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Offline 1wrench

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Best rudder pedals
« on: May 05, 2015, 09:46:53 AM »
finally got my new thrustmaster hotas system setup. love the controllers, but my ch pro pedals are having problems with the pots. looking to buy a really good set of pedals. Recommendations?

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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2015, 06:34:32 PM »
Either Slaw Device or Crosswinds are probably the best of the ones currently in production I think
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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 12:17:47 AM »
MFG Crosswind too.
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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2015, 10:13:32 PM »
I ordered a pair of MFG Crosswind pedals, and they are now on the way.


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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2015, 09:24:42 AM »
I ordered a pair of MFG Crosswind pedals, and they are now on the way.

MFG reports that mine will be shipped at the end of May.  I've never had to be so patient.   :cheers:
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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2015, 10:14:12 AM »
wow those crosswind pedals look awesome, I might just have to have him make me a set. too wide for my sim chassis though. looks like I will have to modify the chassis.

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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2015, 06:48:10 PM »
Don't forget the T rudder pedals, they are cheaper, and a little less flashy, and move differently (better IMO), than the Crosswinds or Slaws, but they are a super option as well.

http://flightsimcontrols.com/store/notavailable/t-rudder-pedals-usb-eu/

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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2015, 07:02:53 PM »
Don't forget the T rudder pedals, they are cheaper, and a little less flashy, and move differently (better IMO), than the Crosswinds or Slaws, but they are a super option as well.

http://flightsimcontrols.com/store/notavailable/t-rudder-pedals-usb-eu/

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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2015, 07:05:10 PM »

I think T-Rudder Mk.II has only X-axis and very expensive so not recommend.




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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2015, 07:12:53 PM »
Skyyr - mine and the Defender mk B stick I decided to try as well since it's only 50 euros and Blade here has reviewed it well are both clearing Canadian customs as well - stuff coming from eastern Euro countries...they are probably just playing with them on their PCs for the last week knowing those goofballs at CBSA.  I'm hoping Monday.  Can't wait to try the pedals, the stick - it may be a nice surprise, doubt anything would get me off the Fighter/Combat stick from CH, but who knows. 

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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 02:03:25 PM »
Skyyr - mine and the Defender mk B stick I decided to try as well since it's only 50 euros and Blade here has reviewed it well are both clearing Canadian customs as well - stuff coming from eastern Euro countries...they are probably just playing with them on their PCs for the last week knowing those goofballs at CBSA.  I'm hoping Monday.  Can't wait to try the pedals, the stick - it may be a nice surprise, doubt anything would get me off the Fighter/Combat stick from CH, but who knows.

Mine were released from customs this morning. They spent 3 weeks there. Should have them shortly.
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2015, 04:26:56 PM »

CH Products Rudder Pedals



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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2015, 05:44:29 PM »
My MFG pedals arrived today. I am very pleased with them. Milan does very nice work. :D

During a two-hour online session, my impression is that they are much smoother than my old CH pedals. Also, I seem to have finer control while yawing my guns around on a close-in BUFF, or while getting the ailerons and rudder all crossed up to lose altitude quickly when coming in to land. And I will never have to clean gunk out of sticky, spiking "pots" ever again!

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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2015, 01:26:21 PM »
Skyyr - mine and the Defender mk B stick I decided to try as well since it's only 50 euros and Blade here has reviewed it well are both clearing Canadian customs as well - stuff coming from eastern Euro countries...they are probably just playing with them on their PCs for the last week knowing those goofballs at CBSA.  I'm hoping Monday.  Can't wait to try the pedals, the stick - it may be a nice surprise, doubt anything would get me off the Fighter/Combat stick from CH, but who knows. 
Wow - nice pedals all around.  I think the T-rudder Mk.II pedals USB are on my wish list for replacing my current setup. MFG's are sweet too... :)
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Re: Best rudder pedals
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2015, 04:29:15 PM »
wow those crosswind pedals look awesome, I might just have to have him make me a set. too wide for my sim chassis though. looks like I will have to modify the chassis.

MFG worked with Obutto to create a 'reverse spacer' which will allow the Crosswinds to easily fit inside the rails of the R3volution rig.  What chassis are you using 1Wrench?

Bino...I'm very jealous right now.

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