splash?

[mapexmetal351]

im interested in looking for a decent splash for my kit. ive heard of these breaking somewhat easily. is this true? what kind of splashes do you guys use?

[Gretschhead]

Splashes are usually on the thin side which could attribute to them breaking more often. Since they are smaller, 12" or less, there is also less striking surface, and more of a chance of hitting it wrong. If you are using proper technique and aren't beating the hell out of it you shouldn't have any problems with them cracking.

[sonorkid]

10" Paiste 2002. Never had a problem with it.

SK

[pastor_bob]

MM, I've got a 12" Wuhan Splash that is a great cymbal. I also have a 12" Agazarian China (supposed to be a Wuhan under a new name) that sounds awesome in combination with the splash.

[Larrysperf]

i HAD AAA METAL SPLASH JUST TRADED IT AS IT DIDNT FIT IN WITH MY OTHER CYMBALS. BUT WAS A GOOD SPLASH

[32ndHeartBeat]

The first splash I had was a 12" Wuhan which broke after about 3 months, only because I was using it as a second crash though. Now I use a 10" Paiste Sig which can take a beating. You don't have to be totally cautious with using them, just use them right.
btw, Paiste Sig, Twenty, 2002, and Dark Energy splashes are the best I've ever heard. Another brand choice would be the Sabian Evolutions, sweet.

[kona]

I've got two Istanbul Agop splashes - a 10 & 12. They sound nice to me. I've knocked them around a bit - had them for a year now - no breaks/cracks yet.

[crazydrummer]

use them right and they wont break....i love them in the right spot.......

[mapexmetal351]

thanx guys ill remember everything yall said when i go to buy my splash! my drum teacher says they break to easy but i just think he needs to be a little more gentle lol.

[sEAN_of_the_dead]

A custom splash, or sabian paragon splash, or K custom hybrid splash

[Bish]

A custom splash, or sabian paragon splash, or K custom hybrid splash

I was going to suggest the Paragon. I have 4 different splashes and the Paragon is the heaviest (thickest) of them all and in my personal opinion sounds great!

[Pearldrummer]

My setup has a 8" Paiste PST5 and a 10" Paiste Alpha Metal splash. They are great and sound even better. The PST 5 is quite cheap and the sound surprises me still. It's very clean and bright. Very very nice. The PST 5 also comes in different sizes. I would read the reviews on MF. It's always a big help to me. Hope you find what you are looking for.