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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: Buzz on August 29, 2018, 11:33:53 AM
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Given we have a white vs cream thread I thought I would go for a jumper version.
I have to admit I prefer the modern fleecy jumpers. They are warmer, easier to wash and don't smell when damp...
But yet still people like the cable knit version!
What do you think?
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I prefer a proper cable knit jumpers.
It may just be the kit supplier we use, but I've found the new style ones tend to focus more on being able to apply sponsors logos than actually keeping you warm!
The ones we have this year are more like extra thick playing shirts than jumpers :(
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Cable Knits look better in my opinion. However the modern style are much more functional.
I usually wear a cable sleeveless jumper and a modern sleeved jumper if both are available.
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At my age, and now I’m a southern softie, I wear whatever is in my bag, which includes both a modern fleece and a knit jumper too,, I’ve even been known to wear a wind stopper fleece under a jumper to try and stay warm
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I haven't worn a jumper for over 2 seasons
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At my age, and now I’m a southern softie, I wear whatever is in my bag, which includes both a modern fleece and a knit jumper too,, I’ve even been known to wear a wind stopper fleece under a jumper to try and stay warm
they do say the old feel the cold more than the young do. gloves and a bobble hat for next season
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Given we have a white vs cream thread I thought I would go for a jumper version.
I have to admit I prefer the modern fleecy jumpers. They are warmer, easier to wash and don't smell when damp...
But yet still people like the cable knit version!
What do you think?
I think a lot depends on the supplier/manufacturer of the modern jumpers. Some are absolutely shocking designed and bright white, however there are some very good ones. Our clubs modern jumpers are excellent and really warm but lightweight if you need to bat in the short sleeved one etc...
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I normally just wear two shirts if it’s a bit cold.
Mostly because I don’t own a jumper.......
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I hate the modern style jumpers. For over a decade our club kit has used the modern style jumper. I buy my own cable knits and wear these instead. Gray Nics do an all white version which doesn't clash with any of our playing kit
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Cable knits are great, main issue for me is the cost. They’re just so damn expensive, admittedly they should stand the test of time, but last time I enquired for my club they were pushing £50 each.
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Just wait until all you cable nit lovers have kids who smear chocolate on your favourite jumper and you have to wash the thing... 😂😂
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a topic close to my heart. Traditional Cable knit only.
I love the look that is unmistakeably cricket.
I think the modern sweaters look out of place - as if an occasional player has borrowed from another sport's kit. I was looking for a new club sweater, but nothing traditional is available from our supplier.
Also, the current England cable knit looks like something a granny would knit for little Johnny when he started with the under 10s. Not a good look.
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@leatherseat I agree with most of what you say, but the Indian jumpers look great in my view.
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I may be in the minority, but I actually like the current England cable knits - well at least when the colour matches the rest of the kit.
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Ban that member for this crazy talk...!
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the current England cable knit looks like something a granny would knit for little Johnny when he started with the under 10s. Not a good look.
My granny knitted me a sweater when I played u10s, what are you trying to say?
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Sleeveless V-neck cable knit.
I really hate modern cricket kit. The naff white fleece sweater, the horrible scratchy polyester shirts that stink of sweat after about 30 seconds, those awful trucker-style caps with SS or C on the side in big letters.
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Am i the only one who's quite literally never owned/ worn a jumper whilst playing cricket :(
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@SLA I totally agree a load of the modern shirts are off the scale ghastly.
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Cable Knit for president. Whooooooooo !
This shouldn't even be contemplated as a question. Its sacrilege i tell you . Be gone blasphemers , you shall anger the cricket gods no more ! :D
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@SLA I totally agree a load of the modern shirts are off the scale ghastly.
I think I vaguely annoy our club president by refusing to buy a club shirt but play in a club polo shirt instead.
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Definitely shouldn’t admit this.
My mother knitted me a classic cable jumper with club colours out of some fancy wool one christmas. It is ace and warm. You do have to hand wash it though.
As a keeper, i do not wear it often given i prefer the short sleeve t-shirt.
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those awful trucker-style caps with SS or C on the side in big letters.
Never seen a side with trucker caps, is this also something unique to Cambridge pub leagues? ;)
I know the cable knits look more traditional etc, but other than that I have no idea why you'd prefer to wear one over a good modern jumper. Admittedly there are plenty of terrible modern ones out there though!
