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Title: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 17, 2017, 10:28:57 PM
Evening all

As some of you that follow me on social media maybe aware I’ve been doing various pieces of R&D with leading impact protection material specialists D3O. One of the products that has come from the depths of the lab is a d3o lined box, given its outstanding performance as a material if I’m going to get hit in the babymaker I’d want to be wearing one of these.

These will be available at £16.99 inc VAT and UK delivery in a white or black finish with the d3o branded orange liner.

(https://i.imgur.com/WcjMEmGl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ex1Geval.jpg)

Drop me a line if you want one as I’ve got a few due in next week.

Ps The carbon weave one was just to show the finish that’s viable over the stock black/white version. The venting helps over the Aero version that’s a similar shape and it’s more sturdy than the shock doctor version that I’ve used for the last 2 seasons whilst still offering comfort.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Woodyspin on November 17, 2017, 11:06:16 PM
Very interersted actually. Im in need of an xxl box ;)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Buzz on November 17, 2017, 11:09:18 PM
Have sent you a PM TomTek.
If Fattus Cattus was around there would be some jokes about my wife and something black and shiny, but fortunately he isn't... yet...!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 17, 2017, 11:18:54 PM
Give him time....
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 17, 2017, 11:20:03 PM
Very interersted actually. Im in need of an xxl box ;)

There is a size stamped inside so I presume they might come in various sizes, I’m currenty using the Road Cone Edition 🍆
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on November 17, 2017, 11:35:31 PM
What would be the cost of the Carbon one please Tom?
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 17, 2017, 11:43:37 PM
What would be the cost of the Carbon one please Tom?

It’s not actually Carbon it’s just a print, it was also a sample just to show what’s viable. Stock items are either white or black 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: roco on November 18, 2017, 08:05:27 AM
Ill be interested mate as usual with your stuff
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on November 18, 2017, 09:08:33 AM
What’s the benefit of these over something like the Shockdoctor @Ayrtek Cricket ?

Also, what is the benefit of the D30 over regular box materials?
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 18, 2017, 09:54:15 AM
What’s the benefit of these over something like the Shockdoctor @Ayrtek Cricket ?

Also, what is the benefit of the D30 over regular box materials?

It’s more sturdy than the shock doctor (I’ve been using that for he last 2 seasons) and the internal lining is made from d3o which is widely regarded as the best impact absorbing material on the open market. The venting features are beneficial over full encased versions like the aero model too IMO.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: JB on November 18, 2017, 12:01:41 PM
I’ll take a black one please mate! All the protection equipment I’ve got from you has been first class, can’t imagine this would be any different!! And there’s no place more important to protect!!  ;)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 18, 2017, 12:03:18 PM
No probs @JB ping it over via BACS if you’ve still got details and I’ll add it to the list 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: JB on November 18, 2017, 12:15:08 PM
No probs @JB ping it over via BACS if you’ve still got details and I’ll add it to the list 👍

Done @Ayrtek Cricket
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Davehugh on November 18, 2017, 05:31:40 PM
@Ayrtek Cricket can you bring some to the Somerset net next Sunday?
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 18, 2017, 06:41:37 PM
@Ayrtek Cricket can you bring some to the Somerset net next Sunday?

Will do if I can obtain enough to fulfil orders and have some spare 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 19, 2017, 04:17:31 PM
Had a few pm’s Asking about extra info on these, they have been CE accredited which means they have been subjected to BSI testing In order to pass the safety standards that are stamped inside of them.

Not all cricket boxes would undergo such rigorous testing to obtain a CE mark which is something that provides a certain degree of comfort in my mind when chosing a product to protect such a vital area!

(https://i.imgur.com/zv0oljfl.jpg)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Alvaro on November 20, 2017, 04:36:06 PM
#BoxClever

You can have that one for free :)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 20, 2017, 06:02:50 PM
#BoxClever

You can have that one for free :)

(https://i.imgur.com/bX1VDwU.png)

Great minds think alike as they say....
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 20, 2017, 08:29:29 PM
What would be the cost of the Carbon one please Tom?

