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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 19, 2015, 12:08:25 PM
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Good afternoon CBFers, I'm looking for 5-10 trialists to field test a new product range for us in order to get some feedback on them.
Price wise the helmet for the trial will cost £65 Inc UK P&P. (Less than it will when it goes to market)
For anyone genuinely interested in partaking please PM me and I'll divulge further details.
Cheers
Tom
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Just PM'd you Tom.
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Me me me me
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Would we be expected to get hit on the head?
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thanks for those who have PM'd, think ive repied to everyone that has contacted me.
@kdale6 not essential but if you wish to do so its entirely upto you ;)
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Still some spaces available for those that maybe interested.
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Will these be steel or titanium?
And will it be the inflatable liner or the "traditional" padding
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Steel and Traditional in this current version.
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PMd
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Shame I already have an Ayrtek
Price you pay for getting in early
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Little preview of what we will be launching in early 2016 to compliment the range....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/D1D7F312-5B7D-4592-9F43-31D1722B2669.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/D1D7F312-5B7D-4592-9F43-31D1722B2669.jpg.html)
Product Trialists will receive a discount for this product as a thank you for aiding us.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CTZyorJVeqI (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CTZyorJVeqI)
Inspired by this guy, need to get him in to advertise it, at least in NZ.
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Thanks to all those that have signed up already, helmets en route as of tomorrow for you all.
Still a few spaces available if anyone else is interested as would be good to get a spectrum of opinions from people.
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Is this limited to UK?
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Thanks to all those that have signed up already, helmets en route as of tomorrow for you all.
Still a few spaces available if anyone else is interested as would be good to get a spectrum of opinions from people.
i can join. let me know.
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Is this limited to UK?
@bostoncricketer no I'm happy to extend it globally but you would need to cover any additional postage costs 👍
Drop me a PM if your interested along with delivery address and I'll get a quote Inc shipping.
Cheers
Tom
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Just a quick note to say there are still a few spots open on this as a few members who showed initial interest have subsequently pulled out for various reasons.
Those that have already signed up and got their trial helmet maybe able to shed some light on what they received :)
Drop me a line if your interested.
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My helmet has arrived.
It looks like an Ayrtek. Can't really tell the difference. But as I was asked to test vision I put it on.
Grill gap seems smaller, grill more apparent. But am a being paranoid.
Put it next to my current Ayrtek.
Grill sits further out(is longer in effect. So it's level with the peak, and sits about 10mm closer to peak.
Grill also hangs lower to give more chin coverage(probably to gain he loss off coverage as grill is moved closer to peak.
Fit is identical to current Ayrtek, very comfy, swapped to the more padded inserts for best fit.
More Velcro in this so pads don't move! Big improvement.
In the hand the steel grill makes it feel heavier over my titanium one. By on the weight difference is negligible.
Pics to follow.
Net coming up sat so will comment on if it effects my game in the net. May try and film it to.
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Pictures. They speak a thousand words.
Big disappointment! And Adidas bag...... But if that's the big disappointment then it's all good yeah?
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/C8E36FD1-7828-453B-B6AB-B9830F114434_zpsbto9pm5p.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/C8E36FD1-7828-453B-B6AB-B9830F114434_zpsbto9pm5p.jpg.html)
Side by sides. Trial in black, my current aditek burgundy.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/39682C7E-ACAD-4759-95F8-A726230EE326_zpssihiublv.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/39682C7E-ACAD-4759-95F8-A726230EE326_zpssihiublv.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/EE92FCC6-0232-4ABD-B9AC-24A61142CE43_zpsr3ao9dfn.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/EE92FCC6-0232-4ABD-B9AC-24A61142CE43_zpsr3ao9dfn.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/656C1AD0-C3EC-47A4-B0AB-A2DEAB11F067_zps326av6ad.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/656C1AD0-C3EC-47A4-B0AB-A2DEAB11F067_zps326av6ad.jpg.html)
To emphasise the grill differences I added a piece of paper at the centre line
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/BAE658A0-C4E8-4B04-B6E5-CD1FB285D9DC_zpsjvlwbxey.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/BAE658A0-C4E8-4B04-B6E5-CD1FB285D9DC_zpsjvlwbxey.jpg.html)
And my spare old steel grill level with the new grill to show changes
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/BFE49523-F273-454B-8F5E-7B0106AB8DB5_zps14opf2rl.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/BFE49523-F273-454B-8F5E-7B0106AB8DB5_zps14opf2rl.jpg.html)
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Thanks Chris, useful for people to see the adjustments regarding the grille against an "older" model and how to further improve the penetration resistance we have amended the grille alignment with the peak and moved it further away from the face. Aesthetically the grille may appear to be the only changes but we have been working hard with the R&D on the shell materials as well to ensure they are also offering increased impact protection.
Apologies about the bag, we havent yet got the Ayrtek branded version with us, If any trialists didn't receive a storage bag please drop me a line and ill get one sent out!
