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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 01, 2010, 11:31:10 AM
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Got to knock these up this week to send out thought I would give a little preview of the shells before they undergo spraying etc before delivery.....
Stage one....raw state shells
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/rawshell2.jpg)
Stage Two....Sprayed shell.....Blue and Red (any guesses as for where they are going yet?)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/sprayedshells.jpg)
Next stage is is a sorting out the graphics to go onto them and putting together all the parts such as chin strap, liner, initials etc. before boxing them up for dispatch to their destination.
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going by colour are they going to someone west indian and someone kiwi per chance?
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id guess to the ipl
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I think the Kiwi one would have been black...not blue.
So I am with stubbz on this one - ipl would be my first guess too!
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delhi and decan chargers il guess`
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yeah ipl, gotta be!
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must be going colour blind : ] and dyslexic
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Lol yeh sorry navy blue colour appears a bit dark in the pictures iphone camera for you with no flash!
Good guessing so far only one for the IPL other is another Sri Lanka shell to go with it.
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both for kumar then, one SL and one Kings XI
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Tell tale signs of Kumar with the 12 vent design ;)
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does kumar need a new lid often? i saw somewhere that peter trego at somerset has had the same one for 12 years!
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does kumar need a new lid often? i saw somewhere that peter trego at somerset has had the same one for 12 years!
hasn't trego been a bit of a journeyman? i expect the somerset one was kept for posterity while he whiled away time in kent/middlesex 2nd XIs ... still a long time if true :)
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From what I've seen Trego seems to be flogging most of his kit on Ebay!
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both for kumar then, one SL and one Kings XI
Spot on Mr Cricket....hes had 4/5 helmets now I think a couple with the 4 vent design and then the rest with 12 vents...couple of other Sri Lanka players also wear them though as well though so got to send a couple of others out as well.
Will stick up a couple of pics of the finished articles before they leave.
Id be suprised if hes had a helemt for 12 yrs unless hes become somewhat attached to it! County clubs have a budget to buy in their kit with as far as i know and players are issued helmets as aprt fo this deal.
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im sure i saw this! it was on sky sports during a championship match in the summer they were looking in players lockers as a lunchtime feature and tregs whipped out his lid and said how he had never changed it lol
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From what I've seen Trego seems to be flogging most of his kit on Ebay!
Care to share?
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Yeah just like Trig in Only Fools and Horses but instead of having the same brush for 20 years just had 10 new handles and 20 new heads . . . .its 5 new shells and 5 new grilles!! ha
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Yeah just like Trig in Only Fools and Horses but instead of having the same brush for 20 years just had 10 new handles and 20 new heads . . . .its 5 new shells and 5 new grilles!! ha
Au Revior. That Trig quote has to be one of my all time top only fools quotes! Kushti.
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CKS's IPL shell now finished...quite like the red personally!
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looking good!
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another dazzler, its not long until I get one, i promise Tom!!
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Just a few pics of another custom that was done for Biggy63 on here in his club colours. Looked very nice when finished in the red and royal blue I thought.
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dam that looks nice man. Btw did you get my PM from yesterday?
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few more to add tothe collection that have gone out to our valued customers this week....
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few more to add tothe collection that have gone out to our valued customers this week....
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That scotland one does look rather good,
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Yeah lucky chap whoever got hold of that one ;)
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man that 2nd one has a great design man. I guess blue is the popular colour lol
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Yeah seems to be what mist people opt for yet to do many other colours tbh
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Just more brilliance, they look really smart and really seem to bring helmets in up to date and a lot more modern I reckon
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Tom, are you applying the graphics in vinyl, or are they painted on?
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Fattus little from section A little from section B mate. All depends on the design to be honest and what will look best.
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Ahh, interesting. I have a proposal for you - I'll contact you via PM.
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From what I've seen Trego seems to be flogging most of his kit on Ebay!
seen it, selling a whole manner of things!
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seen it, selling a whole manner of things!
Point me in the right direction mate.
Helmets look really good, I like the stripes in them, although the shiny finish doesn't really work for me
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(http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/114900/114916.jpg)
Another Ayrtek on show in Sri Lanka.
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Good find Tom....Kaushalya Weeraratne or UKW as I know him from doing the helmets. Top run scored in this tournament and hit the most 6's as well! Hopefully will secure a place in the one day side off the back of this performance.
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In regards to this weeks helmets...were into the realms of metallic gunmetal grey for a South Africa under 19's player who is in the High Performance Centre (HPC).
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/photo2.jpg)
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so you have any examples of non shiny lids> or is it part of your strategy for the batsman to put off the blower with the sun reflecting off the lid into his eyes??!! ;)
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On the rare occasion that the sun does come out over here?!? lol yeah can always matte them back if requested/required. Think they just look a bit "bling" when the camera catches them i think!
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Just thought I'd post before and after pictures of my helmet from Tom :)
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Think the refurb came out well mate....pearlescent paint gives you the edge ;)
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Looks dark blue but purple when the lights on it lol
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looks bloody good working on the wife to get me one bloody hell she is cracking down on my spending think she is pissed off with me asking questions like "look at the grains on that"
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Ayrtek,
Do you have any more helmets that you can show us ? as i love them so much i need to see more. i have an addiction with your helmets lol.
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Not yet mate as all the latest ones have been stock colours so nothing exciting in the custom design arena going out at the moment....hopefully some custom ones will be ordered up soon to get creative again!!
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Check out his photobucket page lol
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i have a nice design for you all to do with the job could only wear it at certain places if you know what i mean
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Check out his photobucket page lol
Tom do you have a link to this lol ?
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http://s444.photobucket.com/home/tom_ayrtek?sort=ascending&albumpath=tom_ayrtek&subscription=714726
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Tom, do you have any pics of the inside and out of a PCS Premier or elite ?
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Not at the moment mate as only did a small run of them....only one left is out in the office at the moment
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Not at the moment mate as only did a small run of them....only one left is out in the office at the moment
Ok, no probs. im gnna drop u a pm now.
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Just a few pics to show whats underneath and what your getting for your money :)
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Niceee, i have my helmet pretty much on that setting (front one is on the higher one though) but the plate is literally vertical on mine haha!!!!
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i might invesy next season ;)
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Tom do you mind posting a picture of your helmet from inside? I want to have a look at the padding, foaming etc
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Tom do you mind posting a picture of your helmet from inside? I want to have a look at the padding, foaming etc
Oh, so so many 'helmet' jokes, I really musn't................................................
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thou must refrain Fattus its like shooting fish in a barrel!!!! Yeh ill upload one now of the ones that were sent out to lords last week.....
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Who is Ormes and who are CCDO?
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Client/customer confidentiality cant be breached I'm afraid Dan....
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Really? :(
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Nah im just messing it's for one of the forum members who's club is based in France....
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Club Criq de Oui?? haha :)
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Are they 2010 lining or 2009?
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Newest version mate... 2010
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Thanks for those pictures Tom. I really appreciate it. Do you mind telling me that is that top of the line helmet inner? Or all helmets are like that from inside?
Thanks
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Both our ACIS helmets have the same liner in both the Elite and Premier model, the only difference is the exterior shell which is made from E-glass in the Premier and Carbon Fibre in the Elite.
Hope that helps to explain things....
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Both our ACIS helmets have the same liner in both the Elite and Premier model, the only difference is the exterior shell which is made from E-glass in the Premier and Carbon Fibre in the Elite.
Hope that helps to explain things....
Make sense! Thanks mate! Much appreciated....
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Cool, any other questions feel free to ask as happy to explain
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Will do for sure!
Once again thanks
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Few helmet making their way out to the US of A last week...seems to be gorwing in popularity out there!
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Fully stocked up on the Elite lids now and even got 4x 12 vent models through which are being knocked up for a few other pro's ;)
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After a busy week and a phone call on Thursday to ask if there was any chance of getting a squads worth of lids ready for todays T20 on Sky Sports @ 7pm this was the results of 3 days work and a 200 mile round trip to Edgbaston and a quick chat with Mr Bell......
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Looking good, are they going to all be wearing them then??
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and a quick chat with Mr Bell......
ding dong... nice name drop - how was your new friend Mr Bell? I hope they like the Lids, I think they look great
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Look very nice actually, bling bling without the LOOK AT ME sign ;)
Just really, really annoyed I can't watch it :(
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yeh he was good picking up a few other bits (coloured pads and a new bat im guessing) just as i dropped the helmets off so took his with him after a quick chat...figners crossed they all wear one tonight but they only got them today so may fancy netting with them 1st perhaps before wearing them in the match!
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Loving the helmets hope they wear them
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They look quality. Any spares?
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i have to do another few of them actually as they only have a teams worth thus far rather than a squads....so if you ordered one up via the webshop there would be the potential to have your very own version!
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How much are they Tom? I will have a look at the site later but I'm on tge fine at mo
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as a forum offer i could swing one complete with the warwickshire graphics as above for £115.00 but would be with a 2009 Ti grill
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mmm tempting but I think the missus would kick me out
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just do it can't be worried about the missus mine has threatend a few times thanks to tom but she has not followed through with it yet!!!! lol
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Surely selling ur L&W freed up some funds matty lol ;)
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Nice one Tom, Carter and Bell are looking the business with their lids.
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Bell is a good one hopefully he will continue to wear them in the tests
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Yep, bell is wearing one. look good.
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Few others as well should follow suit as they have enough between them ;)
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Saving up for my custom one ;)
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They look good but not sure I can justify owning an Aussie Test lid as well .. But tempted
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they look very smart on there outing tonight them helmets
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Good win for the bob sleigh boys...nice to see my new best mate ian bell getting a 50 in his shiney new lid! :)
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haha, yes. He batted well. Any chance of him using one for England? Would be great to see in the ashes!
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Bob sled is a new one but the helmets may become our lucky charm tom
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You looked into branching out into other sports with your helmet systems?
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A similar inflation protection system is widely used in american football, especially in the NFL
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Are Warwickshire using them just in T/20's?
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Hopefully one day games as well mate not sure tbh as yet will endeavour to find out though :)
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Good exposure, and glad to seem them actually wearing them instead of ditching them once you left the ground
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Think it helps that they came to us as well as being willing to pay for them!
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I was wondering what deal was struck. Sounds very good!
I'll hopefully watch the next Warwickshire game instead of watching our youths lose
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That was some serious exposure on tv tonight mate. They all looked awesome though!!!! Well done mate!!!!!
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Yeah top stuff thomas looked pretty mint!
Made me laugh with bell going from the masuri (lower sitting) to the ayrtek (higher sitting), he spent forever pushing it down onto his head, which is exactly what i did when i got mine in that position, probably the only cricketing similarity me and bell will ever share :D
But seriously great stuff and many many comments made up at the ground where i had training so they're getting noticed!
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Cheers lads nice to get them out there and in bigger numbers..the comments always make me laugh tho about cycle helmets etc...design with purpose im telling you...honest ;)
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Looked awesome Tom, i would imagine they involved a few late nights, lots of hassle but great satisfaction when you sat down and watched them in use - great to see!
Have you tried to sort anything out with the Somerset and Gloucester boys?
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few at glos have (Lewis and Kirby) them but would be good to sort out the local county sides with a custom design lid to tie in with their T20 or one day kit etc.
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They were absolutley stunning on ty. My mum even said they looked good, she rates them higher on looks than a traditional helmet.
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My mum sky+'d it as she recognised them!
Maybe your target market should be mum's tom :L
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Any feedback from the players or staff
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or mums ;)
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Ordered...can't wait
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Which one or desighn
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not yet im upto my eyeballs in paperwork so will give them a day to digest and drop them a line to get some feedback with any luck!
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Go
Which one or desighn
Gold Warwick as worn last nite
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Nice will be getting mine refurbed as that next season
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gold = banter if wearing standard whites :) but we're all 'ard on here!!!
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Indeed. When you get to my age Sam.. You don't give a fcuk about anything or anyone
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Yeah that's what i like to hear mate!!!! Get out there with the gold helmet, i wouldn't banter you, my chin would be on the floor in awe of it! Think it looks the business, might aswell tell people belly gave it to you ;) LOL!
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Got to rise above it I get it every week due to the overseas players lol can't wait till I get this done and see what they say
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Got to rise above it I get it every week due to the overseas players lol can't wait till I get this done and see what they say
I'm sure you'll get some more on saturday :P
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I don't doubt it only got the standard ayrtek at the min so I'm sure you will spot me plus should be a fun game
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haha should be good!
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Won't be as much fun as beating cound last week they were really gutted and wound up
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Belly scored another 85 off of 47 tonight as the lads wore their lids for the 2nd time!!! Must have been a good game to watch :)
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Looks like you are in the big time now, eh! I wouldnt be surprised if other county teams went for a local brand like Ayrtek over Masuri and Albion tbh. There is no way the latter brands would have got custom helmet made up in time like you did tom. Well done!
Any news on Bell's spikes? looks like there is no colour on the top and a small red bit on the soles
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Cheers mate....dont know about big time as yet...haha yeah 3 day turaround of 10 custom lids was good fun all part of the job though....another 5 to go up there yet next week to complete the squads.
Hopefully seems they have no issue getting used to wearing them when scoring 200 runs in 20 overs...shame that game wasnt on sky instead of somerset vs hampshire low run fest :( would love to see highlights of 415 runs in 40 overs!!
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Oh yess. It looks even better!! I can't wait for mine to arrive!!
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Should be with you next week mate got 5 for W.C.C to do so yours will be tagged onto that as well.
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No rush Tom. Ive got my Aussie test lid to use even though its on the heavy side. Did you try the 2009 grill with the G&M Helmet?
Cheers
Matt
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i havent been out to the office since weds mate as had paperwork sticked a mile hile to plough through on my desk! Will try it on monday though and let you know!
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no worries..a mate is asking
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ah cool well ill try it on ASAP once im out there on monday mate if not over the weekend
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shame that game wasnt on sky instead of somerset vs hampshire low run fest :(
As much i would also like to see that game, that low run fest was a great finish Tom!
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Yeah true but that was a good game all the way through plus tom keep those helmets coming seems to be working well just get the bowlers something now lol
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Yeh I have been made to eat my words there with the finish to the Somerset game...I had written us off but some top class fielding pulled it out the bag. Top run out from pollard and great catch at the end too!
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You should tell your new mate Ian Bell, that he will look the dogs danglers with a gold Ayrtek and these gloves:
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few pics from yesterdays game which was rainedo ff by the looks of it after warwickshire posted 196!
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They look better each time I see them Tom!
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Very good exposure you've got with Warwickshire there Ayrtek, bet your hoping they make finals day!
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Yeah would be good to see them get to the finals as its all good exposure! glad they are scoring some runs in them as they seem to have got used to them very quickly :)
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Are they the only county who have gone for this so far?
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yeh 1st side to have their won custom helmet designed and made which is nice to see asthey have issued the whole squad with them....or at least will have once i get these other 5 sent up this week :)
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How comes trott didnt use one in the televised game? is he as picky over his helmets as he is taking guard :)
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He wore one yesterday when making his 42...in fairness i had only dropped them up at 1pm on wednesday for the game on Sky Sports and they started at 7pm so he may have wanted to wer it in the nets etc before a game, however all the others seemed to get on ok with them and Trott now has his on too so all's good!
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ah ok, very good news. Hopefully for you guys, people like bell and trott would like them and use them in test cricket. The official helmet of the 2010/2011 ashes series has a certain ring to it :)
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especially when spelt right ;)
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No i'm liking hemlet ;) calling it an ayrtek hemlet would really set it apart :D
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haha didnt realise that, corrected
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booo now i look stupid in my post! haha
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Just a question Tom.
How come Sangakara is not wearing an Ayrtek?
Seems lke you were late in sending a new shin charm :D
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I wasnt aware that he wasnt wearing one.....is the game on Sky today?
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I wasnt aware that he wasnt wearing one.....is the game on Sky today?
Sorry but I am not sure if it is as the stream I bought is showing on local Pakistani channel.
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for some reason that helmet gives him hamster cheeks :D
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the helmet or cake ...
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Strange he was wearing one last week at a charity game, will see what the crack is...may need some new ones!
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Does he go through them quite quickly then?
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how can he go through so many? Helmets last a while! Had mine for 3-4 years now.
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Yeah its a good shout by liam, does he just like the feel of new ones? Wouldnt it be easier to send him out a lining? as nothing wrong with the helmet surely!
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Strange he was wearing one last week at a charity game, will see what the crack is...may need some new ones!
When he needs new one does he email/phone you? If no then how do you figure out if he needs new or not.
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nice to see the local boys pimping the brand as well....
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My favourite pic so far....hopefully a few more will pop up from tonight's win if not they will be on Sky Sports again friday.....
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did you find out why sanga didnt wear one in the end?
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Not yet I'm in London tomorrow so will see if they know anything about it!
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fair do's
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http://www.cricinfo.com/countycricket2010/content/image/463554.html?page=1
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Nice result for the bears again think these ayrteks are our new lucky charm :)
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meh, who cares about sanga - youve got one county team and 2 england players now!
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Will Bell be wearing one for england duties?
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you should send trott and bell an england helmet (as a sort of gesture) because they might use it in internationals!
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Bring on the ayrtek power come on the bears got to beat the local rivals worcs
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Ayrtek power of Warwicks vs the Mongoose power of Gareth Andrew
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Ha yeah could be fun forum rivalry
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btw Tom i went to middlesex surrey at lords yesterday, ended up close to the dug out and i have to say im loving the mongoose pads, nice traditional front then the side panels 8) 8) 8)
unfortunately(cant believe i just said that!) we won by nine wickets so he didnt bat :(
not that he can at the moment :D
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Ayrtek power of Warwicks vs the Mongoose power of Gareth Andrew
Imagine them combined!!!
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Has trott put his masuri grill on it? Is that what you were after the other day?