There are a batch of carbon effect ones I’ve managed to get my hands on, if anyone has a particular craving for carbon 👍
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on November 20, 2017, 08:44:11 PM
Yes please for a carbon effect one Tom.

I’ll have the XXL slightly dissapointing size please.

Can you PM me your PayPal/bank details and I’ll get the money across to you mate.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 20, 2017, 08:45:37 PM
Will do 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Boondougal on November 20, 2017, 10:44:17 PM
@Ayrtek Cricket .... pm me payment details. I’ll take on.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 20, 2017, 11:02:22 PM
No worries, PM sent.

Im hoping that stock reaches me this week so as soon as it does ill get the backlog of orders out the door for everyone.

Packaging should also be sorted by then too!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Boondougal on November 20, 2017, 11:16:55 PM
Done! No rush... send when ready. Cheers
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Biggie Smalls on November 20, 2017, 11:31:09 PM
Whats the sizing like on these Tom ?
Shock doctor size would be way too small , aero size would be a bit smallish ....anything a bit bigger than an aero box ?
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 21, 2017, 12:03:44 AM
Hi mate

I’ll dig out my aero and shock doc tomorrow for comparison
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Calzehbhoy on November 21, 2017, 12:36:33 PM
Cheers Tom.

Payment sent.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 21, 2017, 12:37:11 PM
Thanks mate, got it 👍

Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 21, 2017, 12:37:37 PM
Bit of a comparison between the various models below for you @Biggie Smalls

(https://i.imgur.com/iBkTHkAl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qmFHHpbl.jpg)

SD one very narrow and shallow by comparison to the Aero and D3O version that are of simailr size and shape but aero doesn’t offer any ventilation of internal protection in the form of the D3o foam liner that’s designed to absorb the impact.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Biggie Smalls on November 21, 2017, 12:41:10 PM
Thanks Tom .
Seems a wee bit less volume than the aero . Bugger .
If you get a bigger size in at a later stage id be interested.
Cheers .
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 22, 2017, 04:53:25 PM
These are now en route and will be with me shortly, I’ll be listing them on the website next week and the Carbon version will be marginally more at £17.99 once listed.

I’m happy to honour the CBF price for anyone wanting either a black or carbon one prior to them going Online.

Cheers

Tom
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 09:53:55 AM
Stock has now reached me, just waiting on the stickers to arrive to add as the finishing touch and picking up Packaging later on with any luck too. As soon as it’s all here I’ll be packaging them up and getting all pre-orders en route.

For reference these have passed the following safety standard in the lab:-

(https://i.imgur.com/PN8cJKCl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yNZQIwNl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sOxgirZl.jpg)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Mattsky on November 23, 2017, 01:45:00 PM
@Ayrtek Cricket: Tom, if you promise to post a video of yourself giving your gooch a whack with a mallet wearing one of these, I promise to buy one.
And I'll also bet that you'll sell even more!  :D
Go on, show us how much faith you have in it.   ;)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Woodyspin on November 23, 2017, 03:59:15 PM
Tom can i upgrade to a carbon one please :)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 04:06:48 PM
@Woodyspin No problems, ill update your order.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 04:09:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VmRkYLJl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BqNuIvLl.jpg)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 23, 2017, 04:26:47 PM
Tom, bring a White one Sunday and I'll give you the cash for it - if the packaging isn't ready then I'll just have it loose!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: FattusCattus on November 23, 2017, 04:29:56 PM
If you stuck one of those Carbon Fibre ones over each eye, you'd look like 'The Fly'
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 04:36:29 PM
Tom, bring a White one Sunday and I'll give you the cash for it - if the packaging isn't ready then I'll just have it loose!

