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[glutton]

I was browsing through some helmets when I came across this pretty unique neck guard. A plastic design that takes up a lot more real estate than the 'traditional' neck guards, that I think would bring about quite a bit of chatter from the opposition. Seems a bit overkill to me, but it hasn't actually passed any regulations aside from their own self done ones, claiming it can take numerous 150 km/hr deliveries. Thought it was interesting enough to share.

[northernboy1987]

Surely that won't fit the majority of new helmets as very few have removable grills now?

[glutton]

Surely that won't fit the majority of new helmets as very few have removable grills now?

I thought the same thing, but their sale pitch seems to be 'why buy a new helmet, when you can buy this thing instead'. But at $60 AUD I think I would prefer to do the exact opposite.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

There is NO safety standard concerning the Neck area to adhere too or pass, buying this wouldn't mean it passes the new BS 7928:2013 standard as the new standard introduced a test regarding the ball penetration at the peak and grille area....which this clearly isn't applicable too.

[WalkingWicket37]

What new standard lids have a removable grille to attach this to?
I know the GM one does, but are there any others?

It seems daft adding this to a non compliant helmet (or a compliant one) as it looks incredibly flimsy anyway, so I can't imagine you'd really be making it any safer to be honest.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Ours does, having finally got our formal certificate of compliance yesterday for the 1st model it should be on the ECB list shortly with others to follow

Of course IMO i think you'd be better off buying a Nek-Tek to fit to any of the helmets as a tried and tested level of protection in the Foxy thigh pads.

[Cover_Drive]

I'd rather go with what John Mooney (Irish cricketer) had designed during 2015 World Cup.