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Imagine them combined!!!
ooooh!
last post was to Mongoose Tom, this is to Ayrtek Tom :D
are the warwicks boys wearing them for the county championship? if so there could be a fair bit of exposure if a short-leg was wearing one, he'll mostly be in the screen and is bound to cop one on the lid sometime! ;)
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Cant imagine them wearing gold ones in the county championship, i suppose it depends whether they feel its a t20 helmet, as they contacted you didnt they tom? Or you could even give the traditional ones to them ;) if they are ready to go for championship. Could be great exposure!!!
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peppers, not quite that stupid, ayrtek are capable of sending different colours from gold y'know ;)
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yeah i thought you were asking if they'd wear those ones, as they approached tom and payed for them i think, where as if tom just gave the helmets to them and they chose to wear them it would be easier to give them more in hope they'd wear them in county matches ;) if you see what i'm saying alex ;)
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Will have to see what they say as the approached us for a personalised designed helmet to match thei shirt, hopefully they will wear them in their one day games but guessing they won't for the 4 day game when back in traditional whites.
Think the Ayrtek brand went 1-0 up on the mongoose there tommo ;) there will be ample opportunity to get even I'm sure!
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So any feed back from players or the club yet
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Not yet mate it's on it's way tho as the only got the other 5 today due to a manic week of orders and accounts!! Hope they are happy with them tho as they seem to be scoring runs pretty freely at the moment
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Yeah it's our good luck charm could have sone forum wars here as if we play glamorgan it's ayrtek vs redback lol
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Hopefully their all superstitious and HAVE to wear the helmets ;P
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Well trott has scored 40+ since wearing it and 70+ tonight so he seems happy with His OCD ness and his new lid. Think the fact they can wear any grill that they fancy has helped as some want it sitting close to their face and others want it as far away as possible so everyone is happy!
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Except Masuri and Albion ;)
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Yeh both those grills fit our helmets so are fully adaptable to the grill they are comfortable with! Did want a ti grill for senior trott and bell the other day but seems peeps weren't willing to give something back to their world cup winners ;)
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:O you could of had mine if i could have watched tv and said, "thats my grille he is wearing!"
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In fact if there still after one? :L i could do with the cash!!!
and the fame ;) ;)
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Uv missed the boat nick nack they have their full quota of lids and grills so will sort themselves out from now on!
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Oh no, my chance for stardom has gone!!!!!
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As have I mate it seems...sad times in brizzle....there is always another county to conquer tho ;)
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Let me know when you next conquer a county! my grill needs to see runs somehow, otherswise its cruelty to grills surely!
Its a well trained grill though my friend so should fetch a lot! i've classically conditioned my grill to not like ducks! (for the psychology students out there ;) bit of pavlovs dogs) Therefore perfect for any budding county player!
Sounds like a lonely hearts column! ^
Jesus reading this its definately time for bed! Going out on an all time low!
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Was your grill made by the infamous, mysterious grill maker known as 'Bear'
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Was your grill made by the infamous, mysterious grill maker known as 'Bear'
It was indeed, further adding to its price!
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Mate if they ding the bell for start of play and ur grill dribbles ur in trouble! ( see I'm down with that psycho stuff!!)
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I'm going to be honest Tom, that makes no sense
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Colesy you need to be in tune with us psy students, the legend of pavlovs dogs!
Tom i am not goin to lie i am shocked, but pleasently surprised at your knowledge of a level psy!!
Haha that is an absolute classic comment though mate! A real beuty if understood!
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Pffft Psychology, no thanks. All about P.E xD
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You do it in pe you muppet!!!! well i do haha
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We did?? Lol
I'm a kinesthetic learner ;)
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Well i have :L what exam board??
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o.k then peppers ;) thats your new name by the way :D
i think you will find, if you read the dangerous book for dogs that the dogs were famous scientists among the dog world and actually conditioned pavlov to feed them when the dribbled! ;)
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I'm guessing AQA
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Oh delving into the depths of psychology is a complete waste of time having done a-level p.e, sports psychoas well as other modules it seems a load of big hairy ones IMO!!!
Extrovert, introvert blah blah blah go out there and do ur best! Jobs a good un
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you have the mindset of an extrovert ;)
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lol I'm no show off I'd rather blend into the background than give it the big one about how great and good I am!
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o.k then peppers ;) thats your new name by the way :D
i think you will find, if you read the dangerous book for dogs that the dogs were famous scientists among the dog world and actually conditioned pavlov to feed them when the dribbled! ;)
sorry to carry this on, nice ian bell pic ;)
They werent conditioned to dribble when fed, thats just an unconditioned response, when they added a neutral stimulus, the bell, to the unconditioned stimuli the dog learnt to associate the food with the bell and so dribbling became a conditioned response to the conditioned stimulus, the bell.
But that is an interesting point on conditioning pavlov, maybe macheveilian intelligence in non human animals! But thats a whole new chapter and we wont go there!
I like peppers!!
Tom are all these pics going on the website??
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Bells, dribble, food, dogs? Psychology is weird!
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Yeh I'll upload them later on as my laptop is still at the cricket club along with my car after last night lol
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No car = good night
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but, PEPPERS, i didnt say they were conditioned to do that did i? i said they conditioned the human :D
what a save ;)
i dont do physchology btw i just read too much
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ahaha it was a good save if i must say so myself! Although i did have to edit it in after misreading yours!
Yeah that is too much reading, not read much about machevelian intelligence?
For tom no car = most nights i think!
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sounds interesting in a weird kind of way i must admit machevalan intelligence, has a ring to it. is it more physchology?
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oh yeahh inteliigenc ein non humans animals! Very much psy
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fascinating, all about how they're clever enough not to completely (No Swearing Please) up the entire planet maybe?
TOM! when i umpired at squareleg a bit today, someone mentioned the helmets he'd seen in the T20, needless to say i put him off by boring him to death all about the materials, why its shaped like it is and how much more prtective and light and awesome ayrteks are, but it was a pleasant surprise to hear!
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Good work mate...it pays to be in the know about them lol between us we can seek world domination of the bobsleigh team helmet
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lol im getting one when i have money, problem is i spend it before i have it, so sending any freebies out into the leagues for marketing purposes? ;)
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Nice to see Rachel Priest the NZ white leaves wicket keeper still wearing her Aytek lid on Sky Sports at the moment vs England ladies in the T20 :)
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But shame about the golden quacker while wearing it lol did not get as much exsposure
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But shame about the golden quacker while wearing it lol did not get as much exsposure
there is no such thing as bad publicity
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Not saying that just meaning a longer innings would have been better exposure but c'est la vie
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I missed it then...must have been brief!!! few good shots of the back of the helmet which when in black really makes the brand name stand out...got 2 lids going out to Sanga this week so he will be back in them too plus the warwickshire lads so getting their slowly but surely.....few other Pro's need supplying too :)
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any hints who the other pro's are tom
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Both wicket keepers mate......one international and the other well respected as hes been around for a while!
Did a helemt last week that I really liked the look of in terms of finish with the gold pin spripes and gloss black effect...
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will they be wearing them to keep in and bat in or just one
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Hopefully both mate!!!
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but we will have to wait and see who then as your not going to let it slip are you?
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Hey what was the feedback from the Warickshire lads plus any chance of them having blue ones as bell would be a good advert if back in the England fold
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My helmet's now navy blue ^^
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im going to have a guess at paul nixon beeen one of them
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Haven't heard back from them as yet....one to follow up shortly when it quietens down a bit. Will see if I can have a word with the England boys then too and see how the land lies in terms of their lids on the international scene
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Few new ones going out this week....
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Is that the moat in Maidstone, Kent?
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Think so Nate lad plays in the Kent premier league
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Few new ones going out this week....
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Is this for the Hofmeister XI there motto being "Follow the Bear"?
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Good thinking mate!! That ones actually one for the boot of my car and my kit bag as quite liked the black and White look :) if anything I'd be sponsored by thatchers gold at our club lol
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The Warwickshire helmet oozes class! you doing ear-pads as well now? if so, how much?
cheers
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Looks like a Masuri Grill umz....
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This was a sample grill that was sent to us from our manufacturers but it leaves the gap between peak and grill to wide...as all our other grills went to the Warwickshire squad I'm awaiting a new batch....so I put this one on to snap a pic.
Glad u like the look umz :)
Ear pads are masuri ones which fitted into the grill pretty well
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clearly an ayrtek grill, with masuri ear pads!
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All our grills have the metalwork of an "A" on the front of the to distinguish ours from other peoples grills....unless someone else uses that too ??
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clearly an ayrtek grill, with masuri ear pads!
Apologies all concerned! Im not so with it with helmets, I have had the same one for 3 seasons now, and wouldve been longer had my helmet not been run over by a "team mate"!
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Im no physics genius but i think that 'A' design will hold up the structure better than the 2 fragmented 'I's on the masuri grille - its like why bikes use triangles and not squares
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Indeed mate more logic behind it than just a pretty A as with most things on the helmet....method in the magners....I'm mean madness!
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Tom, on saturday i played against an ayrtek! It was darkish green with a silver/white line down the ridge i think. Unfortunately he got a golden duck and kicked his bat all the way to the changing rooms!
Our keeper said "here comes a stormtrooper" when he saw it - if it wasnt his birthday i would have told him off and spouted the techy stuff from your site to him.
it looked a little bulkier in real life and a little less unusual surprisingly 8) 8) 8)
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am I the only one now who actully joins in with the jokes when I come into bat with the ayrtek? Last week they said "this guys come the tour de france" and my responce was "paris is that way no?"
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haha like it mate! gotta take it, self banter is brill i think!
Tom any news on possibility of glvoes this week mate?
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Yeh they seem to like the cycling shout! More people seem to recognise them now though than before tho :)
Sammy hoping they will be here as been chasing them up on a daily basis!!
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Coolio thanks mate :)
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Tour De France came out when I was playing for Tom's team lol. Got some stick that day.
I got a compliment Saturday though :D
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A rare event...what did they have to say in a positive light mate?
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"Looks a nice lid, paintwork was 'immaculate'" lol
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I got the old... "Kumar Sangakkara is left handed isn't he?" when I came in to bat on saturday.
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Haha as long as u batted like him mate in the right handed form they wouldn't have had much come back!
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May have to start wearing one and see what comments come my way! Should be interesting lol
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One thing I think is missing is photos of ourself playing with the lid on, all these very nice pros and their photos but it would be cool to see pictures of us using it
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Yeh mate get them up and I'll get the uploaded to our website as well :)
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2010/jul/20/county-cricket-live-blog
Not sure Ant Botha'a new lid helped him today :(
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It seems not! On the up side tho here's a pic of James Marriott with his Mote C.C helmet on the weekend where he scored 113 whilst wearing it in's debut appearance....
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anyone else think that keeper looks a bit like kieswetter!?
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My pic of me wearing my Ayrtek is in my forum pic. Not very clear though!
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i think he looks very alike to kieswetter
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Hes in Puma clobber too...perhaps he was getting a sneeky game in under the radar!
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Little yorksire number....
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who will be wearing this helmet?
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Lad at our club who's a Yorkshireman lol so no one on the professional circuit I'm afraid if that's what u were hoping to hear ;)
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Having a play with a few custom designs this week so will see what comes out...a few may find their way onto the forum....after top gear last night and seeing the Buggatti Super Sport the raw carbon and orange may well get a trial ;)
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i watched that too my golf would do that car though...
would look nice tom how about a rainbow lid
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Yeah my Golf would rock 267 mph without breaking sweat mate its just all the kit in the boot slowing it down a bit.....bet u cant get 2 kit bags in the back (or front) of a Veyron on a saturday ;)
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Just a quick update....one of our customers in South Africa who had a customised helmet has been asked to net with the Royal Bangalore Challengers. Hes a promising young talent and playing for South Africa under 19's already so keep an eye out for him....In the practice 20/20 he smashed 47 off 28 and 40 from 25 so may get a look in the IPL yet and his name is Mat Pillans :)
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Hi Tom
Just a thought but have you looked into a rubberised matt finish similar to the GM Purist pro lids? Im not sure how expensive it is to do these but I think the shape of the Ayrtek Lids would really suit it.
:DI'm currently deciding what design I would have on my own Ayrtek thinking along the lines of Bottle green and Gold pinstripe (to match our team colours) :D ;)
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I wouldnt know where to start when designing mine, the possibilities are endless :)
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We looked at a rubberised finish to them but these marked easily and showed scratches etc after a short period of use so we went for the finish provided now :)
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Yup can vouch for the marking etc My GM is a bit of a mess (Although I do kinda like it a little bit the whole "Battle hardened look!!)
It was just a thought as I sat here in the office watching the ODI (busy day here) thinking I wonder if any of the boys will roll out rocking the Ayrtek Lids??
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Yup can vouch for the marking etc My GM is a bit of a mess (Although I do kinda like it a little bit the whole "Battle hardened look!!)
It was just a thought as I sat here in the office watching the ODI (busy day here) thinking I wonder if any of the boys will roll out rocking the Ayrtek Lids??
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Yeah I was just thinking about the Bears game tomorrow against somerset on whether they will bat in their custom ayrteks tomorrow?
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COME ON SOMERSET!!! Hopefully Thomas can test out a couple of the lids with some chin music :)
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It's the BEARS all the way powered by ayrtek
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I want Somertset to win, as I'm a pears fan I hate the bears :)
'I'd rather be a pear than a bear!'
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You sound just like my old man " pears who are they " ha ha
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Come on you Bears (better than the pears)! A cheeky trophy would finish the season off nicely having avoided relegation yesterday!
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haha, well its the typical small against a big club mentality :)
it should be a good game in all as Somerset definately deserve something this season being runners up in the championship and t20 but Warwickshire are probably the form side in the county game at the moment.
It would be good to see if they're all still using their ayrteks - it'll be good advertisement for ayrtek if they are, live on sky and infront of a packed lords crowd.
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I am a Hampshire lad. But when I look at it, I guess I would prefer Somerset to win.
I feel they've been the best team this year, and keep on coming close - T20 finalists, Division 1 runners up, and if they are the losing pro40 finalists too then it's less than they deserve!
In other words Somerset deserve some reward for their hard work really!
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I am a Hampshire lad. But when I look at it, I guess I would prefer Somerset to win.
I feel they've been the best team this year, and keep on coming close - T20 finalists, Division 1 runners up, and if they are the losing pro40 finalists too then it's less than they deserve!
In other words Somerset deserve some reward for their hard work really!
Agreed
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I wish Somerset had won the Championship but even though they have been impressively consistent this year it still has to be my mighty Bears tomorrow!
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That helmet is beautiful.
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this went to a forum member over in France i believe...the black and gold effect does give a very nice finish
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that is very very sexy, is it the £150 traditional one?
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That is indeed the ACIS elite in traditional style, looking at £150 with the Ti grille on it....glad you like it, got a feeling these will look a lot classier in just one colour :)
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And with the vents cut out ;)
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i would love to buy it but as mentioned before I can't afford it!
Yes keep it in one colour, very classy!
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yes, and the vents!
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Yep will be getting them sorted out as it's only a minor job of chopping them out :) just need the right tools that our manufacturer will sort out
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tom, can we expect to see more pro players using ayrtek equipment next year? anything in the pipeline dealwise?
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not sure to be honest depends who comes and asks for one :) few things in the pipeline as you would expect
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Mine still looks the best !!!
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glad you think so mate ;)
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rich you fake lancastrian that should be mine we should swap bud
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what do you mean a fake lancastrian ? been with them my whole life bud and was once close to a contract from them many many years back though.
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what year bud i was there from under 12 onwards were a similar age
so you know john stanworth then
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Dave i was 15/16 at the time bud so it was over 20 years ago now, i was not with them as a junior playing in there academy's as I'm from the North East.
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ah i was at the centre around 96 before the little devil called woman and beer came to tempting
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Bit of marron...not sure if iv put any up before or not now...
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This particular customer has a son who is struggling to find any helmet that fit him properly due to the fact he has a head size of 63cm.
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I see Sangakkaras wearing his ayrtek again brought him a century today
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What else would you expect ;)
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haha good work! People had told me he'd gone to albion but i told them to be patient and we'll be seeing him in an ayrtek again soon ;) i always keep the faith!
you off today thomas? looking for my newbery softs ;)
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I'm with young Michael now...how many did sanga score?
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just 110 odd ;)
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110 off 95 with 5x6s
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Sanga using a GN armguard? Maybe a sign of things to come next year?
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i think the armguard is being read into way too much
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Good to see the ACIS elite in action in the T20 vs Aus this morning...Aus struggling too makes it even better!
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Yeah trying to hit it too hard rather than time it
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@ 4 for 31 they need a stand to recover from this!!
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Nick from CSF is your man , he batted once for 16 overs for 4 runs in a 20 over match !!! I have yet to hear the result of the match.
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Sounds like hes got a solid defence not quite whats required in T20!
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Sounds like hes got a solid defence not quite whats required in T20!
Hardly worth the effort turning up ! Last T20 match I played I left it to the last over to win , first 3 went for six a piece , lost by 16 ! lol
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2 catches anda stumping for CKS today in the lid :)
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lets hope for a few runs too
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Did you forget to put his badge on the helmet again Tom
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COme on Sri Lanka!! Whack those Aussies good.!! (Ofc I'm Sri lankan..) :D
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no mate i send them blank now as he adds his own usually....hes got a fair few lids now though in fairness...this was one of the newer ones i sent.
He had a crest on the one he scores 110 in last weds ???
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Is that just a personell thing then as seems strange as was there a reason for this as sure you used to put the crests on for him
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Yeh not sure they have 2 diff logos but can put them on if he wanted but leave it to him to decide lol
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I am looking forward to seeing the new Ayrtek Plastic Lid.
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yeah same here may not be plastic though as its too old school for us and improvement can be made
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yeah same here may not be plastic though as its too old school for us and improvement can be made
It may not need to be plastic but price point is key with some forum members.
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Yeh not sure they have 2 diff logos but can put them on if he wanted but leave it to him to decide lol
Two logos what for tests and one day or something?
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It may not need to be plastic but price point is key with some forum members.
Price not an issue when it comes to quality for me :)
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yeh funnily enough were looking at selling outside of the 4 walls of the forum at a larger market....evolution of a product and progression is a business aspect we wish to maintain
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no they have the lion logo which we did originally then they have a circular one which he used so not sure which ones goes where now
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Good to hear Tom as a plastic lid costing US$2.00 can reap some serious profit over time.
