Topic: Thoughts after getting hit (Read 10551 times)

Percy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2016, 04:19:31 PM »

Quote from: GoodLeave on September 27, 2016, 03:41:27 PM

I see. Sounds like a hit on the temple? Doesn't take much to knock someone out if hit in that area.

As suggested, probably time for a new one. Is your lad growing? If so he might be in need of a bigger size anyway. Although I'm just clutching at straws to try and justify the expense... Might be worth a neck protector of some sort too if you find he has a tendency to turn his back on the ball. Easy to tell someone not to, difficult to do in practice!

Thanks for the feedback. I don't think he was turning his back on the ball, it's not like him. It actually hit him about an inch and half above the temple and slightly forward.

He is growing but is already in full size kit and was only saying how he had just got the helmet perfectly adjusted so it as very comfortable. Oh well hopefully there will be some end of season sales.

Cheers

GoodLeave · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2016, 05:01:13 PM »

Only a few have started the sales for far. Might be worth a wait.

If you wanted to buy now, and it had to be titanium, It's Just Cricket have a Navy Masuri VS (Double Bar) on for �129.99 but only in Large. Vitas have the Titanium Test (Single Bar) on for �150. Both good value as is, but might come down a little.

I'd wait until Black Friday comes back around.
I got my Shrey Masterclass Air Steel for about �50 last year from PDC. Daft prices.

Edit: IJC also have the VS in Green, Small and Large. Same price.

JK Lewis · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2016, 07:45:02 PM »

Quote from: GoodLeave on September 27, 2016, 02:38:40 PM

In fairness. You're supposed to use the bat, not your noggin.

Just Sayin

With regards to your question Justin, is it a new model Masuri? I'd be tempted to replace it if it was an older model, both for protection and the narrower peak/grill measurement. If it's a new shell... I'd be upset at forking out again and would probably stick with it.

Yes, new this season, not the top of the line one but 100 quid or so. Decent lid. Ironically, this is the first helmet I've ever owned, I'm old enough to have grown up before they became standard in club cricket. Just as well I bought it I guess, I find myself facing quick bowlers now who are often half my age. Lesson learned, better safe than sorry!

Jaffa · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2016, 09:52:24 PM »

Quote from: DorsetDan on September 27, 2016, 08:02:20 PM

First I hope you are ok OP and Percy's son.

Just a heads up (no pun intended)... Ayrtek have some great deals on older style helmets with Ti grills if you are in the hunt for a bargain .

Personally I felt safe wearing my Ayrtek. It was very comfy and liked the quality neck clasp but never felt as safe as I might have been with another helmet. It is my opinion with the peak extending beyond the grille it could deflect a ball back inwards like what happened to Broad. It was reported to be something like component failure, which I can understand as it was trying to do something it wasn't designed for. I can imagine others might disagree with me but it is my take on a safety issue. I'm reluctant to sell mine on.

The design has changed now so the peak is in line with the grille. Maybe it's coincidence but it does look safer to me.

I've bought a few Albions and played around with the grille so that the gap is small enough while still giving a good view out. The peak is sturdier than most and is very light which seems to suit me best.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2016, 10:02:06 PM »

The Broad incident was down to pure speed of the delivery + the top edge meaning it was travelling at 80+ mph from a distance of 0.5m away to the point of impact. This is above and beyond what the new safety standard is set at due to the fact at that speed would need a motorcycle helmet to stop it!

I moved the grille forward on the latest models as the bottom bar was sitting too close to the headform in the lab and needed moving further forward so it wouldn't come into contact with it....which would be deemed a failure otherwise.

During the grille re-design I also overhauled the plastics being used for the shell as part of the process whilst we were submitting them for testing/certification.

Jaffa · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2016, 10:15:22 PM »

Good to see Tom. The topic is 'thoughts after getting hit'. I've been hit while wearing a helmet. I top edged once, it smacked into the grille and flew onwards and upwards. I remember thinking 'that made a lot of noise' and got on with it. Only after my innings did I notice the peak was severally cracked so I chucked it of course. That's probably why I'm more fussy than most about peaks.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #21 on:** September 27, 2016, 10:18:43 PM »

Yeh thankfully I've only been hit in the grille rather than a full on blow to the shell since I've started wearing one.

It does make one hell of a sound though!

Percy · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2016, 06:57:16 AM »

Quote from: DorsetDan on September 27, 2016, 08:02:20 PM

First I hope you are ok OP and Percy's son.

Thanks, he's fine!

Apparently, after close examination, the outer shell of the Masuri is cracked so he's delighted that a new helmet is definitely required (I was going to change it anyway after the discussion here). He says he wants a Shrey this time around because its lighter, but personally I think its because the likes of Joe Root wears one! Anyway, just goes to show how important a good helmet is.

