Topic: Thigh pads - questions and now answers! (Read 241072 times)

Woodyspin · « **Reply #285 on:** January 08, 2016, 04:22:45 PM »

In my desperate university day serviving on starvation and beer alone... It balanced out the bear gut... By the time i got out i developed into a semi-alchoholic and put on 4 stone

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Batbuddy99 · « **Reply #286 on:** January 08, 2016, 04:45:02 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on January 08, 2016, 01:22:37 PM

32 inches? You do know strippers go round your waist, not just one leg, don't you?

What on earth is a sub 40 inch waist anyway?

do you think of a 29 one then?

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Chmaiden · « **Reply #287 on:** January 09, 2016, 11:52:28 AM »

Got some strippers...good pads but too much velcro

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Chmaiden · « **Reply #288 on:** January 09, 2016, 11:53:45 AM »

Also the sizing on the strippers doesn't seem right...really needed a L but got a medium due to their chart but they feel small

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WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #289 on:** January 09, 2016, 01:17:37 PM »

Right then, back to thigh guards.

This review is on my GN test inner & outer thigh guards.

I got these on eBay from the GN clearance page. I think from memory the set was around �20 posted.

Looks
These are classic thigh guards, mostly white with red piping and GN branding, there isn't much else to say about this.

Fit
The outer thigh guard has two strips of velcro, one to go round your waist and one to go round you thigh. Thi inner thigh guard attaches to the waistband of the outer guard and has a single strap to wrap round your thigh. Hardly a revolutionary design, but why change what works?
As with most thigh guards of this kind, the are pre moulded to fit round your leg, and as is usually the case with these guards it is not a human leg they have been based on! It is also worth noting these are a bit bulkier than some competitior products.

Protection
I waited until I'd had a few nets before commenting on this. I have done this and can confirm the protection is good, I'd even go as far as to say it will be sufficient for anyone playinf any level of club cricket.
However, these are not a custom shape, so leave the customary gaps between your pad and thigh guard. They also offer less coverage than correctly sized/fitting Aero P2s.

My verdict
A good solid off the shelf thigh guard. Not as much coverage, and more bulky than Aero P2s, but at half the price these are a great option.
I will likely return to my strippers though because they are a more comfortable fit round my tree trunks!

eukaryote76 · « **Reply #290 on:** January 09, 2016, 03:27:08 PM »

Quote from: Woodyspin on January 08, 2016, 11:15:00 AM

I dont have that problem im a fat git, but when i was a 32inch waist when i brought them i didnt have this problem again using V2 i think they are

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The v7 has a bigger front thigh pad than before. This extra weight and the positioning of the Velcro seems to be the issue. I have the v7 P1 but have gone back to the 2012 iteration of P2 which doesn't have that problem.

Philip@Aero · « **Reply #291 on:** January 09, 2016, 11:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Woodyspin on January 08, 2016, 08:56:37 AM

i can vouch for this having being a stripper user since V2 (still going strong, pong a bit though!) the velcro waist right at the front digs in to my stomach where it never seems to line up correctly. The one further around on the right hip is perfect and ive never had to move that. I think the front ine either needs to be straight of curved the other way instead of up. Happy to PM and try and illustrate more ifbyou need me to!

You should adjust the waistband fitting strap to enable you to set the front closure system the way you want it. That's the point of the two closure system - it enables adjustment to your personal preference or waist size.

Woodyspin · « **Reply #292 on:** January 09, 2016, 11:27:47 PM »

Its more the shape than anything

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Philip@Aero · « **Reply #293 on:** January 09, 2016, 11:35:50 PM »

Quote from: Chmaiden on January 09, 2016, 11:53:45 AM

Also the sizing on the strippers doesn't seem right...really needed a L but got a medium due to their chart but they feel small

As long as the top of the hip pad protects your hip bone and the thigh pad is slightly overlapped by your legguard, then you should be fine. If you have sensitive areas exposed then you have the wrong size.

Woodyspin · « **Reply #294 on:** January 10, 2016, 12:54:07 AM »

Quote from: Philip@Aero on January 09, 2016, 11:35:50 PM

As long as the top of the hip pad protects your hip bone and the thigh pad is slightly overlapped by your legguard, then you should be fine. If you have sensitive areas exposed then you have the wrong size.

Phil,

I see the inner thigh pad is still more or less on the front of the leg, i find alot of the time i actually get hit further inside as this part is exposed when in the batting stance.

Any thoughts if moving this? Or making it wider?

Alot of exposed area here staning side on

Philip@Aero · « **Reply #295 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:09:43 AM »

Quote from: Woodyspin on January 10, 2016, 12:54:07 AM

Phil,

I see the inner thigh pad is still more or less on the front of the leg, i find alot of the time i actually get hit further inside as this part is exposed when in the batting stance.

Any thoughts if moving this? Or making it wider?

To move the rear thigh guard to protect your inner thigh you should undo both lots of velcro - front and waistband. This will cause the rear thigh guard to float free. Then re-attach the velcro once the thigh guard position is as you want it. Hope this helps...

Woodyspin · « **Reply #296 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:03:38 AM »

I'll give it a go tomorrow

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liscon12 · « **Reply #297 on:** January 12, 2016, 12:12:51 PM »

I bet this question has been bludgeoned to death at this point now but what are the forums thoughts on the following 3 thigh pad options and which is considered to be the overall favourite amongst you all?

Stretton Fox outer thigh pad
Remfry outer thigh pad
Aero P2 Strippers

Buzz · « **Reply #298 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:04:30 PM »

Quote from: liscon12 on January 12, 2016, 12:12:51 PM

I bet this question has been bludgeoned to death at this point now but what are the forums thoughts on the following 3 thigh pad options and which is considered to be the overall favourite amongst you all?

Stretton Fox outer thigh pad
Remfry outer thigh pad
Aero P2 Strippers

the problem with this is that there are very few people who have owned and used all three to be able to give an impartial view (and I haven't owned all three either!) I have had p1s and strettons and trialled some remfry's

for 99% of club cricketers my view is that either the off the shelf branded products or the Aero P2's are perfect.

liscon12 · « **Reply #299 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:14:47 PM »

Yes you're probably right about the comparisons and most people not having all three to test although if there is one person who has then I'm sure you'll find them on here being massive cricket nerds we all are.

I'm leaning towards the cheapest i.e. the strippers

thanks Buzz

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