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[19reading87]

What lid you got now bud?

[Vulcan Cricket]

Same as before mate just new the other one is old

[jimster]

Same as before mate just new the other one is old

Which is?

[Vulcan Cricket]

masuri

[19reading87]

The new style ones??

[RightArmRapid]

This was the exact discussion I has with someone at the recent BSI meeting in October that all the helmet manufacturing brands attended with the view of improving the current safety standards come 2013.

All well and good saying bowling isn't quick enough/pitches don't bounce enough but no matter what bowling or pitch you won't avoid a top edge to your face.

Unless you block all day!

[Vulcan Cricket]

new one i think still in the box lol was a gift

[Chad]

There was a guy we were playing against on an astro strip. Our bowler bowls him a half volley which he smashes for a four, then he takes off his helmet, seeing that the pitch isn't really bouncy. Next ball, the bowler bowls a half tracker, which keeps low, and the guy tries to pull it and top edges it into his nose. I think this event happened when I was relatively new to cricket, so it has made me always wear a lid no matter what!

[calvin1mac]

I've tried to wear a helmet for years, but could never get used to the grill in my eye line. I've tried different brands of lid, positioning the grill where it wouldn't even protect my face and still can't get on with it. I keep trying to give it a go in the nets as I've been hit in the face twice. The first time I needed 7 stitches and still have the scar to this day. Finally decided that I might try something a bit more old school. I've managed to get hold of some poly-carbonate so I'm going to attempt making some ear guards like back in the days of Gooch and Smith. Failing that I'll just stick with the old faithful cap and hope for the best! 

[calvin1mac]

Does anyone know if it is possible to get the ear guards for Masuri's anymore? I sent an email to them a while ago but they no longer manufacture them.

[19reading87]

What's wrong with just normal masuris pal?

[Vitas Cricket]

Does anyone know if it is possible to get the ear guards for Masuri's anymore? I sent an email to them a while ago but they no longer manufacture them.

Those type of things, including the full Perspex grilles are no longer manufactured by anyone, and may even be banned, due to their tendency to shatter quite dramatically!

[calvin1mac]

What's wrong with just normal masuris pal?

Nothing really, I just can't get used to the grill. I suppose in that sense I'm a bit old school.  I've never worn a helmet but am aware that as I get older the chances of getting hit are greater. Plus its like holding a red rag to a bull walking in against an opening quick with no lid on.
I've fitted a C&D grill today to see if that's any better as it seems to have a lot more adjustment than the Masuri.

I'll let you know. I just know I'll end up wearing my cap again all season. 

[ProCricketer1982]

red rag to a bull for an opening bowler?? I think it actually shows your not afraid of them personally, your almost saying 'mate, I'd put a lid on but with you being so darn slow I can't really be bothered'

It's my way of knowing when to put one on or not.. If your a bowler and you see my wearing it it's because I think you could do me damage.. If I wander in without it (most games) it's because you ain't gonna get me even if you tried.

[calvin1mac]

What I meant was that since i'm a club cricketer and have a day job perhaps its time I got used to wearing one. At the end of the day I've never worn one so it really makes no odds what the bowler thinks.