I know its been discussed many times but are there any good reasons not to get a Shrey over a Masuri? Sorry @Ayrtek he won't wear one of yours as he says the sledging would be unbearable!

Cheers

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2016, 07:50:13 AM »

Haha that's fine they aren't everyone's cup of tea 👍

GoodLeave · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2016, 08:05:38 AM »

Quote from: Percy on September 28, 2016, 06:57:16 AM

I know its been discussed many times but are there any good reasons not to get a Shrey over a Masuri? Sorry @Ayrtek he won't wear one of yours as he says the sledging would be unbearable!

Everyone seems to be wearing them at the minute, looks like ABDV switched over from Albion too. I'm guessing it's a money thing as Vitas won't stock Shrey on the principle that they feel the quality isn't up to that of the Masuri. Apparently the fixings between the shell and the grill are suspect. Saying that, I'm more than happy with mine. If you're set on a Shrey Ti, you'll also get a neck-guard thrown in too.

Unfortunately I can't give an opinion on its safety, as its yet to feel the embrace of leather. Nice and light, good vision and for me atleast, good build quality.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:06:14 AM »

Quote from: Percy on September 28, 2016, 06:57:16 AM

I know its been discussed many times but are there any good reasons not to get a Shrey over a Masuri? Sorry @Ayrtek he won't wear one of yours as he says the sledging would be unbearable!

When I had my Ayrteks I got absolutely no sledging, more people who were genuinely interested in seeing one in the flesh.
I had a premier which I loved, but sold it on to fund a Raw. This was a great lid but never quite fit me right (despite the inflatable liner)

thedon · « **Reply #26 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:15:21 AM »

What about getti g hit on the grille? Should this be changed after an impact too?

Percy · « **Reply #27 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:19:51 AM »

Quote from: thedon on September 28, 2016, 09:15:21 AM

What about getti g hit on the grille? Should this be changed after an impact too?

Probably should as the mounting points may be damaged if it was a direct/hard hit.

I was always slightly sceptical about changing your helmet after its been hit but after recent events I don't think you can be too careful, especially after a major impact. I'm sure the experts on here can advise further though.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #28 on:** September 28, 2016, 10:31:11 AM »

Quote from: Percy on September 28, 2016, 06:57:16 AM

Thanks, he's fine!

Apparently, after close examination, the outer shell of the Masuri is cracked so he's delighted that a new helmet is definitely required (I was going to change it anyway after the discussion here). He says he wants a Shrey this time around because its lighter, but personally I think its because the likes of Joe Root wears one! Anyway, just goes to show how important a good helmet is.

I know its been discussed many times but are there any good reasons not to get a Shrey over a Masuri? Sorry @Ayrtek he won't wear one of yours as he says the sledging would be unbearable!

Cheers

Firstly good to hear he is OK, the Masuri helmet (data correct last time I saw it) has the best rating when it comes to concussion testing so he was in safe hands with their hemet.

Some detail regarding Shrey can be found below.

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on January 08, 2016, 10:26:45 AM

Please do be aware of the pitfalls with Shrey. We are not stocking them due to build quality issues. The plastic grille mounts connecting the grille to the shell are made of the same stuff as your average smoke alarm. I've seen plenty of shrey helmets recently that are cracked in this area straight out the box. Some to the point of impacting on the mounting of the grille and therefore the integrity of the entire helmet

Quote from: Maverick79 on March 14, 2016, 09:17:14 PM

This was the second one I had:

Quote from: Maverick79 on March 14, 2016, 06:05:43 PM

I had two of these. On the first one the plastic where the grill mounts to the helmet had cracked clean through from top to bottom without even being struck. I couldn't get a replacement from the original stockist so ordered one from another supplier and this one was much worse. Numerous cracks in the plastic mounts on both sides and even looked as though the plastic had been spot melted to repair some of the cracks. Returned it and went back to Masuri.

Such a shame as I really liked the fit and feel of the helmet but the build quality was poor on the two I had.

If it is a weight issue then Masuri are about to release a new single shell model, which is on a par with Shrey and others (GM, GN etc) in terms of being less protective than their twin shell Vision Series models, but it will be lighter just like a Shrey. It has the advantage of actually being well built, and entirely UK made, and will be a very comparable price to the Shrey helmets.

With all of the above in mind, I can't see a Shrey made overseas at a fraction of the cost warranting the same price for lesser quality.

Percy · « **Reply #29 on:** September 28, 2016, 10:41:18 AM »

Thanks @Vitas Cricket , do you know when the new Masuri will be released?

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