Topic: Ayrtek - almost buying one but not quite sure (Read 7615 times)

gdb19 · « **on:** January 23, 2012, 08:51:59 PM »

Right, I've got a blue ayrtek premier with a steel grille sat in my basket ready to checkout at itsjustcricket. Using their 10% off code for forum members it's a bargain at just under �70 including delivery.

I've just got a couple of little worries stopping me buying it. Main thing is how well they fit for people with larger heads, now my head is not a virtual planetoid with its own weather system (if you've not seen so I married an axe murderer you won't get this) but its not tiny. Just wrapped a tape measure round my forehead and its 61 cm so within but near to the max size.

I did see a thread on here with some of my larger headed brothers saying it was snug and the grille came very close to their faces. Now I think there was talk of a new grille shape sorting this. Does anyone with a largeish head own a premier and is the fit ok in terms of the helmet itself and the grille.

Second one which might sound a bit daft was is the steel grille actually metallic looking? An older thread had a grille that was sort of white looking as though the grille was coated somehow. All the pics on the Internet show the steel grille as looking metallic which I think looks far better. No doubt I'll upgrade at some point to a titanium grille if I get on with the helmet but for now steel is fine.

If anyone can reassure me a bit then I'll add an ayrtek to the two new bats, pads, gloves, bag, sidearm and other bits that I've bought since joining this forum.

Thanks

johan95 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2012, 08:58:03 PM »

I think the Steel grille is more metallic looking now, Iand123 has a premier and did a review a couple of weeks ago, it's in the Ayrtek section.

I'd say go for it mate, the fit is excellent as is the protection.

Anyway, I doubt they will go overnight, so you can spend a bit of time mulling over your decision if you need to mate

pacman75cricket · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:04:37 PM »

Tom's service is excellent too

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:10:26 PM »

The steel grills are powder coated in white on the ones in stock with the retailers...the new batch will be in grey that are en route to us ATM. These also have a larger angle on the bottom bar to move it away from the chin further (some forum members trialled the Ti version of these prior to use having a larger volume of steel ones made up).

Fit wise the sizing is just a guide as we had to specify some parameters with the BSI when filling out the copious amounts of paperwork. We have customers wearing them who have bigger heads than 61cm (like an orange on a toothpick!!).

Any issues with it let Paul or myself know and im confident we can ensure your a happy customer

tim2000s · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:14:51 PM »

As one if the larger headed people on the forum who has the larger Ti grill, I'd recommend it. I had a largemasuri and with the new grill it is a much better fit.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:17:48 PM »

only a few minor changes were made as a result of the feedback off the forum....comparism of the two below
White Steel Grille

Grey (larger angled) Steel Grille

Ryan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:18:07 PM »

deffo do it!! you wont be disappointed

Cover_Drive · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:24:13 PM »

I have Ayrtek (Premier) and I used it in few nets and I love it, they are brilliant, definitely worth it, here is my review along pictures;

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=14678.0

thedon · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2012, 10:45:25 PM »

Go to a shop and try it on. they are pretty much stocked everywhere now

roco · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2012, 11:04:04 PM »

As one of the larger headed people the fit is great although I use an Albion ti grille I've heard the new Ayrtek ones fit just as well

mdl_1979 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2012, 11:13:30 PM »

I've got a fat head, and the new larger grilles are excellent. Was a bit too snug with the older style grille I must say. Outstnding helmets though. Which reminds me - must contact Tom for a respray!

Howzat · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:02:38 AM »

I love my ayrtek, great lids

iand123 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:20:04 AM »

I've got a pretty big head (similar measurements to yours) and my old masuri ti didn't really fit properly. It felt like it was sitting on top of my head as opposed to around the top of my head. I was always worried about buying an Ayrtek without trying it on but after months of thinking about it I took the plunge. The fit is really superb, the air lining makes it much more of a snug fit for the meatball heads of this world. Haven't used it in nets yet but from wearing around the house it feels really nice. I was amazed at the lightness as well (although I did upgrade to a ti)

RoCo Da Pixie · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:21:22 AM »

I have had my Ayrtek for 2 years now, And it is a great lid, Very comfortable, Only had to change the grille due to my large head.

gdb19 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:14:11 AM »

Thanks for all the replies to this, they've helped make up my mind and i will be getting an ayrtek this season. Only thing is I might wait for the new colour/shape grill to come out as I prefer the colour and it'll probably fit me better. Just means I miss out on the itsjustcricket offer but I reckon it'll be better.

Cheers

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