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we dont work in $ im afraid as all our helmets are UK made to maintain quality control :)
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Titanium grills are quoted in US$ ?
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yes they are but I classify this as a serparate product to the helmet itself....Ti going up too still!
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im a bit worrid that you can buy a plastic helemt for 2 usd?
2 dollas!
that is a joke! it cant be safe lol
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You get what you pay for I guess
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yes they are but I classify this as a serparate product to the helmet itself....Ti going up too still!
but you quote the price of a lid including the cost of the added extra (which is the grill ?)
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As it's one product when being sold to the public??
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im a bit worrid that you can buy a plastic helemt for 2 usd?
2 dollas!
that is a joke! it cant be safe lol
many US$2.00 shells have passed the BSI Standard.
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Wow the Aussies got THUMPED!!!! :D
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yeah Dilshans £4 helmet didnt do him too much use in this incident....Same factory as Albion as well i believe ???
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Theres a difference between conforming too and excelling in a test :D
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I normally fail them
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yeah Dilshans £4 helmet didnt do him too much use in this incident....Same factory as Albion as well i believe ???
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Is that the game he scored another hundred ?
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No idea...he had a couple of stiches though
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I bet he was happy with his hundred ! (not sure the price of this lid but I do hold the cert)
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I bet he wasn't about the helmet not protecting him 100 or no 100
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Isn't it the gap on the grille? You can change the adjustment no? (The gloves have definitely come off haha)
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the gap between the peak and grill can be adjusted but the plastic peak will still flex and widen the gap when hit like that due to the materials being used to make the shell..
The gloves arent off..its just a discussion which the forum is all about and enlightening people as to how/why some products work and some are far less effective
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I think Thomas maybe referring to a poor grill selection position by the batsman in the mentioned photo.
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the gap can be set to the 55mm BSI specified but the peak will then flex when hit and the ball will go through it still due to the fact the plastic used to make them is the same as whats used to make washing up bowls from
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Ok point taken. It seemed a bit heated earlier on, but I guess it was just banter! Yeah you're right Tom, the grill position isn't very clever.. :|
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James and i are used to verbal jousting mate dont worry!
As stated above the grill position isnt clever but the structural rigidity of the helmet still would more than likely not keep the ball out....get a plastic helmet and try bending the peak and you'll see what im getting at
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tbh , there appears to be a flaw in the standard where the grill is allowed to be positioned in 3 different settings. Albion as a market leader for some years have seen top players like Ponting being injured more than once.
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tom, out of interest do your helmets only allow the grill to be positioned in one setting..?
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This was why our 2009 grill was designed with only 2 gap settings of 45mm and 55mm.....as discussed with someone this week they couldnt understand why there are otehr options that allow a bigger gap that a ball could fit through to be left.
The darren maddy video is the worst i have seen when facing broad in Dubai.....
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Is this match live on any TV or Sky channel?
COme on Sri Lanka!! Whack those Aussies good.!! (Ofc I'm Sri lankan..) :D
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tom, out of interest do your helmets only allow the grill to be positioned in one setting..?
Of course they dont, view any picture of an Ayrtek and you will see that. Less of stupid questions and posts please thanks.
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In that pic of Dilshan, why does his CA stickered bat not have a stamp on the edge?
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it was on sky sports 2 this morning, has since finished with SL winning inside 16 overs i think
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the gap can be set to the 55mm BSI specified but the peak will then flex when hit and the ball will go through it still due to the fact the plastic used to make them is the same as whats used to make washing up bowls from
The mold in use can also be pumped with other materials so PP would be classed as a basic component.
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as its prob not a CA....dont believe everything that you see/read...its very easy to sticker up a bat that is manufactured somewhere else.
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The mold in use can also be pumped with other materials so PP would be classed as a basic component.
Then why isnt it?....to maximise profit margins?.....why use a basic material when there are better available is the view we took
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Of course they dont, view any picture of an Ayrtek and you will see that. Less of stupid questions and posts please thanks.
Sorry Leo, just what was implied In the text slightly, I honestly didn't know, only wanted to check.. :(
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They allow a variety of setting so that the grille can be positioned according to the person wearing the helmet...45mm and 55mm gap between peak and grille are included hence why only one slot is present on the front of the grille
there is a min distance specified in the BSI standard that the grille is meant to be set in regards to distance from the face as well so this needs to be catered for too.
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Then why isnt it?....to maximise profit margins?.....why use a basic material when there are better available is the view we took
PP has been tested and approved to BSI standards , that does not mean I use the same materials.
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I thought the moulds were sold to slazenger?
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The darren maddy video is the worst i have seen when facing broad in Dubai.....
Videos/images? :D
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I thought the moulds were sold to slazenger?
yes they were.
my cert is for a different lid.
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not sure mate wasnt watching it on my laptop and hadnt seen it before!
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Looks ever so slightly different, the peak looks thinner.
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Same as yours and everyone elses mate apart from the extra vents :)
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I think his strippers need to meet some Vanish!!
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hmm fresh blank bats!
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yeh wonder if they are SS ??? ;)
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Not sure if you know or not tom but the Sri lankan keepers hat is missing the 'e' on the back of his helmet. There was good covereage of it the other day when you had your jolly boys outing to GM
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Can't do much about that thoughj- I think everyone now knows the brand name: all stickers fade after a while, no?
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yeh not sure if its been removed or just scraped off by accident :( bit annoying tho either way! coverage as in him wearing it or any comments from the sky commentators again ???
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Tbh tom, it must have Bern an accident; he wouldn't want to do it deliberately, he's proud to wear your brand- it's his first choice he said in an interview I recall.. :)
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Yeh never know with tv rights etc mate tho...shape is unmistakable tho ;) glad hes back wearing them again and scoting runs/taking stumpings/catches which always helps
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Some really good close ups of him wearing it. The Aussies were edging for fun and he was stood up to the wicket. It looked completely removed. I watched in Hd but didn't get too close to the screen as the mrs would of wondered what I was doing!
Johan, the reason I mentioned it as it is free publicity for toms company. If anyone is watching the game and liked to get one they would probably type in google ayrt k and they would never find the helmet.
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Hmm I suppose; but it seems every time I look at SL vs. AUS atm, all I see Is the brill ayrtek lid ;) point taken d7bow...I'm sure tom will come up with a solution..!
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yeh i did notice as well mate but not much i can do about it hopefully people will still find us :) had orders come in from all over the globe so must have figured it out
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tell sanga to get busy with a permanent marker tom ;)
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tip-ex mate get on it!!! lol hes got 4/5 other lids of ours too but is obviously comfortable in this one
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ill give you some free exposure if you want :D
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yeh no worries mate ill send u one out free..... postage is £107 tho ;)
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i strugeled to pay for one! and hes got 5 hes taking the piss the show off!
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but he's also a little bit good at cricket Simon!
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i am a better keeper! i will put money on it! lol
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Bit of a sneak preview for you.....;)
James Taylor (@jamestaylor20)
08/11/2010 10:08 PM
@AyrtekCricket quality I'll give it ago, the ayrtek helmet looks the best and safest helmet on the market.
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Well done Tom. Getting up and coming international stars like Taylor is great to get the ball rolling on the county scene.
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James Tweeted us the other day as well. Petit he was away when I was up there a week ago...
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More on the EPS scene at the moment...him and a couple of others ;)
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EPS?
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Go on Tom lad!! Taylor is class and will definitely boost the lids launch onto the county/international scene
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Will he have it in time for Aus?
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/sport/England-tour-Taylor-Leicestershire-CCC-s-rising-star-James/article-2840113-detail/article.html
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Just reading it!!! Well done mate!!
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EPS?
England performance squad
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That's the one.
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yeh no worries mate ill send u one out free..... postage is £107 tho ;)
not too bad a price for 5 ACIS Elites with titanium grills tom, £20 each roughly ;)
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Can't wait to get mine back with the custom desighn and new liner as have to borrow someone elses tonight
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/124992.jpg)
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I'm a big big fan of Sanga, but get a bloody badge on that lid!!
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Yeh will send them out badges up from now on I think as gives a better look to the lids, left it to him to sort out normally!
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Send out an E for his Ayrt k helmet aswell...
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Haha yeh don't wanna miss out on any advertising opportunities do we!!
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Bit of a belly on him in this pic... lol
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If that's a belly, im doomed... :(
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rib/chest guard by the looks of it i would say.....
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rib/chest guard by the looks of it i would say.....
Wuss
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The way Kemar Roach was bowling he needed one!
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Doesn't look that quick from my sofa
Will be getting my new spray on here soon ha ha
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Is Carlsberg did protection...........
With all that stuff on he has got to be the most protected player in the world lol.
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am looking forward to this weeks helmets! :D
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Ha ha. Likewise mate.
The suspense is killing me. Lol.
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I reckon this weeks helmets will be three of the best 8)
Haha
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Should be able to get some pics of them up by this afternoon ;)
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Buzzing!! It'll be a feast of ayrtekiness
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ive got gt5 just need to see these helmets for me to do a little sex wee! lol
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Thanks for sharing that with us. Lol.
You have no money for petrol for our trip to Bristol but you have money for GT5!!!
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Lindsey paid for gt5 lol
cos she is awsome! lol
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Lol. Aw isnt that nice of her. Early xmas present or did she buy it for herself and will let you play on it when she isnt on it? Ha.
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no no
ME:"gt5 is out today"
Lindsey: "here is my card get it at lunch"
me: " AWSOME"
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Ha ha. Quality.
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Pics of the Lids are through lads. They look awesome. I'm loving mine in the raw carbon fibre. BOOM!!
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Surely you want to post them here for the whole forum to view?
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I think there's only mine that's completed roco but I'll try and get some pics up when I have more than the one image. Or we can ask Tom to get it from front, side and back and get them Up if he gets time? ? ? :D
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Or I could email the one image I have so someone can upload it as I'm at work at present
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Prowannabe's Lid
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af221/Walkeruk/PidgeLid.jpg)
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Yeah man!!! Tell me that's not a thing of beauty
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My lid. Transparent logo to be added in due course to remove white border.
Plain, simple but very effective I think. May go for something extreme/unique next year.
Looking forward to wearing it now :D
Excellent job Tom.
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af221/Walkeruk/photo3-1.jpg)
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Like the black very much
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Awww Wayne that looks awesome. My angles not that good lol
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Glad you all like them chaps :D! logos can be amended without any problems once Simmy has sorted out a EPS version and i have heard back from our printers.
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wayne yours looks really good! logo doesnt even look to bad on yours cos of the stripes! :D
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Yeah it does look really good mate. Will look even better with a transparent logo though. Glad I didn't go for the carbon look like you guys though. Even though they do look good, just not as nice as mine. :D
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As we are all showing off our new helmets heres mine i got a couple of weeks ago.
(http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz3/charlie_bendall/Helmet.jpg)
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It's a personal thing Wayne, you think yours looks better, I think mine looks better than yours but let's not get into all that. Nice lid Charlie, I like the red
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Yeah im pleased with it. It does look a bit more maroon in the flesh which is what i was after so all good. All yours look the business too!
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It's a personal thing Wayne, you think yours looks better, I think mine looks better than yours but let's not get into all that. Nice lid Charlie, I like the red
Thats not exactly rocket science.
If we all had the same taste life would be dull. Lol.
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wayne yours looks really good! logo doesnt even look to bad on yours cos of the stripes! :D
Simmy can put silver stripes on your if u want them?
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Making me want my one now as using my sons gm hero at the mo as a substitute and feels weird compared to my ayrtek
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did we decide on the design of urs in the end?
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I know Wayne I was taking the piss mate. I can't wait to get it on Sunday. Absolutely buzzing for it. Already thinking about a nutty colour scheme for 2012 season.
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did we decide on the design of urs in the end?
i thought we did you were going to give it a go when you had time
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Yeah wasnt sure if u wanted the lashings style one or not? too much going on to remember everything lol
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well looked good so may as well see what it looks like in the flesh will leave it to you to decide the colour tones then can blame you if anything goes wrong
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well looked good so may as well see what it looks like in the flesh will leave it to you to decide the colour tones then can blame you if anything goes wrong
Roco I like your style :)
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(http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2008/03/19L_25_Pot-Noodle_243x313.jpg)
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Simmy WTF is that about?? Random image. Are you just hungry big man
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Hang on it's a £30 Harrods pot noodle haha that's immense. The SCAT of instant snacks
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Stay on topic please, thanks
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Yes simon
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Roco I like your style :)
Well he is the "expert" ha having the lashings style but blue and yellow
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Stay on topic please, thanks
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/djsimmy_photos/potnoodle.jpg)
????
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That will look awesome mate, our colours are blue and yellow so may have to work out a design for 2012 :) simmy that's ridiculous.
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ur lid mate cos ur pot noodle! lol
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this near you tom?
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Bristol-burger-biggest-Britain/article-1372450-detail/article.html
lol
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yeah aperitif in Bristol mate simply to tide one over until the main course is ready ;)
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around the corner from me, colesy is probably even closer!!
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im gonna try and get one of them bad boys! and finish it! lol
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gotta love the fact it comes with a free DIET coke after consuming 2645 caloires ud really look to make the saving on ur drink!!!
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gotta love the fact it comes with a free DIET coke after consuming 2645 caloires ud really look to make the saving on ur drink!!!
got to love that! im having full fat coke thanks!!
its like people going to mcdonalds and having like massive big mac and geting diet coke stupid fookers
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You should always have 2 big macs....
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(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1203.snc4/155503_10150099643154903_514374902_7351689_2714143_n.jpg)
my pimp lid lol
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Ha ha. She would kill you if she knew you had put it on here for all to see. LOL.
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its her facebook display picture so sure she wont mind lol
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my pimp lid lol
lol. Looks almost like a marine out of "Aliens"
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sort it out, its not even on straight!!
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lol. Looks almost like a marine out of "Aliens"
you saying my mrs looks like an alien!!! lol
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good stuff simmy lad true northern spirit plus your to be fair bonkers
good stuff looks good
she better looking than that new zealand wimmins keeper
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This Could start a whole new topic
'The women of Ayrtek' mate I'm
Surprised Lyndsay hasn't de-knackered you for this trololol
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Is Peter McGlashan is using Ayrtek helmets as I see he is down to keep tonight for Nz against Pakistan
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Not sure if hes still using his or not as the one I dropped upto him in notts for the world cup was a while ago now
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Ill have a look at the match tonight anyway during the lunch break of the ashes to see him
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my new custom spray with the 2011 liner which i can very highly recommend the upgrade loads better more comfertable and gives a much better fit to the head
(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/ajer2000/003.jpg?t=1295363815)
(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/ajer2000/004.jpg?t=1295364615)
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Just a few of the helmets that have gone out the door this week.....Kenyan Helmet pics will be up tomorrow once they are all labelled up :D
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my new custom spray with the 2011 liner which i can very highly recommend the upgrade loads better more comfertable and gives a much better fit to the head
([url]http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/ajer2000/003.jpg?t=1295363815[/url])
([url]http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/ajer2000/004.jpg?t=1295364615[/url])
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Roco, why do you use the Albion grill?
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Because he has a grayskull head and his chin was touching the ti grill he sold me for my ayrtek elite
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Liking the worcs ccc helmet, looks nice and classy.
Will Solanki be using it next season?
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Are you allowed to give out any names to go with those helmets?
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well on their facebook group there's a picture of Solanki wearing it having a net
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=89087781237#!/photo.php?fbid=187023914661122&set=a.139246086105572.22054.123448064352041 (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=89087781237#!/photo.php?fbid=187023914661122&set=a.139246086105572.22054.123448064352041)
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Some interesting pics in there didn't realise that Ian Bell had worn one!
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Because he has a grayskull head and his chin was touching the ti grill he sold me for my ayrtek elite
Cheers dave love you too ha
But he is right my chin was touching the grille due to the big head so needed a bigger grille
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Bell and trott both wore them in the T20 last season, no specific names to go with hlthe helmets as the whole worc squad were given a presentation yesterday to consider using one :)
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Cheers dave love you too ha
But he is right my chin was touching the grille due to the big head so needed a bigger grille
I have the same issue Roco, It is very close to the old chin, How much extra room did the ti grille give you?
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I have the same issue Roco, It is very close to the old chin, How much extra room did the ti grille give you?
I have a similar problem with the Masuri helmet and grill. What are we? Ogres?
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Sneek preview of the Kenyan helmets that are en route ready for the World Cup
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_1182.jpg)
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_1184.jpg)
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Another benefit of the helmets chaps.....any other style of grille will also it it rather than just our own design....arent we kind offering you such flexibility ;)
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I have a similar problem with the Masuri helmet and grill. What are we? Ogres?
I am wondering if it is worth purchasing this ti-grille.
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Like the way you slipped in a couple of 12 vent lids in the back ;)
Will the whole squad be using these or is it personal preference?
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Like the way you slipped in a couple of 12 vent lids in the back ;)
Will the whole squad be using these or is it personal preference?
What is teh difference between 12 and 4 vent?
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Just 12 vent will usually keep the batsman cooler
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I have the same issue Roco, It is very close to the old chin, How much extra room did the ti grille give you?
the current grille gives alot more room and would even fit jimmy hills chin in
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I have an Albion grille with my lid. Personal preference
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yeh tends to be down to player preference, few lads like the more curved version others like the style thats issued with the helmet....at least you all have the option to fit whatever u like
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another nice looking lid
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Tom are those painted pins?
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no mate vinyl
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Cheers dave love you too ha
But he is right my chin was touching the grille due to the big head so needed a bigger grille
Have now tried on the Ayrtek with the standard grill and am having the same problem - the grill doesn't cover my chin, more sits on the front of my face. I too have a large head.... Will try with the masuri grill, then see whether I need to get an Albion...
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If all else fails the Albion ti 22 will do the job perfect
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If all else fails the Albion ti 22 will do the job perfect
Got a feeling that's where I am going!
