for teas last season!
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Bribing us with cake now mate?! Man of many talents! Can't remember you bringing cake for teas last season!
Shouldn't you be on Virtual Feethams ;). Only joking mate.
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I'll be there boys! Should be a good day
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Shouldn't you be on Virtual Feethams ;). Only joking mate.
I post on there even less - Darlo fan yourself or professional stalker
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Take pride in being professional stalker! No a couple of my best mates play for them, Jonny Davis and Amar so like to read how they are getting on, always impressed with how much money you guys manage to raise, every year the fans seem to raise £50k or something!
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I hope you contributed a fiver to our return to Darlo? It amazes me too to be honest, we've come through a lot over the last few years.
Amar has been immense for is since he signed, big player for us. Jonny not really been getting much of a look in of late
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Get off this thread with your rubbish talk save it for thr journey.....
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f I didn't have to play football I would have made the trip down Dave.
will this be happening again in the future?
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Yes mate I have shown many people before and will again mate we could combined it with a trip after to rob pack mate
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Yes mate I have shown many people before and will again mate we could combined it with a trip after to rob pack mate
Don't make us wait too long Dave!
GUTTED is a word. I even asked my wife to cancel our dinner on Saturday.
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Due to illness, it looks like my participation will be In doubt. Which I'm gutted about, as I had a car full with me, but as a few buyers were the u17s. They can't drive without me either.
Grrr.
I wanted to check out the new stickers too, st goerge cross, Scottish, welsh flag. Plus French and Italian. But not sure fit he latter to will sell that much!
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Yes mate I have shown many people before and will again mate we could combined it with a trip after to rob pack mate
Now that's a plan mate! End of season / mid season? we will have to have a chat to arrange that - never crossed my mind.
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Thats 3 drop out now oh well more for me
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Got room for people if anybody wants to go a1/m1 corridor last call ...
I can smell the willow mmmm
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Id have loved to have come Dave :( wish I could bloody drive haha!
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Train to mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Train to mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hhhhmmmmmm haha!
Will check times
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hhhhmmmmmm haha!
Will check times
Get to mine for 8:25 and I'll get us to nicks in 5mins haha
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1030 start time in reception lads.
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I can get to leamington at 7.37 or 8.33, is the strip club open for an early sesh?
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I can get to leamington at 7.37 or 8.33, is the strip club open for an early sesh?
I'd be up for that hahah
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Added Tom Wilkie to the puzzle palace....
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I hope there's no facial hair policy Dave. I've decided upon growing a beard!
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As long as you can't hide a bat in it
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Not quite that good yet ahah!
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im still gutted i cant make it .. hopefully next time
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Get to Leeds acko I can pick you up from there mate but there will be more mate
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i cant get up to there mate plus im now playing football ! .. plus i might be skint from buying another bat !
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It's ok buddie right up to 7 now so a health number and we can do much more now.
Thanks for all the intrest if you want to come and have not said just turn up and you be fine.
Safe journeys for all who are traveling see you there
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On my first train already -.-
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Really wanted to come lads but the lad I was traveling with dropped out.... Enjoy the day lads sure it will be a top one and I'll definitely be at the next one for sure!
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B3 just posted this on twitter
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B3 just posted this on twitter
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Quick poll who's going to walk away with a new bat?!
Did the b3 tour in October with my club, really interesting stuff!
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Pretty much everyone is walking away with a bat!
Sent from my HTC One mini using Tapatalk
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You sound surprised! :D
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hopefully they will have made enough from your visit to buy a year's forum sponsorship ;)!!!
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Thanks guys who came today hope you enjoyed it lads.
Shame redders and Wilkie and nick beat me to the bats I would have liked but oh well.
We should have had a beer after!!!'
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Currently doing a quiz night but many thanks to the guys at b3 and Dave for sorting the day out. It is well worth a visit and some cracking wood was acquired!
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Hopefully Dave wouldn't mind organising another before the season for those that couldn't attend?
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Gutted I missed this, would love to see the willow people came away with though.
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^ same
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Some great bats I will let others explain bargain of the day was a 1 stripe ugly duckling with punches far higher than any weight shame i was beaten to it.
Sorry about saying thank you like the Gunn and Moore forum day who have never been a sponsor some went on a few years ago this too was like that sorry if it upset some.
I understand some have a issue with this day well it was mainly set up for a few fellow Northern based members could meet up and all bats where shown off today from a massive GN Dyandrive I believe is from Vitas to a rather tasty H4L Tempo and a beautiful Rob Pack bat so forum sponsors kit was also shown off.
