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Title: Lids
Post by: siridurrani on March 07, 2015, 09:48:04 AM
Hey all

I just have a slight issue. Basically been keeping for about 3 years, taken to it naturally, got selected for my uni first team this year which led to my technique being altered etc. Which is actually been very beneficial, however I have an issue with a normal batting lid as when you go into the crouch the lid digs in very painfully to the back of the head, I'm 6ft4, going on 6ft5. I know you can get scalloped lids. Or I think you can? Any suggestions?

Sorry if this is a duplicate!
 
Warm regards

Siri
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: skip1973 on March 07, 2015, 10:02:30 AM
Masuri do a keeping helmet with an arc cut from the back of the helmet.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: HallamKeeper on March 09, 2015, 09:50:22 AM
Do they still do the keeping helmet? I have one but it has a steel grill, wanted a titanium one but I was told they are not doing them any longer. Shame, it is a good helmet. Other option I suppose would be to get a cheap helmet and modify it yourself.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 09, 2015, 03:08:59 PM
Buy a Ti grille then mate, they pop up on eBay for reasonable prices or you can pay a bit more and get a new one from various sources online with a bit of searching.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: Stumper on March 09, 2015, 03:21:10 PM
On some helmets you can reserve the grill, a bit unconventional and can be a little uncomfortable, but works for some people.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 09, 2015, 03:22:46 PM
So you look village and it's not comfortable! What's the point of doing it ???
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: Stumper on March 09, 2015, 03:26:19 PM
So you look village and it's not comfortable! What's the point of doing it ???

I never said i did it, but i seen it done before. Guess it gives better vision without having the peak, so i guess a trade off between comfort and vision.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: arsenal123 on March 09, 2015, 03:43:41 PM
Try an Ayrtek.  I'm a 6 2' keeper and works for me.

P.S. congrats on making the uni firsts.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 09, 2015, 03:46:37 PM
I never said i did it, but i seen it done before. Guess it gives better vision without having the peak, so i guess a trade off between comfort and vision.

It was more a rhetorical question than directed at you specifically bud  ;)
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: Stumper on March 09, 2015, 04:00:28 PM
It was more a rhetorical question than directed at you specifically bud  ;)

No problems mate  ;)
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: HallamKeeper on March 10, 2015, 12:11:56 PM
Buy a Ti grille then mate, they pop up on eBay for reasonable prices or you can pay a bit more and get a new one from various sources online with a bit of searching.

I'll keep a look out. New Masuri grilles are different fit so need an old style one. Not essential just be nice if I can get one.
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 10, 2015, 12:22:55 PM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231500198077 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231500198077)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221707265842 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221707265842)

Either of those any good for you?
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: edge on March 10, 2015, 12:26:19 PM
I'll keep a look out. New Masuri grilles are different fit so need an old style one. Not essential just be nice if I can get one.
Nooooo they're not? Elite/Test grilles are interchangable (I've done this myself)
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: HallamKeeper on March 10, 2015, 02:14:34 PM
[url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231500198077[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231500198077[/url])

[url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221707265842[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221707265842[/url])

Either of those any good for you?


Ah very helpful, thanks!!
Title: Re: Lids
Post by: siridurrani on March 13, 2015, 04:05:37 PM
Try an Ayrtek.  I'm a 6 2' keeper and works for me.

P.S. congrats on making the uni firsts.

Cheers pal, just annoying as I brought a brand new Masuri last season. Always money to spend when it comes to cricket equipment!