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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #240 on: August 06, 2013, 10:52:47 AM »
Quote from: TangoWhiskey on August 06, 2013, 10:31:53 AM
Haha thanks for the advice. I actually have washed them now and they are as good as new.

I would add that only wash them a couple of times a season as the Velcro and the stitching tend to become loose and threadbare. :(
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #241 on: August 08, 2013, 01:47:36 AM »
Quote from: tate035 on August 06, 2013, 10:52:47 AM
I would add that only wash them a couple of times a season as the Velcro and the stitching tend to become loose and threadbare. :(
Maybe wash them on a delicate cycle?
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« Reply #242 on: August 26, 2013, 08:57:33 PM »
Anyone know where to get these? Don't think they'll be the same as the kook players thigh pad set in the shops?
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« Reply #243 on: August 27, 2013, 08:50:02 PM »
There are way too many pages to go through, can someone summarise or rate the thigh pads in order of cost i.e. starting from the best money can buy downwards.

I have tried kookabura, Aero, padded shorts and traditional ones and the ball always seem to find a gap somewhere and hit on flesh. Somehow, I have never been hit on thigh pad.
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« Reply #244 on: August 27, 2013, 08:58:12 PM »
sound like you don't need one!

most off the shelf thigh pads are the same with the same protection.

if you have £20-30 choose an off the shelf brand you like.
if you have £35-60 by an aero to meet your budget.
if you have more than that speak to Stretton fox.

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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #245 on: August 27, 2013, 09:14:17 PM »
Quote from: Buzz on August 27, 2013, 08:58:12 PM
sound like you don't need one!

most off the shelf thigh pads are the same with the same protection.

if you have £20-30 choose an off the shelf brand you like.
if you have £35-60 by an aero to meet your budget.
if you have more than that speak to Stretton fox.

job done.
Thanks
Nothing in between Aero and Stretton?

I have experimented with different Aero Sizes but nothing, I still get hit on flesh at least once every few games. I have wondered if there is any point in me wearing one at all. All the thigh pads seem to do for me is come in my way.
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #246 on: August 27, 2013, 09:18:57 PM »
Quote from: The Palmist on August 27, 2013, 09:14:17 PM
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Nothing in between Aero and Stretton?

I have experimented with different Aero Sizes but nothing, I still get hit on flesh at least once every few games. I have wondered if there is any point in me wearing one at all. All the thigh pads seem to do for me is come in my way.
Where are you getting hit?
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #247 on: August 27, 2013, 09:41:01 PM »
Quote from: Philip@Aero on August 27, 2013, 09:18:57 PM
Where are you getting hit?
1. Outside of thigh the area facing between square leg and fine leg
2. Inside of my left thigh when I sometime move around to face the bowler
3. The very small area between RH pad and thigh pad.

In terms of protection medium strippers and large aero leg guards worked best but made me very clumsy.  Bat hitting the pad and not being able to bend as quick etc. So I have switched to small strippers and youth size pads.
Also the strippers elastic and velcro thing on waist is very uncomfortable and sometimes digs in the skin so I tend to take them off if I last till drinks.
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #248 on: February 20, 2014, 03:18:28 PM »
I feel I have let everyone down as I haven't bought a thigh pad set since December 2012. :o :o :o
This says a lot for my stretton fox set.  This is a miracle and can I be the first to say I have saved money by buying expensive thigh pads!!! :D

Has anyone bought any new thigh pads (not including Foxy ones or Aero's) recently who can update this thread? :o
I feel it needs to be resurrected!!! please!! 
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« Reply #249 on: February 20, 2014, 04:24:48 PM »
I have purchased the SS version of the strippers and I like them very much indeed. They feel pretty robust and they are slightly smaller than the Aeros so I can move about a bit more in them.

Do like George's stuff though. Met him at the Vitas do and his gear looked superb. Ask him about his new bat sleeve though. It's made from bulls scrotum apparently.
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« Reply #250 on: February 20, 2014, 04:30:59 PM »
i have bought the slazenger xlite version of strippers. havent worn they yet except to prance around my house. nets havent started yet :(

i am really pleased with how they feel and hopefully they will not move like my old thigh pad which is why i bought these. I will update once i have had a couple of net sessions
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #251 on: February 20, 2014, 04:57:56 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on February 20, 2014, 04:24:48 PM

Do like George's stuff though. Met him at the Vitas do and his gear looked superb. Ask him about his new bat sleeve though. It's made from bulls scrotum apparently.

a tad expensive then?
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #252 on: February 20, 2014, 05:01:06 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on February 20, 2014, 04:24:48 PM

Do like George's stuff though. Met him at the Vitas do and his gear looked superb. Ask him about his new bat sleeve though. It's made from bulls scrotum apparently.
And I thought it was made from Ilium Canis...
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #253 on: February 20, 2014, 05:19:35 PM »
Baby Bulls nutsack and etched titanium apparently.

(sounds like the contents of my pants)
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Re: Thigh pads - questions and now answers!
« Reply #254 on: February 20, 2014, 05:51:16 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on February 20, 2014, 05:19:35 PM
Baby Bulls nutsack and etched titanium apparently.

(sounds like the contents of my pants)

Argentinian Taurillon-Clemence for the first run of 50, very hard to get hold of and used by Hermes for bags that sell for 1000's. I've pulled a few strings from my previous work in the posh goods industry in France to get these made so it's a very different type of product, I'll post the website soon ;). Next run is currently between crocodile and python (real skins!). great to catch up with everyone who was at the show the other weekend at Vitas.

Speak soon !
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