Share the Knowledge it certainly was...
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Been a cracking day and very long one. Highlight for me was putting up with Dave's craic for 6 hours of the journey.
Some cracking bats on show and a couple bought today too
Would definitely accompany you next trip Dave, I may let you talk me into buying this time
(Next time I'm driving!)
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Pictures or it didn't happen!
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Will picture my timber when I'm home still in (No Swearing Please) Wolverhampton
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Will picture my timber when I'm home still in (No Swearing Please) Wolverhampton
We're all looking forward to the pictures of your wood!
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Just seen pics of Redders beastly bat, holy crap that thing is huge.
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Will picture my timber when I'm home still in (No Swearing Please) Wolverhampton
Tom, you are turning into a forum dark horse with your secret stash of quality bats.
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http://youtu.be/dc78I-ED6SE (http://youtu.be/dc78I-ED6SE)
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Well, it was genuinely a top day at B3, and very pleased I went, will post pictures of my bat in a few minutes too
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Tom, you are turning into a forum dark horse with your secret stash of quality bats.
I have sold a few mate! Still have too many though
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I went on the B3 tour, purely to have a look at the setup and how things are done. With no intention of buying anything at all. But I couldn't leave this bat for Dave to get whittled down into a twig ;). Listening to what the B3 guys had to say about how and why they've started B3, you can truly see the passion they have for the industry and providing quality bits of wood. Russ has also developed some of the most comfy gloves I have ever put on, and thats a fair few to compare to! I think they will be around for a very long time, and nobody can challenge what they do at the moment. Anyway, the bat.
It's 2'10 bang on the nose, with double twine and a grip!
Pictures here
Genuinely used by a B3 sponsored player
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so jealous right now !
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Of my bat or the meet? haha!
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Of my bat or the meet? haha!
Blanket for me, closely followed by the bat!
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Of my bat or the meet? haha!
BOTH haha .. i have taken a serious liking to b3 at the moment.
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Blanket for me, closely followed by the bat!
It's not a blanket mate, it's some material I made some bat covers from haha!
BOTH haha .. i have taken a serious liking to b3 at the moment.
Was extremely good mate, just to rub it in haha!
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Got to say what was never advertised was the discount people got on the day off there bats. Ranging from 50 per cent to 30 per cent yes they where finished bats and Tom one was a professional players actual bat but he has changed profile.
Maybe a beer afterwards next time!!!!
Glad people have had a good day and I got to meet some other kit junkies.
Andy,Mark,Nick,Chris,Tom, thank you for coming and I hope you understand why I rave about B3.
As stated I hope B3 become sponsors on the forum and will and have had discussions i understand some concern but it was not down as a buy and sell after the questions about B3 why not show people the process.
Now a few more can explain so it will not always be me.
If people think this was a blatant free advertisement it simply was not if you follow my many years on the forum I have always championed good equipment.
Shame I have to explain myself. All I have ever received off B3 is a hoodie.
One forumite got what he was willing to pay 150 quid for 80 nicker.
Lets not forget why this forum was formed.
I'll let the gear do the talking.
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Got to say what was never advertised was the discount people got on the day off there bats. Ranging from 50 per cent to 30 per cent yes they where finished bats and Tom one was a professional players actual bat but he has changed profile.
Maybe a beer afterwards next time!!!!
Glad people had good days and I got to meet some other kit junkies.
Andy,Mark,Nick,Chris,Tom, thank you for coming and I hope you understand why I rave about B3.
As stated I hope B3 become sponsors on the forum and will and have had discussions i understand some concern but it was not down as a buy and sell after the questions about B3 why not show people the process.
Now a few more can explain so it will not always be me.
If people think this was a blatant free advertisement it simply was not if you follow my many years on the forum i have always championed good equipment.
Shame I have to explain myself. All I have ever received off B3 is a hoodie.
I let the gear do the talking.
I was up for a beer as well but under a wife imposed schedule! The B3 guys let us ransack the entire building looking for good willow and then bully them into giving some great deals. I'll do a review of my stick when I've netted with it tonight.
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That's one hell of an attractive photo of me!!!
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Show us yer wood Redders!
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Got to say what was never advertised was the discount people got on the day off there bats. Ranging from 50 per cent to 30 per cent yes they where finished bats and Tom one was a professional players actual bat but he has changed profile.
Maybe a beer afterwards next time!!!!
