Topic: helmets are for girls........ discuss (Read 14571 times)

petehosk · « **Reply #45 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:01:10 PM »

I used to bat at 10/11 and never used one.
Then started moving up to 5/6 and still never used one.
Occasional keeper and STILL never wore one, even when standing up to stumps!

But last season started batting at 2-4 so I have started wearing one now.
It's something I will be getting used to wearing at nets and try to get comfortable with it.
But as I have an Ayrtek, there should be no excuse as it's so light anyway!

gdb19 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:19:19 PM »

Absolutely no reason not to wear a lid, anyone who slags you off for doing so is a moron.

I never used to wear one when I was younger but the I top edged one into my mouth trying to pull a fairly slow ball in the nets. Probably says more about my batting than the general risk of getting hit - but after losing 2 teeth and rearranging loads more i'll not take the risk again.

Anyone can top edge one or get hit by a throw coming in so it's not worth the risk. Given helmets are very cheap these days everyone should wear them.

Wolfie89 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:32:18 PM »

I used to only wear a lid at indoor nets because of the exaggerated bounce and what not. I started wearing one in games and standing up to the stumps now. I didn't see the point in practicing in a lid and then not wearing one in a game and not being as confident against the short ball and whilst sweeping.

MD2812 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:48:30 PM »

I wear one batting and keeping (sorry Simmy

)

Batting: In the nets i was wearing a cap, top edged a sweep and took my cap off.

Keeping: Our pitch can bounce low or high (a good length ball can go past shoulder high) I guess im not experienced enough as a keeper to take them as cleanly or risk free.

Took one on the chin keeping when the batsman top edged one while stood up in a cap. (I had the last laugh though cos i caught him out off it

)

Also I cant afford not to.

A helmet costs �30 upwards.

I have a crown (front centre top tooth) they are �400 a pop......

DK · « **Reply #49 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:38:53 PM »

Anyone not wearing a helmet through choice is a little foolish if you ask me.

My Ayrtek is a one off purchase that can be refurbed in the future if it starts to take a few knocks and so I see it as an outlay that will pay itself back for the majority of my future in cricket. If you look at it that way, surely any cost implications cannot be the reason; especially if you employ the same thought to a helmet that maybe �30-�50.

The players that goad someone for being protected are either very poor at sledging and cannot think of anything more cunning to say or perhaps are desperate to get your wicket. those same people would not be laughing if a knock to the head caused a few weeks off unpaid during what is ultimately a hobby for us all.
It does take a while to get used to one mind and I struggle if I am at the stage of a game where I might have to start teeing off; Don't ask me why but I feel a little restricted when trying to take on a spinner; a strange feeling really as when a pace bowler needs to go; the lid gives me confidence to track him.

Horses for courses really but if I were an employer who lost a employee due to an incident that could have been avoided with someone forsight and common sense; I would not be a happy bunny!

Johnny · « **Reply #50 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:45:11 PM »

You ought to replace your helmet after each time you get hit, so either you will pay more than the outlay your suggesting or... You didn't need it in the first place!

johan95 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:51:18 PM »

I'm 16 so I have to wear a helmet at the moment. I will not change this when I'm 18, definitely not when batting!
It just gives me the confidence and security as I know if I miss it there is something to protect my head.
My Ayrtek gives me good visibility so I don't find it much of a problem.

When keeping I don't wear a helmet standing back, and generally do standing up. Unless it's standing up in the middle of an over...the one game I kept without a helmet standing up I kept pretty badly, not in byes terms but in missed chances

- so I think I'll stick with the lid as I'm used to it.

In the end, Cricket is a hobby and it's my head on the line, so �200 for your head in good condition (or whatever price it may be) is well worth paying for in my opinion.

Just my views though, it would be significantly more different if I had been brought up not wearing a helmet with a leather ball - in that case I would have to have been hit before I'd wear a helmet - if that makes sense!

Interesting debate though

Village Trundler · « **Reply #52 on:** October 26, 2011, 07:27:05 PM »

Thanks for your replies, some interesting answers there!

As number 4 could confirm, I'm hardly a top order batsman (consider myself a 'specialist number 9 lol), but I always find when a ball is enroute to my noggin, instinct and self preservation kick in and I can pull or hook it successfully.

DK · « **Reply #53 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:47:42 PM »

When I said a few knocks, I meant scuff and general wear from knocking around the bag etc.

Valid point though Johnny, not thought about the replacing of it should it get hit.

I think it would be my pride more than anything that would take the biggest dent should I ever get pinned!

Will be sure to show off my club crest and paint job when admiring any damage though!

Colesy · « **Reply #54 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:11:51 PM »

I haven't read this topic, or bits of it...

Would've been a lot worse without one.

Liam-SCCC · « **Reply #55 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:28:08 PM »

Always had to wear a helmet and always will. Like Bruce said, someone in Dorset got hit by a Beamer and is now paralysed. Having bowled ones that have jumped off of a length and into someone's grill due to a dodgy pitch.

It's not the fast bowlers you have to fear with their bouncers!

Buzz · « **Reply #56 on:** October 27, 2011, 08:12:17 AM »

Quote from: Village Trundler on October 26, 2011, 07:27:05 PM

Thanks for your replies, some interesting answers there!

As number 4 could confirm, I'm hardly a top order batsman (consider myself a 'specialist number 9 lol), but I always find when a ball is enroute to my noggin, instinct and self preservation kick in and I can pull or hook it successfully.

As an opening batsman - I always took your approach - however when you face some of the opening bowlers I do on a green top, descretion has suggested that a lid is sensible.
For the first half of last season (and all of the season before) I was the only person in my team not to wear a lid when batting - when this was pointed out to me and that I was being a bit of an idiot I have started wearing mine not just in the nets but in almost all games too.
The question of whether it impacted my scores is interesting - but in general once I had commited myself to wearing the lid, it was only an excuse for a poor shot.

no1northernbloke · « **Reply #57 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:59:47 AM »

Don't generally like wearing them tbh. Always find that the grill gets in the way of seeing the ball somewhere in it's flight. Also when running I find that they slip about and don't stay secure in the way that a cap will.

I'll only wear it if there's reason too.... if I think the track is quick enough to warrant it, or if there's someone especially quick. Having said that we net at the ECB in Loughborough and I always wear one there - it's a bloody nightmare to bat on - bouncy and very quick. Wouldn't have fancied Harmison or Flintoff in there!

richthekeeper · « **Reply #58 on:** November 02, 2011, 05:11:42 PM »

i really dislike batting in a lid and didn't wear one at any stage last season. however as i'm not playing 2nd team cricket as opposed to 3rd/4th team i'm planning to force myself in winter nets. plenty of young quicks in the 2nds with something to prove!

i always wear a face mask when stood up keeping, this is mainly to stop me from "flinching" and helps me relax when standing up to medium pace. no need for a lid though, i don't take the ball with the back of my head.

peplow · « **Reply #59 on:** November 02, 2011, 05:29:59 PM »

which facemask do you use? an aero one?

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