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Title: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: 19reading87 on March 29, 2017, 02:50:56 PM
Few weeks back I purchased a Masuri Vision Series ELITE Titanium Grille helmet. I've since used this in 4 nets totalling around an hours or 2s worth of netting and to be honest I'm really at struggling getting myself used to it. I used a normal masuri Titanium for years and it was perfect but given it looked tired I thought it was best to try one of the new safer styles.

Has anybody else really struggled to adapt to the new styles because of the weight and the general feel of the helmet? And if so how have you got around it? I don't really want to do yet another sales topic .... 🙄🙄🙄
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: alexhilly1492 on March 29, 2017, 02:53:06 PM
Yes mate just takes time, big issue was the closeness of the grill to the peak compared to the old style one

If it's the fit have you tried a different size band?
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 29, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
As stupid as this sounds try watching telly with it on, or generally wearing it to do everyday things.

You might get a few funny looks in your local supermarket, but you'll get used to the helmet quicker doing this than only wearing it to bat
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Long hop 1987 on March 29, 2017, 03:21:47 PM
As stupid as this sounds try watching telly with it on, or generally wearing it to do everyday things.

You might get a few funny looks in your local supermarket, but you'll get used to the helmet quicker doing this than only wearing it to bat

I ahd this problem and took to wearing it round the house. It did really help.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Biggie Smalls on March 29, 2017, 03:59:23 PM
As stupid as this sounds try watching telly with it on, or generally wearing it to do everyday things.

You might get a few funny looks in your local supermarket, but you'll get used to the helmet quicker doing this than only wearing it to bat

Don't try going into a bank though , that might not work out the best . :( :D
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: TGB1997 on March 29, 2017, 05:12:48 PM
If you are worried about it the closeness of the grill and the weight then thats naturally going to have an effect, when using it forget that its a new helmet and you won't even realise. I have used a Masuri VS Elite Titanium for 3 seasons now and I love mine, personally I wouldn't turn back or even consider another helmet even the Masuri OS helmets
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Calzehbhoy on March 29, 2017, 06:03:38 PM
I played a lot of FIFA on the XBox to help me get used to focusing on something through the grill
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: jamielsn15 on March 29, 2017, 07:52:33 PM
Mate, i found i got on with it straight away by putting the forehead padding about half way down in the middle of my forehead. Feels a bit too low when you look down but, for me, when im in my batting stance its perfect. I've never had a problem with the vision at all...
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: GoldenArm on March 29, 2017, 08:07:23 PM
Absolutely 100% the solution to this is to send it back and buy a shrey masterclass air. Shrey have been bashed endlessly but I've had zero problems with mine. It's light, it's comfortable it's the nuts. I'm buying another as I've switched teams and their club colour is green. Masuri have created a monstrosity with those vision elites, how anyone can wear one to bat I have no idea. If it still doesn't feel comfortable after all that time batting with it it's never going to. Don't know how the OS2's are as I haven't tried one yet, but I can wholeheartedly recommend a shrey. Don't listen to the moaners. Save the masuri for moto gp that's about all it's good for. The fact masuri had to come out with a new helmet this year tells you everything about it, a LOT of people hated it.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: kenbriooo on March 29, 2017, 08:57:43 PM
Just watch a load of these videos https://youtu.be/kG-5lj69gsw to help you adjust while wearing it!
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: sanredrose on March 29, 2017, 10:58:50 PM
Masuri have created a monstrosity with those vision elites, how anyone can wear one to bat I have no idea.

Heavy helmet sort of give a still head when facing the bowler. Because on the weight on my head, i feel more balanced  :D :D :D .. i am pulling ur leg here @GoldenArm.

