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[gdb19]

I think my main hesitation in buying slaz these days is the sports direct link but realistically this probably only applies to the SD specific models of kit, the stuff in other retailers is probably much the same quality as other brands. The 2014 kit does look very good and the v360 bag I have is great.

It's a shame slaz can be viewed in this way as like others have said they were brilliant in the 90's when I used them.

[TangoWhiskey]

I think my main hesitation in buying slaz these days is the sports direct link but realistically this probably only applies to the SD specific models of kit, the stuff in other retailers is probably much the same quality as other brands. The 2014 kit does look very good and the v360 bag I have is great.

It's a shame slaz can be viewed in this way as like others have said they were brilliant in the 90's when I used them.

Again if I'm not mistaken, there are a few different companies that have exclusive agreements with SD on particular models, for example a Gray Nicholls Oblivion Monster was only available through SD?

[Ryan]

Slazenger is owned by Sports Direct though unless I am very much mistaken.

I don't understand your point.  I think we are all aware that SD own Slazenger. 

[TangoWhiskey]

I don't understand your point.  I think we are all aware that SD own Slazenger.

My point was some people wouldn't rate a product actually designed and made by a company like Sports Direct based on their business model rather than not trust gear from other companies just sold by SD as you intimated here:

I've grown up using Slazenger gear and really rate it. I know they don't have a massive appeal due to the SD connection but can't you get GM, GN etc gear through SD?

[Bats_Entertainment]

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/jul/28/sports-direct-staff-zero-hour-contracts

[Buzz]

Alternatively the zero working hours offer the opportunity for flexible working and allow people to have short term work very easily.

Just because the guardian/labour party calls it "exploitation" doesn't mean that it is or that they are bad.

[Vitas Cricket]

Technically i work zero hours in both my jobs.

I appreciate that i am in a fairly unique situation, with a bit more security than most other zero hours employees, but i agree with Buzz, a zero hour contract can be a positive thing. It allows me to go off on a cricket jolly like a Thames Valley Gents tour as and when i please without having to worry about how much holiday i have used up at work etc. Also allows me to be very flexible with working hours themselves.

My family business is a care agency, and i do a lot of the ad-hoc work such as dealing with county council contracts, needs/risk assessments with new/existing clients, interviewing new staff, appraising current staff etc.

And then there is Vitas Cricket, Robin is a bit of a free spirit and i knew he would need a lot of help/support and also occasionally a rudder to keep his cricket retail venture going. Being one of my closest friends i decided it was right that i stepped in to do that role.

This thread has gone off on a bit of a tangent!

[mr_wickets]

Alternatively the zero working hours offer the opportunity for flexible working and allow people to have short term work very easily.

Just because the guardian/labour party calls it "exploitation" doesn't mean that it is or that they are bad.

Zero hours contracts are the best things for loads of uni students at our club. Keeps their records on the books of a company so when they are back for holidays they can step in straight away without having to register at a temp agency and have their wages creamed off by them.

[Alvaro]

CRICKET FORUM

THIS IS A CRICKET FORUM!

[Bats_Entertainment]

CRICKET FORUM

THIS IS A CRICKET FORUM!

People used to pretend cricket somehow existed in isolation when trying to justify playing in South Africa during the time of apartheid.

[Bats_Entertainment]

the guardian/labour party.

 

[Vitas Cricket]

Must agree, despite participating in it, this topic has veered wildly off topic.

[Bats_Entertainment]

Must agree, despite participating in it, this topic has veered wildly off topic.

Sounds to me like you're trying to avoid discussing the issue raised. I don't think we have veered off topic. The title clearly says it is about SD bargains.

How do they do it, eh?

[Alvaro]

People used to pretend cricket somehow existed in isolation when trying to justify playing in South Africa during the time of apartheid.

Yes. Apartheid. That is a thoroughly justifiable comparison.

Thanks for that.

I just don't want to talk about politics on a forum about cricket bats.

[Bats_Entertainment]

Yes. Apartheid. That is a thoroughly justifiable comparison.


I just don't want to talk about politics on a forum about cricket bats.

Of course it is. The link is oppression.

If we're being pedantic, this forum is actually 'about' custom cricket bats ie cricket bats not sold in SD.

When do you talk about politics?