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Cricket Manufacturers / Brands => Ayrtek Cricket => Topic started by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 22, 2018, 08:08:24 PM
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Ok little update on this, I’ve got 3 pre-production samples in carbon fibre that I’d like to invite any CBF members who are keen to get their hands on and head into one.
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They will be £250 each inc U.K. delivery & VAT and you can select the colour you desire. They come with the air liner and a fixed position titanium grille as with the other RAW models.
Please drop me a line if genuinely interested, I can provide some pics of the black one I’ve produced for myself if you’d like any insight into the finished look. Part of the process is to wear and use them and provide feedback about it for future development and the next interaction. (You will also be able to acquire this next interaction at a much reduced price if desired as a Trialist).
Cheers
Tom
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Look great Tom, could be on to a winner if lighter than the current Masuri’s. Definitely interest from me if they hit production 👍🏻
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Any chance of a cloth covered finish on these, Tom?
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Yes that’s an option for the final product for those yearning for that traditional look 👍
Weight wise they should be very lightweight too, hard to say exact weight yet if adding cloth etc but hopefully 700g or below if all goes to plan.
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Is the pic on your Instagram @Ayrtek Cricket one of the shells?
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Are they £250 just because they care carbon fibre?? Just thinking that the price point is very very high compared to the Masuri & Shrey lids
Personally I really like the new design but that cost would really put me off
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Is the pic on your Instagram @Ayrtek Cricket one of the shells?
Yes :)
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Are they £250 just because they care carbon fibre?? Just thinking that the price point is very very high compared to the Masuri & Shrey lids
Personally I really like the new design but that cost would really put me off
That’s the price point for a carbon fibre shell Raw model yes, it’s more cost effective to develop the carbon fibre model 1st in terms of tooling prior to going down the more affordable plastic shell version as this requires an Injection moulding tool that isn’t cheap!
Carbon component = more expensive raw material but cheaper tool
Plastic component shell = cheaper raw material but more expensive tool
If I can Pin down that the shape/size and fit is right then Progressing onto the more affordable models in the next step.
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Just out of curiosity - How hard was it for you to persuade yourselves into building a helmet into a regular (popular/common) shape?
Or do you think its part of evolution? I myself use an ayrtek and love my helmet.
Best wishes on this new type.
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Just out of curiosity - How hard was it for you to persuade yourselves into building a helmet into a regular (popular/common) shape?
Or do you think its part of evolution? I myself use an ayrtek and love my helmet.
Best wishes on this new type.
Yeh took alot of persuasion in terms of the wrestling in my head between why do it and should I just stick to the existing shape but this design has been on my PC for a while but I've never pressed the button to put it into any larger scale production. Whilst the original (Rad) helmet will always be a staple of the Ayrtek Cricket brand (and what we are recognised for) I cant help but feel im cutting off a large % of the market by not offering somethign that people who dont like the Rad model would wear by having a more traditional looking helmet whilst still integrating the Ayrtek design ethos.
In order to move the brand forward to the next stage by offering both the Trad and Rad models it will broaden my market reach (I hope!) and by using the patented air liner and EPS liners in both shell models people have options over several price points and the look to opt for something they like.
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What size are they @Ayrtek Cricket ?
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These will have the air liner so approx 53-62cm I’d say. Be interesting to get feedback from people trying them who have different head sizes.
This is the one I’ve been using for the last few weeks, as I say not the final product as grille needs moving down slightly to marry shapes up with the mounting plate and sweep of the helmet still (As per the graphical image in the 1st post).
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I like this shape a lot . Kinda ayrteky still. A little bit albiony , and a slight wee bit of masuri/shreyness going on too . This in carbon /air liner combo would be most peoples ultimate helmet. My only wish would be if you made 8 more air vent holes ( tom , you must be sick of me saying this , and ayrteks are already very breathable , but I'm going to keep at it until i annoy you into making them ! :D :D :D).
Anyway , if i didnt already have two carbon ayrteks id buy one .
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Any more pics of these @Ayrtek Cricket
I've got an old Masuri that I'm keen to replace and this could be the ideal thing. Cloth covered would also be interesting to see also and I think that would help open up the market.
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Will snap a few more, think the new mould will improve the overall look too and make it look more refined.
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Thanks to those that have been in touch to back this already, as such it seems demand for a raw carbon fibre one is such that I have pressed ahead with a new mould for it.
