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Equipment => Wicket Keeping => Topic started by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 30, 2019, 05:54:58 PM

Title: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 30, 2019, 05:54:58 PM
Has anyone tried this https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/wicket_keeping_inner_gloves_and_accessories/aero_kpr_p2_wicket_keeping_face_protector/c278p1237.html (https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/wicket_keeping_inner_gloves_and_accessories/aero_kpr_p2_wicket_keeping_face_protector/c278p1237.html)

I am keen to buy this but not sure about the durability,  comfort and safety aspects. Looks exciting though
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: SouthpawMark on October 30, 2019, 06:07:26 PM
Basically a baseball catchers mask isn’t it?
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 30, 2019, 06:27:06 PM
Basically a baseball catchers mask isn’t it?

I do agree completely. I wonder if a keeper  can get away without needing an extra protection for the back and top of the head .

Let's see to get some feedback from any player who has actually used it.
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Bats_Entertainment on October 30, 2019, 07:30:13 PM
There was a Yorkshire keeper who used to wear one, a few years back? Simon Guy?
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: jonny77 on October 30, 2019, 08:45:41 PM
Haven't seen anyone wear one in league cricket, but i can see the appeal. Just think that as they're different people probably feel a bit daft wearing em maybe?
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Psi on October 30, 2019, 09:18:16 PM
I've seen a few in our league, but the bowling's not exactly 100mph. They do look a bit scary. Slightly Silence of the Lambs...
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Chompy9760 on October 30, 2019, 09:55:05 PM
The SriLankan women's team just played some T20's in Australia, and their keeper always wore something similar.
I was surprised at first, but the more you think about it, it's a lot better option for a keeper.
Full face protection as nothing can get under the chin, and it would be a lot cooler without the shell at the top and back.
The Srilankan keeper wore a head scarf under it, perhaps to keep the sun off? 
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: jonny77 on October 30, 2019, 10:01:01 PM
I agree it makes sense, but would maybe lead to some digs from teammates  :D
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Chalkie on October 30, 2019, 11:07:29 PM
Has anyone tried this https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/wicket_keeping_inner_gloves_and_accessories/aero_kpr_p2_wicket_keeping_face_protector/c278p1237.html (https://www.talentcricket.co.uk/wicket_keeping_inner_gloves_and_accessories/aero_kpr_p2_wicket_keeping_face_protector/c278p1237.html)

I am keen to buy this but not sure about the durability,  comfort and safety aspects. Looks exciting though

Oppo keeper in a game last season wore one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GRAYS-Facemask-Clear-Senior/dp/B008R9EDFE/ref=asc_df_B008R9EDFE/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309924740778&hvpos=1o12&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1013413039672177597&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006742&hvtargid=pla-562637094622&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/GRAYS-Facemask-Clear-Senior/dp/B008R9EDFE/ref=asc_df_B008R9EDFE/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309924740778&hvpos=1o12&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1013413039672177597&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006742&hvtargid=pla-562637094622&psc=1)
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Psi on October 31, 2019, 12:13:53 AM
Yes that one is real Hannibal Lecter. He's trying to scare you out of your crease...
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Chompy9760 on October 31, 2019, 02:02:58 AM
I'm not normally into looks being important, but that last one doesn't look particularly appealing!  More importantly, it would cut off any breeze to your face, and would get fairly warm.
If the one in the OP had a peak to keep the sun off, it might be a good option.  Mind you, I'm not a keeper :)
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: thecord on October 31, 2019, 09:40:17 AM
I tried the Aero P2 face mask, couldn’t get on with it at all and quickly sold it on
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: Jimmy Tiwana on October 31, 2019, 10:16:51 AM
I tried the Aero P2 face mask, couldn’t get on with it at all and quickly sold it on

What was the issue: tight on the face? Do you recall if the inner foam padding enough for the forehead protection??
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: SouthpawMark on October 31, 2019, 10:26:15 AM
Yes that one is real Hannibal Lecter. He's trying to scare you out of your crease...

Liver, fava beans and a nice chianti for tea?
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: enlightened on November 05, 2019, 08:01:13 AM
I have one … love it. Much comfier than wearing a lid.
Title: Re: Aero P2 Face mask
Post by: thecord on November 05, 2019, 02:41:36 PM
What was the issue: tight on the face? Do you recall if the inner foam padding enough for the forehead protection??

It just didn’t sit comfortably at all on my face, I couldn’t wear it for even a minute.
Strongly suggest you try one on first if you are thinking of buying