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[Timbo]

Whilst standing up to the stumps I now use a gum shield (idea from Paul Nixon) rather than a helmet. It is so much better than wearing a helmet which I believe restricts view. Does anyone else use them and do they have the same problems like sounding drunk whilst trying to talk!! What do you think about the 'new' face guards? Opinions please peoples...

[Sambo]

mate i was a huge skeptic of helmets, sure they obsucre the view a bit but still i don't find them that bad.

[Howzat]

I wear a helmet, I think it would agony being hit in the face with that thin face guard on surely?

[stevie]

W'eve got to where a helmet when standing up to the stumps and i don't think it obsucres the view of the ball.

[sultanofswing]

the ecb are looking at changing the ruling about junior players having to wear helmets when keeping, i think they are going to allow face masks/aero style guards instead as there is little threat of damage to wicketkeepers skull

[dan_griffin11]

tried on a aero facemask today, may aswell strap a big bellend on my face, would look just as stupid

[Chris1976]

I only do a bit of part-time keeping but started to use a gum shield when standing up after watching my mate lose his teeth.... and believe me he is quality so it made me think if he can get hit I can definitely get hit!

I would recommend a helmet but cant get on with one myself.

tried on a aero facemask today, may aswell strap a big bellend on my face, would look just as stupid

That comment has made my day sooooo funny

[dan_griffin11]

haha, i try dynamite

[jamespaxton]

i think wearing a helmet gives restricted view and movement, but i'd rather wear a helmet than get nailed by a ball in the face

[Apple]

im a very part time keeper and i think wearing a helemt only restircts view wen it goes up, or over ur head

[Coach]

If you have a problem with the speech issue when keeping i suggest an opro custom gumshield they are top notch

[Damo1583]

I never wore either in 20 years of keeping........but i will be getting an Aero P1 or P2 for next season, too many times have i broken my nose or cheekbones lost 2 teeth aswell. I am 35 now so I guess my reactions will start to get naturally slower from now on anyway.......

[Coach]

This winter will be my first season keeping without a helmet (due to ECB) i have a fair amount of dental done and i dont intend to lose it so i will be wearing a gum shield! Getting hit in the face doesn't really bother me as it has happened before even with a helmet!

[stubbzy]

same greg. i dont think il bother with the gum shield though. is it 18 or 19 btw?

[Apple]

dont by a cheap one, or you will need some expensive dental treatment