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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: felix on September 15, 2014, 11:52:28 AM
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Hi,
My Aero P2 Strippers are nearing the end of their life having had a few years' hard use. I've been really pleased with them (maybe I'm in the minority here...) - very comfy, easy to fit and enough protection for me - so might default to a like-for-like replacement. However was wondering about the apparently similar (and cheaper) all-in-one alternatives, such as the TON Gladiator Elite or Kookaburra Pro 500. Anybody any comments on their relative merits?
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If you like them I'd just get another pair.
I think they're the best thigh pads around.
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I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.
No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. If I was going to change from my strippers, it would only be to upgrade to something like Strettons, but to be honest I'd probably just buy another set of P2's
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I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.
No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).
What do you use then mate I'm in a similar situation.
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I had the Ton ones and they seemed pretty good and durable.
No good if you are tubby though as they slip down (I had a similar problem with the strippers).
As you'd sold your TON ones to someone thinner than yourself (so naturally thinner than me!) I bought the TON Gladiator inner and Max Power outer thigh pad from the Lord's shop. Will see if the stand alone pads are better for fatties than the all in one job
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The Blank Bats LE thigh pads are awesome. I struggled with the P2's being too bulky and seemed to sweat an unnatural amount while wearing them!! The BB ones are alot less bulky and are just as good if not better protection wise!! They look the business as well
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The Blank Bats LE thigh pads are awesome. I struggled with the P2's being too bulky and seemed to sweat an unnatural amount while wearing them!! The BB ones are alot less bulky and are just as good if not better protection wise!! They look the business as well
Am I being blind or can I really not see them on their website? I guess you're talking about these https://twitter.com/jnbrn50/status/497074070375366656, how much were they? They look nice but separate pads are a bit of a faff IMHO.
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What do you use then mate I'm in a similar situation.
I went back to the good old Kookaburra padman shorts things, and they are much more comfortable.
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Turns out I won't be able to let you know about the TON thigh pads, Lord's have done a ProDirect on me!
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Get them from Jake at Vitas - that's where I got mine. I think Asad may do them also.
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Yep i've got them in stock. :)
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Yep i've got them in stock. :)
Sold!
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I am a Sales Genius!!!!
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Jake, I hope Fattus gets his commission for this one! ;)
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Waiting for you Brucie :)
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Oi stop hijacking my thread :)
So Jake you'd be best placed to tell me how the Ton dual thigh pad compares with the P2 Strippers. Doesn't seem to have quite such thick straps (maybe not a bad thing) but doesn't have the little hip pad either? How shall I put it politely, I don't think I've ever experienced FC's "slippage" issues...
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Oi stop hijacking my thread :)
So Jake you'd be best placed to tell me how the Ton dual thigh pad compares with the P2 Strippers. Doesn't seem to have quite such thick straps (maybe not a bad thing) but doesn't have the little hip pad either? How shall I put it politely, I don't think I've ever experienced FC's "slippage" issues...
Aeros are the market leaders no doubt about it. For me they are the best off the shelf protection (get Stretton Foxes if you have the money) with P2 being th best option P1 for me are unnecessary although the do have very comprehensive hip protection.
The TON's are a very good alternative, and are more affordable.
The TON's have nice thick, towelled straps but no hip protection to speak of. The Aeros have more scope to adjust the straps/velcro for a custom fit, the TONs are a bit more 'one size fits most.'
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Get them from Jake at Vitas - that's where I got mine. I think Asad may do them also.
we do our own
http://uzisports.com/cricket-protections-category/cricket-protections-thigh-pads?product_id=1280 (http://uzisports.com/cricket-protections-category/cricket-protections-thigh-pads?product_id=1280)
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Ok, so P2 strippers it is then. Question for you Jake, would I be best off going for Medium or Large? Currently have Medium and they're a comfy fit but if I had one criticism it would be that the leading leg thigh pad could be a little longer, the ball has that annoying tendency to find that little gap between the thigh pad and top of the pad flap. So are the Large pads any longer or is it just for the more ample of girth? I'm 6'2" and 34 waist (if i breathe in...). Hint, there's a sale for you whichever answer i get :)
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Am I being blind or can I really not see them on their website? I guess you're talking about these https://twitter.com/jnbrn50/status/497074070375366656, how much were they? They look nice but separate pads are a bit of a faff IMHO.
I think they were £35 incl postage. The inner thigh pad isn't that much of a faff really, and if you only want the outer you can wear it on its own.
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Ok, so P2 strippers it is then. Question for you Jake, would I be best off going for Medium or Large? Currently have Medium and they're a comfy fit but if I had one criticism it would be that the leading leg thigh pad could be a little longer, the ball has that annoying tendency to find that little gap between the thigh pad and top of the pad flap. So are the Large pads any longer or is it just for the more ample of girth? I'm 6'2" and 34 waist (if i breathe in...). Hint, there's a sale for you whichever answer i get :)
I had the exact same problem and used to use a Medium size, but have recently switched to Large. Since making the change, the ball hasn't found its way in that little gap (yet!)
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Ok, so P2 strippers it is then. Question for you Jake, would I be best off going for Medium or Large? Currently have Medium and they're a comfy fit but if I had one criticism it would be that the leading leg thigh pad could be a little longer, the ball has that annoying tendency to find that little gap between the thigh pad and top of the pad flap. So are the Large pads any longer or is it just for the more ample of girth? I'm 6'2" and 34 waist (if i breathe in...). Hint, there's a sale for you whichever answer i get :)
Large are a bit longer yes, and also a little more accommodating for ample girth. They aren't absolutely massive and bulky though, we are talking a couple of centimetres wider on each side of the outer thigh pad, and maybe not quite as much on the inner.
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Large are a bit longer yes, and also a little more accommodating for ample girth. They aren't absolutely massive and bulky though, we are talking a couple of centimetres wider on each side of the outer thigh pad, and maybe not quite as much on the inner.
Thanks for the advice, order on its way...
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I have actually switched from A large P2 to a medium and a smaller one this season. Although a small chunk of my thigh is exposed, I find the setting a lot more comfortable and the top bit doesn't goad me in the waist anymore when going forward.
Tried Strettons as well and didn't really find it that comfortable, given the hype. The towel straps on strettons are certainly better than the aero ones.
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Well I got them in a large in the end - and kudos to Jake for helping sort out an aero quality glitch so efficiently when they first arrived. Not used them in anger but they seem just as comfortable as the medium shadow batting in the kitchen :-[