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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on August 14, 2015, 03:06:27 PM
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We took this shell back in part exchange recently and got to work rubbing it down ready to get it sprayed back to a solid colour.
However during rubbing it down it revealed the different layers that its gone through over the seasons and I quite liked the fact it gave the rough and ready look with some exposed carbon fibre to boot.
As such I have clear coated it in matte lacquer so the finish remains as it is currently.
Ive already got a RawTek helmet that i've been using but did intend to get this into my kit bag. However with a mini me due soon i've already got too much stuff lying around the home office to justify so long story short its up for grabs!
Its a carbon fibre/kevlar shell with titanium grille and will come with a new A.C.I.S liner (once fresh stock reaches us next week!).
Im not sure what price to put on this as its a true 1 off due to the unique layers of the paint etc so wondered what CBF members thought?
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/71B68E69-9E7E-4E63-9D9F-9C1B6C504EFE_1.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/71B68E69-9E7E-4E63-9D9F-9C1B6C504EFE_1.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/63D53590-1124-40A9-850B-E8DFD4A01622.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/63D53590-1124-40A9-850B-E8DFD4A01622.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/24669FDB-1D7E-4312-8984-6718FE25A465.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/24669FDB-1D7E-4312-8984-6718FE25A465.jpg.html)
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Looks the dogs dangles Tom!
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The sledging would be unbearable, surely? I get enough abuse for wearing a sky blue Masuri.
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Looks very 'Urban Camo' ;)
To curb any sledging it just needs a small sticker on the back with the words: 'I've faced quicker.' ;)
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Looks a lot like the helmet I received from Adidas a few weeks ago...
Only joking I think it looks good, although I am a sucker for carbon fibre :)
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I think it is an acquired taste.
Some people will love it. It isn't for me though
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Have put this on eBay, lad at our club wanted it but then decided he preferred the Carbon Fibre weave of the stock model so went for that instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/331638309115?roken=cUgayN (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/331638309115?roken=cUgayN)
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I think it is an acquired taste.
Some people will love it. It isn't for me though
Agreed, something a little bit different to the norm that might appeal to someone, if not then we can always coat it in a solid colour.
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Whats the design supposed to be? i havent figured it out yet lol
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No design, prob me watching too many Gas Monkey Garage episodes where they end up clear coating a patina on a car as they like the "aged" look of it rather than spraying it so it looks brand new again.
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Ah i see
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Bloody love the look of this. It just reminds me of Predator. Get to da chopppaaa!
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Well it's only at £48 currently on eBay so fire in a cheeky bid 😉
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Like the look of it! The worn look but I already have an Ayrtek, an Affiniti Ayrtek AND a normal 'old school' helmet already.
But good luck on bidding guys. It will be unique :-)
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What's the chances it gets bought cheapish and sent back for a refurb??
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Lol who knows, happy to respray it if needs be
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It looks terrible. What ever look you were going for it just says, used, old and run down.
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I rather like that...
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It's a cracking looking lid and had it been the other fixed liner. I'd have taken a punt on it.
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Good to see it dividing opinion, Its nice to try new things as sometimes it gets a bit mundane doing just plain colours over and over again.
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Leave your cars looking like this too?? :o
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Leave your cars looking like this too?? :o
People do.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/CD366664-6CEC-4B3F-BC62-4B77BEE221AF_zpsbkledeil.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/CD366664-6CEC-4B3F-BC62-4B77BEE221AF_zpsbkledeil.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/EF4A6A0E-5416-48B4-ADBF-74D0396160F5_zpsflkbtgbd.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/EF4A6A0E-5416-48B4-ADBF-74D0396160F5_zpsflkbtgbd.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/3639D425-9778-485C-B6C3-2C1C11E6D5A4_zpsmwbljfuu.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/3639D425-9778-485C-B6C3-2C1C11E6D5A4_zpsmwbljfuu.jpg.html)
And an extreme one
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/E61B106D-82B8-41EB-B642-9AAC9B827A8F_zpshhgvhp1l.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/E61B106D-82B8-41EB-B642-9AAC9B827A8F_zpshhgvhp1l.jpg.html)
Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's wrong. People opinions vary. Be a boring world if we all liked the same.
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I really like the look but now in ownership of a nice black Vader-tek I can't justify it. Hugely tempted though as it looks really cool.
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No one said it was wrong.
What a waste of a Camaro...
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I'm in the "that thing looks terrible" camp. Different strokes for different folks.
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If not mistaken, the auction ended today, what's the final price?
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Several bids were made yesterday, one offered £3 with several stage payments to follow - this was rejected.
Another bid was accepted, but due to a confusion with time differences the bid expired.
The helmet is now refusing to go back into stock - or be refurbished - it says it is being disrespected and treated as a slave.
Tom is alternating between letting it feel the lurve and letting it feel his boot. ;) :o ;) :o ;)
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If not mistaken, the auction ended today, what's the final price?
It sold for £111.50 in the end :-[