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big headed beasts
Who is Instinct Cricket Tom
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big headed beasts
Who is Instinct Cricket Tom
Isn't that Leo?
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it was i think he sold it
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I think that brand has gone round the houses.
Someone is doing something with it, but i can't for the life of me remember who - it's someone on here.
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I think that brand has gone round the houses.
Someone is doing something with it, but i can't for the life of me remember who - it's someone on here.
Peplow sold it a few months back. not sure who to though
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Instinct is gonna be good lads just you all wait :)...cant say any more at all!
Oh and i have NOTHING to do with it now! :)
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oh i think i might know i think he owns a few brands if it is him
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Dan something?
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nope mate
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Yes Dan something.
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oh well it not who i thought it was
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Yeah not who you think dave, we'll know who he is when it comes up and runnig, but he is a great guy and i have full faith instinct is going to be good!!
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i think i could hazard a good guess...........
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I got a message from him via the Instinct Facebook page.
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Couple of the helmets going out the door today......
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Carberry's lid?? ;)
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hmmmm maybe ??? lol
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Ooh you tease
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Who at the World Cup, aside from Kenya, will be sporting Ayrtek helmets?
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thats a very good question....well Sri lanka will be in the mix, perhaps Holland if they use this sample they have asked for but they are signed upto Albion.
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Tweaked the holland world cup lid a little with a different logo...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/ab405870.jpg)
Few more world cup helmets leaving the workshop next week :)
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tom how much would it cost me to turn my warwickshire lid into a Lancashire Lid
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£45 for a refurb but will be depend if we have a lancashire logo in stock as may ne extra if not
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County number 2 on board with a squads worth of helmets ordered....I like...great sucess!
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Don't tease tommy boy which county and for what t20 or all formats
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SOMERSET???
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They will be green.....
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Worcestershire
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Leicestershire?
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vs
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I agree with Johnny on that one, didn't Paul Nixon have one a while back..perhaps they were impressed with his! No surprise, though! :D
Edit: OK, so I was wrong! :(
Oh and btw, keep up the top work Tom!! :D
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Indeed mate 25 of them will be making there way to New Road in time for the season Ko on April 2nd!
Yet to see Leicestershire but James Taylor and Nathan Buck have already asked for lids in LCCC colour scheme :)
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Did you manage to get Barker for 2011 after his little incident
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My dad will be pleased ha just for t20 or all formats
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all formats id think mate as they want them just plain green with the crest to maximise their use.
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Ha just text dad saying how they are following the bears example expecting a nice text back as he is worcs I am warick
Just been told to "get stuffed"
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haha good bit of family feuding!!! got to visit warwickshire as well at some point but got to see other counties as well over the next couple of weeks.....the one down at Hampshire got its 1st use today in nets too
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Got to love it only thing we are different on love the cricket season
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Do your Ti grills fit other helmets such as the Albion club mkII or just Ayrtek lids??
cheers
Blair
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They fit other helmets as well bit only offer BSi recommended settings on them
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They fit other helmets as well bit only offer BSi recommended settings on them
so as long as my lid was brought in the uk (which it was) it will fit??
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Which lid are u looking to fit it too and can give more details
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Albion club mkII
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Should be fine mate will test one out in the office tomorrow to check on the gap for u
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thanks mate
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Tom, did you get a chance today to see if your ti grills fit the albion club mk2 helemt?
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did some measurements previously as per the below link....
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=4146.0
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Tom how cheap would it be to strip back my helmet to the black colour and put new stickers on, its the Lancashire helmet you did for me ? cant seem to find pics of it.
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Not sire what u mean mate? As in respray it black or strip it back to raw?
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back to the raw shell colour
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its difficult to do in all honesty to guarentee a 100% perfect finish as it means stripping off the paint thats already on it which may lead to a few scuffs etc.....refurb cost is £45.00 though
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yeah i wouldnt have thourght the raw shells are laqured from factory after the resin has been applied. so possibly would not be very pretty.
yo back up now and give a brother room
the fuse is lit and I'm about to go boom
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Just thought i would stick up some photos of kenyas helmets in action
(http://s3.postimage.org/u9pwbdw69/109020493.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
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(http://www.postimage.org/)
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good spotting johnny ;) the pads and gloves are waiting to go out to them ready for the tournament but are in Kenya already
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good spotting johnny ;) the pads and gloves are waiting to go out to them ready for the tournament but are in Kenya already
Word from the head of the Kenyan Cricket Board is dissident rebels are just cutting open the ACIS gloves and stuffing them with opium.
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if thats the case they can send them back as they will have gone up quite significantly in value when stuffed with opium!!
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Yes. Can now say that more than one international player uses my helmet. Soon the chat will all be gone :D - hope I can pull in a few orders for you from our club Tom btw, but can't guarantee anything as people might be concerned about the price. All I say is that your head has to be kept safe, and your helmet does the best job of it ;)
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What chat i do not get none and had mine quite a while.
Have you had much with your Johan when using it in games
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Maybe it is cos you iz so big and hard Dave? I love the banter I get when wearing the lid!
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Maybe it is cos you iz so big and hard Dave? I love the banter I get when wearing the lid!
Leo i am a midget i just do not seem to get any stick i get more stick for my accent.
But i guess it helps being able to play i guess ability could stop people talking when your batting as you can not judge a player on his kit...
I thought they were ugly at first but i think even the most traditional people look at them differently now
Love the color of the nike boots in the picture
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Dave I don't get any abuse for my lid except one game when I played with Tom last year
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Love the color of the nike boots in the picture
New Nike Flywire I believe
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aye i think spyder cricket is selling them
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And Morrant
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Dave I don't get any abuse for my lid except one game when I played with Tom last year
haha very true mr coles.....in fairness ur club uses more of our kit than ours at of last year!!!
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Yeah true. It was weird that when I played Winscombe for Bradley Stoke I had no comments whatsoever! Coincidence!? ;)
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What chat i do not get none and had mine quite a while.
Have you had much with your Johan when using it in games
Haven't had anything when using it in games. Cause I only got it about a month ago lol. I get some abuse in the nets, but it's wearing off now. :) Doubt people will be chatting about it much though. In fairness, I may get the Sangakkara, as I am Sri Lankan and look vaguely like him, apart from the fact I can't bat as well and am Right Handed :D
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i guess it like when open championship brought out that helmet that Devon Malcolm and Goughie wore but i suspect Ayrtek are becoming more mainstream
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Hi Tom how much would it set me back for a Warwickshire lid?
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Technically it would fall under the custom helmet category as it's not a stock colour and has crest and graphics added to it as well.
Still have a few spare crests though so maybe able to do it for the elite price as per the website
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Heres a cheeky pic that James Taylor tweeted over to us of himself during his 186 for the England Lions.....
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James Taylor is a bit more than quite useful... in fact I think he is closer to seriously good...
And when you are as short as he is, you need a good lid!
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I'd agree with you mate, dont tell him that tho lol top lad as well.....even though he did wake me up with his tweet at 1:30 am this morning!!!....his nickname isnt Titch without reason :D
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Very good talent, and his kit fits him now. Remember watching him last year and he had a massive masuri and massive pads on!!
But i think he is "the future", no doubt about that!
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James Taylor is a bit more than quite useful... in fact I think he is closer to seriously good...
And when you are as short as he is, you need a good lid!
Agreed, fantastic player, will go far!
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Yeah he loves the lids...seems to have adjusted well to them having scored 96 and 186 in his last 2 knocks in it!! Got to do him a Leicester one now too......as well as county ones for a few other Lions lads ;)
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glad they are getting on with them :D
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Did Solanki take to his? As I read some where you did a helmet for someone at Worcs? Will he be wearing it next year?
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i think the full worcs team have been kitted out?
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He has done them for the worcs squad
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Fantastic, looking forward to seeing them at new road this year.
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Indeed worcester are on board team Ayrtek :)
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Following in the bears foot steps ha
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Maybe not be the only ones....
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As always it seems ;)
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Will have to see as got a busy diary over the next month as seems word of mouth is spreading :)
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Joining the Ayrtek brigade also hopefully will be on its way to Tom for a refurb.
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Will have to get membership badges made-up lol
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Can they not spot us?
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No it's difficult as the helmet looks like every other out there
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Hard to notice little old me with the custom spray
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Silly me was looking forward to so me good banter ;)
Going. Green + gold as club colours maybe some australians will copy it
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Will sort out a lovely green and gold number for you mate once we recieve it :)
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Good stuff Tom and co;
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Kumar wearing an Albion have forgotten to post his helmets again Tom?
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yeh they are caught in customs mate only got released yesterday :(
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Ohh that's a shame. Was rather looking forward to seeing him use it! :) But oh well, will wait for Game 2. SL were looking good, till Dilshan run Tharanga out, still I'd expect about 280-300 from this start, sure they can begin to up the run rate steadily.
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Tom are you sure you didn't block the grill up on the Kenyan helmets, looks like they didn't see a thing!
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Tom are you sure you didn't block the grill up on the Kenyan helmets, looks like they didn't see a thing!
Hahahah nice!
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Haha yeh not the best performance!!
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they bloody looked good though and good exposure mate
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Yeah let's hope for a better display next time, hopefully sanga will have his lids by then as well!
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Would have been good exposure with his knock today but with every county having them next year exposure will not be a problem
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he is wearing the ayrtek to keep in?
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Just noticed that he's keeping in the ayrtek, didn't see him batting tho
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Keeping things fresh as you know we like to here at Ayrtek HQ heres sumthing you wont have seen before....
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Instead of having a solid blue, green, or maroon colour why not show off your carbon weave with a coloured tint :)
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I have seen it before. About 5 minutes ago :D
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Holy Shat sauce I want that on my RAW!!
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Smart (No Swearing Please) Joseph...that one of the benefits of following us on Facebook or Twitter ;)
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haha Tom I love your gentle sales push in every post, class mate ;)
Smart (No Swearing Please) Joseph...that one of the benefits of following us on Facebook or Twitter ;)
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Learning as I go mate....got to keep on ur toes with all the sales activity on the forum of late!
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That is beautiful!
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My lid arrived today, netted in it tonight. Amazing. A helmet that actually fits properly. Very comfortable and in a fetching white with silver pinstripe. Am a very very happy boy.
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Glad unhappy with it mate nothing more satisfying than a happy customer :)
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Just don't tell wisden as it does not fit all head sizes apparently
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Sunglasses at the ready.....
Heres a couple of this weeks offerings :D
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FLANGE
You've not made this for an Inbetweeners cast member have you? Look quality mate, certainly making a statement
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Glad to see you've been hard at work Tom
Hopefully on the phone to delivery people as well ;)
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Faiyaz Landge?
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No mate thats the lads nickname at school apparently!!! Been on the phone kit in en route after paperwork checking etc.....:)
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Nice work first bright & funky bet he loves his new lid
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That ones is off to new jersey so will find out once he receives it :)
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Ok. are you pleased it the exposure yo are getting at the world cup.
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Would like them to score a few more runs as would all help with the coverage :)
we got told that the Indian companies are snapping up the unsponsored players once they get to the hotels by offering them free kit and a few bob so not surprising that anyone who doesn't have a major sponsorship contract is now using SS, BAS, RBK etc etc
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That would explain why i've seen a fair amount of SS etc.
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Yeah im sure it will continue to rise as the tournament progresses as well with the minnow countries getting exposure if they get down the final stages :( feel sorry for H4L when people like Big Benn ditch them to use another bat after they supply the with kit...im sure he will come back later though!
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Tom, How come none of the Kenyan batsmen did not use your softs?
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we got told that the Indian companies are snapping up the unsponsored players once they get to the hotels by offering them free kit and a few bob so not surprising that anyone who doesn't have a major sponsorship contract is now using SS, BAS, RBK etc etc
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Cheeky fuc*ing bast**ds but great idea
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Bit easier for them to do when the kit it made there I'd think! Lol
May explain why ours is soooooo late getting here
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Yeah they have had a word with customs keep those funny helmets away for a little bit
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Did you find out why sangakara weren't batting but keepng in his helmet
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The new ones we sent were being held hostage in customs but are now delivered, je kept in ome though so perhaps was wanting a new one to bat in ???
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I thought I saw one kenyan using an ayrtek bat?
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Id be very surprised as we didnt send any out :)
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few lids on display today...Malinga was quite simply amazing!!!
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if u want some pics of me and my "helmet" let me know mate ;)
:o
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Sangakkara's batting in his Ayrtek today. Have you had a word Tom?
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Just spotted the same good to see.
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I did send him an email pointing out a few factors yes :)
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Good work Tom :D
Let's hope for a big score in the ayrtek
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May i ask Tom does he pay for his or is he on a free one or two...
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Free issue to international players.....1st team county players at cost....everyone else has to pay full price.
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how about sports agents :o
my boy is looking for a sponsor
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depends who they represent, if they fall into the above categories same rules apply
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do you make a dwarf helmet for my son...
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Must have been some email as the one he is wearing looks an old one as writing is coming off
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yeah must be an old favourite as 2 new 12 vent ones went out along with 3 others for other emerging players.
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What worked on HMRC seems to have worked on him lol
Funny how his initials haven't peeled of but the AYRTEK logo has lol
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You nasty piece of work Tom but fair play
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Influencing skills training working well
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Is that your grill on his lid?
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albion grill a standard one i suspect.
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albion grill
thought so Dave, why is this?
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personal preference, hes had ti version of the albion grille of us our 2009 ti grille and the 2010 ti grille but seems to prefer an albion steel grille ???
each to their own....last thing u want is someone not being able to wear the helmet as the grille doesnt suit their head shape though so helps that every grille fits our helmet :D
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personal preference, hes had ti version of the albion grille of us our 2009 ti grille and the 2010 ti grille but seems to prefer an albion steel grille ???
each to their own....last thing u want is someone not being able to wear the helmet as the grille doesnt suit their head shape though so helps that every grille fits our helmet :D
Agree Tom. Just nice to see him wearing the lid again :D
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Yeah especially on a saturday morning when more people will hopefully be watching it :D
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so tom on the off chance mate i ask as i like to my ayrtek which ipl teams could you do and have the stickers for...
i not sure about Lancashire i want something different so what possiblitys are there if i was in a hurry
I know you are busy
Agree watching KS makes you want one shame i have one
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Well just reeled off some Deccan Chargers crests for Sangakkaras IPL lid but thats just a one colour design according to the email they sent me.
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is that the yellow??
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No mate very dark blue for Deccan Chargers....Chennai Super Kings is yellow :)
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right i have a question
last one honest
is it possible to get more vents cut in a helmet that started off as a original one...
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yeah but would need the trim jig and the right tools to cut through carbon fibre and kevlar which is pretty tough :)
i dont mind the questions mate all part of the job...just be aware im on double time as it saturday tho which equates to a pint and a pack of peanuts ;)
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Tom lid for the refurb were you fitting a new liner, looking forward to trying it.
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yeah had planned to fit the new one as had to strip it right back to the shell anyway...will try and get it sorted out next week
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Very nice Thomas
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Nice to see your doing some work mate
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love the carbon fibre look
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dont worry mate you'll be doing your share tomorrow!
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Look forward to it may have a few bits of stock accidentally fall into the car though like gloves as you know I love them
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Tom, do you have a sketch for me?
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Im working on them as the pro helmets have taken priority over most things as you can imagine....will get something sorted as i haven't even received the shell yet to refurb
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shell should come tomorrow so will drop it up sunday? and i can pick up the one roco bringing too tom?
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That one will be dropped off tommorow do you want me to take the extra grips I put on off or leave as is?
As you have not got many grips left ;)
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Take your time Tom, I am just excited to see how it will come out.
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Just leave one on. You can have the rest! If your going to the flat feel free to drop into sports direct and Say hi!
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Poping back to the flat I think but lord Milsom will confirm
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lord...im not sure they given knighthoods that easily...can only hope!
yeh will prob come back here to ditch the car and head out somewhere for a pint....afterall it is friday!
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I meant the helmet lord but surely with a lord on the board ;) you can lend the title?
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ill ask him :) lol think i may know the answer though!
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Green must be the colour ;)
Hope you haven't run out.
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Not yet....busy tomorrow though with the forum types coming down to the office but will get them both sorted out next week for u both
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Tom = Lord of the helmet
lol!
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Couple of pics of the Lions lads using their lids out of their tour of the carribean :)
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Who's the Slaz guy?
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Johnny Bairstow of Yorkshire
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They look good Tom are they all using Ayrtek or just a select few players
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might have to buy another or blag one
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Just a few players at the moment :)
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that slaz pads look nice shame they do not sell them to us average joes
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looking forward to getting mine
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Good to see CKS scoring plenty in his just been watching highlights
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Yeah he seemed in good form today both keeping and batting in it....it's no coincidence that he scores big runs in his Ayrtek ;)
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Sneek Preview of the lid that we will be taking down with us to Surrey on Friday to see the squad with....they liked the look of the RAW and gave us a jumper to colour match some elements of colour too. Similar to the Warwickshire helmet but different colour scheme.....what do u think?
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Wow........
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Yeah i quite like it too matt finish RAW shell and some fluorescent colours to set it off against the black carbon weave :)
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That looks class.
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Like the look Mr Ayrtek, works really well :D
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That is gorgeous...
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Surrey should play in Brown not neon green/yellow.
grrr
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Buzz
Green is the in colour ;)
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Loving your work tom
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goddddddd dam that is the bizzle from brizzle!
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Major work to do there tommy-boy. There be Albion banners up on te walls in the indoor nets.
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i want mine like that but blue lol
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i want mine like that but blue lol
Electric blue?
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Very nice work Tom! I was so pleased with the matt black on mine until I saw this ...
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Always room for improvements boys that's the problem ;)
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Any progress on the green & gold
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no joe id want royal blue match my clubs colours lol
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It's green currently looking to add the gold still tomorrow
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no joe id want royal blue match my clubs colours lol
:(
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Few better pics in todays lovely Sunshine!
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is there a slight hint of brown in the lid, or is it a trick of the light!!
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haha you and ur Surrey brown.....ill tell them on friday that ur not amused!
