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WABH-J

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Sweaty Helmet Issues
« on: June 30, 2019, 08:51:29 PM »
So today I was two overs from carrying my bat through the innings - dead chuffed with myself - but anyway after facing 126 balls you could literally have bottled the sweat coming off the headband of my old style Masuri. It was so saturated that when I leant forward a literal stream of sweat dripped off the peak of my helmet. Not only is this revolting but also bloody distracting when you're trying to bat.

I always wear a helmet rather than a cap as I've had teeth and facial re-constructive surgery that would be completely undone by a ball into the chops. Short of having a second helmet and switching it over which is not the most cost effective option, does anybody have any idea how to stop this? Is the breathability on new helmets better?

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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2019, 09:18:28 PM »
Get a few different swoppa bands.
Also there is a make of sweat bands which was popular on here at one point.

Edit: Halo was the brand.
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2019, 09:41:07 PM »
Maybe a bandana could help and easily changeable during inning and cheaper option.
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2019, 11:27:16 PM »
Yes Halo were recommended on another thread. But I thought they were a bit expensive so I tried cheapest Nike head band (£3ish from SD). This works fine and soaks up all the sweat that used to go streaming down my face and ruining the helmet lining.
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2019, 11:58:19 PM »
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2019, 12:47:28 PM »
One of our opening bats wears a bandana which he says works well for him. Tempted myself after the weather last weekend!
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2019, 03:11:31 PM »
Quote from: InternalTraining on June 30, 2019, 11:58:19 PM
This: https://www.amazon.com/Tofern-Moisture-Wicking-Motorcycle-Polyester/dp/B07CQLG8XX/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=football+helmet+skull+cap&qid=1561938985&s=gateway&sr=8-14

I wear these and keep two/three in my kitbag for a game. You can wash them afterwards.

Slight concern that I'll look like Ali G but I'll give it a go - thanks!
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2019, 05:06:31 PM »
^ I wear a helmet over the skull cap and it is hidden.

Nobody has ever made a comment about these caps. Some people wear a baseball cap under the helmet which looks ridiculous but it "protects" their helmets from sweat (and later odor). People improvise because cricket gear industry is stuck in stone ages.

Good luck!
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2019, 09:39:23 PM »
I’m doing some research into micro bacterial treatments in helmets currently to help prevent the issue of odours.
« Last Edit: July 02, 2019, 04:18:02 PM by Ayrtek Cricket »
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2019, 03:44:07 PM »
I'm genuinely surprised that @FattusCattus hasn't weighed in to this thread. He's not usually late to an inneuendo party...  :D
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2019, 10:26:17 PM »
I wonder if washing a helmet with soap water diminishes the integrity/strength of EPS foam? I sweat buckets. There is simply no way bandana etc is going to work for me.
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2019, 07:41:16 AM »
Shouldn’t as it’s not a chemical as such that could effect it.
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Re: Sweaty Helmet Issues
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2019, 09:27:01 AM »
Quote from: Ayrtek Cricket on July 01, 2019, 09:39:23 PM
I’m doing some research into micro bacterial treatments in helmets currently to help prevent the issue of odours.

Thought of bamboo fibre as used in socks and other clothing?
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