General Information
Benchmarking
On examining and testing cricket helmet models, most, if not all, our results conclude that there is no discernible nor claimed difference between models within a brand offering – except from C&D®.
- More often than not, each brand offers one helmet shape and interior that “morphs” into a series of helmet models that escalate in retail price without claims of a different level of performance
- Our benchmarking exercise confirms that is probably the case
- C&D® conclusion or contention is that many brands differentiate their models via pricing, and invite the consumer to conclude that the more expensive it is, the better it is.
- The fact is, there is little difference in performance in cricket helmets whatever price you currently pay
- Most brands do, however, offer a face guard in different metals – Steel, Stainless Steel and Titanium predominantly and they are all tested to perform at the same level. That testing is always front on and no measurement of impact or deceleration on impact is required
Best in class protection, according to drop tests, is the main feature of C&D® The Balance Series™ (Senior) a traditional fabric-covered cricket helmet displaying a longer shape front to back than side to side.
In the case of the C&D® The Albion Series™ (Senior) in fabric-covered or uncovered options, (a modern design for a more rounded head shape), protection matches that of all major manufacturers products, and yet is one of the lightest helmets available. Shorter in length front to back, and wider side to side, than The Balance.
The Balance Series Traditional fabric covered cricket helmet . The Albion Series A modern equivalent for a more rounded head shape. C&D® Helmet sizes | Senior 58 – 62 cm | Junior 53 – 57 cm | Junior Small 48 – 52 cmChoosing Your C&D Helmet
A longer shape front to back than side to side.
Shorter in length front to back than The Balance.
We stress the importance of a good close fit, not allowing the helmet to move unless the wearer’s head moves. Notice the words close fit, and not tight fit. A tight fit means you will become increasingly uncomfortable whilst wearing such a helmet. Research and Empirical evidence shows that too tight a helmet, or a helmet with a standard 360 fit system, does not fit many head shapes comfortably. With only the ability to tighten around the lower head with forehead and neck pressure points, the result can be discomfort and instability for most users. Research also shows that wearing 360 fit headgear systems can be unbearably painful and uncomfortable often causing compression headaches, temple and neck pain. Helmets that rely on the chin cup and strap to stabilise and hold the helmet in place almost always wobble, or tilt side to side, and slide a little front to back. When the wearer moves their head in any direction, kinetic forces decree the helmet will move independently of the head, and that means the helmet will not function as it is designed to do. Impact testing of the helmet is always front on, but most batters duck or flinch away before impact. Helmets that use a ratchet adjuster at the rear to stabilise and hold the helmet in place, generally stop the sliding from front to back, but do not eliminate wobble or tilting side to side. A close fit means your head and helmet move as one, with no wobble side to side or head movement at all inside the helmet. Only then do you secure your chin cup and strap in place.Fitting your Cricket Helmet
There is no reason for you to fail to look after your protective equipment, particularly, your cricket helmet. Your helmet is designed to save you from excessive harm should you be hit by a cricket ball. If you look after your cricket helmet it will be there for you if or when you need it C&D® COMFORTABLE & DEPENDABLE CRICKET HELMETS MEETING THE NEEDS OF EVERY PLAYERCaring For Your Cricket Helmet
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