The Mapex Raptor apparently has some issues as a double pedal but I have the single and it is a fantastic bit of kit - especially for the price.
Trick Pro 1-V
Trick Dominator
Pearl Demon Drive
Axis Longboards
Mapex Raptor
Yamaha Flying Dragon
Gibraltar Intruder
Ludwig Speedking
i went for the demon drive, i've only had that and the axis long board ones, i've reverted back to a chain dw 5000
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The Mapex Raptor apparently has some issues as a double pedal but I have the single and it is a fantastic bit of kit - especially for the price.
FYI:
SpeedKing adjustments are done with a big, flat head screwdriver on the two spring adjustment screws at the base of the posts. About time some of you "young'ens" know this.
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Is a Ghost a direct drive?
I'm not saying they aren't by any means, I was just kidding around. He uses Trick now though, right?
Spaz, search YouTube for some vids, they have a few on there where they show you every little nook and cranny about that pedal...very intriguing stuff. I especially like the seemingly flawless linkage, how easily everything adjusts, and the screwless bass drum hoop clamp.
Not sure, but you could always just get a second kick
After seeing your thread the other day, and I had not heard of them, but it looks like they are. And those are very cool.
I appreciate everyone's input on this subject.
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I was going to buy a set of Trick Bigfoots, they felt amazing and the price was awesome. I came in a few day later on payday, and they were gone, but the guy at GC said he could give me the Demon Drives close to the price of the used Tricks, so I just went with the Pearls, which feel close enough to the Tricks.
anyone know what happed to that company that made direct drive mods fo popular pedals like the dw5000?
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DW Collector's Series - Blue Glass - 10, 12, 14, 16, 23
Pearl Session Custom - Green Burst - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22
PDP CX Maple - Red Glass - 12, 14, 16, 24
Might have been two years ago I saw it first in a thread in drum chat
But all my searches have come up short of late
the Tricks felt more "solid" as in, its feel was closer to the beefiness of a chain drive, but obviously ultra quick and smooth as it is direct drive. The Pearls are great, but if the GC guy didnt give me that deal, i would have just waited for another deal on the Tricks (or saved up for Trick Dominators).
I've got the Pearl Demons, and they work perfectly for me. Not that I have much experience with different pedals, but the Demons are the lightest I've found, ideal for my needs!
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DW Collector's Series - Blue Glass - 10, 12, 14, 16, 23
Pearl Session Custom - Green Burst - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22
PDP CX Maple - Red Glass - 12, 14, 16, 24
I've had the Demon Drives for a couple years now and I love them. It did take a while to get used to the feel of the direct drive after playing chain driven pedals for 18+ years. The demons are smooth and fast as lightning but you don't feel like you're playing on air like with Axis pedals. The adjustable footboard is also a nice touch.
With the Drumnetics Magnetic Bass Drum Pedal you do play on air! Well, magnetic fields...that's still air, tho!
SONOR 6 pc Special Edition 3007's red maple, old Pearl Brass 14x6 FF snare, Yamaha Tour Custom maple 8 pc., Tama 4 pc., honey amber B/B, Ludwig Supralite chrome 14x6.5 steel snare, Paiste, Saluda & Zildjianhttp://www.facebook.com/DerailedRockers/
Loaned out Slingerland upgraded 4 pc 1963 black, wrapped maple + 14" Pearl birch FT
SONOR 6 pc Special Edition 3007's red maple, old Pearl Brass 14x6 FF snare, Yamaha Tour Custom maple 8 pc., Tama 4 pc., honey amber B/B, Ludwig Supralite chrome 14x6.5 steel snare, Paiste, Saluda & Zildjianhttp://www.facebook.com/DerailedRockers/
Loaned out Slingerland upgraded 4 pc 1963 black, wrapped maple + 14" Pearl birch FT
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