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Loving the newer grill position, looks like it will do favours for my larger than normal head!
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Will the newer grills fit older helmets?
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@kenbriooo yes that's part of the design aspect, existing Ayrtek/adidas owners would be able to retro fit the new grille to their helmet however it wouldn't make it officially 2013 compliant.
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Will the grill stay removable on production versions? A little confused on this with the new standard, pretty much all manufacturers seem to have made them non-removable, but GMs lid does pass?
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@kenbriooo yes that's part of the design aspect, existing Ayrtek/adidas owners would be able to retro fit the new grille to their helmet however it wouldn't make it officially 2013 compliant.
Brilliant news
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Will the grill stay removable on production versions? A little confused on this with the new standard, pretty much all manufacturers seem to have made them non-removable, but GMs lid does pass?
Correct as with the GM that has passed.
It doesn't have to be fixed in the sense it cannot be removed or replaced from the helmet, only "fixed" as in the point that the distance between peak and grille cannot be changed.
The samples provided to Trialists will be very close to what the final version is likely to look like bar some minor adjustments through the feedback being provided. 👍
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Hi Tom, may i know the different between the new 2016 helmet compare to older version
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@Ayrtek => Not sure if you are still accepting trial participants, still sent you a PM ...
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I know some people only look at the pictures on this forum without reading the posts, but it appears a some people don't even bother with that any more... :-[
Hi Tom, may i know the different between the new 2016 helmet compare to older version
Pictures. They speak a thousand words.
Big disappointment! And Adidas bag...... But if that's the big disappointment then it's all good yeah?
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/C8E36FD1-7828-453B-B6AB-B9830F114434_zpsbto9pm5p.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/C8E36FD1-7828-453B-B6AB-B9830F114434_zpsbto9pm5p.jpg.html[/url])
Side by sides. Trial in black, my current aditek burgundy.
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/39682C7E-ACAD-4759-95F8-A726230EE326_zpssihiublv.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/39682C7E-ACAD-4759-95F8-A726230EE326_zpssihiublv.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/EE92FCC6-0232-4ABD-B9AC-24A61142CE43_zpsr3ao9dfn.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/EE92FCC6-0232-4ABD-B9AC-24A61142CE43_zpsr3ao9dfn.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/656C1AD0-C3EC-47A4-B0AB-A2DEAB11F067_zps326av6ad.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/656C1AD0-C3EC-47A4-B0AB-A2DEAB11F067_zps326av6ad.jpg.html[/url])
To emphasise the grill differences I added a piece of paper at the centre line
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/BAE658A0-C4E8-4B04-B6E5-CD1FB285D9DC_zpsjvlwbxey.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/BAE658A0-C4E8-4B04-B6E5-CD1FB285D9DC_zpsjvlwbxey.jpg.html[/url])
And my spare old steel grill level with the new grill to show changes
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/BFE49523-F273-454B-8F5E-7B0106AB8DB5_zps14opf2rl.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/BFE49523-F273-454B-8F5E-7B0106AB8DB5_zps14opf2rl.jpg.html[/url])
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I am not generally a wearer of helmets as I tend to find them uncomfortable but I'm so tempted to sign up for this trial to see if Ayrtek could change my mind haha!
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@northernboy1987 if you're interested id be quick as were running out of trial places now as interest has been quite positive.
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@northernboy1987 if you're interested id be quick as were running out of trial places now as interest has been quite positive.
Thanks Tom, I'll have a think, I'm just worried I'll just end up having 2 helmets that I don't wear instead of just 1 haha. That's not a reflection on your helmets or the Masuri I currently have obviously!
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Thanks Tom, I'll have a think, I'm just worried I'll just end up having 2 helmets that I don't wear instead of just 1 haha. That's not a reflection on your helmets or the Masuri I currently have obviously!
I use Albion 98 or Forma players helmet right now. I tried friends Masuri helmet and it felt just too heavy. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same way ??
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I use Albion 98 or Forma players helmet right now. I tried friends Masuri helmet and it felt just too heavy. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same way ??
The deadweight is greater on the new Masuri, but when I have mine on (including a stem guard) it feels no different to any other helmet I've used. I think the "it weighs too much thing" is psychological, after a net or 2 you won't notice.
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Thanks to those that have enquired and partaken in the trial so far. Down to the last few we have left if anyone else wants to come on-board?
Also thanks to those that have already provided very useful feedback having received and used their helmets.
Regards
Tom
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I'm certainly interested!!!
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my helmet arrived today thanks Tom. i havent had much of a look yet but will do in the next day or so
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Helmet arrived today ... Build quality is good and finish with the black color looks stunning. Pics to follow soon ....
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I was lucky enough to get one of the new helmets from Tom. Unfortunately it won't now be used so I'd like it to go to someone on CBF. It's been tried on a couple of times but never used so as new. Black Adult with new grill design. Please PM me if interested. Thanks
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I worn mine for the first time yesterday impressed with the feel of the helmet secure. Just playing with padding as need double thickness on front padding. Thought it would take longer to get used to wearing helmet again but easier and could feel no different with Nektek.