Masuri is top notch protection, but as you pointed out Shrey is an allrounder which is a better alternative for many people.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: JTtaylor145 on March 30, 2017, 06:40:54 AM
I have tried the Masuri Elite range, I've tried the OS2 range, I've tried the Shrey and I've tried an Ayrtek. With all of those helmets I haven't found the vision that great and the weight of the Elite range is far too heavy. The best helmet I found for vision is the GN Players Titanium, I'll admit it is not a cheap option but having tried all the others I felt the GN was the best.   
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: LDifa on March 30, 2017, 07:14:21 AM
mine kept slipping forward, so I ended up super gluing the sliding adjustment - am very happy with it now
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: sachin200 on May 31, 2017, 10:27:02 PM
Few weeks back I purchased a Masuri Vision Series ELITE Titanium Grille helmet. I've since used this in 4 nets totalling around an hours or 2s worth of netting and to be honest I'm really at struggling getting myself used to it. I used a normal masuri Titanium for years and it was perfect but given it looked tired I thought it was best to try one of the new safer styles.

Has anybody else really struggled to adapt to the new styles because of the weight and the general feel of the helmet? And if so how have you got around it? I don't really want to do yet another sales topic .... 🙄🙄🙄

Lol! I saw that many Bangladeshi pros have cut the second bar of their helmets (watch the Champins trophy closely). I guess that is your. Lie right there.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 31, 2017, 11:04:26 PM
Are you sure they aren't just using the single bar model? 
It seems a bit silly they'd cut a bar off when you can simply get a helmet without it in the first place :-[
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: sachin200 on June 01, 2017, 12:15:03 AM
No those weren't the single bar helmets.
 I am 100% sure and it isn't just one batsman who did it. It was 2/3 people especially in the second practice match against India.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: sachin200 on June 01, 2017, 12:26:44 AM
Are you sure they aren't just using the single bar model? 
It seems a bit silly they'd cut a bar off when you can simply get a helmet without it in the first place :-[

Just check Mushfiqur Rahim's recent ESPNCricinfo pics carefuly. Also, i am quite sure that during their innings I noticed more than one batter had those removed bars from the vision series.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: tim2000s on June 01, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Just check Mushfiqur Rahim's recent ESPNCricinfo pics carefuly. Also, i am quite sure that during their innings I noticed more than one batter had those removed bars from the vision series.

Looks like it in this image:
(http://i.imgur.com/8AnSvwf.jpg)
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 01, 2017, 07:18:17 AM
This modification would contravene any Certification and given its in an ICC regulated tournament if umpires noticed they'd have to change it.,
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: alexhilly1492 on June 01, 2017, 08:05:04 AM
What about the adjustable lid the keeper is wearing? Sure that would have to change also
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 01, 2017, 11:35:13 AM
What about the adjustable lid the keeper is wearing? Sure that would have to change also

Wicket keeping standard hasnt yet been imposed
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 01, 2017, 11:36:57 AM
Don't the rules say only helmets provided to players by their employer need to meet the latest Standard? I.e. A player may buy and use what they wish

From my understanding the players have to choose/use a helmet on the ICC list of approved helmets for use in tournaments under their jurisdiction.

I have had to submit images to the ICC of all the helmets we have certified to the latest safety standard for ease of reference for the umpires etc.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: tim2000s on June 01, 2017, 11:40:43 AM
From my understanding the players have to choose/use a helmet on the ICC list of approved helmets for use in tournaments under their jurisdiction.

I have had to submit images to the ICC of all the helmets we have certified to the latest safety standard for ease of reference for the umpires etc.
Technically, it's an approved helmet... I bet they didn't write something in the rules saying "That isn't modified by the player". ;)
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Buzz on June 01, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
Pretty clear in the lid too... (although I would argue the change in grille on my lid hasn't impacted negatively the safety of it)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/IMG_20170129_190110_zpspwabrztd.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/IMG_20170129_190110_zpspwabrztd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 01, 2017, 12:39:24 PM
The protruding wire ends would immediately raise alarm bells with any Test house as if that twists and catches the players face its going to cause some hefty damage.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: sachin200 on June 02, 2017, 11:26:05 AM
This modification would contravene any Certification and given its in an ICC regulated tournament if umpires noticed they'd have to change it.,

It is not just one player in their team that has done it. I think I saw at least 2/3 more in their team with removed bats from their helmets.
Title: Re: Struggling with my new masuri
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on June 02, 2017, 11:30:50 AM
Bit stupid on their behalf then as  its compromised the safety the helmet provides if they get hit.