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Title: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: leeroy_acko on December 01, 2009, 12:53:14 PM
Slazenger Oz bats, green Asics, those specialist thight pads...

what else can tempt me??
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: niceonechoppy on December 01, 2009, 01:14:09 PM
Perhaps some:

Redback Allegiance Pads MRH £35 Posted
Smasher API-G Pads MRH  £30 Posted

Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Colesy on December 01, 2009, 01:16:09 PM
Gray Nics Dual T20 ;)

maybe Puma Iridium gloves
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: slogger02 on December 01, 2009, 03:58:49 PM
get a screamer!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: AlRidd on December 01, 2009, 04:00:19 PM
Seconded!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: tommo256 on December 01, 2009, 04:24:16 PM
puma kit....
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: GJ on December 01, 2009, 04:39:59 PM
Yeah if your going anywhere near where screaming cat is, you might as well go and get a bat made their!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Washington on December 01, 2009, 07:04:35 PM
Yeah would have to agree if your anywhere near Sreaming Cat get one!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: niceonechoppy on December 01, 2009, 07:31:53 PM
Get a screaming cat! Julians meant to be a top guy.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: musama91 on December 01, 2009, 07:38:41 PM
Get OZ GN/Puma - way better than english version
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: leeroy_acko on December 01, 2009, 07:44:22 PM
the GN stuff does look amazing, Screaming Cat is a great idea too. Is Puma different over there?

Shame Aidy isnt around, I bet he is knee deep in stash by now...

Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Tom on December 01, 2009, 08:02:30 PM
If I went to Aus I'd be knee deep in gash...
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Howzat on December 01, 2009, 08:04:44 PM
Thats what I thought the post before said... hes probably trying to get deep into Phil Hughes more like!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: tommo256 on December 01, 2009, 08:11:50 PM
haha ;) that is brillliantt....yeah the puma stuff is different much nicer :)
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: leeroy_acko on December 01, 2009, 08:28:44 PM
Ha ha, that Phil Hughes obsession was odd, I bet he was gutted after the second test and he was dropped. Aidy was probably on that twitter page the minute he posted that stupid comment!

do you think he is actually stalking him and not really playing?!!!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Coach on December 02, 2009, 09:01:00 AM
ha, I would recommend you look into getting a screaming cat as suggested Julian is a great guy, Also look at some Remfrys if you can get a decent rate
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Apple on December 02, 2009, 05:22:38 PM
almost defiantly
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Washington on December 02, 2009, 05:24:37 PM
Yeah whats the crack with Remfrys? Ive heard he makes for test players? Any info on why his gear is so good?
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Apple on December 02, 2009, 05:25:20 PM
custom made thigh pads and arm guards and stuff
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Washington on December 02, 2009, 05:27:23 PM
Ah ok . . .he's an Aussie right? Has he a website?
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: niceonechoppy on December 02, 2009, 05:28:12 PM
Very expensive for your average customer though!
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: benzasia on December 02, 2009, 05:37:02 PM
get it customised as per ur need with 14 grains  bat with high middle as pitches  over there suit  to high  middle bats can get it made  as i make for many players
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: hell4leather cricket on December 02, 2009, 06:12:30 PM
i've got a full set of remry's ,can recommend them ,well worth the money.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: cd0070 on December 02, 2009, 07:01:56 PM
Matt can you post some pics of your gear... how did you contact him?
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: GJ on December 02, 2009, 07:05:07 PM
All the info is on here.

http://www.remfrycricket.com/ (http://www.remfrycricket.com/)
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Watsontotty on December 02, 2009, 07:43:38 PM
Screaming Cat 100% but i also rate Impala wouldn't look at anything else.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: hell4leather cricket on December 02, 2009, 07:50:33 PM
think impala went bust?
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Washington on December 02, 2009, 08:04:07 PM
No i think they are still going just owned by KG sports and trade mainly within australia
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: cd0070 on December 02, 2009, 08:08:40 PM
i think impala's are more expensive than screaming cat.. i would get a screaming cat over an impala..
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Watsontotty on December 02, 2009, 08:20:15 PM
i think impala's are more expensive than screaming cat.. i would get a screaming cat over an impala..

Which model of Impala and screaming cat you used m8 and did you try the softs or bat only.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: cd0070 on December 02, 2009, 09:05:26 PM
haven't used either.. was looking into getting either one of them earlier this month.. emailed impala and they have been bought by Enduro Sports and i was quoted $700AUD for their top bat this doesn't include shipping.. I rang Screaming Cat and spoke with Julian and he said his top bat (Professional) would be $625 including delivery and he would knock it and include a pair of gloves.. Would think that getting a bat at a cheaper prices from one of the best batmakers in the world would be a better deal..

From what I understand Imapal's were made by Australia Wide Bat Company and they went bust.. Not sure who makes them now and I think Enduro Sports are just distributors, so they might have a local bat maker working for them since they did give me an option for a custom made bat..
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Watsontotty on December 02, 2009, 09:38:45 PM
Personally i try not to comment too much on brands i had not used as i would feel i had nothing to base my opinions on other than a difference in price, I've personally used both brands and like them both and will be using screaming cat kit myself again in 2010 season but i still have my Impala.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: cd0070 on December 02, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
I never mentioned me using one or that one performs better than the other.. I based my opinion on price alone which i thought was pretty clear in my explanation.. and i was just saying what "I" would do and nothing about the performance of either..
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: Hads45 on December 02, 2009, 11:28:02 PM
I think alot of people need  to be realistic about some things. Like any bat, not all Screaming Cats are absolute cannons. Hence why Kingsgrove Sports in Sydney stopped selling them after one season.My Mate had one and it was ok, just ok. If you were gonna pay $500 for the Premium off the shelf or whatever, Id get one custom made from Julian at Melbourne and sent to you in OZ... or if your down there get one custom made and go and pick it up. Worth it for 625 compared to a shelf one for 500+

Impala have sold all there machinery to KG Sports, but even KG Sports dont stock them and all GC sell is old stock. So Im not sure whose making Impala now but I doubt the quality from Robin would be that good.

Things to look out for in OZ ... hmmm... Gray Nics are alright. If youve got the $$ the GN Legends are undescribable but by far the best bats Ive ever seen and of the quality I dont think another bat maker in the world sells. The GN Ignites, in all ranges are good bats. All Puma stuff is very good. The softs are the best in australia by far.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: langer17 on December 20, 2009, 11:23:59 AM
That is not true Hads45, I got a bat made today and he was telling me how he used to sell his products to the various cricket shops and they paid him for the stock however he wanted to make the service more personal. But the cricket shops don't like it when a bat maker sells them some bats but also has the option to get a handmade bat by the maker in person. This is because the shops feel like they would possilby be missing out on the better quality willow. So he decided to stop selling bats to the cricketing shops and decided to only make bats by direct contact with him, whether it be in person, by phone or by email.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: langer17 on December 20, 2009, 11:25:53 AM
Also all brands produce bats that arent that crash hot, but thats part of cricket, you can many absolute cannons, but occasionaly there may be a dud amongst them.
Title: Re: Going to Oz in Jan. What's the best kit to get out there?
Post by: keysersolze on December 20, 2009, 12:35:50 PM
Get yourself some real cricket bat stickers from kingsgrove or Greg chapel sports put them on e bay when you get back and double your money!!!