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Greetings from Kippax
« on: January 18, 2013, 11:34:57 AM »
It's taken sometime to finally be active on the forum but as it's -5 degrees C and snowing outside making bats is out of the question today.  I have launched our 2013 bat range on the website and all other products are currently en route as we speak - expected mid Feb.  I guess Kippax is a brand most have heard of but don't know much about.  Feel free to ask any questions and, time permitting, I'll be happy to answer them.
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2013, 11:36:55 AM »
Hello and welcome to the forum
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2013, 11:38:52 AM »
I only have one thing to talk about - the buy a tree offer! Have you got any more information on it than is on the website?
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2013, 11:44:14 AM »
Welcome to the forum Guys.
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2013, 11:44:34 AM »
Welcome hope your stay is fruitful
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2013, 11:47:41 AM »
In the past you have experimented with unconventional handles, what do you make of the current offerings today? Lavers Hex, The C6, etc.

Is there anything that hasn't been done with regards to handles?
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2013, 11:48:59 AM »
I have a feeling you will have a good time here
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2013, 11:51:39 AM »
We have a tree portofolio of several thousand already planted in various stages of growth in various parts of Northern England.  The option of owning a newly planted tree came about when a friend suggested that it would be a good way to continue our Legacy for generations to come.  For example - one tree investment of £100 pays for planting 10 new saplings.  When the tree is felled after the 15 year cycle we will yield around 40 clefts from that one tree of which the investor gets 10 clefts/bats, we of course inherit the remaining 30 clefts which is our return.  We have updated our website to offer various buying options so there are different time scales available but this obviously means the investment would be greater due to the shorter investment time.  Hope this helps.
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2013, 11:54:21 AM »
If you get a chance could you post up some pictures of your current range on here? I've got very fond memories of Kippax bats and I'd love to see what you're doing at the moment....

I know I can check your website! I'm just lazy!  :D
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2013, 11:59:20 AM »
Welcome.

Any chance of an opening offer for forum members? Cheeky I know but a lot of people have had good things to say about your bats.

Thanks
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2013, 12:02:49 PM »
Quote from: Kippax on January 18, 2013, 11:51:39 AM
We have a tree portofolio of several thousand already planted in various stages of growth in various parts of Northern England.  The option of owning a newly planted tree came about when a friend suggested that it would be a good way to continue our Legacy for generations to come.  For example - one tree investment of £100 pays for planting 10 new saplings.  When the tree is felled after the 15 year cycle we will yield around 40 clefts from that one tree of which the investor gets 10 clefts/bats, we of course inherit the remaining 30 clefts which is our return.  We have updated our website to offer various buying options so there are different time scales available but this obviously means the investment would be greater due to the shorter investment time.  Hope this helps.

It actually sounds a brilliant offer for people to take up! One last thing, does this include you guys making the Clefts into bats or just the clefts themselves?
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2013, 12:07:42 PM »
Quote from: The_Bird on January 18, 2013, 11:47:41 AM
In the past you have experimented with unconventional handles, what do you make of the current offerings today? Lavers Hex, The C6, etc.

Is there anything that hasn't been done with regards to handles?
All companies are limited to what you can and can't do with handles (law 6).  However, what I will say is that we have always worked under the premis that too much stiffness in the handle leads to problems at the main stress point of the handle (bottom hand).  Newtons law of physics states "energy will run in a straight line" unless you put an obstacle in its path.  Wavex works on this theory - each wave is a flex point and slows down (dampens) the energy running up the handle and re-drirects a proportion of this energy to the impact point (see our website for the independant testing results).  It's a widely known fact that with a conventional handle the bat is at its best when one of the laminate canes has broken - this creates 'whip' in the handle (otherwise known as more flex) - this is what Wavex is designed to mimic.
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2013, 12:13:47 PM »
Quote from: Ciaran on January 18, 2013, 12:02:49 PM
It actually sounds a brilliant offer for people to take up! One last thing, does this include you guys making the Clefts into bats or just the clefts themselves?
Entirely the customers choice
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2013, 12:18:38 PM »
Welcome to the forum! Seem to have had plenty great sponsor's joining since i started here in september!
« Last Edit: January 18, 2013, 12:28:58 PM by RightArmRapid »
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Re: Greetings from Kippax
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2013, 12:20:47 PM »
Have just read your information about the handles on your cricket bats (wavex)
If these handles improve the performance of the kippax bats then even the most average of player is going to be able to hit a long ball...
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