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Title: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment 2014
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 11:09:58 AM
Delighted with the results of the refurbishment by Salix.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00449_zpsfbabb1dd.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00449_zpsfbabb1dd.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00446_zpsa82b86cb.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00446_zpsa82b86cb.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00451_zps779b045c.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00451_zps779b045c.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: Alvaro on April 20, 2014, 11:29:23 AM
Lovely looking bat. Is there a back story to it?

How long did the refurb take?
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 20, 2014, 11:39:37 AM
Re-furb threads are pointless without before pictures...
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: joeljonno on April 20, 2014, 11:44:11 AM

Re-furb threads are pointless without before pictures...

That's like saying a new bat thread is pointless before you have used it.


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Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: wilkie113 on April 20, 2014, 11:47:37 AM
That's like saying a new bat thread is pointless before you have used it.


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Well, it isn't because a new bat is new. A refurbished bat, you want something to compare it to before and after if you will
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 20, 2014, 11:53:25 AM
Well, it isn't because a new bat is new. A refurbished bat, you want something to compare it to before and after if you will

What Tom said
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 11:54:47 AM

Bat when new

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=8892.msg138534#msg138534 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=8892.msg138534#msg138534)

Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: joeljonno on April 20, 2014, 11:55:16 AM

Well, it isn't because a new bat is new. A refurbished bat, you want something to compare it to before and after if you will

Really?

This is a new bat post

I have a new bat, here are pictures...


This is the above

I have had my bat refurbished, here are the pictures...


With the new bat post, I can see new bat pictures by Googling them. They are on all types of cricket-shop websites where you can see them. You want the individual to say whether it plays well or not, how it feels after it's been knocked in etc.




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Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: smilley792 on April 20, 2014, 11:56:46 AM
Well, it isn't because a new bat is new. A refurbished bat, you want something to compare it to before and after if you will

What wilkie said.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: wilkie113 on April 20, 2014, 12:02:51 PM
Really?

This is a new bat post

I have a new bat, here are pictures...


This is the above

I have had my bat refurbished, here are the pictures...


With the new bat post, I can see new bat pictures by Googling them. They are on all types of cricket-shop websites where you can see them. You want the individual to say whether it plays well or not, how it feels after it's been knocked in etc.




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Did you have a heavy night last night?
A new bat post, yes pictures of a new bat. Looking at bats on google isn't the same. I'm sure you know this.

A refurbished bat is completely different, you want to see the work that's gone into the bat and how nicely it's come up after the work thats gone into it.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 12:05:52 PM
Not quite an immediate "before", this is it though in a used condition, second from the left.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg.html)

Refurb was cosmetic, there was no damage to the bat.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 12:18:31 PM
We're back to the "afters" here

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00457_zpsa0db3dff.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00457_zpsa0db3dff.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/781f6149-200f-43cd-925c-d4ed2224819c_zpsa39f8f61.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/781f6149-200f-43cd-925c-d4ed2224819c_zpsa39f8f61.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 12:24:20 PM

Details are on the Salix website. The timeframe is variable.

http://www.salixcricketbats.com/brand/bat_care.html (http://www.salixcricketbats.com/brand/bat_care.html)

I had planned ahead, so the bat is ready for the start of the season.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: wilkie113 on April 20, 2014, 12:25:23 PM
A beautiful bat Alan
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 12:33:52 PM

Thank you.

There was no structural damage to it, not used a great deal, just was in a scruffy condition - missing or scuffed labels, uneven face where I had removed the face sheet and resulting from a wet weather match, dirty and worn grip.

It was the very top of the Salix range when it was made, prior to the Players and Finite being added.

Felt, therefore, it was worthwhile to restoring to an as new condition, which I feel it has. Plus a new grip and anti-scuff fitted both of which are top quality.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: petehosk on April 20, 2014, 01:54:10 PM
I am partial to a nice Salix!
Lovely bat fella
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on April 20, 2014, 02:46:05 PM
Thank you.

There was no structural damage to it, not used a great deal, just was in a scruffy condition - missing or scuffed labels, uneven face where I had removed the face sheet and resulting from a wet weather match, dirty and worn grip.

It was the very top of the Salix range when it was made, prior to the Players and Finite being added.

Felt, therefore, it was worthwhile to restoring to an as new condition, which I feel it has. Plus a new grip and anti-scuff fitted both of which are top quality.

I can confirm this is indeed a lovey bat, Alan you kept it in amazing condition. Was also good to meet you yesterday mate, another forum member with a face ticked off the list.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 20, 2014, 03:15:18 PM

Good to meet you, too, Chris.

Salix an appropriate location to do so.

Enjoyed the opportunity to compare the bat range on display, both Salix and HitsHard.

They all looked impressive, regardless of their grade and price.

Pleased to find some what are nowadays retro Pod One pads too, they are good quality and fit well.

Will picture my Salix kit / HitsHard bat together soon.







Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: mujju on April 20, 2014, 06:15:08 PM
Great pics :)
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 21, 2014, 09:02:53 AM

A few more

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00496_zpsd8e1a867.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00496_zpsd8e1a867.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00443_zpse37da478.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00443_zpse37da478.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00432_zps3b8676fe.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00432_zps3b8676fe.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00494_zps069e443c.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00494_zps069e443c.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00463_zps08934f4c.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00463_zps08934f4c.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: sarg on April 21, 2014, 11:52:48 AM
Great finish. Wish I could get mine looking that clean and natural. That's craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: SkipperJ on April 21, 2014, 09:14:23 PM
Not quite an immediate "before", this is it though in a used condition, second from the left.

([url]http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg.html[/url])

Refurb was cosmetic, there was no damage to the bat.


That's a nice collection you've got there mate. The Warsop on the far right seems quite chunky!
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 21, 2014, 09:21:42 PM

Thank you, that picture was from early 2013.

Only the Salix and Kahuna Players will still be with me this season.

The Kahuna far left is closing on ebay soon.

The 5 others have all been sold already.

The Warsop weighed in at 3lb 6oz and is in the hands of another Forum member nowadays.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: lewis_faulds on April 21, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
Didn't you have a GN powerbow, Alan?  ???
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on April 21, 2014, 10:29:26 PM
Yes, that isn't in the picture though, was referring to those only in that the line up.

Will this week post some photographs of the current streamlined portfolio, which will indeed include the GN Powerbow Strauss LE. 
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: yogi206 on May 13, 2014, 12:51:12 PM
Nice to meet you at the workshop too Alan, hope to see you down there again in the future

Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on May 13, 2014, 01:20:49 PM

Thank you, likewise, certainly hope to return one day.
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: mini998 on May 13, 2014, 01:24:28 PM
Not quite an immediate "before", this is it though in a used condition, second from the left.

([url]http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/IMG_0606_zps9406fc03.jpg.html[/url])

Refurb was cosmetic, there was no damage to the bat.


That Warsop looks nice, any chance of a profile picture mate?
Title: Re: Salix Pod Grade One 2009 refurbishment
Post by: AlanB on May 13, 2014, 04:19:15 PM

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=19132.msg301785#msg301785 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=19132.msg301785#msg301785)