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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2021, 11:17:12 PM »

Looks like Labushagne has started using them also! Look a lot better moulded too!

Might be because he’s using stretton straps on his Remfry’... https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjzckwnGVD/?igshid=17hbwfsfof4sx
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2021, 11:38:20 PM »

Oooops serves me right scrolling after Saturday club
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2021, 01:04:22 AM »

Might be because he’s using stretton straps on his Remfry’... https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjzckwnGVD/?igshid=17hbwfsfof4sx

I have both SFoxes and Remfrys. I might try that.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2021, 01:15:48 AM »

Maybe George will come out with a V2 version eventually that addresses feedback?
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2021, 02:31:07 AM »

I have both SFoxes and Remfrys. I might try that.

which are better in your opinion? i have some strettons but am considering trying some remfry’s
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2021, 06:52:13 AM »

Yep I had the same issues as previous mentioned. Straps kept riding out of position, inner thigh pad too big and moulding would gradually flatten out.
Great concept but I sold them on and went back to my trusty basic SS combi set
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2021, 11:47:41 AM »

which are better in your opinion? i have some strettons but am considering trying some remfry’s

I'm in the position of not being a batsman but wanting better equipment to make the most of want I have. Meaning I haven't spent as much time as most of you at the crease; disclaimer.

I moved from Aero P1's to both of these around the same time. You quickly forget how bulky the Aero's felt compared to either of these. They are both very good so you quickly accept the new norm. The only thing is I still have to shape the Foxes inner thigh to my liking so the Remfrys have had more time at the crease. If I didn't have the Remfrys I would have spent more time with the Foxes and never looked back. I've used two sets of Remfrys. The first set was a bit on the small side so when another set became available I sold them on to a teammate. Very happy with either though.

In a nutshell, both are comfy and less bulky than Aeros. Both give confidence that if you do get hit you can get away with it. Even in different sizes, the Remfrys worked out of the box. Foxes need fettling but give the same result.

One thing though. I was never too keen on getting the right shape of Foxes via the template that George sent to you. Yes, a more bespoke product but more chance of getting something wrong. Can others vouch for the small, medium or large approach or is the template a better (if more expensive) option?

Thanks to @Komdotkom I've now got a lovely L&W Ultra and I'm now looking forward to spending more time in the nets to get the most from it.

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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2021, 11:51:11 AM »

Do you guys not find all this stuff restricts your movement? My batting average doubled the season I dumped everything except pads, gloves and box and I've never looked back since. Felt so much sharper at the crease.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2021, 12:11:51 PM »

I'm in the position of not being a batsman but wanting better equipment to make the most of want I have. Meaning I haven't spent as much time as most of you at the crease; disclaimer.

I moved from Aero P1's to both of these around the same time. You quickly forget how bulky the Aero's felt compared to either of these. They are both very good so you quickly accept the new norm. The only thing is I still have to shape the Foxes inner thigh to my liking so the Remfrys have had more time at the crease. If I didn't have the Remfrys I would have spent more time with the Foxes and never looked back. I've used two sets of Remfrys. The first set was a bit on the small side so when another set became available I sold them on to a teammate. Very happy with either though.

In a nutshell, both are comfy and less bulky than Aeros. Both give confidence that if you do get hit you can get away with it. Even in different sizes, the Remfrys worked out of the box. Foxes need fettling but give the same result.

One thing though. I was never too keen on getting the right shape of Foxes via the template that George sent to you. Yes, a more bespoke product but more chance of getting something wrong. Can others vouch for the small, medium or large approach or is the template a better (if more expensive) option?

Thanks to @Komdotkom I've now got a lovely L&W Ultra and I'm now looking forward to spending
more time in the nets to get the most from it.

thanks for the reply, i want to try a pair just to compare to the 2 and see what suits me better, i really do like the strettons (old version) but do have to adjust them alot
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #24 on: January 03, 2021, 12:44:56 PM »

Do you guys not find all this stuff restricts your movement? My batting average doubled the season I dumped everything except pads, gloves and box and I've never looked back since. Felt so much sharper at the crease.

Not at all with Aero P2s, pretty confident I could field in them if I wanted to.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2021, 01:43:04 PM »

Do you guys not find all this stuff restricts your movement? My batting average doubled the season I dumped everything except pads, gloves and box and I've never looked back since. Felt so much sharper at the crease.

I do find with just an outer thigh pad on I move better at the crease yeh. There is a case that a lot of people do only use the outer for this reason.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #26 on: January 03, 2021, 03:15:06 PM »

Do you guys not find all this stuff restricts your movement? My batting average doubled the season I dumped everything except pads, gloves and box and I've never looked back since. Felt so much sharper at the crease.
Long ago I decided that I never got hit in the thigh, so experimented with going without thigh pads. Every time I went without them I got nailed in the thigh by a quick! In any case, modern pads like Strettons/Aeros just disappears when you're wearing them, they're a huge improvement on the stiff old school stuff.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #27 on: January 03, 2021, 04:39:27 PM »

I do find with just an outer thigh pad on I move better at the crease yeh. There is a case that a lot of people do only use the outer for this reason.

I only use the Stretton outer thigh pad and haven't even tried moulding the inner to try for the same reason.
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #28 on: January 03, 2021, 06:35:41 PM »

Do you guys not find all this stuff restricts your movement? My batting average doubled the season I dumped everything except pads, gloves and box and I've never looked back since. Felt so much sharper at the crease.

I don't wear them - just a box, pads, helmet and gloves. If I am standing in front of a Bola set to high speed, then I look like Robocop.

It is not just mobility that's restricted by thigh pads, but they become very hot. A long inning under the hot sun can become excruciating when your pants are hot!
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Re: Tim Paine using Stretton Fox
« Reply #29 on: January 03, 2021, 10:53:02 PM »

I know I’ve posted this before, but for everyone having issues with moulding the pads, you need to get SUPER aggressive with rolling up the pads after you heat them. Roll them up like a yoga mat. It becomes very easy after that. Here’s the pic I’ve posted before to illustrate how aggressive you need to get: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuDYkfh67a/?igshid=ztquhzp134nm
It looks like the elbow guard, but it’s actually the outer thigh !
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