Will do mate
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
If you stuck one of those Carbon Fibre ones over each eye, you'd look like 'The Fly'

Arabian Goggles? you may need to google that Brucey  :D
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: FattusCattus on November 23, 2017, 05:06:18 PM
Arabian Goggles? you may need to google that Brucey  :D


(http://i63.tinypic.com/2ephke8.jpg)

Ooooooh!!!  Most illuminating!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 23, 2017, 05:22:54 PM
Everyday is a school day dear @FattusCattus
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 25, 2017, 12:56:36 PM
Fully finished and shipping out all pre-orders on Monday...

(https://i.imgur.com/nukZSNvl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qbgcXkgl.jpg)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Davehugh on November 25, 2017, 11:18:50 PM
I'll have a carbon fibre one off you tomorrow @Ayrtek Cricket if you have any spare?
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 25, 2017, 11:22:30 PM
I'll have a carbon fibre one off you tomorrow @Ayrtek Cricket if you have any spare?

No problems, will put one in my bag for you. @Neon Cricket your white one is also packed 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Woodyspin on November 25, 2017, 11:44:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nukZSNvl.jpg)

Loving the stickers. Nice little touch. I wondered what was going there
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 26, 2017, 12:18:51 AM
Yeh little finishing touch, luckily they arrived this morning so a busy Monday beckons having to pick and Pack all the back orders 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Boondougal on November 26, 2017, 09:17:46 AM
looking good. I know my wife gets frustrated when yet another bat shaped box arrives but surely... surely she can't annoyed when this arrives.

Fingers crossed I never get to actually find out just how good this is at protecting the old "bat and balls", no one ever wants thats.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: jamesisapayne on November 26, 2017, 09:19:03 PM
Used one of these today at the somerset net - Thankfully I didn't get hit so can't comment on protection but I'm 100% confident it'll be the bees knees.

Main thing for me was how comfy it was wearing it. Didn't even notice it was there
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 26, 2017, 09:37:40 PM
Thanks @jamesisapayne good to have some feedback on them, busy morning tomorrow labelling up all he others to send out. That’s if I can make it down the stairs successfully 1st.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Woodyspin on November 26, 2017, 09:43:14 PM
Thanks @jamesisapayne good to have some feedback on them, busy morning tomorrow labelling up all he others to send out. That’s if I can make it down the stairs successfully 1st.

Solution to that would be not to go up stairs
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 26, 2017, 10:08:06 PM
That’s tonight’s challenge, I’ve been on the sofa since nets and getting up is going to take some effort....and I don’t think staying up to watch us slip 1-0 behind is particularly appealing 😲
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Neon Cricket on November 26, 2017, 10:34:07 PM
Used one of these today at the somerset net - Thankfully I didn't get hit so can't comment on protection but I'm 100% confident it'll be the bees knees.

Main thing for me was how comfy it was wearing it. Didn't even notice it was there

Fully agree with the above, cracking bit of kit. Nice cushioning around the edge from the D30, definitely worth the extra few quid!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 26, 2017, 10:43:55 PM
Thanks Adam, it’s an area where if hit it can be painful enough already without compromising on the protection provided. A few horror stories of cheap boxes splitting/pintching aren’t something I’d ever want to risk experiencing.

Given the cost of other bits of cricket related kit now I’ve tried to keep them at a level where people get a premium & BS testing proven product for the price of a round of beers.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Mattsky on November 27, 2017, 09:31:04 AM
Oh, go on then. Stick me down for a carbon effect one. PM me your deets, Tom.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Number4 on November 27, 2017, 09:58:16 AM
Do they come in xxs? 🙄🤛

For a friend of course 😉
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: rich041187 on November 27, 2017, 10:11:28 AM
Oh, go on then. Stick me down for a carbon effect one. PM me your deets, Tom.

Please can you do the same PM for me Tom. Carbon effect again. Regards Rich
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 27, 2017, 11:45:27 AM
Do they come in xxs? 🙄🤛

For a friend of course 😉

haha just standard men's currently im afraid. Im happy to include some bubble wrap if you need to pad it out though!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 27, 2017, 11:48:55 AM
They are listed on the website now if thats easier for people and they wish to pay via card?

http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/ (http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/)

Stock is low on the carbon ones though now im afraid so they will be done on a 1st come 1st paid basis.

Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 27, 2017, 12:01:38 PM
PM's sent to all the above
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Number4 on November 28, 2017, 08:27:53 AM
They are listed on the website now if thats easier for people and they wish to pay via card?

[url]http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/[/url] ([url]http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/[/url])

Stock is low on the carbon ones though now im afraid so they will be done on a 1st come 1st paid basis.


That’s what she said 😉
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 28, 2017, 09:55:17 PM
For those that don’t follow me on social media there are a handful on carbon effect boxes left in stock now so get in quick if you want one.

http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/ (http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Buzz on November 30, 2017, 06:35:07 PM
Well the new box is certainly more spacious than my Shock Dr box...!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: JB on November 30, 2017, 06:40:03 PM
Well the new box is certainly more spacious than my Shock Dr box...!

I just opened mine, very impressed
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 30, 2017, 06:55:56 PM
Glad they are making their way to people, I posted the 1st batch on Monday so hopefully the rest will arrive with people shortly.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: springbok45 on November 30, 2017, 08:09:22 PM
Mine arrived today, very comfy quality is much higher than any other box I've used, makes my shock doctor feel pretty weedy
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Smmatle1 on November 30, 2017, 08:15:04 PM
Mine arrived today, too. Kids have had fun testing it out with plastic golf clubs.....thumbs up, I felt nothing!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Buzz on November 30, 2017, 08:24:40 PM
Mine arrived today, too. Kids have had fun testing it out with plastic golf clubs.....thumbs up, I felt nothing!
You are braver than me. I hid mine from the kids pronto!
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Mattsky on December 01, 2017, 07:56:31 PM
You see?
This is the sort of thorough product testing we need to see!
Equipping a gaggle of kids with plastic golf clubs to unleash a righteous thrashing on a piece of protective equipment should be the new British Standard in safety.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 02, 2017, 04:52:31 PM
Just 5 Carbon effect ones left in stock now, healthy stock of the black version though 👍
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 02, 2017, 05:28:01 PM
Make that 2 left....
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Churchy1989 on December 02, 2017, 05:58:02 PM
Make that 2 left....

He he,
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 03, 2017, 08:23:35 AM
1 remaining
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Woodyspin on December 03, 2017, 05:24:57 PM
So just recieved mine... Wasnt expecting a delivery at 5pm on a sunday but even better i guess!

I will admit i tried it on and not only might i wear this out to impress the ladies.. I did punch it a few times with no feeling what so ever... The D3O tech is something ive seen before but couldn't get hold of. As soon as I saw Tom's post I couldn't type quick enough!

Definitely worth every penny
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 03, 2017, 05:28:59 PM
Save that last one for me @Ayrtek Cricket ... looking at the delivery history MyHermes might have lost mine mate.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: JB on December 03, 2017, 06:06:52 PM
Used mine today in my Aero briefs. Very comfortable, especially with the cushioning of the D3O. Money very well spent 👍🏼
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 03, 2017, 06:37:18 PM
Same set-up as what I used last Sunday at the CBF net, found it worked well 👍

Only 1x Carbon effect one left but plenty in the stock black and 1x white if anyone wants a more subtle option.

I’m away next week but will still be picking up emails etc but will process all orders upon my return.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 07, 2017, 11:30:09 AM
All carbon sold now, Black remaining that is exactly the same product but without the carbon effect finish upon it.

Will catch up on pending orders once I’m back over the weekend.
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 05, 2018, 08:36:50 PM
Anyone who might be in the market for one of these the stock I have will be the last run as they have discontinued the product line of them.

They are available via the webshop still but once they are gone they are gone http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/ (http://www.ayrtekcricket.com/product/ayrtek-cricket-groin-guard-d3o/)
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: e4sby on December 05, 2018, 08:51:05 PM
Highly recommended! Most comfortable box I’ve ever used
Title: Re: New Groin Guard
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on December 05, 2018, 10:20:03 PM
Yep, decent product.