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Tom that lid looks amazing!!! The green is fantastic
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I think thats the best one yet
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My favourite custom made helmet so far. Well done Tom
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wold one of those cost more than a normal RAW one?
looks amazing!
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How many will be wearing them as look tops
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Not sure yet until we see them on friday, thus would fall under the custom category as such which is also £200 if u select wisely ;)
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Tom that helmet looks the dogs danglies..............
goes to show you actually do some work at Ayrtek hq ;)
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lets not get too carried away now Canners....im trying to keep a low profile whilst bunking off!
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haha with all that spare time you should go to that nice new gym youve joined, yo'l be using 3lb monsters in no time ;)
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I'll be hulking a raw cleft about after getting the guns optimised at said gym!
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Sure looks an awesome lid
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Your ain't looking too shabby either mate
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Looking forward to seeing those pics :D
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Would love to see one all done up in Somerset colours!
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Tregs7 Pete trego
@Tregs7 Wonders if he could pull off a @AyrtekCricket helmet for the 2011 season?? they look very new school!!
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Tried gaining an Instinct bat too I see
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Yeah dan and the furry one have been down there today
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Hope things went well @ :) Surrey
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Yeah the lads are giving the sample a trying nets now apparently, on our way back to sunny Bristol now after a quick coffee with all out cricket as well today
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Any chance of seeing those pics yet :D
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Good coverage today ;)
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Yeh shame CKS didn't get into bat but good that Ayrtek is still in the comp :)
Pic courtousy of simmy :)
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remember seeing that shot & thinking it was good to see the Ayrtek
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Got to love sky pluss n hd
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only thing is that people are gonna see that and look to buy a helmet from a company called CKS!
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Yeah our logo was convieiently cropped off from the shot :( lol
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More good coverage today I see, cheers for the pics of my lid looks good
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My new lid looks good cant wait for it too arrive
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The rigours of 9 weeks touring and 6 months use along with 500+ runs has taken it toll on this Lions helmet..... will be back to good as new with a quick refurb!
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Looks like mine :L
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whose was it tom?
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I'll take a guess at Taylor's?
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Had a long net session today love my helmet, so ligh & great viewing positions.
Cheers Tom
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Wish id kept mine now keep hearing all these amazing reviews but mine just didnt feel right on my head at the time hmmmm!
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i was going to ask if the lions helmet was for sale
same here i should have kept mine
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Had an outdoor session today in mine. Our fastest bowler bowled a beamer at me and it just missed my head by a fraction. I was glad I was wearing an Ayrtek in case i didnt duck in time.
Its amazing how excepted they now are. Nobody at my club said a word to me about my helmet good or bad
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dick in time???
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dick in time???
Thanks mate for spotting that. Its been a long day
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Does feel a bit different bt will be awesome when I have got used to it & in club colours too
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Glad our Customers are happy, seems the lids are becoming more widely accepted now!
Lions ome is James that is in for a respray, will be plenty more going out to other pro's in the next couple of week too ;)
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Only slight problem everyone refers to its as the sangakarra helmet
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seems the Worcester helmets are going down well as Daryl Mitchell clocked up 146 in his!
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Excellent exposure things must be going well, keeping you busy
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Is Wes Durston using Ayrtek Tom or has he nicked sutts lid? Pictured on tour wearing the helmet but netted with him last week and he was wearing albion...
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Spotters badge.....yes they have 2 up at Derbyshire and hopefully another 10 shortly lol
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Think your mainstream now Tom
Well done mate
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Ahh I see only seen Sutts knocking around in his, regretting returning mine more and more now lol!
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Luke Sutton sporting his lid...few more being dropped off tomorrow as well :)
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12-vent version there too Tom? Are those just Pro-Issue (and for Mike from what I hear ;) )...?
Have other clubs asked for them as well?
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Yeah few to see how they get on with them, more will ne going out next week yes....Yorkshire, Somerset etc etc :)
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What the yorkie lids looking like Thomas??
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Yeah few to see how they get on with them, more will ne going out next week yes....Yorkshire, Somerset etc etc :)
Good times! :D - More congratulations are in order! :)
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They just want them stock blue mate and are going to add the yorky rose to them
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It was a nice surprise to see Ayrtek power being wielded at surrey yesterday. Rob white made 70 odd in his for northants and whatever idiot was at short leg for gareth batty's bowling was wearing one too :)
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World domination unfolding
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Hey that's my line
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are you working on a cheaper helmet tom?
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Its a good line Roco ;)
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Alex....what Surrey helmet was it? the raw carbon one with the green on it? didnt realise they were using it :) or northants!
seems they are catching on which can only be a good thing
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Alex....what Surrey helmet was it? the raw carbon one with the green on it? didnt realise they were using it :) or northants!
seems they are catching on which can only be a good thing
Surrey definately wasn't the raw carbon with green, it seemed to just be a blue one with a crest on. Northants was a maroon one with crest. I think i might have a pic or two i can put up if you want?
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yeh if u cud email them over to tom@ayrtek.com or bang them up mate that would be good! bit confused by the Surrey one lol
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Yeah few to see how they get on with them, more will ne going out next week yes....Yorkshire, Somerset etc etc :)
Who will be donning one at Somerset?
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Maybe the player just purchased one
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Not sure yet at Somerset a few were keen tho when we went down to see them, they have asked for a sample so that they can give it a try....similar to the Derby boys who had 2..... but now the 2 lads who first got hold of the wont pass them on for others to try lol
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is wadey using one mate
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would be if he was in the side....spent an hour with him this afternoon mate.... His time will come though im sure!
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bugger, pics are worse quality than i thought, can merely see a maroon/blue blur depending on which team. sorry tom :-[
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If you have pics of northants ones bang them up, would like to see :)
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same here!! yeh thats the problem, even today down at glos ud need a decent camera to get anything out of it!
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They just want them stock blue mate and are going to add the yorky rose to them
Booooring!! :) I'm trying to get a template organised for my helmet. Will email it over as soon as I find one thats substantial
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ok mate let me know and will sort it out
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On a far more important note, your helmet is causing a big stir at Chertsey CC (far more important litmus test than any county I feel).
People keep crowding round Roco Da Pixie's to coo over it and touch it - reckon we'll sell a few there - need to put the third stump logo on it though!
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Booooring!! :) I'm trying to get a template organised for my helmet. Will email it over as soon as I find one thats substantial
decided to keep yours mate?
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Good stuff mate, county is a marketing method but the real customers are the boys that you mention!
Glad Roco is bedding in well, im sure u can sort the club logo out to go on it ???
Will get back to u re banner too mate but 2 sounds good to me! bigger the better
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Get on with it man - I've got people after me!!!!!!
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just saw the raw helmet on a random AOC advert, can't get away from the things!
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Always in demand Brucey.....well 2 off the big uns will be fine let me know what artwork is needed?
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decided to keep yours mate?
No1 wanted to pay for it mate so yeah it's staying in the kit bag. A lad at my club wants it but he's not got the dough lol
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In answer to an earlier question....yes a more affordable helmet is underway and scheduled for release come September 2011.
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in use at Surrey.. (surrey player at short leg to Batty)
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good spot Buzzard...eagled eyed!
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in use at Surrey.. (surrey player at short leg to Batty)
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Is that today's action Buzz? Or yesterdays?
Need to renew my Surrey membership! :)
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It is from here: http://surreycricketblog.blogspot.com/
I don't get to go much - so I follow with blog for my updates...
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Ahh I see. Not sure I will be able to go much but I do have an 11-week Summer so reckon I might venture down a lot on match days and maybe on other days for some nets :)
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thats a standard arytek not the swish yellow brown one.maybe he purchsed off the bay?
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Perhaps a demo lid left to them by Tom when he went down a week or so ago? ??? :)
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only one we left with them was the raw carbon one ???
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ee got et orff eBay m8
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only one we left with them was the raw carbon one ???
Oh OK mate fair enough, was merely hypothesising... :)
As Joe and golders suggested...
ee got et orff eBay m8
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now on the guardian county cricket blog page...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/apr/11/county-cricket-live?commentpage=2#start-of-comments
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Is that today's action Buzz? Or yesterdays?
Need to renew my Surrey membership! :)
Its from yesterday mate, northants added another 150 or so for the last 3 wickets :/
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Seems were getting around a bit.....always good news! :)
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Tom, is there any reason why KS is wearing an albion grill with his ayrtek helmet? I've only just noticed this whilst watching the IPL (im a little behind than realtime as I got in late and I'm recording it) and he's keeping wicket with an albion grill, did you have to modify it for him?
I don't know whether he's using it to bat, or even if he's batting yet.
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hes in to bat now mate, its just personal preference as to what he likes having sent him every type of grille we have made to him.
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Maybe he has a big head as Ayrtek dint cater for the larger gentlemen just these tiny southerners
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tut tut mr RC they are coming into the country in about 4 weeks
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Well that will be good then but I reckon your loyal big headed customers should be testing them as I'm sure many would agree
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Unless ur all going to share the sample cud prove difficult ;) ps weight is also down to 165g now as well. Shell will be getting lighter over tge new few weeks as we continue our R&D too ;)
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May even get one at this rate as it's not quite fashion conscious of me to wear an Albion grille
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You know it makes sense ;) bit n bobs were posted today btw mate along with everyone else's!
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At last ;)
Well when you find out if they are big enough we will talk about money then as ti prices have risen so will see how much your charging for this premium
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Yeah the lads at SCS nearly tore our arm off when we told them our prices for a Ti grille lol
Well from trying them on the current one had 1 finger between tge grille and my chin and new one allows 3 fingers to cater for u big buggers!! That was on tge normal setting tho not the furthest forward
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thats a standard arytek not the swish yellow brown one.maybe he purchsed off the bay?
Does anyone recognise the player? Maybe they had an injury and brought in a forum member as twelfth man?! :D
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so more room than the albion
plus when these availiable to the general public
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its the RAW one that has had the green bits taken off of it....they were that keen to use it ;)
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Great to see the lids in action at Derby
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Is that a redback in the hand of the non-striker in the 2nd picture, going round clockwise from top left?
Good work Tom.
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looks like a paradox
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looks like a paradox
Indeed, only one with the Blue Stickers. I think he's Turner, as on Tom's facebook page there are pics and one of them has him batting...
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Yes Gary sponsors mark I believe
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ayrtek mongoose and redback.
boom boom
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anyone know who the lad is in the last picture on the right (non strikers end)?
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palladino?
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what kit is the last picture none striker using
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what kit is the last picture none striker using
Probats
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Few morel ids will be seen on the county circuit after today ;)
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Few morel ids will be seen on the county circuit after today ;)
Any hints Tom? Well done mate
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Well done Tom
Hope you have helmets left for mere mortal ;)s
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Trying to cater for both but the counties keep adding to the list which is good fun!!!
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These ones will be Northants bound mate to add to the one they already have ;)
Somerset, Surrey and Hampshire lids also going out the door this week! :)
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These ones will be Northants bound mate to add to the one they already have ;)
Somerset, Surrey and Hampshire lids also going out the door this week! :)
great work-did you sort one out for the Somerset lad with the funny shape head? ;)
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haha knick nack head....they are getting their free sample sent down to them and the rest of them will have to put their hand in their pocket if they want one ;)
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Are there ayrtek helmets at every county now then?
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Most of them but we haven't seen all of them yet due to time restrictions and distance to drive!
Fair few out there now and will be even more over the next few weeks :)
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How are the grills for big heads coming along?
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Big headed beasty grills 1st batch of 250 are due in on the 15th may Timothy, we have adapted tge design after ur feedback to increase the angle and move the bar away from the chin.
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I'd like to place a pre order please Mr Tom!
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No worries mate, that leaves 249 left for all ur others ;)
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ill have one as well. mine will be free on a px basis thanks hahaha
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Watch out for them flying pigs whilst u ur lid ;)
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When will the helmets be stocked in SCS Tom?
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Not sure yet mate the product for the shops is planned for launch in September so lots of work to do on that yet...they have expressed interest in stocking the kit tho ;)
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Especially for Sir Buzz.....
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Is that Somerset one red!?
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Maroon mate....standard stock colour but matt finish that were rolling out
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Looking very good Tom-Enjoying all the county lids, lets hope to see them 3 in use this year :D
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well at least Surrey will have a brown one instead of using their RAW now :) Hampshire have asked for another as well as the knock on domino effect is happening.
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What's up with the wyvern on the somerset lid?
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Loving mine not used in match yet but used for some practice out on the astro great visibility + comfort
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Especially for Sir Buzz.....
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MARVELLOUS
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It's got a white surrounding so that it stands out hard to tell in the pic I know
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do surrey still wear brown helmets :S i thought they'd changed back to black?
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Hope so lol as it's been sent now and that's what they asked for :)
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do surrey still wear brown helmets :S i thought they'd changed back to black?
I think they were the Surrey Lions in the short competitions last year with Black Gear, maybe the Brown helmet is the traditional one, so to speak, for the 4 day version of the game. I'm down there tomorrow so I will ask one of the people at the Indoor Nets and see if they know :)
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fair enough, i assumed they'd changed to black for the 4 day game to but obviously not, very nice helmets by the way
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It's got a white surrounding so that it stands out hard to tell in the pic I know
Ok, sure I'll be able to pick it up on HD when they play.
Did you get a chance to do those pads?
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I haven't had chance today mate as had a few jobs to do this morning and stuff to send this afternoon before bank holiday weekend.
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No worries mate, no rush
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Few runs for team Ayrtek today from the counties
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Hey Tom, when can we expect fat head grills?
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love that helmet mate good to see him still with something df!!!!!!
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Tim....15th May still they are due in on. Still got Df kit dave dont worry, all their club shop is DF gear too as they own it lol
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Tim....15th May still they are due in on. Still got Df kit dave dont worry, all their club shop is DF gear too as they own it lol
Cool!
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James Taylor using one today, while smashing around the Scots... :(
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Yeah he was looking good seeing as hes got a bad elbow....must be confident as he pulled off the dilscoop with great effect!
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Tim....15th May still they are due in on. Still got Df kit dave dont worry, all their club shop is DF gear too as they own it lol
Yep all half dozen size 2 bats, which is the extent of the gear selection. Oh, and a flexi stump.
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lol big fan then Jon....u shud know better than to go looking in the big wide world beyond the forum brands for kit...shame on you!! ;)
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Got our club shirts coming from them this year as club went for the cheapest option so not looking forward to them glad I have a decent one of my own that I had the club badge put on
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Played against a young lad from Scunthorpe who had one, just a plain green one but it looked nice!
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ah right nice to see them in the club scene as well as on TV :D
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like i said yesterday mate some lads new about the lids in my game yesterday :D so ur on the upp!
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Great news....seems our marketing prowess is spreading then!
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Yes, people at my club keep confusng Roco da Pixie with Sangakarra!
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they have a very similar look admittedly when at the crease......if u squint!
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Sangakkara apparently played a game at my club when he was in the sri lanka "A" set up or something. I'm told that he hit a six off the back foot with pretty much a defensive shot that went straight back over the bowlers head and that he hit the same bowler on to the bank next to a nearby bridge. A hit between 107 and 137 metres depending on where it landed and which wicket it was from. I have a feeling that some exageration may have occured on the part of my source 8)
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Is that reflective?
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I want one :)
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Some chrome bling bling ;) didnt take a pic of the back one but will save that for another day.....
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So they are applied afterwards ;)
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yeh vinyl stickers as with the rest of them we do
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Electric blue!
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Well my helmet is bare so we may have to talk Tom
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ok mate...got a few in the office as this was just a sample that we knocked out :D
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Tom do I vaguely remember seeing that you can do the raw in a range of translucent colours?
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Pm me some info then
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Tom do I vaguely remember seeing that you can do the raw in a range of translucent colours?
missing the chase of a new purchase :)
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We can indeed jon a forum member has an order in for a blue tint one currently that's being produced shortly :)
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I might send my lid back mate for new strap n blue tint at end of season.
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We can indeed jon a forum member has an order in for a blue tint one currently that's being produced shortly :)
Hmm, shouldthe new job go well I have a cunning plan. All depends on copyright laws and county cricket clubs.
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Drop us a pm mate and I'll let u know what we can do :)
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So light he's started floating off...
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few pics flying around from the Somerset boys it seems.....
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Dernbach has given Taylor sum short stuff and hes worn one full on, LCCC physio just rang to say the grille is dented but hes fine and able to bat on....the helmet has once again done its job in preventing injury!!!!
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Top stuff Tom
Was it an Ayrtek grille?
More proof for the pro's
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Yes mate keeping them all in the 2009 model, got to drive to the Oval and drop an couple of spares off for Sundays Pro 40 as this one has a bit of a kink it in now!
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Better in the grille than the chin!!!!!
I hope he gets you a thank you card
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Haha I doubt it will give him a shout and check he's ok and catch up with him on Sunday I'd imagine....then mad rush back to play in the afternoon
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what spikes has the guy in the picture above got?
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Some adidas spikes I suspect as they kit him out
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i guessed they were, but theyre not the usual ones, prior wears ones similar
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I'll ask him on Sunday if I remember....tiny feet tho!
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Tom are any of the surrey boys currently wearing ayrteks for batting?
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They have a couple down there...1 raw and ome Surrey brown, another question to ask on Sunday..Somerset do lol
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Willoughby doesn't know which end to hold the bat! Any of the batsmen wear it today?
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Haha yeh 2 ball duck today, I'm not sure mate as dan @ instinct was my eyes yday down there. Craig is in possession of one as is trego apparently
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Only seen the top four bat yesterday and they wernt wearing them but it was worn by Jos buttler whilst at short leg
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Ahh - you made it home then Dan - I was a bit worried for you. I trust you hid a certain piece of willow for me?
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He may of hidden willow for you brucie but I found them languishing in Mike's car boot today! ;)
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Unlucky Pee-Wee - he got to me after you!!
Get In! Back of the Net!!
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Another beyonce bat?
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Bit of Northants action in today's offerings :)
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Few diff county pics from the LV
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Is that guy really short or the other guy really tall?
