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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:08:23 PM

Title: Best protection for thigh, abdominal, inner thigh etc. area
Post by: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:08:23 PM: Hi there,

What would you guys say was the best form of protection for like inner thigh, thigh, and box areas? I've always used Kookaburra padmans but I think it may be time to move on to something a bit more advanced.

Cheers.

Jake
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Post by: procricket on January 31, 2011, 01:11:07 PM: remfry

best bar none

but if it budget then Hawk do a good set mate
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Post by: Buzz on January 31, 2011, 01:11:58 PM: See http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=4404.0 and
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=9200

Remfry, with the exchange rate, are in excess of £150 these days!
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Post by: procricket on January 31, 2011, 01:17:34 PM: ask roco what he bought them robinsons looked good as well
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Post by: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:18:19 PM: Yeah, not sure I wanna spend that much!

Also, you know with the Aero strippers, how do you get the box to integrate with that as as far as I can see there is no section for it in the strippers?
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Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 31, 2011, 01:21:19 PM: there is a gap in the strippers for it to...protrude through, shall we say.

Plenty of space mate, you just wear it seperately
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Post by: roco on January 31, 2011, 01:23:32 PM: I went through this a week or so ago

Remfy were £140 posted then a bank transfer fee of £20 so £160 in all
Ace £95 posted
But in the end after much much searching went for hawk they are £40 posted and are top notch protection and brilliant fit
With the aero I found the inner thigh was awkward

All above were for inner and outer thigh
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Post by: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:23:35 PM: Quote from: justnotcricket86 on January 31, 2011, 01:21:19 PM
there is a gap in the strippers for it to...protrude through, shall we say.

Plenty of space mate, you just wear it seperately
Yeah but do you mean just slipping it into underwear, as that's never going to be comfortable!
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Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 31, 2011, 01:25:40 PM: No mate, have a look at these. May set you back £30 but this is where you want to be spending money on protection.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=9200

Alternatively, you could always go down the boxers pouch and seperate box option

http://www.cricket-hockey.com/shop/product.php/8466/0
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Post by: johan95 on January 31, 2011, 01:44:20 PM: Quote from: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:23:35 PM
Yeah but do you mean just slipping it into underwear, as that's never going to be comfortable!

Then wear 2 layers haha...
Aero's have been good for me. I wear them over my trousers in nets as otherwise it takes too long to get them on underneath. In terms of match days, if we're batting, and I am 6 for example, I would still have them on to save time :)
Hope that helps, Aero's are a bit cheaper, not seen the Hawks, but if Roco says they are good, then I would believe that...
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Post by: Canners on January 31, 2011, 01:47:36 PM: The only thing i dont like about the aero's is the hip protector always flaps over the top of my trousers, i believe the newer models were changed to avoid this

protection wise they are very solid, they stood up to the 90mph treatment buzz was giving me in the nets ( ok it was only 55mph lol )
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Post by: johan95 on January 31, 2011, 01:49:54 PM: Haha mike, I don't get bothered by the hip protector thingy...
I guess about 80mph though mate...89 on the bowling machine is rapid... ;)
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Post by: Buzz on January 31, 2011, 01:55:16 PM: Canners - it was about 65mph from 17/18 yards (the barn is short!) so it feels closer to 75. (which can easily be rounded up to mid 80's!!)

the Aero pads are really good. Personally I use the Hawk thigh pads as they offer good protection and come in a rage of sizes so if you are tall you can get a thigh pad to fit and at £40 are really good value.

I am surprised that this question has been asked - but to hold a box in your options are: use a jockstrap; use some boxer/brief's with a pouch; or find a base layer with a pouch (like some of the under armour stuff.)
I can't believe that wearing two pairs of undies would really do the job!

find something that is comfortable and fits nicely and use that. we are all different shapes so different combinations will work for different people.
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Post by: johan95 on January 31, 2011, 01:58:59 PM: 2 pairs works, to a certain extent... :-[
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Post by: roco on January 31, 2011, 02:01:51 PM: Shock doc shorts with box
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Post by: justnotcricket86 on January 31, 2011, 02:09:41 PM: Quote from: roco on January 31, 2011, 02:01:51 PM
Shock doc shorts with box

that's what I have gone for. Don't mind forking out for that sort of gear. That and a helmet you can't put a budget on really
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Post by: Philip@Aero on February 01, 2011, 12:54:12 AM: Quote from: Fetchthatone on January 31, 2011, 01:18:19 PM
Yeah, not sure I wanna spend that much!

Also, you know with the Aero strippers, how do you get the box to integrate with that as as far as I can see there is no section for it in the strippers?
It is an age old question about why we did not put a groin protection system onto the Strippers. The primary reason is that the way that the Strippers move and stretch meant that it was impossible to get an integrated cup to stay in place - a very key attribute for a cup!!!