Lead time is approx 30 days but this will offer a carbon fibre finish to be offered along with the fully finished vents that are shown in the graphic.
If anyone else wishes to get their name down for the first batch of these then please drop me a line.
Cheers
Tom
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Thanks to those that have been in touch to back this already, as such it seems demand for a raw carbon fibre one is such that I have pressed ahead with a new mould for it.
Lead time is approx 30 days but this will offer a carbon fibre finish to be offered along with the fully finished vents that are shown in the graphic.
If anyone else wishes to get their name down for the first batch of these then please drop me a line.
Cheers
Tom
Hi Tom, just to reconfirm, the shape of the helmet (and vents) will be as in the first post? May not be able to get into the first batch but I will be ordering one soon as I had emailed.
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Correct
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Samples underway as the tooling took a bit longer to make than anticipated due to going for a higher grade of Alu for longevity.
Looking forward to seeing how they look shortly!
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Samples underway as the tooling took a bit longer to make than anticipated due to going for a higher grade of Alu for longevity.
Looking forward to seeing how they look shortly!
Any closer with the new molds, I'm really interested in how it turns out :)
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Moulds done and first parts being trimmed earlier this week so hopefully ready to dispatch next week 🤞
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These are in the final stages and being fully finished for dispatch next week, they have come out really well in terms of look and finish 👌
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These are in the final stages and being fully finished for dispatch next week, they have come out really well in terms of look and finish 👌
Forum rules Tom, pretty sure they don't exist ;)
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Any pics when you're ready and what's the gap cm wise between top of helmet and grill pls
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Forum rules Tom, pretty sure they don't exist ;)
They are in for lacquering atm so only got pics of them prior to this atm.
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Gap will be 45mm between peak and grille as this has passed testing without issue previously.
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If anyone wants to get their hands on one of the 1st batch there are a couple remaining 👍
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I like it
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My order will be coming in soon; would like to see the final product asap.
Have you decided on the prices (carbon fibre) and will there be both steel and titanium grilles available?
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Typically they have only come with a Titanium grille as the steel would counteract the point of using the carbon fibre shell to minimise the weight.
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Thanks to those who have already placed orders for these, down to the last few from the 1st batch if you did want to be one of the 1st people out there to get your hands on one.
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When will you be posting photos of the finished helmet?
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When the shells reach me and I can assemble everything, they are coming with a batch of the original design Raw helmets so it seems they have taken a bit longer to finish.
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The shells are finally en route to me so fingers crossed will reach me by this time next week! Looking forward to getting everything pulled together to see the finished product.
Thanks to those that have already purchased them from on here to snaffle up the 1st batch.
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Just to keep everyone updated on progress, the shells have been in customs at Coventry since the 23rd. I’m chasing them for a release date since but haven’t had a straight answer as yet 🤔
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After some chasing around various call centres I have finally managed to go and pay my hands of the long awaited box!
Fair to say they came out just as well as anticipated ✅✅💥
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You massive tease @Ayrtek Cricket
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You massive tease @Ayrtek Cricket
Couple of others on social media channels but haven’t had time to assemble any yet as had a lad stop in for a new bat just as I was unpacking them 😆
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Few more for those not on social media...
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Looking forward to seeing the final outcome mate, looking top draw so far!
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Thanks @Neon Cricket bit of spec work to do to get rear holes and grille location correct on them still but really pleased with the look and finish.
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Look really good 😁 What's the average weight coming out as
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Not sure yet as haven’t had time to put any together or even put them on the scales...on duty with my 6 month old and a 3 year old atm so can’t escape out to the office to do any work 😆
A small sacrifice to make given the wife lets me escape play cricket on Saturday afternoons 👍
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These look great mate, I think could be a real game changer if the traditional looking ones are anything like the modern ones in terms of technology and specs etc...
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I never noticed before but ...the rad style helmet looks like a ducks head when theres no grille on the lid . :D
The trads look great btw. Nice work Tom.
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Managed to escape to the office to assemble a sample I need to take to a meeting tomorrow.
Think the end result is pretty good but I do wear rose tinted glasses 😎
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With the grille on .....this is my new favourite looking helmet on the market ! (Although I'll never buy one , since I'll be an ayrtek rad style user until you stop making them ).
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That looks awesome
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That looks awesome
Thanks both for the kind words, always a nervous period when you unwrap the component part to see how it’s come out from a new tool.
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Looks the mutts nuts mate, top work.
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Looks the mutts nuts mate, top work.