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Whilst I have a lot of time for the classic cable-knits, they're a lot less practical compared to modern jumpers.
I say all this yet I haven't worn a jumper in probably 10 years so my opinion is pretty invalid :D
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Never seen a side with trucker caps, is this also something unique to Cambridge pub leagues? ;)
I know the cable knits look more traditional etc, but other than that I have no idea why you'd prefer to wear one over a good modern jumper. Admittedly there are plenty of terrible modern ones out there though!
perhaps I described it wrong - I mean these monstrosities below, that every cricket team now seems to sport. The ones I'm most familiar with are from Stuart Surridge, but other brands are available.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=DrfJZtqw&id=54E53C7390450DF8D6E321972BCDED8E44D8C755&thid=OIP.DrfJZtqwY9sYv5AxuXrfQwAAAA&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fcricketergear.co.uk%2fimages%2fimages_big%2fSUR083_NAVY_400x229.jpg&exph=229&expw=400&q=stuart+surridge+caps&simid=608048959430264683&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0 (https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=DrfJZtqw&id=54E53C7390450DF8D6E321972BCDED8E44D8C755&thid=OIP.DrfJZtqwY9sYv5AxuXrfQwAAAA&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fcricketergear.co.uk%2fimages%2fimages_big%2fSUR083_NAVY_400x229.jpg&exph=229&expw=400&q=stuart+surridge+caps&simid=608048959430264683&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0)
here's another horrible cap:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=yxkXXYn9&id=269FB0710126F7D996857301FB75692D44796795&thid=OIP.yxkXXYn9KQ1kosFXIq17YwHaF3&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.looksgud.in%2fblog%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2016%2f03%2fnike-em-india-t20-replica-blue-striped-cap.jpg&exph=475&expw=600&q=nike+cricket+cap&simid=608056119083008238&selectedIndex=2&ajaxhist=0 (https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=yxkXXYn9&id=269FB0710126F7D996857301FB75692D44796795&thid=OIP.yxkXXYn9KQ1kosFXIq17YwHaF3&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.looksgud.in%2fblog%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2016%2f03%2fnike-em-india-t20-replica-blue-striped-cap.jpg&exph=475&expw=600&q=nike+cricket+cap&simid=608056119083008238&selectedIndex=2&ajaxhist=0)
Here's another aesthetic disasterpiece:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=d%2bF8vUQG&id=B024C89EB84F9DE58D4820D93B421B3437E31D68&thid=OIP.d-F8vUQGQFIN-XjDLx8p5AHaHa&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sporting-gifts.com%2fcsp%2fsport%2fproducts%2flarge%2fopt1%2f46505.jpg&exph=1000&expw=1000&q=new+balance+cricket+cap&simid=608047456135810955&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0 (https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=d%2bF8vUQG&id=B024C89EB84F9DE58D4820D93B421B3437E31D68&thid=OIP.d-F8vUQGQFIN-XjDLx8p5AHaHa&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sporting-gifts.com%2fcsp%2fsport%2fproducts%2flarge%2fopt1%2f46505.jpg&exph=1000&expw=1000&q=new+balance+cricket+cap&simid=608047456135810955&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0)
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Ah that makes more sense, the ill fitting baseball cap problem. I'd be quite in favour of truckers myself, but probably a step too far for most!
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Whilst I have a lot of time for the classic cable-knits, they're a lot less practical compared to modern jumpers.
I say all this yet I haven't worn a jumper in probably 10 years so my opinion is pretty invalid :D
I'm curious to know what people perceive to be the downside or "impracticality" with a cable knit sweater are. I have a sleeveless V-neck cable knit in club colours. Its slightly baggy, which is what you want, and it keeps you warm without restricting your ability to bat/bowl/field. Its not itchy or uncomfortable, in fact its a really nice piece of clothing.
It doesn't often get dirty or sweaty so I only have to wash it once or maybe twice a year. it mainly just picks up a red mark from drying and polishing the ball. I only really wear it on the pitch when its properly cold, so probably wear it more in the pub after the game than I do on the actual pitch.