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second time ive worn the helmet tonight and really like it. the gap is defintely smaller the how i had my old ayrtek but tonight i didnt find it a problem at all and really liked it.
i out the right level of padding in this week as well which helped the fit.
overall though im really happy with my new helmet
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Net number 5 tonight. As per last net, I've forgot I'm wearing it. A superb helmet.
Now if I could just get the titanium grill.......
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All in good time, having an ongoing battle with the test house to get them to do their job I'm hoping the titanium grilles will be a whole heap faster to progress through!
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Totally at home in my new lid now after 3 or 4 sessions so thanks Tom @Ayrtek
Glad to have it on today after this happened to one of the guys at club nets, beamer split his head open leading to most of a day at A&E, a nasty scar and a pounding headache!
(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd483/oldmanfram/IMG_2095.jpg) (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/oldmanfram/media/IMG_2095.jpg.html)
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Hope he recovers quickly mate,
The helmets are in the final stages of paperwork now having passed all tests were just waiting for certification officer to grant it but she's off for half term next week meaning a further delay from what we had hoped and were promised back in early Jan to have everything completed by now.
Having had several projects to juggle over the last 6-12 months that have taken up a great deal of time and energy outside of cricket I'll hopefully be in contact with any retailers wishing to stock the products next week. (Or if any on here are keen to stock then that don't please drop me a line) so we can offer people an option going into the 2016 season.
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Any news on Titanium Grille for the new helmets?
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They are next on the list to approve as we have worked on the basis that if our entry level model passes and we can get the shell materials, packaging etc all aligned for this then everything else will follow it with relative ease thereafter.
FYI the helmet with a steel grille is lighter than some other 2013 compliant Titanium models.
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*ahem* Masuri *ahem*
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@Ayrtek no issues sticking my old Ti grille on the new lid is there mate?
Other than it not technically being compliant then I assume?
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How much lighter do the titanium grills actually make it feel? Is it a big difference?
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@Ayrtek no issues sticking my old Ti grille on the new lid is there mate?
Other than it not technically being compliant then I assume?
Correct, it will fit but wouldn't be 2013 compliant.
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How much lighter do the titanium grills actually make it feel? Is it a big difference?
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Our Ti grille would bring the weight down by approx 125g overall from 872g with a steel to approx 747g.
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Quite a bit then. How much does steel weigh?
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872g approx (I say approx as variables will exist such as amount of glue used to fix in liner etc so everyone may have a small variation).
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Have early Ti grille will that fit the helmet or has shape if grille changed?
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Have early Ti grille will that fit the helmet or has shape if grille changed?
It will fit onto the shell yes but wouldnt be 2013 compliant due to the alignment of the old grille with the peak etc. @smilley792 posted some pics showing the difference between the old model and new version.
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I may be on my own, but I have no idea why people have purchased the new helmet to trial and then Want to mess about fitting an old grill.
Firstly why not just buy(or keep) an old helmet if that's what your after.
Or secondly, it's not really helping Tom here get a good feel and feedback on these helmets(the purpose of the trial) if everyone's switching out the grills so soon.
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Also the pics showing the difference between old and new helmets are on page two in this very thread.
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Just wandered that was all a love the new helmet vision for me on the new one feels much better so would stick with Steel unless ti was identical.
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What's rough cost of titanium? Does anything think it's really worth upgrading from steel?
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Just wandered that was all a love the new helmet vision for me on the new one feels much better so would stick with Steel unless ti was identical.
I would recommend not fitting the older ti grill on the new helmet. The visibility and feel is very different between the older and newer model. I would recommend using the steel grill that comes with Ayrtek and transition to titanium once it's available from them.
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I've still got an unused black trial helmet. Unfortunately can't use it. Please PM me if you're interested. Have cleared this with Tom.
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Unused Trial Helmet still available
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How much my friend @bk?
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It was £65 delivered in the original offer. If someone can promise me it's going to a good home then will deliver (MyHermes) for £55. Brand new in box with spare bits and bag.
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Thanks to bk, I am now the owner of shiny new ayrtek helmet, which arrived yesterday as promised.
Happy to be included in any trials/data collection if anyone from ayrtek wants to get in touch. Ping me a pm if so.
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@thegasman welcome on board to the Trialists, as a member of this elite batting squad you also receive 25% discount off of a Nek-Tek Should you wish to purchase one. 👍
I'll drop u a PM with details
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Ha! That's the one and only time my batting and elite squad have been mentioned in the same sentence.
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Tell me about it, I've had to form my own company just be to able to say I'm a "sponsored" player!
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Tom ever so kindly let me buy a new standard titanium grill. It arrive yesterday. Top service as always.
Very impressed.
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745g. Can't wait for the carbon shell to be available!!