Thanks matey, let’s hope they go down well with those that have already pre-ordered too 👍
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What weight was the one in the one you fixed up.today Tom.pls.
Looks really good in the pics
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That looks extremely smart. If you were to ever offer a cloth covered version I would buy it without hesitation.
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That looks extremely smart. If you were to ever offer a cloth covered version I would buy it without hesitation.
Watch this space....why do you think I needed one for my meeting tomorrow 😆
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What weight was the one in the one you fixed up.today Tom.pls.
Looks really good in the pics
698g so slightly heavier (60-80g) than the Rad Raw model but there is obviously some variation in design between the 2 shells.
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Slightly off topic but has it ever been demonstrated that the 'mounting plate' (masuri, shrey etc.) provides any further rigidity over using a grille fixed into one position with screws.
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Horses for courses and different designers going about attaching the grille in different methods.
My take (as well as GM’s) is that in the event the grille needs removing from the helmet shell to access the players airways without moving their head is to have nut caps that are able to be unscrewed and the grille taken off. Other helmets would require the location and use of wire cutters to remove the grille.
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...any update on delivery dates Tom?
You're a busy chap, and as it's end of season now, there's no urgent rush - but it's all gone a bit quiet.
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Hi Matt, yes sorry been a manic few days since they all arrived and I’m in the process of working out the rear holes and grille hole locations to provide the correct gap between peak and grille and ensure the liner sits correctly once fitted.
Obviously as it’s the first batch this has taken some time to establish as I don’t want to get it wrong and end up with a wasted shell as they have all sold!
I’ve also had to order longer bolts for the chin straps as the shell is a different thickness to the Rad shell with the underpeak section when fitted. These should arrive on Thurs/Fri so I can fit the chin straps and get them out the door.
Sorry for radio silence, trying to juggle a 3 year olds birthday tomorrow and the family duties with working life!
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Must say as a traditionalist i was never a big fan of the original shape but these ones look very good - i've only started wearing a helmet in the last few years as i get older but if i was buying one today these would definately be on the list - but in cloth only! the traditionalist in me demands that!!
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Must say as a traditionalist i was never a big fan of the original shape but these ones look very good - i've only started wearing a helmet in the last few years as i get older but if i was buying one today these would definately be on the list - but in cloth only! the traditionalist in me demands that!!
Thanks, useful feedback. The cloth covering sample is underway currently to pin down the template for the cloth shape in order to cover them. Hopefully it’s potential customers like you that I can cater for with this model thereby opening up a larger % of the market with this model.
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Customers like me also, if the price is right of course. Saying that, my current lid isn't cloth covered, but always have preferred them.
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Yes, producing the plastic shell version will bring the price points down but the tooling up fees are considerably more than the carbon fibre one.....crowdfunding maybe an option to explore as a way of getting it off the ground and to market.
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Yes, producing the plastic shell version will bring the price points down but the tooling up fees are considerably more than the carbon fibre one.....crowdfunding maybe an option to explore as a way of getting it off the ground and to market.
Ha, getting tooled up means something very different where I grew up!
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Thanks, useful feedback. The cloth covering sample is underway currently to pin down the template for the cloth shape in order to cover them. Hopefully it’s potential customers like you that I can cater for with this model thereby opening up a larger % of the market with this model.
Hey its ok to call us "traditionalists" old buggers if you like ;)
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For those that don’t follow my social media channels, I’ve got a very limited edition gloss finish version of the TradAYR’s available.
I’ve had these produced as an experimental batch as historically I’ve always gone with a matte finish.
Drop me a PM (might take me a while to reply as I don’t get notifications anymore That I’ve received one) or email at tom@ayrtekcricket.com if you want to secure one (there are only 2 available!).
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Couple of pics of a matte blue number that went out last week 👍
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Is that a painted Carbon or have you been able to transfer the moulding process to plastic now?
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Is that a painted Carbon or have you been able to transfer the moulding process to plastic now?
Painted Carbon, the plastic version will require investment.
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Painted Carbon, the plastic version will require investment.
Ah right yes I remember, crowd fundding is needed
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Realistically yes, as a small 1 man company and having fairly recently brought the cricket side of the company off the parent company to run as my own entity I’d need some assistance in getting it up and running in the plastic model.
However the price would obviously be cheaper to both manufacture and therefore purchase in plastic (as with the other range).
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Great stuff, nice to see one in use out in the middle as a few people have asked about some of them in action 👍