Topic: List of Helmet Manufacturers Meeting the new British Standards (Read 7750 times)

sachin200 · « **on:** August 11, 2019, 06:41:08 PM »

Hi,

I wonder if there is a list of manufacturers that have complied with the new standards. I know Masuri, Shrey, GN, ayrtek, Forma have mentioned that they have complied but there are new manufacturers like Moonwalker etc who don�t have any information on their websites whereas some pros are wearing them already.

KettonJake · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2019, 07:03:02 PM »

https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/cricket/rules-and-regulations/helmets

ozcfa · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2019, 01:05:18 AM »

What happened to Albion? Why are they not on this list?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2019, 08:20:47 AM »

They withdrew from the market when their helmets weren�t upto the latest standard and required a redesign

ozcfa · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2019, 11:26:03 AM »

That's disappointing. I have been using their top of the range helmet and love the fit . This means that I need to buy a new compliant one.

JK Lewis · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2019, 02:38:58 PM »

According to the list, a number of the manufacturers haven't tested their junior lids against senior balls. Isn't this a bit of a problem? Our Senior sides often have Junior players, as do many of our oppos. Shouldn't the kids be sure their helmet meets regs against the heavier ball?

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2019, 03:39:43 PM »

Disclaimer - this post is purely my opinion and contains no facts whatsoever!

@JK Lewis I think the cost of testing may be a deterrent when it comes to testing junior lids against senior balls.

However, I think it could be assumed the junior lids are safe to use against adult balls as the junior ones are smaller, meaning the gap will be smaller. As long as the junior lids are structurally sound (they should be having passed the junior test) an adult ball won't be able to get through.

Mfarank · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2019, 03:45:03 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on September 14, 2019, 03:39:43 PM

Disclaimer - this post is purely my opinion and contains no facts whatsoever!

@JK Lewis I think the cost of testing may be a deterrent when it comes to testing junior lids against senior balls.

However, I think it could be assumed the junior lids are safe to use against adult balls as the junior ones are smaller, meaning the gap will be smaller. As long as the junior lids are structurally sound (they should be having passed the junior test) an adult ball won't be able to get through.

You have to consider the weight as well mate. Imagine crashing into a pigeon at 80mph, and crashing into a cat at 80mph (i have done both and the results a very nasty and expensive)

JK Lewis · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:13:12 PM »

Quote from: Mfarank on September 14, 2019, 03:45:03 PM

You have to consider the weight as well mate. Imagine crashing into a pigeon at 80mph, and crashing into a cat at 80mph (i have done both and the results a very nasty and expensive)

Yes, that's what I was thinking too. A senior player with a hard 5 1/2oz ball is very different to a junior with a 4 3/4.

KettonJake · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:32:31 PM »

Quote from: JK Lewis on September 14, 2019, 02:38:58 PM

According to the list, a number of the manufacturers haven't tested their junior lids against senior balls. Isn't this a bit of a problem? Our Senior sides often have Junior players, as do many of our oppos. Shouldn't the kids be sure their helmet meets regs against the heavier ball?

The standard is clearly marked on the packaging and also the helmet itself, so a junior (parent) should be well aware of what they are buying well before parting with their money. If they want to ensure their child has a helmet that passes against junior and senior balls then they can.

A similar problem arises for women�s cricket as there isn�t even a safety standard for a women�s ball.

That�s the retailer in me talking

KettonJake · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:33:55 PM »

Quote from: ozcfa on September 14, 2019, 11:26:03 AM

That's disappointing. I have been using their top of the range helmet and love the fit . This means that I need to buy a new compliant one.

They�ve been off the scene for 4+ years now. If it was that much of a concern you�d surely have addressed it by now?

JK Lewis · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:37:24 PM »

Quote from: KettonJake on September 14, 2019, 04:32:31 PM

The standard is clearly marked on the packaging and also the helmet itself, so a junior (parent) should be well aware of what they are buying well before parting with their money. If they want to ensure their child has a helmet that passes against junior and senior balls then they can.

A similar problem arises for women�s cricket as there isn�t even a safety standard for a women�s ball.

That�s the retailer in me talking

Yeah, and that's fair enough, parents have to be responsible. I appreciate it is really a cost issue for the testing, tough for manufacturers.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2019, 09:49:54 PM »

My PremierTek Youth and Senior helmets are the same model yet the youth has thicker foams making the interior size smaller. Due to this I can�t claim they pass both standards as a result due to the head form size being different when carrying out testing...yet the grille and shell are the same and have passed the 4.75 and 5.5oz tests for drop and penetration testing.

Cholrudee · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2019, 09:07:24 AM »

Forma Pro SRS is a nice fitting lid at a reasonable price point.

JK Lewis · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:07:59 AM »

Quote from: Cholrudee on September 15, 2019, 09:07:24 AM

Forma Pro SRS is a nice fitting lid at a reasonable price point.

Yeah but it isn't on the list of lids that meet the standards, so maybe best avoided.

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