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[Jenko]

Hi all. I am heading over to the UK for a season of cricket (might stay for 2 yet - see what happens!) from Australia. Have used screaming cat for the last couple of seasons - awesome - and having read heaps of stuff on this forum I decided to get in touch with Gary from Redback, so I have some gear to use when I get over there. I Don't yet have photos (am waiting on Gary to send me some!!) but basically I have asked for:

2 x Surefire LE's: Traditional Shape, Low/Mid sweet spot, 2lb 8/9, Oval shaped SH, Light Pickup. Not worried about appearance/grains as long as it pings!
1 x set of Traditional Pads, 1 x set of Modern Gloves.

Will throw some pictures up when Gary sends me them and do a proper review when I get my hands on the sticks! Will be over in a couple of weeks so can't wait to have a hit with them

[pacman75cricket]

Look forward to seeing the gear when you receive it.

Where are you playing

[Jenko]

Playing in the Kent Regional Cricket League mate....tried to get somewhere a little bit warmer :-)

[petehosk]

Kent - almost sub tropical!!
You'd better bring your thermals Just in case though fella! ;-)

[pacman75cricket]

Have a good season, sure the Redback gear will serve you well everything i hear has been good

[Jenko]

Haha yeah fair chance I will have to upgrade the wardrobe from Football shorts and Singlets.....I'm used to 30 degree + temps hahaha was lovely to see the weather at a max of 8 where I'm moving to! :-O

Cheers Pacman keen as to get over there and experience a different country, see how the cricket differs....and hoping Gary gives me a couple of belters!

[petehosk]

Seriously most of the time in summer it's a more pleasant mid-20s temperature!
But a light jumper and a fleece should see you right chap!

I am sure that Gary will make you a couple of stormers mate. And hope you enjoy your experience over here! :-)

[Jenko]

Thanks mate I am sure I will have a great time....regardless of the weather!!! :-)

[hell4leather cricket]

whereabouts in kent?

[Jenko]

Maidstone mate.....

Excuse my lack of knowledge....are H4L in Kent County somewhere?

[hell4leather cricket]

we are about 30 mins from maidstone. who you playing for?

[Jenko]

Will be playing for Yalding Cricket Club mate

[petehosk]

Whilst you are in Kent, why not visit Salix and H4L workshops? Ideal opportunity fella!

[iand123]

I play in the kent regional league mate, I've played at halving too nice little ground and cracking BBQ for tea last time I played there. You playing for their 1's?

I play for Hartley country club, we might even cross paths at some point this year! Defo bring the thermals mate, it's not warm here.

Not only are you close to h4l but you are right round the corner from Salix. Willostix isn't too far away either. Newbery isn't too far away either down in brighton

[Jenko]

Pete....I definately intend on visiting many workshops. The best (worst?!?!?) thing I have done is come across this forum! Fairly certain I will be going back home with a good half a dozen bats!!! Wanna try to get my hands on a few belters to take home, and from the looks of things on here that definately wont be hard to achieve!

iand123 - Thats awesome! What division are Hartley in? I will be playing 1's for Yalding...They are in the Championship East Division.