Glad people have had a good day and I got to meet some other kit junkies.
Andy,Mark,Nick,Chris,Tom, thank you for coming and I hope you understand why I rave about B3.
As stated I hope B3 become sponsors on the forum and will and have had discussions i understand some concern but it was not down as a buy and sell after the questions about B3 why not show people the process.
Now a few more can explain so it will not always be me.
If people think this was a blatant free advertisement it simply was not if you follow my many years on the forum I have always championed good equipment.
Shame I have to explain myself. All I have ever received off B3 is a hoodie.
One forumite got what he was willing to pay 150 quid for 80 nicker.
Lets not forget why this forum was formed.
I'll let the gear do the talking.
Congrats on sorting he day out Dave, Hopefully another day can be arranged at the end of the season, these days out should be encouraged, just like the GM one.
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Who is the bald person with the beard?
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Show us yer wood Redders!
I'd get banned if I showed you my wood It's that big and special... Even nick text me this morning saying how big it was!!! Take that anyway you will ;)
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Who is the bald person with the beard?
If you haven't shaved for a while and you are looking in a mirror then it will be you!
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Got to say what was never advertised was the discount people got on the day off there bats. Ranging from 50 per cent to 30 per cent yes they where finished bats and Tom one was a professional players actual bat but he has changed profile.
Maybe a beer afterwards next time!!!!
Glad people have had a good day and I got to meet some other kit junkies.
Andy,Mark,Nick,Chris,Tom, thank you for coming and I hope you understand why I rave about B3.
As stated I hope B3 become sponsors on the forum and will and have had discussions i understand some concern but it was not down as a buy and sell after the questions about B3 why not show people the process.
Now a few more can explain so it will not always be me.
If people think this was a blatant free advertisement it simply was not if you follow my many years on the forum I have always championed good equipment.
Shame I have to explain myself. All I have ever received off B3 is a hoodie.
One forumite got what he was willing to pay 150 quid for 80 nicker.
Lets not forget why this forum was formed.
I'll let the gear do the talking.
Very well explained.
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Well, it was genuinely a top day at B3, and very pleased I went, will post pictures of my bat in a few minutes too
Top picture shoab there the clefts you asked me to pick one the ones on the floor the top ones on the rack are the remaining crowns oh la la.
Still peed I missed out on the 1 stripe bullit
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The special crown cleft shelf. Only 8 on there. But that's still the fullest Ive seen it!
Shows how rare those beasts are.
This thread has a distinct lack of wood based pictures to say that apparently plenty was purchased.
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Did you not see my pictures mate/
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Thanks for sharing the pics guys :) Top stuff
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Top picture shoab there the clefts you asked me to pick one the ones on the floor the top ones on the rack are the remaining crowns oh la la.
Still peed I missed out on the 1 stripe bullit
Dave I am sure you will pick the best of the best for me.
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Did you not see my pictures mate/
I did, but it want moreeeeeeeeeeee. More. Muhahahaha
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I went on the B3 tour, purely to have a look at the setup and how things are done. With no intention of buying anything at all. But I couldn't leave this bat for Dave to get whittled down into a twig ;). Listening to what the B3 guys had to say about how and why they've started B3, you can truly see the passion they have for the industry and providing quality bits of wood. Russ has also developed some of the most comfy gloves I have ever put on, and thats a fair few to compare to! I think they will be around for a very long time, and nobody can challenge what they do at the moment. Anyway, the bat.
It's 2'10 bang on the nose, with double twine and a grip!
Pictures here
Genuinely used by a B3 sponsored player
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Oh man, that's lovely, seriously, that material for bat socks would be perfect, it's so darn soft! The bat isn't half bad either! ;) I take it that it will be making its way up to Scotland for someone to have a go with? :D
In all honesty, I'm gutted I couldn't come along, that bat looks ridiculously good! I'll try come along next time, it's a bit of a trek to go there from Glasgow, but I'm sure it will be worth it for the experience!
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If you haven't shaved for a while and you are looking in a mirror then it will be you!
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Well he's certainly too tall to be you :D
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It is Andy, Bruce lad who is Golden Duck and a nice chap he is too.
