New VKB rudder pedals

[WpnX]

Just picked up the brand new version of the VKB T-rudder pedals (just released this new version this week). Love these things! These pivot from the ankle instead of the hip making them, in my opinion, much more accurate. Always hated the hip pivot pedals, never felt right to me, super happy with these. All metal construction so they'll last forever and some of the best sensors available so super precise. One downside is no toe brakes but not a big deal for me as I just use a key on my Warthog for brakes.

IMG_1448 by Orion Aerials, on Flickr

[BuckShot]

Nice! Like the metal.

How much in US$?

Are they Russian?

[Zerstorer]

They are not really "new" (been out since Q2 of last year), but they are very nice.  I own a set myself and can say they are the best pedals I've owned (and I've owned quite a few).

No toe brakes, but you get used to it.

Fairly inexpensive...about the same as you will pay for the Saitek Combat Pedals.

Go here:  http://flightsimcontrols.com/

[WpnX]

They are not really "new" (been out since Q2 of last year), but they are very nice.  I own a set myself and can say they are the best pedals I've owned (and I've owned quite a few).

No toe brakes, but you get used to it.

Fairly inexpensive...about the same as you will pay for the Saitek Combat Pedals.

Go here:  http://flightsimcontrols.com/

I didn't say they were new, just the new version. They made a couple changes, main one being you can now adjust the centering softness / hardness. Also come pretty much assembled now so it's a 30 second assembly process instead of a 20-30 min. process.

Yes, they are Russian and that is another down side - trying to understand the manual for programming, what a pain! I ordered from the Europe store (that Zerstorer linked) so it came to about $250 shipped.

[Zerstorer]

I stand corrected....I just looked closely at the pic and yes they are slightly different than mine.  The new features sound neat!  Clever Russians! 

Seriously....buy these if you are in the market.

[DREDIOCK]

Just checked out the VKB site.
Interesting equipment they have there. Looks to be well made too

http://flightsimcontrols.com/store/



Just out of curiousity
Anyone know what the price is in US dollars?

Example of price for above stick is
Price: € 295,00. What would that Be US?

[715]

$350

https://www.google.com/finance/converter

[WpnX]

I stand corrected....I just looked closely at the pic and yes they are slightly different than mine.  The new features sound neat!  Clever Russians! 

Seriously....buy these if you are in the market.

I agree with Fulcrum on this, my snapshots have improved instantly, much more accurate than the traditional hip pivot pedals. Great quality as well.

[Serenity]

I agree with Fulcrum on this, my snapshots have improved instantly, much more accurate than the traditional hip pivot pedals. Great quality as well.

Just what part of the pedal is the hip?

[WpnX]

See Rule #4

[Zerstorer]

Just checked out the VKB site.
Interesting equipment they have there. Looks to be well made too

http://flightsimcontrols.com/store/

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Just out of curiousity
Anyone know what the price is in US dollars?

Example of price for above stick is
Price: € 295,00. What would that Be US?

About 350.00.  Worth every penny (I own one as well).  Very nice stick...especially if you get the Warthog adapter and use the "handle" from the TM Warthog or TM Cougar.  The adpater costs about $40.00 shipped...its not on the site, you have to ask them.

Looks like this when you use it:



The handle that come with it is not bad but its plastic.  I like using it on occasion as it's based on the one used in the SU-27....which is kinda neat.

Note the VKB guys are making ANOTHER handle for the Mamba...all metal...should be out this year.  Here's a hint:



Yup.... KG12 stick used in the early 109....and copied by the Russians for use in the LA7.  Fold down trigger and everything.

[Zerstorer]

If you are interested in the Mamba...check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pec3us5ZaJc#t=235

It's in Russian...but you will get the idea.

Also, this is the T-Rudder pedals in action...you can get an idea how they work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4AEoNszaBo

[Serenity]

See Rule #4

lol feet don't have hips!

But in all seriousness, what IS the hip part? How is it different from say, the Saitek pro pedals? Because for me, lacking toe brakes is a pretty big deal for pedals, and I'm wondering what is so great that it offsets this and still increases the price.

[Chalenge]

The human hip, Serenity. The argument is that moving just the foot is more accurate than pivoting off the hip. It's an interesting observation which in a vacuum you might consider valid, since getting linear input out of your typical pedals is impossible without moving the hip. I don't see the point, because I don't see how moving the hips leads to inaccuracy? It's been the method since airplanes were invented after all.

You have to agree that the VKB pedals look cool even still.

[WpnX]

lol feet don't have hips!

But in all seriousness, what IS the hip part? How is it different from say, the Saitek pro pedals? Because for me, lacking toe brakes is a pretty big deal for pedals, and I'm wondering what is so great that it offsets this and still increases the price.

With traditional pedals, you move your hips (which move your legs) to get the pedals to pivot. With these VKBs, you just pivot your ankle. It is more accurate (for me anyway) because you have a solid base with your heel planted firmly and you are just pivoting your ankle.