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Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« on: January 04, 2012, 09:55:15 PM »
Never worn a lid before, so only looking for a cheap experiment to start with.

I play at a pretty gentle level, so don't need anything super-duper, just wondered from those in the know, what is the cheapest / lightest lid?
I've seen plasticy stuff from Puma, SS and GN I think - with the holes in etc to reduce weight.

Any advice?
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2012, 10:00:42 PM »
The cheapest steel masuri is only £40/£50
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2012, 10:01:33 PM »
Club Mk 2 with Ti grille mate if ur on a shoestring budget....
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2012, 10:03:23 PM »
I like the look of the Puma Lids.
If you look at the top it looks a smiley face =)
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2012, 10:47:20 PM »
What about some of these GM ones at £30 - any good?
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 10:49:08 PM »
Not bad but found that the liners have a tendency to come away on the 2 iv got in the office as the polystyrene is only glued to the shell
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2012, 11:16:54 PM »
Try the Slaz elite helmet. Cheaper than a Masuri and exactly the same shell just a slightly different grille. No difference in weight, fits well, protects good and doesn't cost much....I've got one and it's all I need...

http://www.cricketdirect.com/Catalogue/Cricket-Helmets/Slazenger-Cricket-Helmets/Slazenger-Elite-Pro-Cricket-Helmet-104006

This is what it looks like but I am sure you can find them for cheaper if you hunt around. They often appear on eBay......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slazenger-Cricket-Helmet-58-61cm-/190623688197?pt=UK_Protective_Equipment&hash=item2c620ea605#ht_500wt_1361

This might be worth a punt, I doubt it will go for much more than the opening bid?
« Last Edit: January 04, 2012, 11:33:41 PM by PedalsMcgrew »
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2012, 11:38:43 PM »
Somerset couthy sports had some slazenger ones half price in their sale, may be worth giving them a ring
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 09:52:35 AM »
I've got the gn elite helmet with the arytek ti grille. I have found this to be  the lightest helmet with this combination on the market
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 10:04:08 AM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on January 04, 2012, 09:55:15 PM
Never worn a lid before, so only looking for a cheap experiment to start with.

I play at a pretty gentle level, so don't need anything super-duper, just wondered from those in the know, what is the cheapest / lightest lid?
I've seen plasticy stuff from Puma, SS and GN I think - with the holes in etc to reduce weight.

Any advice?

IMO you should try borrowing one for a game or two.

If you buy cheap you'll get a heavy one that you may not want, though an expensive one could be a costly mistake if you just don't get on with it.

I've got a ti Mas that I bought last year, having never worn a helmet before (was always really worried about the weight and it's bearing on my neck being a real hindrance) , and I might as well be wearing a baseball cap such is it's lightness. On the 3rd delivery I inside edged a cut that bounced off the wicket and smacked me in the grill.

Never looked back since!
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 10:11:51 AM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on January 04, 2012, 09:55:15 PM
Never worn a lid before, so only looking for a cheap experiment to start with.

I play at a pretty gentle level, so don't need anything super-duper, just wondered from those in the know, what is the cheapest / lightest lid?
I've seen plasticy stuff from Puma, SS and GN I think - with the holes in etc to reduce weight.

Any advice?
when u visit us , i'll sort u out.

Regards

asad
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2012, 11:02:25 AM »
Just re-awakening this, as after having a net last night, and behaving like a proper batsman and attempting to get my nose over the ball as I 'drive' it would appear I may need a helmet.

There are so many, can anyone tell me difference between, or had any experience of :-

Albion Club Mark II
Albion Test Series Club
Gray Nichols Predator
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2012, 01:31:07 PM »
Ayrtek mentioned Club Mk 11 above...
I had a Test Series Club. It was okay, but found it a touch heavy. Only wore it two or three times.
It was my first helmet though. Only decided to wear one now because of fear of smashing my teeth.
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2012, 01:59:04 PM »
See if you can pick up an Albion shell cheap and then buy buzz's Ti grill for it
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Re: Cheapest / Lightest Lid for Helmet Virgin
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2012, 02:05:51 PM »
Must be a test or elite series Albion though ;) (nice plug, thanks Liam!)
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