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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 01:32:20 PM

Title: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 01:32:20 PM

Hi all looking for some recommendations for pads with longer straps.
Picked up some B&S Assegai from the forum and found the straps just far too short for my calves.
My old bradburys fit fine but are looking rather worse for wear due to their age so i need some match pads.
Many thanks.

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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Mel Jessop on February 10, 2016, 01:41:22 PM

Sorry to hear that bud, the fit was fine for me, just got kit nerdy and decided to match my softs to my bats...

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 01:43:00 PM

Not a problem at all, i have found it to be hit and miss with some brands. The gloves however, comfiest ive ever used!

Unfortunately 2 major surgeries on my ankles have left me with naturally massive calves. Just one of those things really.

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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Alvaro on February 10, 2016, 01:49:28 PM

kook are your friends...

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Butterfingerz on February 10, 2016, 01:49:43 PM

If you can tell us the calf size I can get someone to check if ours fit.

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 10, 2016, 02:07:08 PM

Assegai and impi pads did have pretty short straps, this has been rectified on the 2016 pads from a new manufacturer, the GP274 is also made using a different supplier, both are good options if you want to keep your B&S look :)

Jake

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Kieron_BT on February 10, 2016, 02:10:10 PM

GM D30's if you can get hold of any. The straps on mine are huge!

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: smilley792 on February 10, 2016, 02:14:00 PM

Try gms. My old ones were long. And I sold them onto a dude with the worlds biggest calfs. They fit him fine.

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: SirScottiod on February 10, 2016, 04:04:02 PM

Ive struggled before to, 6"1' a shade under 20 stone rugby playing calves, but I just bought 'GRAY-NICOLLS Oblivion e41 5 Star Batting Pads' and they fit like a dream (and they were cheap :D £26 from Millet sports)

Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Eliotroberts on February 10, 2016, 05:36:12 PM

Quote from: SirScottiod on February 10, 2016, 04:04:02 PM

Ive struggled before to, 6"1' a shade under 20 stone rugby playing calves, but I just bought 'GRAY-NICOLLS Oblivion e41 5 Star Batting Pads' and they fit like a dream (and they were cheap :D £26 from Millet sports)

Any aeros or things like that you managed to find that fit ?


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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 05:42:12 PM

Quote from: Eliotroberts on February 10, 2016, 05:36:12 PM

Any aeros or things like that you managed to find that fit ?


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Aero pads or strippers? The strippers are very adjustable to any size.

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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: Eliotroberts on February 10, 2016, 05:43:19 PM

Quote from: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 05:42:12 PM

Aero pads or strippers? The strippers are very adjustable to any size.

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Strippers mate. After some but have big thighs and a rather large waist haha


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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 05:45:04 PM

Strippers are very adjustable. I think (although someone may prove me wrong) they all come with the same sized waist band which is adjusted, and the size is the length of the strippers.

Ive packed on the timber being at uni and still fit into mine just fine. If you want some size measurements for the waist size and thigh straps drop me a message and ill get the tape measure out for you.

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Title: Re: Pads for the larger lad.
Post by: dcullen8 on February 10, 2016, 06:03:11 PM

Thanks all picked up some GN F18s at a bargain price and suitable straps!!
Time to shift on the B&S to someone with better legs than mine.

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