Hi guys thanks so much for the feedback !
There's a lot happening, here's an initial breakdown !
- New thigh pads, these are a different technology, not like the originals and not like aero or others, the cost difference is simply due to labour as they are not made bespoke or to order but rather "off the shelf" which allows the cost to reduce. The original design suits a made to order service as the hard shell needs to be a good fit otherwise it could be more of a problem than a help.
These pads will also have the velcro front which has been really popular and the spacer rear so it really is the filling which changes.
- Toe guards ! Finally !!!
They should work like after market insoles but they become a toe cap and outer side protector that you can cut down to fit perfectly (less than £10) this area in nets is agony as theres only bone and not much muscle at all, bring 'em on !
- Gloves and Pads, I'm taking it back to the very very very old school to prove a point about theories on padding and how to approach protection. The technology will be called "LPT" (Lifted Platform Technology) and I can promise you will probably all think I'm nuts but honestly wait till you see the videos !
Gloves should prevent any finger compression fractures due to LPT, it's not foam padding or even padding at all !
Pads will weigh almost nothing as there is literally NO padding at all apart from the knee and top hat, plus no more sweaty legs, honestly
you'll feel the wind through them )
Bats will be made by Robert Pack, the range will be in 2 sections:
- one is a Blueroom vintage surf board tribute hand painted by a very cool Bristol street artist (Not Banksy sorry !)
- The Stretton Fox bat is called "The Ex-Wife"
Making of soft goods is planned to be in the UK, I have been off radar for a while as am starting to set up a UK manufacturing facility in Wales, making soft goods locally. This should become quite a major part of Stretton Fox going forward.
However this season will be made off shore with a good contact who does a great job, just to make sure it's all ready on time.
Prototypes are working and soon I will have pics to show, so stay tuned )
How does this all sound ??
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