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The sleeveless cable knit I have (actual Arran wool) is far warmer than the material they use in the modern jumpers, but the practicalities of keeping it clean are far less convenient. The modern jumpers are also manufactured with a more streamlined silhouette and are far less clunky. It's a straight up choice for me based on how cold it is - seriously cold and I'll reach for the cable knit, merely a bit parky and I'll go for the modern sweater.
On caps though, has to be a traditional wool cap for me. They're the same price as a baseball cap, but more comfortable and look great once worn in and battered by use.
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I'm 38 and as such i prefer the cable knit, however the modern fleecy ones do look warmer - although this season i havent had to use any jumpers!!
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Without doubt the greatest sleeveless jumper was the Nike one with a zip collar that India wore a few years ago
Nearly impossible to find to buy anymore.
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Without doubt the greatest sleeveless jumper was the Nike one with a zip collar that India wore a few years ago
Nearly impossible to find to buy anymore.
I'm no stickler for tradition but this is genuinely ban-worthy! Without a doubt the worst cricket garment ever.
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Come on ed. Chris is from a different generation the the rest of us.
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Anyone know a decent supplier who could do a traditional jumper at reasonable cost?
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I'm no stickler for tradition but this is genuinely ban-worthy! Without a doubt the worst cricket garment ever.
Now Ed, I was going to let this slide but then I remembered the “batting with a go-pro” incident ;-) and thought I’d argue my case...
A thing of aesthetic beauty & practicality
(https://i.postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz/35_C3_C899-2_A28-4_B0_F-97_C3-_FFBEFB06_A5_AE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz)
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This thread definitely needed some pictures
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This thread definitely needed some pictures
Okay l will post my 1970s England cable knit tomorrow
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Okay l will post my 1970s England cable knit tomorrow
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa464/dav1d55/4ECF97F3-CC00-42FC-ADC7-553F26BB9AB2.jpeg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/dav1d55/media/4ECF97F3-CC00-42FC-ADC7-553F26BB9AB2.jpeg.html)
Look at the cables on that! Low cut for additional cleavage.
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Now Ed, I was going to let this slide but then I remembered the “batting with a go-pro” incident ;-) and thought I’d argue my case...
A thing of aesthetic beauty & practicality
(https://i.postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz/35_C3_C899-2_A28-4_B0_F-97_C3-_FFBEFB06_A5_AE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz)
Ha! Yours are at least better than the India ones, but really... you even had to mention how practical it was.
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Now Ed, I was going to let this slide but then I remembered the “batting with a go-pro” incident ;-) and thought I’d argue my case...
A thing of aesthetic beauty & practicality
(https://i.postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz/35_C3_C899-2_A28-4_B0_F-97_C3-_FFBEFB06_A5_AE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZLpSLQz)
The greatest jumper ever.
Although KL Rahul looked immaculate at the oval
(https://cricketaddictor-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/cricketaddictor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1031208368-594x594.jpg)
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Can anyone recommend some decent folk who offer a cablenit?
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Can anyone recommend some decent folk who offer a cablenit?
Club colours do a decent job. Not sure of any forum sponsors do them.
Personally I still prefer the fleecy options despite owning this...
(https://i.postimg.cc/sDkdXNby/IMG_20180917_190321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKNYZQ8Y)
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Can anyone recommend some decent folk who offer a cablenit?
GM do cable knit in club colours, GN do them in only cream
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Okay l will post my 1970s England cable knit tomorrow
On behalf of @Seniorplayer
(https://i.imgur.com/pEOfsaQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/u2QjzE2l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6P1X9dwl.jpg)
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Can we have a photo of the shoulders?
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I have watched two Championship matches this week - Surrey vs Essex (on TV, what a match) and I popped up to Trent Bridge on Wednesday to see the last bit of Notts play Somerset (oh dear, Notts). In both matches one team wore a trad cable knit (Surrey and Somerset) and the oppo wore the modern plain fleece (Essex and Notts).
The cable knit teams looked like adults vs a junior team (in appearance, not performance). Perhaps it just reflects my age...
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@senior player - I presume that is one day sweater - is that from the 1979 World Cup?
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@senior player - I presume that is one day sweater - is that from the 1979 World Cup?
Yes David
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Can we have a photo of the shoulders?
It's a sleeveless one Dave.