Hi to everyone, had a bit of a scour of the forum before deciding to post.
I took up cricket towards the end of last summer after a friend persuaded me, and I'm getting ready or this season. I spent the back end of last season borrowing (most) equipment, but I'm now building up my own "stash", so to speak. I've got one last decision to make, and that is regarding a helmet. I never wore one last season, and feel that I should, at the very least, own one. However, I am also extremely poor at the moment, and, since I play for the worst team in South Nottinghamshire (no, really Bingham 2nd XI, look us up), can't imagine I'm going to be coming up against the highest pace in the world, so therefore have been looking at the budget options. I've got it down to one of 3, but I'm not really sure on the pro's and cons of each. I've heard good things about Albion and Woodworm, and heard pretty much nothing about Kookaburra.
If it helps, I've got a round the wicket game, middle order batsman who does like a bit of a slog now and then.
My main issues are visibility and weight, and having never worn a helmet before, don't really know what I'm letting myself in for. Suggestions and advice very welcome.
Thanks.
I took up cricket towards the end of last summer after a friend persuaded me, and I'm getting ready or this season. I spent the back end of last season borrowing (most) equipment, but I'm now building up my own "stash", so to speak. I've got one last decision to make, and that is regarding a helmet. I never wore one last season, and feel that I should, at the very least, own one. However, I am also extremely poor at the moment, and, since I play for the worst team in South Nottinghamshire (no, really Bingham 2nd XI, look us up), can't imagine I'm going to be coming up against the highest pace in the world, so therefore have been looking at the budget options. I've got it down to one of 3, but I'm not really sure on the pro's and cons of each. I've heard good things about Albion and Woodworm, and heard pretty much nothing about Kookaburra.
If it helps, I've got a round the wicket game, middle order batsman who does like a bit of a slog now and then.
My main issues are visibility and weight, and having never worn a helmet before, don't really know what I'm letting myself in for. Suggestions and advice very welcome.
Thanks.