User Poll

[ASP4422]

everyone!  I am thinking of buying a new stick, and several people have stated that CH is the best.  I currently use a MS Sidewinder w/force feedback and looking to up-grade.  So..what makes CH, or other brands more popular?  What features did you look for that made you choose your stick?  Just looking for some other player's views.  $$$ not so much of a concern, but why do you use any one particular stick?  Thanks  

[Marshal]

Hey Asp how you doing?
I think the CH Products are the best. They are built to last. I am in the process of getting the whole set myself. I hear nothing but the best.
I currently have the X52. It works ok, but the first one I started using is starting to act stupid. Right rudder does not work and there are a couple of other things acting up. I've had it for about 10 months, so I am hoping the CH stuff lasts a little longer then that. I know Ruger just got the CH Pedals and he said they are great. He said they have improved his flying because with the X52 the rudder is on the stick and when you are turning you can't help to turn the rudder. Just my 2 cents. SALUTE

[SFCHONDO]

Sticks are all personal preference. I use the X45. I also have an X52 and the full CH fighterstick and throttle. CH is a fine stick; I just like a stick with more resistance. The X52 and the CH stick to me are too sloppy, by this I mean they flop around to easy for me. I feel like I should be some limp wristed guy using it. I am sure if I got used to it, it would be fine. But my X45 still works fine so I will stick with it for now. I use the CH Rudder pedals with it. No way would I use the rudder on the X45 Throttle. Bottom line is: It's what you like in way of feel and ergonomics. But for durability you won't go wrong with a CH set-up.


P.S. Get you one of these. It will amaze you how much it will improve the smoothness of your stick. I used to have to calibrate my stuff on occassion and i would get slight spikes causing it not to react very smooth. Added this puppy and it made a huge differance.

Belkin

[Bruv119]

At one point or another my triggers always seem to break.

I'm sure this is not me trigger mashing away in the heat of the moment.  I would put it down to the sheer amount of kills I rack up!  

Anyway the CH trigger is real tough and I believe it will last for years to come.  The build quality, reputation and durability was the key factor in me buying the full set.


Also the pedals and throttle do add to the immersion.  Taxiing around for the first time with them was great fun.   Like I had too many shandies and got behind the wheel.  Who is that nutter driving around the base

If you can afford it, get them, it will save you time and money in the long run.

Bruv
~S~

[LTARghst]

Have both X52 an Ch Fighter Stick, throttle an pedals.
Prob with X52 I get alot of Do not move your joy stick so rapidly. And that is on take off.
So I bought CH..which has I prob I cannot locate. When in a gv the turret or gun moves from side to side or up an down. Have calibrated and reset everything an still does it. So now I use X52 in gv an CH to fly with..real pain in the arse. Pedals an Throttle for CH are both great. CH is more user friendly when mapping  .

[SD67]

JFYI the X52 has a twist lock so you can lock out the rudder axis when you use pedals.
This prevents accidental twisting when you move the stick in heavy action. This really should not make much difference if you have the pedals set up since the rudder axis will no longer be assigned to the stick.
I'm considering using the twist to pan my view, I'm still unsure of that one. I'll have a better idea when my pedals finally arrive this week (woohoo!). Even I'm used to using pedals in RL, I'm still counting on a bit of a learning curve getting used to them again in simland.

[Rich46yo]

Actually now that Ive got my mapping issues worked out Im starting to like my X52. The first month I was in this game I had a Saitek aviator and had the most aggravating problem with it. Everytime I went into a bomber gun position and moved the stick/gun the Aviator would cause the airplane to move and jerk all over the place.

                       I will buy CH in the future but my X52 and rudders are working much better now.

[DREDIOCK]

I like the CH Fighterstick.
the only complaint I have is I wish the base hd alot more weight to it.

[Max]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
I like the CH Fighterstick.
the only complaint I have is I wish the base hd alot more weight to it.

Solution:

Two Velcro strips on the bottom of the joystick and matching strips on my desk did the trick. The downside is the permanent desk top Velcro. One alternative might be to Velcro a small wooden board and clamp that to the desk.

[ASP4422]

Thanks for the information everyone

[Wayout]

Originally posted by LTARghst
Have both X52 an Ch Fighter Stick, throttle an pedals.
Prob with X52 I get alot of Do not move your joy stick so rapidly. And that is on take off.
So I bought CH..which has I prob I cannot locate. When in a gv the turret or gun moves from side to side or up an down. Have calibrated and reset everything an still does it. So now I use X52 in gv an CH to fly with..real pain in the arse. Pedals an Throttle for CH are both great. CH is more user friendly when mapping  .

Had the same problem with a x52 pro. I increased the deadbands just a touch and the problem went away.

[Speed55]

Originally posted by Max
Solution:

Two Velcro strips on the bottom of the joystick and matching strips on my desk did the trick. The downside is the permanent desk top Velcro. One alternative might be to Velcro a small wooden board and clamp that to the desk.

Something like that?
Edit: Not pretty, but it works great while i'm playing, and ads a bit of emersion.