Instead we have a developed a really excellent cup and underwear combination that is designed specifically to integrate with (but not be connected to) the Strippers. You can buy the Aero Groin Protector Briefs and Groin Protector Cups from most retailers that stock the Strippers.
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Post by: Fetchthatone on February 01, 2011, 01:36:22 AM: Thanks Philip.

Does anyone know where the best deal for P2 strippers are right now? Many thanks
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Post by: johan95 on February 01, 2011, 07:12:19 AM: If you drop Mike an e-mail he could well be able to sort you out mate. I got P1s for a VERY reasonable price off him and was really pleased :D PM me if you require his e-mail mate :)
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Post by: tbarnfield99 on February 02, 2011, 10:56:13 AM: I have just bought the P1's to go with my Aero Briefs and Box. Fantastic!

I got mine for £40 from LukeySports in Preston. Also a really good shop if you are around the Lancashire area. He is very knowledgeable and stocks a lot of Asain brands alongside some bespoke English brands such as M&H and Vantage.

They are very comfortable and alongside the Aero briefs and box provide brilliant protection without compromising flexibility. I was a little unsure about purchasing as I had previously had the same Morrant thing pad and GN inner thigh pad for over 8 years!But I think the price is reasonable for something which looks like it will last a long time.

I decided to get the P1s over the P2s because of the size difference. But I think the P2 would be ideally suited for someone who is a junior maybe and is still to fully grow.
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Post by: mattw on February 09, 2011, 07:07:33 PM: Just tried on my stuff for this season and I've decided to scrap my GN shorts and thinking about getting the Hawk Guards. So I don't know what to wear to keep my box in place, I definately don't want to wear a jock strap or briefs so I've been thinking about getting some shock doctor shorts, are they just like boxers or are they more like those compression type shorts?

Also, can you buy them without the box other then from the shock doctor website? as the shipping costs will be quite large won't it?
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Post by: Buzz on February 09, 2011, 07:16:21 PM: Matt - you can get them on amazon
some of the under armour compression shorts have a pouch for a box too.
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Post by: mattw on February 09, 2011, 07:26:39 PM: I did look on amazon but the shorts with and without a cup are still £40 however on the shockdoc website i thought i saw they were $22 without a cup?
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Post by: mattw on February 09, 2011, 07:39:06 PM: found some on pro direct cricket for cheaper.
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on February 09, 2011, 07:53:37 PM: I had kookaburra padmans, moved to stripper and kept the Kookaburra to wear just as batting shorts. When the time comes to bat i just put the batting shorts on. Box in the pouch and stripper on top of that. Couldn't be comfier n my opinion
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Post by: Kulli on February 09, 2011, 08:00:15 PM: I've always just worn ccycling shorts under my thigh guard and put a box in that, never really got on with pouches of any sort.
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Post by: roco on February 09, 2011, 10:28:13 PM: I wear the shock doc's and hawk thigh fit a dream
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Post by: Ciaran on February 10, 2011, 07:26:09 PM: http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=MC7740

Give these a go. Great protection for most club level players, comfort, and the box doesnt move. - Also really easy to run in.
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Post by: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 07:55:35 PM: I have a set of Remfry which I'm using currently although for the money they ain't worth it in my opinion, may even go back to a new set of P1 Strippers
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Post by: punter_legend on February 10, 2011, 07:58:35 PM: Quote from: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
I have a set of Remfry which I'm using currently although for the money they ain't worth it in my opinion, may even go back to a new set of P1 Strippers

What you for a set mate in pounds ?
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Post by: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 07:59:28 PM: Quote from: punter_legend on February 10, 2011, 07:58:35 PM
What you for a set mate in pounds ?

What do you mean
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Post by: punter_legend on February 10, 2011, 08:02:35 PM: Quote from: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 07:59:28 PM
What do you mean

If you don't mind me asking how much that remfry's cost you
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Post by: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 08:05:57 PM: I honestly cant remember but i believe they are around £160 new
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Post by: punter_legend on February 10, 2011, 08:09:10 PM: Quote from: Watsontotty on February 10, 2011, 08:05:57 PM
I honestly cant remember but i believe they are around £160 new

£160 ! thats ridiculous !
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Post by: procricket on February 10, 2011, 08:14:38 PM: i paid 120 for mine but i know the exchange rate has rocketed
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Post by: justnotcricket86 on February 10, 2011, 08:21:57 PM: I don't play high enough level cricket to warrant paying that much for a thigh pad. I like to have good gear but that's pushing it, are they honestly worth what you paid Dave? What level of cricket do you play?
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Post by: procricket on February 10, 2011, 08:27:16 PM: who me well i play equivalent sub prem league cricket and with my job get to play some county 2nd eleven/development sides in one day games when selected.

back when i do live in england i play bolton league and lancashire league which is a good standard
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Post by: rp27 on February 18, 2011, 07:37:43 PM: Any view's/ opinions on the gray nicolls all in one thigh pad set?