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Ha ha ha probably the biggest and smallest batsmen in county cricket
nice !!!!!!!!!
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comedy photo....every match that they bat in together i bet the camerman are clicking away!!
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It looks like that little fan that dresses as gower has got on the field
I bet he loves that photo
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Jefferson is 6ft 10 and Taylor is 5ft 5 I believe
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Is that lanky chap much cop? Must admit have not seen him bat. Would make a class seamer!
And also hilarious to watch fielding at short leg...
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has at least one tonne under his belt this season already i think
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From what I have he is a decent bat
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Well congratulations Tom on what seems like pre-world domination...
Remember the little guys who waited weeks for a bag when you are sipping white russians in your country pad ;)
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haha i thought u got it next day delivery actually ;) i thought it was u that was off sunning himself on holiday!!!
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I admit I may have twisted that last post in order to secure myself some sort of discount when I eventually turn to your lids...
But yes, it came next day and can't fault it. Lots of people ask about it and always tell them to get involved. Plus, it looks like sex would if it were a cricket bag
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might get that one as a quote on the website......
"it looks like sex would if it were a cricket bag"
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Think you should mate. I'll let you have that one for free as well ;)
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Brimble and Peplow discussing Sam's next bat?
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get in, i've made runs ;)
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Sammy u still stopping by some time this week?
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yeah am down town getting some bits today (afternoon) but am guessing your in office!
Ummm i could nip over tomorrow potentially.
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sam come on monday ;) ill be down then
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its an option, depends if tom wants stumps/glvoes before sat/sun!
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he probs does lol
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no no rush mate, before training on tuesday would be useful....monday will be fine
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you train up at ym yeah? could always drop them up on tuesday at training as its not half as far!
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yes mate, although with another cup match next weds and BBQ tomorrow night too i seem to spend half my life up there atm!
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haha ok mate will drop them up tuesday, just tell me a time!
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will do start at 5:30 usually
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Hopefully see an aytek in actioin Monday @ Uxbridge
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I wish I could drive. Being on study leave I'd come down Monday, check out the office and meet Simbo :)
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Not sure where the ball hit solanki today as the camera wasn't the best on SSN, but you might want to contact them to see if they need a replacement helmet as I think a ball struck solanki on the back of the head.
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Yeah texted him and hes a bit groggy but ducked into one that caught him behind the ear where the helmet wasnt :( been for a check up at hospital but hes fine and got told off for tuning his back on the ball!
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I wish I could drive. Being on study leave I'd come down Monday, check out the office and meet Simbo :)
where u live mate?
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Colsey is over sadly broke, may swing by that side and grab some clobber from sammy on our busy Monday :)
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sound mate what ever :D
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Yeah texted him and hes a bit groggy but ducked into one that caught him behind the ear where the helmet wasnt :( been for a check up at hospital but hes fine and got told off for tuning his back on the ball!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/13397736.stm
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Yeah not a great track by the sounds of it the cricinfo article said a ball shot off a length and went 10ft over the keepers head!!!!
Bit of a hairy moment when u hear of someone getting hit in you product i can assure you! thankfully he is fine but got a bit of a headache. it turned out he got hit where we couldnt offer him and protection as such due to him turning away from the ball.
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From cricinfo.....
This game will be remembered more, however, for the sight of a highly-skilled, highly-experienced batsman clutching his head after ducking into a short-ball from Boyd Rankin. In truth, Solanki did not play the delivery terribly well, turning his head on the ball, and taking the blow just below the ear in an area unprotected by his helmet. The ball may well not have misbehaved, either, but Solanki was, understandably, reluctant to trust the capricious pitch and failed to commit to the shot he might have played in other circumstances. Thankfully, X-rays showed no serious injury and Solanki returned to the ground in the evening. He should be able to bat on the final day.
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By the looks of it he's needed to bat! Worcs are tumbling, however there has been some rain around the area ;)
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Did I see Arul Suppiah wearing an Ayrtek lid yesterday, for somerset?
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I dont think it was an aytek. What ever it was, it took one hell of a blow from what looked a half decent length.
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Yeah, for some reason they didnt show it on the ECB highlights reel. Looks like the track has got a bit of juice in it. Will flatten out when Sussex bat no doubt.
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And you're right, it wasn't an Ayrtek
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Double ayrtek!!
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prob the easiest game of spot the Ayrtek yet.....
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Have you got Paranavitana on the books now?
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not sure yet he's keen to wear one but asked for a contract to which we explained our stance on the paying of players to use our products.....hopefully he will see its in his interest to wear it in case the worst happens! :)
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Two Ayrteks on the home page picture on Cricinfo at mo
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on the homepage of cricinfo again it seems.....
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Have you got Paranavitana on the books now?
Good to see him decked out in the helmet today :) - How many other Lankans have you got on your books Tom? - If you can say... 8)
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WHERE'S THIS NEW GRILLE??
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tom, great to see paranavitana using the ayrtek yesterday and will continue to do so again today but why was sanga using the albion?
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We don't pay anyone to use our product so it's their choice, perhaps other brands may choose too who knows ???
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guessing cos its a test and againts england albion will be dishing out the money
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thats a great policy and i hope you stick to that. maybe he will use it in the 2nd innings
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.......and keeping
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Jeremy Coney - "the latest headgear...quick between the wickets with the Jaguar, very aerodynamic helmet there"....
Quality :D
Describing Taylor's superb helmet... :)
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Tom/Ayrtek
You never fancy targeting Pakistani or Indian players ?
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Definitely saw Arul Suppiah wearing one on sunday for all you doubters out there :p lol
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Yes Suppiah does use one of ours, we havent actively approached any players as in doing so it will prompt them to ask for money to use the product.
We have been around to the majority of the counties and showed them how the product and technology within it works. Off the back of this its only 5 out of the 18 that dont have at least 1 helmet in their set-up (4 counties which we haven't seen yet).
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Which counties are those, out of interest? :) - Obviously if you can't discuss this then don't worry.
Btw how much is an end-of season refurb of a helmet. Perhaps even mid-season - mine's seen a lot of use already!
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£45 inc return postage.....
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What an odd posting (and useful if anyone wants one) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ayrtek-Titanium-Grille-/260794737758?pt=UK_Protective_Equipment&hash=item3cb893e45e
Bought to go on a Masuri helmet and now being replaced with a Masuri Grill ???
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just a reminder of what we can do should you wish to go All Out....
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just a reminder of what we can do should you wish to go All Out....
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You've forgotten to put the liner in Tom ;)
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Haha yeah shell was just about dry enough to stick a grille on so liner will go in tomorrow ready for Tuesday
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That's a good spot Tim tbf :)
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Do the new model lids come with built in umbrella?
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i recon we could knock something up to incorporate one mate....
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I was thinking inspector gadget style, doubt is would be that hard...
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Looks like the chap has not used the correct fitting settings.
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hopefully he followed the user guide that was attached to the helmet
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hopefully he followed the user guide that was attached to the helmet
No worries, he looks happy enough for the moment :D
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...did you go to the liberty of providing Mr Onions with an England badged helmet too?
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He's hoping he will need one shortly he said so will have to wait and see
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Well if that doesnt shock the oppo nothing will!
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i love ittttttttttt wud go well with the pink puma evo gear
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haha its for a charity game for Breakthrough Breast Cancer where Bath C.C are playing the Bath Rugby team in a T20 in June 29th.
Pink kit was the order of the day so we've donated this to raise some funds at the auction as well as give the lads something to wear during the game.
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One of the nicest helmets ive seen that pink one!
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All these helmets sound awesome, but if i wore one i would just get far too much stick!
From my own team and the opposition, aha! :)
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Evolve or Die.....things have moved forward in regards to all other sports and equipment so why cant cricket helmets as well?
Effectively the helmet design hasn't changed in over 14 years so we thought it was about time it was addressed and moved forward.
It looks different for a reason and that reason is improved safety over the other helmets that are available on the market. :)
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ive only had stick from about 2 other teams and one of them was jesus them lids are well expensive!
had all the jokes from my own team but (No Swearing Please) them i feel awsome in the lid. and it looks awsome
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Will be interesting to see if any of the Bath rugby players wear it...id love to hear someone chirping at Matt Banahan next wednesday when wearing it lol they might not last very long!
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Mine has been used a couple of times, but the only helmet related sledging was about the need for a helmet, given the pace of the bowlers...
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Haha love it...would've been awesome to have pink lids at our McGrath Foundation game in OZ earlier in the year.
Was just down at Bath yesterday, nice little ground down there. Love the way the ground slopes uphill at the white fence end lol
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Yeah tidy ground as expected when u have 2 full time groundsmen i believe :)
yeh they were impressed by the fact we can turn around something bespoke in 3 days as well ;)
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That would go lovely with my pink talisman hmm
Mmmmmmm
Good work Tom
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haha two groundsman....it was immaculate though. Lovely mown patterns in the outfield, good looking decks too
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Yeh they own the car park next to the ground so gives them a nice income to support the club! Very good business setup :)
Would love to knock one up for a paying customer something different to the stock colours :D
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Well I can say then that I helped support the club lol
Not sure that I am brave enough to get a pink one knocked up mate, would love to help you out there though!
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Yeh they own the car park next to the ground so gives them a nice income to support the club! Very good business setup :)
Would love to knock one up for a paying customer something different to the stock colours :D
They should be rolling in it from that car park, it doesnt even give you change!!!
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Lol u have to go into the club for that!!
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yup!
smashing place though, and as said, immaculate!
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Will be interesting to see if any of the Bath rugby players wear it...id love to hear someone chirping at Matt Banahan next wednesday when wearing it lol they might not last very long!
Matt is probably a decent cricketer, he used to be decent at most sports as a youngster, I remember playing hockey against him when he was 17 and he was very good.....
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yeah i read somewhere that he was an international quality hockey player but turned to rugby when his hockey career couldn't go any further.
don't quite know why he didn't choose rugby from the start because he is a unit and definately someone i don't want to see on a rugby field.
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yeah i read somewhere that he was an international quality hockey player but turned to rugby when his hockey career couldn't go any further.
don't quite know why he didn't choose rugby from the start because he is a unit and definately someone i don't want to see on a rugby field.
Matt wasn't as built as he is now when he was playing hockey, his parents were keen hockey players so I guess he was just following a natural path until he got serious about Rugby and bulked up.
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They were saying him and Sam vesty play a bit apparently!
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Few of this weeks helmets in use and those going out the door :)
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Unfortunate initials on the first one.
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haha that's because he plays rugby for Bath!
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Like the green one ;)
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thought you might....its a bit boring though ATM needs sum initials and numbers id say!
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i dont like the green one sorry!
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Just wondering when you are going to get a request for a big purple helmet...
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Just wondering when you are going to get a request for a big purple helmet...
Peplow should have one as he has only returned from Thailand :) (maybe the swelling has calmed down)
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i dont like the green one sorry!
I have the green one and it looks great. I am not sure whether its the same shade of green but it looks much sharper than the picture.
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reminds me of cheaters!(tounge in cheeky) lol
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Great to see Carbs back in action as hes worked extremely hard to get there after some very serious health issues....
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My favourite Hampshire player, absolute legend and really glad he is back considering he actually nearly died!
Snazzy hat as well
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Yeh had the call to go down and access the situation as he needed the best protection on offer considering his condition.....if you have a problem.....where no one else can help......call the A team :D lol
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So what you are saying Tom, is that the only reason Carbs is playing cricket again is because of you????
Take a bow son, take a bow ;)
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Being in Aus I am not up to date with players over there, what happened to him?
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/hampshire/9532862.stm
Here you go mate
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Well i cant take all the credit....you know how it is ;)
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[url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/hampshire/9532862.stm[/url]
Here you go mate
Good to see he is okay and back out there.
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Arul Suppiah has bagged 122 vs india today and is still going stong it seems
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still doesnt say what was up with her
serious illness ?
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With who!! Carbs?
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yer?
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Wasn't it a blood clot in his lungs or something
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Yes he's had to decide if to go on anti coagulants or not hence why an impact to the head/ribs could be very bad news if his blood is being thinned....max protection required!!
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respect to the guy man!
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Went down and watched a development game at my club this afternoon and a kid from the opposition tutned up carrying what looked a brand new ayrtek. was pretty proud of it and got alot of interest from his team mates. ayrtek has arrived in kent ;-)
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Ah yeh winged a few out in the last couple of weeks down that way...
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was tempted to ask to try it on to see how it felt for sizing
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get one on ur bonce mate and see how the system works
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Tom how's the 'Project September' job coming along?
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Very well mate due to see the 1st lot of samples late this week hopefully....cant wait!!!
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Oooooh, might have to bring one round... :P
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Yeah will give u a look once they have turned up mate.....
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Few pics today from the Lions game.....JT top scored with 76 and JB bagged himself a 50.
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Looks like he could do with a new grip and a new pair of pads, neither of them really tie in with the pure White whites!
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haha he had a load of the chevron grips off me last time we meet up.....as well as a few others bits!
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JT must be on serious money if he can afford 2 lids :D
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He only had to pay for one of them as Internationals get them FOC
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So the business model keeps on a changing ;)
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Nope the hierarchy remains the same
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Nope the hierarchy remains the same
That was not my question ;)
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lekka stop being so (No Swearing Please) jaring.
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james Tom's
Lid system has allways been the same
International FOC
First class £££
public ££££££££££££££
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Ayrtek have said they'll never pay people to wear their lids, he has never said some don't get them foc!
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(Simmy and Sam) , I'm sure Tom can answer for himself.
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i know the answers
players should want to ware the lids cos there the safest on the market not because hes paying them the top ammount of money! tom is a strong beliver in his product and i think its a very good decision
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(Simmy and Sam) , I'm sure Tom can answer for himself.
Well you seem to know his business model keeps changing apparently
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(Simmy and Sam) , I'm sure Tom can answer for himself.
I was merely stating what i have read on here before or been told. i am sure tom will answer for himself.
If i asked where kookaburra's are made can only kookaburra answer, its a cricket forum isnt it....
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Cheese on bread....James if ur talking in riddles every time u post please try and put a question mark after ur questions so we know its actually a question....that way we can try and answer u to ur satisfactory level!
In regards to our business model i dont have to disclose any of it as its our business not anyone else's....perhaps i should start our Global Alliance and refer to us in quotation marks so it makes it seem like i have to answer to a higher power...God perhaps!
However i try to be honest an open with everyone on here as we have nothing to hide and will always try to clear things up wherever possible :)...if i choose to
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Sorry Tom , the reason I asked was that I was never aware that internationals got helmets FOC even when we were discussing one for Andre last year.
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Johnny and James on the plane with their new lids then Mr Ayrtek?
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is that one for me? ;)
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i think so buzz! with a bit of kicking and screaming i think haha
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Johnny and James on the plane with their new lids then Mr Ayrtek?
Dont forget bunny :D
I will be seeing these in person on thursday. Off topic...does anyone know can you bring a camera into an international match?
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lol yeh just about got them there in time for today after getting a text at 9pm on Saturday night asking if they could have new ones sent out!
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Think I'm going to have to invest in a lid sometime. Never used to like them, but they've really grown on me! Need to get saving
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Think I'm going to have to invest in a lid sometime. Never used to like them, but they've really grown on me! Need to get saving
When I first seen them I hated them. Then when I came on here, I grew to like them and now I love my ayrtek
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When I first seen them I hated them. Then when I came on here, I grew to like them and now I love my ayrtek
Same! when i first saw Kumar wearing one i was like whats that! But now i think there the best looking helmet out there!
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Following me again lol
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Obviously i want one cos youve got one aaron. I forgot to tell me your my idol. Haha
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Well I must of looked good in it all for you to get the softs now want the lid ;)
I'll have to watch myself in the showers in a couple of weeks I think
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Haha, I didnt even know you had the softs if im honest!
I couldnt pass on them for the price i got them for.
I do want the lid yes, whether i get one this decade with my job situation is another matter
Yeah id advise you not to drop the soap haha.
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Entry level model....
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Cheap pun Tom if intended
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Thought ud like te double meaning ;)
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Tom - How come no one at essex uses your lids ?
It seems like someone from most counties has one apart from my boys :)
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They'd want racing stripes and flames all over the lid.
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they had already signed up with Albion for the season
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Well done with the England Helmets they look fantastic :) :) :)
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8th over: England 24-1 (Trott 9, Taylor 0) The new batsman is the debutant James Taylor. He is tiny – he looks like a jockey – has a Kumar Sangakkara-style helmet, and is possibly the most talked-about young English batsman since Ian Bell. He digs out a decent yorker second ball. "I wouldn't worry about Colm," says Tom Cochrane, "he's probably just pissed and knows not what he says."
http://www.newmaterials.com/Customisation/News/Images/12447-kumar.jpg
Tom - you should email the guardian - rob.smyth@guardian.co.uk and tell them about the lid!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/aug/25/ireland-england-live-report
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Sadly his innings didnt last that long :(
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You are famous Tommy!! In the Guardian anyway ;)
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lol never one to dimiss Buzzes advice.....:) thanks mate ;)
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11.40am Since you asked, here's a bit more information on James Taylor's helmet, from Tom Milsom of Ayrtek. "We have supplied a fair few county pros and international players with helmets this year due to an increased awareness of injuries within the game. We are a UK based company (in Bristol) that has innovated the cricket helmet design to make it safer, stronger and lighter. The helmets that the professionals are wearing are made from carbon fibre and Kevlar and feature our unique liner that is inflated and deflated via the buttons you see on the rear of the helmets. With a new range due for launch in September were experiencing an increased demand for the product." We've been sent cake and gin of late, but it'd probably be pushing it to ask for a helmet for my nephew, wouldn't it. But generally we have no dignity here on the OBO, so feel free to send absolutely anything in and we will contrive to publicise it.
11.52am "Those Ayrtek lids look pretty nice," says Harry Tuttle. "Get some office freebies, Rob. Promise to give them away in a competition, but then 'forget', leave them in a cupboard for a few months and then snaffle them out in a rucksack."