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Righto, here is the 1 strip Dave let me have :D
Can't remember all the story but this was for a customer and at the last minute they discovered a tiny tiny pressing crack. I couldn't see it without a microscope. Anyway some tapping up was done where we decided it certainly pinged well. It was in mine and Dave's weight range - 2'7 before stickers/grip and sealed the deal when I got a big discount :-) . To be fair I suspect Dave let me have it! The B3 guys did a bit of customising to meet my handle spec - it was bound twice on a thin handle but it needed a third bind on the lower half of the handle to be thick enough. They also changed the grip for me and added some scuff/tape. They honestly couldn't of been more helpful.
The final spec is 2'8.7 with stickers/scuff/tape and 1 chevron. It has a 36/37mm edge and around 60mm spine. The amount of concaving is absolutely minimal in the middle with some more gentle concaving near the shoulders and toe. It's a very "full" profile with the middle mid to high. For those interested it's not quite a flat face but a 3.5mm face, so slightly rounded. It has a slightly set forward handle. Early days but I netted with it tonight and while it needs a bit of playing in, some of the shots came off nicely.
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Just a sneak peak of mine...
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It will no awards for looks but is a bloody good bat and to be fair performance wise that is going to be a very good bat indeed.
I did nearly buy it like the others but got enough for now.
Lovely bat bud and the bargain of the day at 50 per cent off because of a small crack.
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Well my purchases yesterday I went after a bat in the same profile as Mark but he and Andy got here first and Wilkie too advantage of me pestering Rob to look in the back room at softs.
So i bought them and didn't really have the money for another bat but a good day.
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Full Kit ******
Oh and hoodie they gave me.
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Just a sneak peak of mine...
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Doesn't do it justice.Just been netting and had another look, it's huge.
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It will no awards for looks but is a bloody good bat and to be fair performance wise that is going to be a very good bat indeed.
I did nearly buy it like the others but got enough for now.
Lovely bat bud and the bargain of the day at 50 per cent off because of a small crack.
Wasted on me tonight at nets, at least I know they knocked in the edges lol. I'll get Reds to knock in the middle some more at nets next week.
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Beast of a bat ... Is it the famous crown version
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No 2 stripe mate sorry Redders I will let you explain it..
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It's a nice bat but I would still be willing to let it go if anybody was interested?
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Very nice looking profiles. Are these based on any peticular shape?
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Who is the bald person with the beard?
This sounds like me!
Just got on properly after a long weekend. Thanks to Dave for organising the event. It was a very calm, relaxed and fun morning in which I learnt quite a bit.
It wasn't a selling atmosphere and the B3 guys were more than happy to answer any questions and were generally happy for us to poke our noses into anything and everything.
I ended up getting a bat (which I hadn't really expected to do), so will post up some pics in a minute or however long it takes me to remember how upload them!
Cheers again Dave
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Fairly low middle. Comes in at a shade under 2.10 without scuff sheet. Not knocked in at all yet so I'ev got to start that. Feels nice under the ball and mallet so far though.
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Lovely gear ..great looking bats ..love this thread ..Almost decided my next purchase i guess :) ..thanks fpr sharing the pics lads
Cheers
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Quite liking those green stickers - definitely grown on me since Saturday. Definitely some bargains to be had, I did well to walk away with nothing.
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Quite liking those green stickers - definitely grown on me since Saturday. Definitely some bargains to be had, I did well to walk away with nothing.
Did you get a chorus of 'we can see you sneaking out!' :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Got to say what was never advertised was the discount people got on the day off there bats. Ranging from 50 per cent to 30 per cent yes they where finished bats and Tom one was a professional players actual bat but he has changed profile.
Maybe a beer afterwards next time!!!!
Glad people have had a good day and I got to meet some other kit junkies.
Andy,Mark,Nick,Chris,Tom, thank you for coming and I hope you understand why I rave about B3.
As stated I hope B3 become sponsors on the forum and will and have had discussions i understand some concern but it was not down as a buy and sell after the questions about B3 why not show people the process.
Now a few more can explain so it will not always be me.
If people think this was a blatant free advertisement it simply was not if you follow my many years on the forum I have always championed good equipment.
Shame I have to explain myself. All I have ever received off B3 is a hoodie.
One forumite got what he was willing to pay 150 quid for 80 nicker.
Lets not forget why this forum was formed.
I'll let the gear do the talking.
A B3 Hoodie!!! I aint even got one of those!!
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After using my B3 on Wednesday, it's an absolute cannon, and can see why Dave loves them so much. I will put up a full review of it when I get some time. Extremely decent bit of wood!
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Doesn't do it justice.Just been netting and had another look, it's huge.
What is the weight of that? - sorry if I missed it elsewhere. ;)
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It's 2'10 with one grip
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