Topic: Full re-launch in 2020, retail fully mouldable body armour, starts here on CBF (Read 71325 times)

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #195 on:** August 03, 2020, 03:15:07 PM »

Weirdly for me the inner was a doddle (previous custom made inner was a struggle)
My outer thigh did expand back quite a bit so will need to re mould. Probably ran too much which didn�t help!

StrettonFox Sports · « **Reply #196 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:40:58 AM »

Quote from: Mtown Don on August 03, 2020, 01:21:48 PM

I�m sorely tempted by a set of these but having just reworked mine (from 2013) for the first time in a few years and they are staying in place much better so struggling to justify - have there been any significant changes in shape or materials George?

Thanks for the question!, in terms of materials used and how they are made, it's very different, but the protection levels are similar so still awesome

I'd honestly say if you're comfy with your current pads then keep them, possibly look to get new straps to tighten up everything but if they fit well and you're safe, then that's the main mission accomplished!

Kulli · « **Reply #197 on:** August 04, 2020, 08:00:50 AM »

I considered the same. The main benifit seems to be that they�re a bit thinner. However I guess the launching of these has meant the second hand value of the older style will have taken a bit of a hit so I�ll probably stick with them for now.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #198 on:** August 08, 2020, 08:56:17 AM »

Has anyone else found their new Strettons "loosen"?
I got mine yesterday, baked and moulded them and left them untouched over night.
They seem to have straightened out a bit though.

Anyone else or just me?

SD · « **Reply #199 on:** August 08, 2020, 06:03:15 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on August 08, 2020, 08:56:17 AM

Has anyone else found their new Strettons "loosen"?
I got mine yesterday, baked and moulded them and left them untouched over night.
They seem to have straightened out a bit though.

Anyone else or just me?

Mine have. I left them fro 24 hours with the staps holding them in place essentially bend into a cylinder but they have since straightened. The outer thigh pad stays in place even if it isn't as snug as I would like but the inner thigh pad is a problem

brokenbat · « **Reply #200 on:** August 10, 2020, 12:40:48 AM »

I think this is why George suggested bending them past what is required, but seems like people already tried this

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #201 on:** August 10, 2020, 07:29:54 AM »

Quote from: brokenbat on August 10, 2020, 12:40:48 AM

I think this is why George suggested bending them past what is required, but seems like people already tried this

I followed George's instructions and bent them a fair way past where they needed to be, knowing they would loosen up.

I left them wrapped in the straps overnight and they opened up a bit as expected, but fitted very well.

As of today however, having been stored flat and unused however they seem to be flattening themselves out

Psi · « **Reply #202 on:** August 10, 2020, 07:44:04 AM »

Yes I found the same. But it is fine if you just strap it on fairly tightly. I've used for 3 or 4 games now and I don't notice I'm wearing them now.

alba caerulea · « **Reply #203 on:** August 10, 2020, 07:54:28 AM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on August 08, 2020, 08:56:17 AM

Has anyone else found their new Strettons "loosen"?
I got mine yesterday, baked and moulded them and left them untouched over night.
They seem to have straightened out a bit though.

Anyone else or just me?

Yes Ive found this aswell. Ive resorted to binding very tightly With the straps between innings. Seems to help but I do wonder if it will have a detrimental effect on the elasticity of the straps after a period. @StrettonFox Sports any ideas?

jp2408 · « **Reply #204 on:** August 10, 2020, 12:54:22 PM »

Quote from: jp2408 on July 30, 2020, 04:51:28 AM

Thanks George! I think a guide on the inner thigh would be useful also if possible? I haven't quite found a way yet to sit it somewhere that doesn't move around/get in the way whilst running so some guidance would be great.

Also I find that the straps slip around the edge of the guards sometimes when I'm playing and change the fit/position (if that makes sense) - I have them done as tightly as I can. Any suggestions on this?

Love the product by the way, when I get them right they will be perfect!

Just in case anyone else is as skinny as me - I've now found a way to secure these tightly so they don't move!

One of the short straps around the waist, the long one double wrapping the bottom of the outer thigh pad!

SurreySam · « **Reply #205 on:** August 10, 2020, 04:28:56 PM »

Quote from: jp2408 on August 10, 2020, 12:54:22 PM

Just in case anyone else is as skinny as me - I've now found a way to secure these tightly so they don't move!

One of the short straps around the waist, the long one double wrapping the bottom of the outer thigh pad!

Nice, might give that a try next time.

I've been strapping over the edges and fixing onto the skin side of the pad which has worked well too - Had about 70 mins batting time out in the middle yesterday and they didn't move or feel uncomfortable.

brokenbat · « **Reply #206 on:** August 10, 2020, 04:46:37 PM »

Quote from: jp2408 on August 10, 2020, 12:54:22 PM

Just in case anyone else is as skinny as me - I've now found a way to secure these tightly so they don't move!

One of the short straps around the waist, the long one double wrapping the bottom of the outer thigh pad!

I really envy you, if the SMALL strap goes around your waist !!

jp2408 · « **Reply #207 on:** August 10, 2020, 04:48:25 PM »

Quote from: brokenbat on August 10, 2020, 04:46:37 PM

I really envy you, if the SMALL strap goes around your waist !!

Being a short (No Swearing Please) helps!!

I think it was why I was struggling in the first place - I wasn't stretching/generating enough tension in the straps wearing them in an orthodox fashion due to my size!

brokenbat · « **Reply #208 on:** August 10, 2020, 06:56:18 PM »

I decided to go to the extreme and see what happens. Rolled the thigh guard up like a mat, and wrapped it up with all the straps I had. This is what it currently looks like:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuDYkfh67a/?igshid=82e4qdc3u6qa

brokenbat · « **Reply #209 on:** August 12, 2020, 06:56:35 PM »

Quote from: brokenbat on August 10, 2020, 06:56:18 PM

I decided to go to the extreme and see what happens. Rolled the thigh guard up like a mat, and wrapped it up with all the straps I had. This is what it currently looks like:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuDYkfh67a/?igshid=82e4qdc3u6qa

So this worked out nicely. Pads slowly opened up over two days - were still too tight but I fit them on my leg and since then they�ve kept their shape. They do tend to (very slowly) Widen out and so am wondering if they�ll need a re-bake every few months.. let�s see.

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