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ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« on: November 17, 2010, 11:15:58 AM »
Pretty set on punting for a setof decent thigh pads now that i've come to terms with the fact im not getting any taller than 5'10 :(

Just wondered if there was any difference between the ACE and Remfry thigh pads in terms of quality/comfort etc. I'd be getting a Remfry set via family in Aus, so the price is similar (give or take).

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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2010, 12:43:51 PM »
Richard - with the exchange rate the Remfry's are more expensive, but thinner, better and will probable last longer
the Ace set cost about £80 and are decent.
Given that you are 5ft 10 - you will be able to get a really good "off the peg" thigh pad set and if I were you I wouldn't pay the money for the custom set, unless you are going to be playing premier division or higher cricket.

Just my view though, obviously
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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2010, 01:00:10 PM »
Cheers Buzz, pertinent comments as usual :)

The main reason im considering the custom set is that most thigh pads I try (and i've had a fair few) I find far too bulky and cumbersome, now im not sure whether its due to the style/amount of padding on them or whether its my legs?

As for standard, not sure how comparable our up norf cricket is but i play in the div. below the regional premier league and hopefully for the MCC next season.
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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2010, 01:05:27 PM »
I considered high end thigh pads etc die to being 5.9 and slim. I find most pads are too wide and feel massive. But I recently tried on a pair of aero strippers. They are only the P2 in large but they fit lovely. Very snug and adjustable as well. Perfect buy for £35 I'm well impressed. The hip pad isn't as bulky on the P2 either
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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010, 01:07:41 PM »
Good luck with your aplication/trial matches - the MCC games can be a mixed standard, but try to notch a couple of 100's and you are part of the way there...

Not sure I can help much more, I am using the Hawk X-Bow set which I like and which come in different sizes and are about £40 for the set and I don't consider them to be bulky. Other than that you may just have to go to a shop and try a load on until you find a style that suits you.
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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2010, 04:09:56 PM »
Quote from: Richard on November 17, 2010, 01:00:10 PM
Cheers Buzz, pertinent comments as usual :)

The main reason im considering the custom set is that most thigh pads I try (and i've had a fair few) I find far too bulky and cumbersome, now im not sure whether its due to the style/amount of padding on them or whether its my legs?

As for standard, not sure how comparable our up norf cricket is but i play in the div. below the regional premier league and hopefully for the MCC next season.

Who do you play for mate?
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Re: ACE F.I.M / Remfry
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2010, 09:18:01 PM »
Remfry every time mate tried both and found ACE heavy and bulky with there terry towling backing.

But be warned i have been caught out twice this season as the remfry do sound wooden well to deaf umpires they do

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