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haha glad to see everyone's perception changing from the cycling helmet comments....when you explain they are designed with deflection in mind rather than absorption it does seem to help!
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Managed to snap this one when in the waiting room at the dentist (thankfully they had wifi + SkyGo on my phone :) )
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/photo-3.jpg)
Would much rather have seen him doing this though......maybe next time! :D
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/taylor-100-1334091.jpg)
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20th over of 42: England 86-2 (Trott 33, Morgan 33) Morgan opens the face and edges Cusack for four to end an otherwise quiet over. "The Ayrteks do indeed look nice, but surely the key test for any helmet is 'could you imagine Brian Close in it?'" says Robin Hazlehurst. "In which case the prize in your competition would still have to the same old polishing cloth for a top-notch shiny dome. Of course you could snaffle the helmets for prizes just in case Mr Close eventually turns out to be a wearer, and then lend them to yourselves, nephews etc in the meantime."
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Shame Bairstow and Onions arent in the team as they would have plenty to compare the chrome dome too then!
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Stokes gone
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He only scored 1....but no doubt it was a good 1 of high quality! Bats not bad either ;)
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still cant get over how small he is bless him lol
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In this photo the stumps look they are half his height, lol. There is a photo if him batting with that really tall lanky bloke and the height difference is huge!
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Would he use a normal size bat? he must have youth pads or custom pads.
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Normal 2.11 bat
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2.9-2.10 bats wise normal SH ;), his nickname is titch but he's a top lad and very down to earth
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Oooh, ounce out lol
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Yeah close mate ;) likes them with big ole edges tho but not overly fussy about grains etc.....apparently ;) lol
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that one in the picture doesn't look too bad, wish I had one like that ;)
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Grade 3 on appearance ;)
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looks like its got a square toe to it... or is that the anti scuff peeling ???
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Anti scuff
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Yeah these pro bats that are very very similar to stock bats.... anyone would think they are one in the same :)
I wouldn't say grade 3 tho!!
Antiscuff peeling off of it as toe guard came off a while back I think :)
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his pads would fit me
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Haha possibly Davey he's prob 5ft 6 ish I'd say
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Helmet looked well today Tom...full marks to you
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Cheers mate shame it wasn't a bit longer in the limelight but immensely proud to see it on a full England player I must admit :) things have moved forward over the last 24 months as I'm sure the older forum members will vouch for having tracked our progress since we started....hopefully a stepping stone in the right direction
Great game which would have been even more interesting if the rain had stayed away I think! Ireland can hold their heads high as they put in a great performance
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i really enjoyed it! i left because of the rain tho, it just got too cold. and apparently 'titch' is only 5'5
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well they will certainly look the part when they win the champions trophy!
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Let's hope so!!
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They look great Tom, good work mate.
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Will the Champions league be on TV anyone?
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that top one has a bit of red missing on the top tom! ;) ;)
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ESPN i believe....http://www.clt20.com/clt/views/home.jsp
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Haha yeah it the rarity of the sun shining into the office rather than the rain hammering the roof yesterday!
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I heard it was on eurosport..
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It is on eurosport for definite
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Bit of english ayrtek this afternoon hopefully with bairstow getting his debut. Should give him the gloves instead of CK
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There it is :D
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Looks really good, well donw
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Definitely helping with the running ;)
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He can definitely hit the ball!!! Great lad too....
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Some impressive hitting. Also quality running between the wickets
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I was looking forward to watching him bat. He has some power and timing!
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What a result for Tom :)
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Tom great signing
I want one if it's gonna help me bat like that
Some seriously good hitting from the lad
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Think his talent may have some input into his runs scoring Michael but having all the kit to aid him helps I'm sure ;)
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well they will certainly look the part when they win the champions trophy!
when they come second to Somerset!
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Nice to see the Leicester lads lapping up the #Ayrtekkers
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Leicester on new kit? Does that mean D&M have lost their contract?
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ill leave Bully to explain that one i think......
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Abdul Razzaq is second Pakistani to wear an Ayrtek helmet;
(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/137300/137381.jpg)
First one being Wahab Riaz, am I right Tom?
I sincerely hope this is many to come in future, I think it would have been awesome if Tom you had sent Abdul Razzaq another helmet which was green and had a star with Pakistan written on it, I'm sure he would have worn it when playing for Pakistan again no doubt. And if had worn it then I'm sure the other boys would have asked for it, I know how they would react seeing this helmet :))
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Slazenger pads. Just thought I'd say
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He doesn't have his own pair of pads in black, even in FLT20 he worn these Slazenger Pads or GN Nitro pads.
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DMS haven't lost the contract for Leicestershire, that's all I'm aloud to say really. Kukri is just for CL.
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Nice to see Udawatte wearing his Ayrtek for the Ruhun lads today....not many runs though
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shame claude henderson didnt use one yesterday. almost the full set
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ah right i haven't seen any of it yet as been in the office!
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yeah ive been off work ill so got to watch it. they do look good. claude did ruin it tho. id be having words lol
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Who are the SL ones for?
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Paranavitana as well as a couple of trial helmets for others who are interested
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Hope to see them in use against Eng!
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why is the vent design different on the matte black one?
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Because its a different model of helmet with regards to the materials and process used to make it :)
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im gonna take my drill to top of mine! then i can have multiple air vents :)
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Few lids that have been knocked up this week....
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The black one with the pin stripe looks brilliant, is it more of a matte finish?
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yeah black matte version
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I think Tom just makes these lush helmets up just to tempt us all.
I've never wanted a Cricket Helmet so much.
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I think Tom just makes these lush helmets up just to tempt us all.
I've never wanted a Cricket Helmet so much.
Do it you won't regret it :D
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Got to showcase ur product haven't u ;)
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Helmet received back today following repair top service again Tom many thanks
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no worries mate hope the padding helps :)
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Have you made a matt green helmet? Should be ordering a premier one in the next 12 weeks was hoping to see if you had done one already
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There's one on the Facebook page.
Also ordered one myself
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Our stock green already has a matte finish to it so unless you want it even more matte they should be fine?
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Just to clarify Tom, the one I've ordered- it's ok to have it like the pic number 19 in the Wall posts section on the Facebook page.
That ok with you?
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I'll have a gander and check mate....easy enough to give it a coat of matte lacquer if needed :) u might need to send a link as on my phone ATM
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Ah found it....that's the stock finish mate so will come like that anyway :)
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http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=285056871543719&set=a.164744940241580.33189.164514366931304&type=3
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Yeh found it too :) standard finish
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Thanks Tom.
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And now for something a little different....
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Sample we have produced for the BPL after getting an email on tuesdaycasking if we could turn something around in time for their 1st game...gotta love a last minute.com request for 18 custom helmets. Enjoy a challenge though and showing what were all about that no other brand can offer in such a short time frame :)
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Hehe Tom's got 18 pink helmets in his office
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Hey... congrats mate! Top effort, that must be a half decent market to target.
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Yeah hopefully will see what the comeback is on the sample 1st :)
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I thought with bangladesh tigers you would have done a print similar to fattuscattus' bat-off attire :),,,tiger print helmet in BPL now that might sell :)
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This is colour matched to the Chittagong kings kit so given we only had 48 hours to get them sorted best kept to a simple design
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I thought with bangladesh tigers you would have done a print similar to fattuscattus' bat-off attire :),,,tiger print helmet in BPL now that might sell :)
I'd buy it!!
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Had a few lids to sort out yesterday to go out to the retailers..
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([url]http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/1c6597c2.jpg[/url])
that is a load of very pink lids... ! is this for a girls team? or some crazy men...
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We were asked to sort some out for a BPL team the Chittagong kings in a 48 hour turnaround, awaiting 50% payment prior to sending them so looks like they won't be used now as don't fancy chasing an invoice in Bangladesh!
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Tom you should do a colour spectrum of Ayrtek helmets for a poster ;)
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It would be limitless as any colour is possible ;)
Seems we will have a limited edition run of pink helmets up for sale tho....
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/KPbpl.jpg)
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Great work Tommy.
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Is the BPL on TV over here?
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sky channel 834 i think according to mr knowledge Dan @ Instinct
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Poor coverage but something to do at the weekend :D
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Set record anyway
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Keep an eye out for the below as well as a competition to win your club 11 premier helmets in the Cricketer magazine out on the 24th Feb...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/fe25c37b.jpg)
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Are those kookaburra gloves in the pic?
Just noticed them and it made me think of how spooks on bbc1 used to always show sky news clips until someone noticed and they then switched to bbc news clips.
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They are as Vikram is sponsored by them so didnt want to push it too far by uisng our softs etc...hence the rather obvious placement of our logo instead of the kook one on the bat
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Tom, do you do all the marketing material yourself? Out of interest.
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No mate my graphics skills aren't much cop....leave it to someone else who has a better eye for it!
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Ordered and paid Tom before going to bed (around 5 AM GMT) woke up at 1:22 PM GMT my helmet was already made as per my specs! Can't ask for a quicker service, it was like a blink of eyelid for me lol! Top top service by Tom, can't thank him much! Helmet looks amazing and brilliant! Loving it, can't wait to get it on my head! :D
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/MyRamblersAyrtek.jpg)
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Well I have finally got fed up of turning up for nets/games only to find my helmet has found its way into another family members kitbag :)
So for this season they all have their own
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae233/shentsphotos/ayrtek/ayrtek001.jpg)
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Needless to say great service and speedy delivery from the manufacturer :)
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glad they turned up promptly mate, thought i had best put them in separate boxes to make wrapping it up for Tom's bday easier for you :)
hope they meet your expectations :)
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Look quality Tom, the carbon fibre looks amazing :D
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yeah the Glammy lads took a shine to the carbon version when they realised what was beneath the paintwork!
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did they buy these then spray paint them theirselves?
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Yeh bit of DIY paint job :)
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You had any feedback from the likes of Pollard?
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Yes ;) he may well have asked for them for the WI and T&T as well :D
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wink wink, nudge nudge
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How come they have different vents on them?
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The 12 vent version was a ltd edition we did for CKS and this one was left over from that batch so Wes Durston had one and James Taylor had the other
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The 12 vent version was a ltd edition we did for CKS and this one was left over from that batch so Wes Durston had one and James Taylor had the other
Any particular reason you didn't carry on with that design?
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As it took a lot more time to make them due to the extra time trimming out the vents and having to re-enforce the area locally compared to the normal 4 vent version.
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I've bowled to Wes Durston. Just thought i'd say :)
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How many rows back did he put you?
*only kidding*
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It was only in nets! Beat the edge a fair bit, but other than that he destroyed me!
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i want 12 vents so bad :(
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me too Simmster .. Tom , pretty please??????
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haha all good if your willing to pay the extra it costs to get them made!!
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sod that ive got a jigsaw and some sand paper :)
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A jigsaw will make a right mess of it....needs to be a more precise tool than that!
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ill let my carbon man have a look see what he thinks
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Few more helmets going out the door shortly as the carbon model seems to be growing in popularity :)
Few more county players signed up as well which is always nice to see, schools ordering the Premier range as well to keep us busy!!
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What's been your favourite design ever Tom? (ones for us "ordinary/non pro" folk)
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RAW Elite with red strips :D ^
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Hmmm good question, I did like the Surrey raw lid and the dark carbon fibre and lime green went really well to contrast each other!
How about you?
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I'd love to have seen that blue tint carbon in the flesh!
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New box eh?
Looks lovely
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Yes mate thought u would have seen them by now they are rather nice IMO (all be in a slightly biased one).
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They look lovely indeed!
I hope Elite ones are even better :D
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Now that is a work of art...Toss up between Saf and Surrey for best looking so far.
Is the Saf one a premier or an elite Tom?
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Is an Elite mate which was white but was refurbed to a matte black finish with the same decals we used on the Warwickshire helmets/Surrey one.
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Wow the safbat one looks great...
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Yeh the contrast between the gloss and vibrant orange and the matte black shell goes well off each other, hopefully will inspire a few more customs as they are always fun to knock up :)
Making a fair school ones up of late but they are just club crest really rather than customs
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Yeh the contrast between the gloss and vibrant orange and the matte black shell goes well off each other, hopefully will inspire a few more customs as they are always fun to knock up :)
Making a fair school ones up of late but they are just club crest really rather than customs
I think we should collaborate again...
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Indeed mate I can't take all the credit for it as I'm no designer ;)
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Hades helmet is lush shame mine is apecial in club colours
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Love the saf lid Tom!!
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Great to have mr brooks onboard using the full kit this season :)
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Top work Tom, that SAf lid looks great
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Following the SAF helmet we were asked by Ben @ Salix to knock him up a helmet for the season and this was the result...
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SAF looks a lot better imho
Is this Elite?
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Tom, is the Salix symbol and text plotted out of ordinary white vinyl?
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What's the S3 for?
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These look so beast in black!!!
You need to tap up some Kiwi's Tomtek, A raw lid with a white fern would look ace :D
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These look so beast in black!!!
You need to tap up some Kiwi's Tomtek, A raw lid with a white fern would look ace :D
Good call that would look awesome
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They already have some as it happens...sent a raw and a couple of premiers to ian o'brien a month ago but not seen them on a player yet :(
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Chris Martin needs one
:(
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Haha very true....he couldn't carry his bat when cycling his bike to practice hence why he's a bowler...only his bowling boots around his neck apparently! :)
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Yeah I heard that too lol the stuff of legends, An Arytek could've doubled as a cycle
Helmet :D
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Too right I'll be busting mine out when my bike eventually arrives!
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Lovely Stuff ;)
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Tom, is the Salix symbol and text plotted out of ordinary white vinyl?
No mate it's on silver I think and printed
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/eca6a26b.jpg)
We were asked to provide some helmets for the Aussie Uni team who are over in the UK shortly and this was the outcome.
I had been asked before by a fair few on here about a green helmet with yellow pin stripes so this is what it looks like :)
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That looks awesome, you need to get one of the aussie test players ayrtekked :)
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Working in it as off to Oz in the next couple of months :)
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Is that double matted
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Nope standard matte finish....these people wanting double matte and two colours take longer as layers need sufficient time to dry ;)
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Nope standard matte finish....these people wanting double matte and two colours take longer as layers need sufficient time to dry ;)
Hehe, nice!
Can't wait to see mine tomorrow!
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Banging out a few Elites and Premiers this week for our customers....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/12b6fccf.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/2f03a846.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/1edb3d26.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/d01d84e7.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/f1566322.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/90a95b2e.jpg)
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SAF gloves and a raw on my birthday list...
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Is that the maroon as looking forward to mine looking like new
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Yes mate thats the stock maroon colour with a matte % included in it
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Not bad prob looks lighter than is?
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No idea mate, hard to describe an exact colour pantone as everyone see's it differently id imagine :)
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i see our matte black and silver one's in that batch! looking forward to them!
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Will be packed and en route by tomorrow along with CD's which hes eagerly awaiting :)
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Here is my new one guys :D. Will do a review once it comes ;
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32251.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32301.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32291-Version2.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32281.jpg)
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Actual pictures received from TomTek;
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32251-1.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32261.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32271.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32281-1.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32291.jpg)
(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/IMG_32301-1.jpg)
I'm a happy man today!
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Looks good pal.
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Just to give people an idea of how the design was formed this was the graphical rep that we worked out with CD prior to production....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/140038.jpg)
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It was really a dream experience, getting a custom made helmet is absolutely fantastic experience.
Tom was extremely extremely generous and helpful, he went out of his way and helped me.
I don't want to spoil the climax but once it is with me I will review it and show you guys, there are few surprises really.
Once again thanks a LOT Tom! I profusely appreciate it!
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Mine will definitely need a respray after the season as I have a few chips in it, I reckon i will go green!
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Also loving the Black designs! Could go for that as its something different to everyone else!
Also, the F1 designers should have come to you Tom. So you could show them how to sort out their ugly nose design. The drop down to the peak of you lid looks perfect!
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Bit of black and yellow...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/60150c3b.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/e0535596.jpg)
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Not bad cant wait for mine now even though may have to wait to wear it
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/154719_10150703793455194_19390830193_9581121_2058370468_n.jpg)
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BIG runs for JB today!
So he's back in the 'Tek?!
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It seems so, not sure how long it will last though and if Slazenger would rather have him scoring runs in his Ayrtek or back in their lid....only time will tell!
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Spray job for Patterson@ Yorkshire
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What happened?
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Hit on the top of the lid from a short ball. Just carried on as if nothing had happened.
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Deflected off it then ;)
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:D perfomance helmets deflecting for boundaries, who needs a bat lol
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Few of the latest lids we've sent out....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/e2bcc8fe.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/ae553836.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/6b50cdc5.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/d0688cfe.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/b4af6e46.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/88a98847.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/839cbbc7.jpg)
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Who's the England/West Indies one for?
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Lions lid is for Carberry, west indies is for Saqlain Mushtaq who is playing for lashings XI and west indies cavaliers....hoping to get a few full WI players on board tho ;)
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Lovely!
Is that Lashing one for Saqi as well?
That colourful dot ones look lovely, are those colours dot stickers?
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yes both for him mate, yeah the Children in Need one is done with printed vinyl dots...took a while to add them all lol
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Its visible, but must say it looks very good.
Saqi is spoilt man LOL! He doesn't deserve two Ayrtek Elites! :D
You should invent helmet sleeves lol
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haha looking into new bags for them to give them a bit more protection when getting thrown about it a kit bag!
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Perfect!!
When things are on board, let me know, would be interested for my Ayrteks :D
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/bd1bb840.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/310480c3.jpg)
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Mate, who is the guy in second picture?
Also the guy who is sponsored by you guys?
Thanks
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Mate, who is the guy in second picture?
Also the guy who is sponsored by you guys?
Thanks
I think it's Michael Carberry who plays for Hampshire (in the second picture), and the guy who's sponsored by Ayrtek is Jack Brooks he plays for Northamptonshire.
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Cheers mate, I appreciate it
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Thought I would add this to Tom's Thread. My competition winning Ayrtek helmet.
(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/DSC_0175.jpg)
(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/DSC_0174.jpg)
Apparently its quite rare to have one of these 12 vent ones.
