Topic: Why spend �200! (Read 12447 times)

RossViper · « **Reply #60 on:** November 22, 2011, 09:58:22 PM »

when my current on beats it im gerting a ayrtek.

Nespresco · « **Reply #61 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:06:29 PM »

My objection to spending �200 is the theory of replacing a helmet if it suffers a serious impact as its protection may be compramised, which would be ironic considering the point of buying a premium helmet it the first place. And whereas with a bat you can repair damage more often than not, with a �200 helmet, to my knowledge you cant repair it and are effectivley �200 out of pocket.

Realisticly none of us are facing 85-90mph bowling on a hard and bouncy track, a �80 and a �200 helmet would both protect you from a serious impact and should both be replaced folowing.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #62 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:47:04 PM »

Carbon fibre can be repaired as it happens if you wanted to much like it can be stripped back and re-sprayed like you would refurb your bat at the end of the season.

It like arguing why you would buy a Porsche when a Peugeot would do the same job! Those who can afford it like to opt for the upgrade and why not if you have that level of disposable income?

Simmy · « **Reply #63 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:46:11 AM »

i personally think the hole if hit get replaced is a load of cosh! unless u get hit at 90mph lol

even then i dont think the carbon version would be damaged at all.,
hell ive dropped kicked mine across the changing room into a breeze blocks and it wasnt even scratched lol

procricket · « **Reply #64 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:55:17 AM »

Funny that Masuri sales have been cut by a third over the last 2 years and i i think Albion sales have been hit as well

Now i not saying it all to do with Ayrtek but i would have thought there sales have gone up steady for the last 2 seasons

There that many helemets out there it hard to detect a good one

I guess if a person is willing to pay 200 notes for a helmet then it is a good investment it may save your life

My spellinj has gone backwards

Protection in cricket is widely overlooked and i feel better protected iam the better i feel

langer17 · « **Reply #65 on:** November 24, 2011, 08:15:35 AM »

I've notcied that Albion has been spending the dosh to get players to wear their gear recently. Michael Clarke has used a Masuri for years, but he seems to have permanantly switched from Masuri to Albion, as he has worn one in Australia's last 2 test series against SL and SA.

Ryan · « **Reply #66 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:46:40 AM »

Had a quick look on the albion site and i had to laugh when their general manager says "your not going to find a better looking, safer helmet"...aren't looks in the eye of the beholder or beer holder?

I'd have to say that safety is way more important!!!

forgot to add the source;

http://www.youtube.com/user/albioncricket?feature=mhee#p/u/16/_sPkTnGq3FI

Liam-SCCC · « **Reply #67 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:53:29 AM »

Tom, you need to get in YouTube with videos like that!

langer17 · « **Reply #68 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:56:21 AM »

Most people hear the words 'Air Craft Technology' 'Formula One' and will buy it straight away as they think it's automatically the best. Shame really.

Ryan · « **Reply #69 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:59:02 AM »

Quote from: langer17 on November 25, 2011, 10:56:21 AM

Most people hear the words 'Air Craft Technology' 'Formula One' and will buy it straight away as they think it's automatically the best. Shame really.

deffo, i think Tom was the 1st person/ company to use those materials...oh and they look miles better then the albion

cant wait for my new Ayrket helmet

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #70 on:** November 25, 2011, 03:54:20 PM »

yes we use those buzz words back in 2008 prior to Albion launching their Ultimate helmet....strip the cloth off of an Ultimate and is not 100% carbon/kevlar thats for sure!!!

Buzz · « **Reply #71 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:53:48 PM »

but good "buzz" words are where it is at.

Ryan · « **Reply #72 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Buzz on November 25, 2011, 05:53:48 PM

but good "buzz" words are where it is at.

That's what you get when you have a massive pot for advertising.

You should film some pros giving feedback Tom, be good for the website...oh I me professional cricketers not the other type of pros haha

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