Topic: CBF Trad v Rad Poll (Read 10778 times)

Mattsky · « **Reply #30 on:** March 30, 2018, 02:36:06 PM »

I don't get excited by the look of cricket helmets. Most of them make you look like you should be riding a horse.
But that one looks like a corker Tom. If I was in the market for one, that'd be top of my list to check out. Especially a lightweight version with your whizzy liner and a stem guard.
So yes, I'd definitely be very interested, provided visibility was half decent - or as good as it can be within current regulations.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to feed back.

Boondougal · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:51:46 PM »

Like it.... a lot!

thecord · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:02:31 PM »

I put no but only because I�m more than happy with my current design @Ayrtek Cricket helmet

JK Lewis · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:22:35 PM »

Like the look, more than normal Ayrtek lids tbh. For me though, ventilation (the lack of) is the main issue. Would love to see honeycomb panels being integrated into the top or sides of a traditional style helmet.

Biggie Smalls · « **Reply #34 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:45:53 PM »

I still want tom to make a 12 vent hole ayrtek!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #35 on:** April 01, 2018, 09:13:36 PM »

Little rendered image of what the helmet would look like aesthetically, it includes some design elements that have worked well on the Rad helmet to stop peak flexion and sideways deformation upon impact.

golders · « **Reply #36 on:** April 01, 2018, 10:02:27 PM »

Really cool!When will these samples be ready....

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #37 on:** April 01, 2018, 10:08:49 PM »

Need to look at project planning and costs involved to get it set-up property TBH. Lots of areas like Tooling, testing, sample costs etc to work out.

Anyone on here got any experience with crowd funding?

Buzz · « **Reply #38 on:** April 02, 2018, 08:11:15 AM »

Talk to Foxy Tom... but it shouldn't by hard.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #39 on:** April 02, 2018, 08:35:45 AM »

I shall pick his brains over it and update people in due course.

If anyone is keen to back the project personally via crowd funding then that would help fast track it into production.

my initial thinking is similar to Hedkayse project where early backers get to obtain a model at a reduced rate whilst still allowing sufficient funds to be pumped into the tooling/testing and 1st production run to get things moving.

If people had to part with a min of �100 and a max of �250 to back the project do you think this is unreasonable if you got a helmet at the end of it with an RRP above this amount?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #40 on:** April 02, 2018, 09:11:21 AM »

Thanks Dan

In my effort to be open and honest the Trad model would be looking to appeal to the mass market where the Rad model (as @KettonJake pointed out of another thread) is more niche is its overall appeal. Pushing the Rad range further whilst from my perspective as a sports equipment designer would be great it�s not something I think the cricket market is ready to buy into just yet.

The Trad model would be something that Still maintained the design values I know work but aesthetically more like the traditional look people are comfortable with and look for when buying a helmet.

To hit the price points it will need to have 2 variations of liner so that I can bring something to market sub �100 and offer a rising price point with Ti grills/air liner tech etc.

Boondougal · « **Reply #41 on:** April 02, 2018, 09:39:38 AM »

Hi Tom,
I think having a product that you feel had more mass market appeal may enable you to leverage your tech and develop the Rad side of things.. which by its nature will be more niche, hit and miss and maybe even just a fashion spike... but if you have a solid selling standard design it can help massively.

I can't help but think the junior market needs something specific? With your liner tech a helmet thats going to last 2/3 seasons as little Jonnys head starts to grow...

Or how about a bespoke fitting service? I imagine you could somehow use that D30 (orange stuff in the box I bought) in combination with a head mould to make the perfect fitting helmet liner.... I kind of imagine it would be like when I had to mould my gum shield as a kid...

And like everyone else says... ventilation.

Have thought about a tie up with a training aid provider? Surely now every kid has to wear a helmet (quite right if you ask me... have you seen how many people have been hit in the EngvNZ test) their is a plethora or things that could be "clipped" onto a helmet to support coaching? Or specific grills that would help coach with demonstrating level eye or head movement etc etc...

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #42 on:** April 14, 2018, 10:12:07 PM »

Info starting to trickle in re pricing for moulds etc now. Will be doing some research into crowd funding vs early adopter/pre-order options shortly for those who wish too back the project 👍

Ball park figure to get it funded to the stage where its into production is going to be around the �25K mark which will cover the cost of samples for testing.

liscon12 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 20, 2018, 10:36:28 PM »

Indigogo, Kickstarter?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #44 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:22:15 AM »

Yeh think they are prob the best options, I know Foxy used indigogo for Hedkayse.

Been manic this week helping out with ground works to try and get the club ready for today but back to normal next week so will sit down and get something looked into and organised.

Poll

Would you invest in a traditional looking helmet with the air liner tech?

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