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:D
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Lovely glad you won Rob :)
That doesn't seem to have 12 vents does it?
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That look like standard vent to me
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it looks like it has 8 vents? lol its not an elite ? just a prem?
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The 12 vent was to wind up the lad who keeps wanting one. It's a prem with titanium grill. The dogs dooglies when it's free.
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Looking forward to receiving my custom designed one ..Don't forget Tom ..pink with black spots...and neon green trim ...just kidding ..you've got my design!
A
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I can only accept ur final written request I'm afraid so the above has been approved it seems!!
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Haha yeah right..just reading the review on the elite..what is a magnetic clip and a 12 vent..
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I think you'll find 12 vents only went to International Superstars.... I love my one.
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Lucky you lol..what's the magnetic clip ..is that the old chin strap?
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Lucky you lol..what's the magnetic clip ..is that the old chin strap?
Yes, magnetic clip is for chin strap.
It is very good one.
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Does the magnetic clip make it easy to undo/do up? Only thing I dislike about my Ayrtek is it being a bit fiddly getting on and off when I'm keeping so if it does that would be very handy
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I'll have to ask young Tom to stick one of those on my lid..Tom if you're reading...I want a magnetic clip on my elite ..please!..if not too much trouble fella :)
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Ssshhhh or else everyone will want one ;)
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Yes, not got one of those, they're a bit too advanced for me.
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Does the magnetic clip make it easy to undo/do up? Only thing I dislike about my Ayrtek is it being a bit fiddly getting on and off when I'm keeping so if it does that would be very handy
Yes, mate very easy :).
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Abdul Razzaq is second Pakistani to wear an Ayrtek helmet;
([url]http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/137300/137381.jpg[/url])
Was watching news and they showed glimpse of his batting in a domestic tournament (in Pakistan) where I spotted him with this helmet.
So he still loves his Ayrtek and wears it, good work Tom!
APologies it was so quick that I was not able to snap a shot :(
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Good to know that they still get worn after the intended tournament :)
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Oh bugger Tomtek doesn't have any magnetic clips left..my life is over lol..not fussed tbh ..I'm still gonna look like Robocop with a bat in his hand!
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Tom has just sent me pics of my new lid , must say absolutely beautiful..only thing is , it won't let me load images on to this post..Tom feel free to put them up, I am very happy with the end product. Thanks bud!
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U need to work out how to work with photo bucket mate, I'll sort it out for u now :)
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Here you go mate....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/b1c275ca.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/28c3f4d5.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/afd088e8.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/51cc590c.jpg)
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TomTek = Perfectionist :D
They are just amazing, I love my Elite. I try to wear it few times because I might dump my Premier then :(
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Hi, I was wondering what the process is for buying one of these great helmets? A point in the right direction would be great
Cheers
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Do you mean a customised helmet as in one with your own design or simply one with a club crest etc?
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/cffa1ef3.jpg)
top knock by carbs over the weekend posting a new CB of 148*
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/AYRTEK_BOXES_085.jpg)
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I've found a way to hide a new purchase from the family and team mates, "send" my elite in for a "refurb" into a nice new RAW!
It's a fool proof plan, I'll let you know when I have the funds!
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I've found a way to hide a new purchase from the family and team mates, "send" my elite in for a "refurb" into a nice new RAW!
It's a fool proof plan, I'll let you know when I have the funds!
Likewise mate :D
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Sounds like a fullproof plan!
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Not sure if this is the right area but fingers crossed for James Taylor playing in the test, would be some great exposure!
(http://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/147900/147930.jpg)
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wouldnt bet on it ... bairstow didnt ware his... bell doesnt have one for tests... not sure if taylor will
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Bairstow was to do with the fact he has a contract with Slaz. Does Bell normally wear an Ayrtek?
Since Adidas don't do helmets I reckon he will wear it. He's certainly been netting in it.
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he has a warickshire one
(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Warwickshire+v+Durham+Friends+Provident+T20+DGhCESs-mZJl.jpg)
not sure if tom supplied him with and england one but he wont ware it i guess,
i wouldnt be suprised if u see bairstow in a ayrtek in the neart future :P
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At first I was a bit unsure of the look of Ayrtek lids, and I must say, I love 'em now! Have to find a way to trash my current lid, so I can persuade the missus to buy one for an anniversary present!
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Bairstow in contracted to Slaz who produce a helmet, Adidas have some link in with masuri i think but JT is very happy in his Ayrtek.
Bell and Trott both wore them for Warwickshire back in 2010 but since then i think Albion now provide helmets for the county. Would love to get them back on their heads but difficult when it comes at a cost :(
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Tom out of interest are there many players who come to you an ask for the helmets away from an agreement. Just so they have a helemt which offers better protection?
Or are most players more interested in the freebies and cold hard cash?
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hada few put our way through the ECb which was how we got them onto the up and coming England players such as Taylor, Bairstow, Harris etc.
Counties such as Warwickshire purchased a squads worth back in 2010 followed by Worcester in 2011, however our competitors have since gone in and given away product which as a small company we cannot afford to do at the moment. When players move from county to international level they become alot more appealing to sponsor due to the media spotlight :(
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So im guessing then at as a player at a county you tend to be given equipment from your county rather than serach for the gear youself. (sorry to go off topic) Personally I would search around for what suited me, until the big money came (I guess that type of mindset does not help the less funded but better equipment and customer care)
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/BlueRAW.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0559-1.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/GreenRAW.jpg)
A Mock up what the Blue and Green RAW versions we have underway will look like....
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Sweeeeeeeeettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Love the look of the coloured RAW helmets! If only they were like a shell which you could replace, I would probably buy all 4 of the RAW models shells then! 8)
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Derby boys putting their lids to goo use during the rainy day.....
http://yfrog.com/16fnkogijzebaavdcuqtbfjkz
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"Overarm? No no no you're gonna wreck the helmet!" Er naa lad it's an ayrtek!
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Few lids in use in the Derby vs Hampshire game on sky the last few days.
Good to see Azeem Rafiq wearing his for Yorkshire and the Worcester boys Andrew and Pardoe.
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When going head to head with the Ultimate 98 and the Gray-Nics Legend helmets in this months The Cricketer Magazine....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/photo-5.png)
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I wish you wouldn't keep putting up pictures of these, it's just too tempting. ;)
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Seen one lad use a one with a Durham badge on last week, think it was the RAW one? First time I've seen one in person, looked very impressive!
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anyone know any retailers which may have ayrtek in stock? Pref in essex / east london
fancy one but would want to try on first before ditching masuri
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Have a look here Mate lists all of our retailers...
http://www.ayrtek.com/retailers
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anyone know any retailers which may have ayrtek in stock? Pref in essex / east london
fancy one but would want to try on first before ditching masuri
Morrant would spring to mind in your neck of the woods...
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cheers guys, think a trip to morrant is probs in order then...
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Failing that, if you can get over to Paul at IJC, (I know that may be a trek) he may have some of the blue ones knocking about.
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Been a bit snowed under of late but quick update on a few lids we have done this month....
Having won a competition with Kiss-Mix drinks company to jet out to La Manga and play golf and cricket with the Lords Taverners i thought the least we could do was donate a couple of helmets to the charity auction. Had a great time and played with the likes of Steve Kirby, Gareth Batty, Neil Smith, Daffy and Mike Gatting play golf they can certainly give it a drive!
Great that the helmets fetched a nice little sum at the auction too :)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0785.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0800.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0789.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0783.jpg)
Lastly is a lions lid for Azeem Rafiq for him to take on tour to India when he jets off in early November.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DC3F9175-2C44-470C-B790-8A2EB8C15FAE-6828-00000824A1786730.jpg)
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anyone know any retailers which may have ayrtek in stock? Pref in essex / east london
fancy one but would want to try on first before ditching masuri
Sports Direct?
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Few of this weeks lids that have been knocked up...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/9FFCEE3E-78AC-41B4-9EB6-14EFEF197CBA-6228-000005E03E0AD85E.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/5E4ECE8B-297A-48F0-834A-4B26BC08F62B-6228-000005E01056AD28.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/87836226-15F1-4CC6-81A5-62D6CD46209C-6228-000005E00CC7A519.jpg)
If anyone is interested in the RAW happy to do it for standard price of £199.99 which includes P&P and any Initials until the end of November
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any black gloss ones?
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Haha yes mate sorry will get them up tomorrow for you as needed to put a grille on it to snap a pic
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/RAW_Yellow.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0852.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0844.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0835.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0857.jpg)
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([url]http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0835.jpg[/url])
you should spray the grille of this white too ;)
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Easy enough to do my buzz, we still have a few white steel grille knocking about if people wanted them ;)
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that shiney black one looks lovely :)
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you should spray the grille of this white too ;)
I'm sure Stig would snap that up in a minute :D
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Bit of international action....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/45D401CD-4838-4FFB-9819-51562DEE97F3-8134-000007520E6F5D0C.jpg)
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Many thanks for my lid guys, i bloody love it!
Going to wear it now during our Gunn & Moore Test Track Evening!
(http://i.imgur.com/qQrTWl.jpg)
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No worries mate glad u like it, blue tint has come out well in this picture too!
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i can't get over the blue raw with black ti :-[
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Blackberry Bold 9900 camera Tom ;)
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Lovely looking helmet you have there :o
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That is stunning!
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2 more raw blue and a green arriving with us tomorrow too ;)
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Got some nice comments about my lid at tonight's GM test event, very pleasing.
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One especially for Cover Drive.....
Had these two (+ Another Blue RAW that's going out for an order) arrive this morning, finish on them is exceptional and couldn't resist snapping a few pics to try and capture the tint and carbon weave effect they offer.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0948.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0949.jpg)
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0950.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0951.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0955.jpg)
Must confess they even gave me the Wow factor when I opened the box.
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They are pretty awesome Tom. Would love to see something like this used in professional cricket - any scope for it do you think?
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Might have to matt them back a bit for the Pros as may get a bit of glare off of them under the floodlights, Carbs was keen for a blue tinted RAW when I spoke to him last :)
Would love to roll out 9 of these to the England under 19's that have just placed an order :D
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Tom! :(
Double matte finishing along black ti grill on that green would be simply astonishing...
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A matt finish doesn't give as much of a WOW factor as the gloss ;)
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A matt finish doesn't give as much of a WOW factor as the gloss ;)
True, I agree.
However, I just saw this....
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0651.jpg)
Whilst its standard finish, its still matte compared to above ones...classy and lovely!
:(:(
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That Matte Black Raw looks mean. If I was the bowler and saw the batsman walking in sporting that, I'd be likely to s**t myself
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Be great in T20: 'In coming batsman - number 13 - Darth Vader!' ;)
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Be great in T20: 'In coming batsman - number 13 - Darth Vader!' ;)
Storm troopers at the other end...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0835.jpg)
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Storm troopers at the other end...
([url]http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/DSCN0835.jpg[/url])
i could see the stig in one of these!
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just produced another pink one today so not sure where Princess Leia falls into the mix... ???
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Course, with a yellow one you could stride out to the strains of 'Bob the builder' (can we hit it? - Yes we - Oh dear...).
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Just had this tweet from Wes...many people question the price tag and look of the helmet but think this justifies both.
http://twitter.com/Wjdurston3/status/301036334422839296/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/Wjdurston3/status/301036334422839296/photo/1)
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Just had this tweet from Wes...many people question the price tag and look of the helmet but think this justifies both.
[url]http://twitter.com/Wjdurston3/status/301036334422839296/photo/1[/url] ([url]http://twitter.com/Wjdurston3/status/301036334422839296/photo/1[/url])
he should have ducked.
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much like you in the barn mate i think the bowling machine was at 15 yards, shortens your reaction time slightly!
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Tom
Incase your looking for inspiration on Your next batch of lids, look no further http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=170803 (http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=170803)
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Tom
Incase your looking for inspiration on Your next batch of lids, look no further [url]http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=170803[/url] ([url]http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=170803[/url])
Priceless :D
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10 out of 10 for creativity to them :)
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Little update on a few of this weeks orders..
These are off out to the US of A to Jason and also some non hammer branded Tinted RAW ones to Oz as well if any of our Aussie members are looking to get hold of one?
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/A1ECE604-3C02-47E7-918E-73B9F50C5294-1445-000001049CC33EA9.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/77F2AE78-97AE-495B-86E1-2D96353056E4-1445-000001047CFAC687.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/17D77B02-BB12-4485-8214-A4F7F2E0DCDB-1445-000001046042AE73.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/55C3FD60-18DA-4AB6-98AD-5A5DEBDCEA71-1445-00000104144758F0.jpg)
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Looks lovely, especially top and bottom one.
I think the top one would have looked exceptional with a black grill.
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Good to see the future England stars using the lids in Oz.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_4969.jpg)
And a few lids off out to the Pros over the last week.
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_4967.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_4935.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/IMG_4934.jpg)
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Used mine in the nets last night for the first time. Felt very comfortable with better sight than my previous helmets.
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this weeks helmet :)
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/249517_2124932403007_5940977_n.jpg)
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Custom elite with white pinstripes off out the door shorty...
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/03E9C5E4-9D84-4F8F-AD33-4F2C44B208C9-5155-00000410814ACD94.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/05163E90-285B-4298-91C8-FB82C7458F58-5155-000004105E02CF5B.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/00620AE8-D4C7-4E83-93C7-C44AF1A3C0A9-5155-00000410522C808B.jpg)
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Navy blue with white pinstripes would look lovely! Although kind of matching my mates Fiesta ST!
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Knocked out a couple of them yesterday as it happens ;)
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(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null-10.jpg)
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Custom elite with white pinstripes off out the door shorty...
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Is that a combined services lid?
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No mate Gibraltar national team
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Ah right I was fibbed to then lol. I've got a pair of Gibraltar trackies that I was told were CSCC.
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HOT HOT
i want one :)
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with tour to Yorkshire just under a month away i have finally got around to creating the Tour Helmet....this is ground breaking engineering and could save hours in the test matches with all the "drinks breaks" that are always taken!
Alternatively it could be used to see who can neck 2 bottles the fastest with the safety element of if you fall flat your face your protected to optimum levels.
This will soon be available in all good retailers*
*probably wont be available in any retailers
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That is brilliant!
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patent pending....before anyone gets any smart ideas :)
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I've just had the brilliant idea of batting in a camelbak back pack
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If Goldfinger played cricket...!!
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Hes waiting for someone to craft him a golden box still
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Are the team requesting these? Or players?
I asked as I saw the big bash bound ones, but having watched a lot of big bash, have yet to see an ayrtek unfortunately?
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The BBL were in use but seems the powers that be deemed they didnt match the exact pantone colours required so had to stop being used, plus were not the official helmet sponsor of the tournament so puts us on the back foot a bit.
This is a sample that has been produced at their request :)
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Will this be for Kohli?
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Any pics of said helmets being used in the Bbl?
I don't want to paint my raw? But do you have any cheaper models left with the acis liner in you could paint up for me?
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We have some Premier shells left in stock that we could use, also have some Carbo helmets that need a new home. Might be best to start a new thread for them.
http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Tim%2BLudeman%2BThunder%2Bv%2BStrikers%2BLEcG26OotUdl.jpg (http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Tim%2BLudeman%2BThunder%2Bv%2BStrikers%2BLEcG26OotUdl.jpg)
Drop me an email with what you're after is thats easier and ill see what we can do.
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Few of this weeks lids that have been knocked up...
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If anyone is interested in the RAW happy to do it for standard price of £199.99 which includes P&P and any Initials until the end of November
This lid has given me inspiration to put decals on mine
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Knocked this up for a certain player, cant show the whole thing yet as sponsors are stlll under wraps...
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Also this custom black PremierTek for one on our forum members who won the AOC Xmas Competition and we agreed to make him a custom black version whilst his club got the other 10 maroon helmets.
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Nice bit of coverage with Notts Sam Kelsall who bagged a half ton against MCCU.
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Good spot mate! Hoping to see a few more in action shortly amongst the counties.
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Knocked this up for a certain player, cant show the whole thing yet as sponsors are stlll under wraps...
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Also this custom black PremierTek for one on our forum members who won the AOC Xmas Competition and we agreed to make him a custom black version whilst his club got the other 10 maroon helmets.
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KP and 24 hmmm, who could it be?
Names beginning with K. Ken, Keith, Keiron...
I am loving that blue. Tasty.
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wow looks awesome. i should start saving my spares pounds then i could buy one for next season
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Green Melbourne Stars KP lid in the works now?
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That's a pretty cool design on the lid, but I can't imagine what sort of person would want that.. Asking for trouble...
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That is freakin cool
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That's a pretty cool design on the lid, but I can't imagine what sort of person would want that.. Asking for trouble...
If it didn't have a custom Ayrtek already I'd ask for one immediately......I'm almost hoping to take one to the head next time I play as an excuse to order a new helmet.....
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The helmet is on its way to its new owner who asked for the bespoke design, I'm confident they will be more than happy with it as it looked even better in the flesh 😀
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Good to see Carbs in action in today's game vs a Legends XI using his custom BBL lid we produced for him. Also a rather nice blue Adelaide one that was sent down to Oz too that we hope to see in action shortly.
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ooh orange i wanty.
how much would this cost?
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This was a RawTek so would be £249.99 or £224.99 on an AdiZero model.
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Slightly off topic but thought Carberry was using a 'Cadejo' bat this season?
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Slightly off topic but thought Carberry was using a 'Cadejo' bat this season?
Thats all his 2014 gear by the look of it. Pro players away from international cricket sometimes end up with their kit pretty late. Something that i am sure will change soon enough with the advent of year round franchise cricket that is broadcast in HD and slow motion to a worldwide fanbase.
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Resurrecting an older thread that has a plotted history of what ive made over the years, a little update on some recent models.
A pair of samples sent to the Pakistan squad...a further 2 followed these so finger crossed they seem some use in the ODI/T20 games.
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Rocking it old school with a custom white Goochy lid...
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Fingers crossed Tom! Love the Goochy lid!
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Few helmets that have gone out the door this week...
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