Tight but not too tight. If it's too loose it will move all over the place (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), if I have it too tight it can warp/crack the cymbal over time.
First I tighten it as much as possible. Then I start loosening the wing nut and moving the cymbal with my hands until I think it has the appropriate movement flexibility.
I have a Wuhan 18" China that is big enough to be part gong and part china. I also have a 12" Agazarian China, which is essentially a Wuhan that was made for Guitar Center. I even have a 12" Wuhan Splash. They're great cymbals. I don't use them as much as my crashes, but there are great in the right places.
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I have not used one before but I know Aquarian sells 2 kinds. A medium and a heavy. The medium is for smaller cymbals like a splash or small crash, and the heavy is for a china. The spring holds the cymbal with 2 thick rubber pads. I've heard that the spring gives more vibration and quickly returns to it's original position so you can hit very clear multiple strokes. I can't say i'd recommend it or not because I've never used one, but I haven't heard anything bad about them.
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