New Hurl

[minor]

http://www.cultec.ie

check out this site for information on a brand new hurl which is going to be launched in croke park on friday, there's alot of work gone into it and is expected to be a big sucess, something along the lines of what the adidas predator was to football/soccer this could be for hurling

[Rynaghs Biffo]

As minor well knows, I seen the hurl but only didnt get to have a good strike of a sliotar with it. Seems a good idea and would like to see something like this used at the top level, really put it to the test.

[True Red]

What is it made out of? Hardened Plastic?

Didnt Wavin do something like this back in the 70's?

[borderfox]

iv used this hurl aswel,thought it was pretty good,very good stroke out of it.

[minor]

It’s made from synthetic materials, a composite mix of carbon fibres and graphite

[True Red]

minor i take it your old man is a director?

[Rynaghs Biffo]

would this be revealing minor's identity!!!!!

[minor]

i don't think my identity was to much of a secret anyway but your presumption would be right

[Lone Shark]

So what's the story with the legality of this? Is it okay to use at all levels, or would you get quare glances from referees if you were to line out playing junior B with this job....?

[The Biff]

Minor, give us a hint of the price range? Dont worry, you wont scare us. We know that it should be compared with the cost of 3 or 4 ash ones.

[Bord na Mona man]

Has anyone tested this new hurl for hunting cattle with or swiping thistles?
I see no mention of this on the web site!

[minor]

no strange glances it's 100% legal, the prices are
28'' = €30
30'' = €34.99
32'' = €39.99
34'' = €48.00
36'' = €54.99

no i'm afraid this hasn't been tested for hunting cattle or swipping thistles but i'm sure it's more than capable of doing the job

[flairgun]

Interesting stuff.
Obviously you'd need to get these into as many lads hands as possible for testing to build up a customer base.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd be wary of it until I've had a chance to try it out for myself. I still remember those awful plastic yokes from years ago.
Looking forward to hearing the views of those who've had a chance to puck around with them.
Have Cultec had much contact with the GAA in terms of getting an endorsement from them? Getting the official seal of approval would be important, though I doubt that they'll recommend them over the ash, as there are too many hurley makers whose business would be severely affected by such a move.

[minor]

Yeah you’re right you’re not the only one that is sceptical about it and I could go on and tell you it’s a great “yoke” but you won’t believe me until you use it yourself. However I can honestly say I have seen lads who were not too pushed about it until they used and then completely change their mind.
I spent most of the weekend in Croker at the national couching and medical conference run by the GAA and a lot of people did refer back to the old “wavin” and “nuri” hurls that were made 25 and 30 years ago and say how brutal they were but anybody who picked it up and just tapped a ball on it changed their idea of it straight away. There were only 2 men that had any problems with so far as they took the stand of “it would never catch on”.

As you said the Gaa obviously can’t be seen shouting “it’s great” from the rafters and they’re not, they’re keeping very neutral and diplomatic which is far enough but they haven’t objected to it and they did let go on exhibition over the weekend with only 40 other exhibitors. One man who is genuinely delighted with it and is all for it is the national hurling development co-ordinator and off course sid.

[puck fada]

Very interesting to hear about this.

Couple of questions, does it come in a standard weight? Some players prefer a heavier or lighter stick...

Or what about shape of bas to suit the individual preference of a player?

Also why no 35" stick availible, i think that this is probably the most common size that players will look for

also will goalkeepers hurleys be availible?