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Looks like a fashion/design item rather than a functional protection product, and it's clearly intended that way. Shame, other than Puma Flextech pads really haven't changed in probably 80+ years. There's clear improvement potential with modern materials and manufacturing, I'll still be hoping for a pushing the limits set of pads!

[InternalTraining]

Pads looks useless. I wouldn't wear them facing a fast bowler or a high set Bola.

[InternalTraining]

However, George isn't trying to take over the world, and he wanted to go all out on the vintage, old-school look, and he knows it might polarise opinion!

Polarize opinion? Seriously? Has he thought about going on a talk show?

Pads look like old school field hockey goalie pads. What is there to polarize opinion? Aero P1 do the job just fine and is a well thought out product.

All this hoopla over months for this. 

[smilley792]

Pads looks useless. I wouldn't wear them facing a fast bowler or a high set Bola.

Having worn and still wearing body armour by George, the ability to protect isn't something I'd ever question.
Probably why so many pros trust him, and why the military did.


Anyway, there not these pads, but I'm sure he's not going backwards in protection level.

http://youtu.be/vVbDU9YAasw

[edge]

Having worn and still wearing body armour by George, the ability to protect isn't something I'd ever question.
Probably why so many pros trust him, and why the military did.


Anyway, there not these pads, but I'm sure he's not going backwards in protection level.

This kind of thing is exactly what I'd be after, something different! Would love pads slim and light enough you could potentially wear them under whites, imagine how much more freely you'd move.
@StrettonFox Sports what happened to these? Been hoping a production version would be imminent for over two years now ha.

[Neon Cricket]

In regards to the looks, George, when we chatted yesterday, acknowledged that a more "performance" version of these pads would no doubt sell better. If he made it with a velcro strap, made with say white mesh instead of full on gaps in the pads,  he could make them look similar to modern pads, and therefore more suitable for a lot of people. However, George isn't trying to take over the world, and he wanted to go all out on the vintage, old-school look, and he knows it might polarise opinion! It also means the leather and brass makes it a little heavier than it needs to be, but there may be scope for the "performance" version sometime in the future which would combine the best aspects.

@ItsJustCricket stick me down for a pair if these ever get made - exactly my thoughts when I first saw them, bit of mesh in the gaps and some padded velcro straps and they're a winner for me!

[Buzz]

I sense that there may be some George Fox shaped trolling going on....

[TangoWhiskey]

I'm still waiting to see the plum protector, it's top of my Christmas list following a coupe of hefty blows!

[roco]

plum and tootsie protector is what im after so waiting for georgie porgie to show us his sweet things

[Gelds]

Personally I'm not a fan of those pads! Think they look awful. Still looking forward to seeing the toe protection though

[trypewriter]

You can't beat a bit of retro now and again. I like the look of the pads - I would prefer velcro straps for ease of use though.

[OllieWalker39]

Depending on price and fit, may have to invest no a set of toe protectors!

[Mel Jessop]

A "phase 2" generation of thigh pad, made in batch production so off the shelf, and entirely soft, literally floppy, priced at about half the cost of my traditional pads. these aren't better or worse, but offer a different type of fit and performance (still no bruises!)

Also a batting shoe insert which covers the front foot toes and facing side, enough to take away the agony of getting those yorkers.


Any news on when we can see/buy these items George?

Thanks.

[eukaryote76]

A "phase 2" generation of thigh pad, made in batch production so off the shelf, and entirely soft, literally floppy, priced at about half the cost of my traditional pads. these aren't better or worse, but offer a different type of fit and performance (still no bruises!)

Also a batting shoe insert which covers the front foot toes and facing side, enough to take away the agony of getting those yorkers.


Any news on when we can see/buy these items George?

Thanks.

@StrettonFox Sports there are a few us keenly anticipating these...please

[TangoWhiskey]

I'm also still waiting for news of the new box!