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Offline aztec

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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2021, 11:33:33 AM »
Does CH still make controls?
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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #31 on: April 18, 2021, 11:41:14 AM »
yes I have found a website called Digikey in the states and they have plenty of stock on the CH range. 

3 day shipping to the UK, well impressed.   Is all manufactured in Mexico now though.  Pedals were perfectly calibrated.   Time will tell on the stick.   :old:
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« Reply #32 on: April 18, 2021, 01:20:24 PM »
Great news, thx Bruv. I'm using all CHgear that are 15+ years old, I'll definitely look into this. :cheers:
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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #33 on: April 18, 2021, 03:10:55 PM »
Quote from: aztec on April 18, 2021, 01:20:24 PM
Great news, thx Bruv. I'm using all CHgear that are 15+ years old, I'll definitely look into this. :cheers:

For mid range gear they are still the best IMO.  With that sort of longevity your getting best bang for buck for sure.

Also factor in when you've used something for that long it's like second nature.  Having a different stick with different config buttons and tension.  Doesn't make it easy for your muscle memory to adapt.   
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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #34 on: April 22, 2021, 10:10:51 AM »
Quote from: Bruv119 on April 18, 2021, 03:10:55 PM
Also factor in when you've used something for that long it's like second nature.  Having a different stick with different config buttons and tension.  Doesn't make it easy for your muscle memory to adapt.   

And this is why I just want another X52 😂😂
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« Reply #35 on: April 22, 2021, 02:16:37 PM »
X52 was a good stick for me for years but they wear out

Used to get the insurance for $10 more and swap it out once a year for a brand new one and another $10 insurance policy..

Eventually they caught on and stopped offering that insurance

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« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2021, 09:50:51 PM »
I bought my X52 in 2007 or 2008, and it’s holding up ok (minus the two buttons I used for vox wearing out). Poor thing has rust on the cables/connectors due to poor storage on my part during my years away.
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« Reply #37 on: April 27, 2021, 05:12:52 PM »
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« Reply #38 on: October 06, 2021, 04:16:48 PM »
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Why yes, indeed I had found one when I came back briefly a while back.  I just grabbed it from the closet and it still works.  Hoping the hat switch will hold up to the abuse I always give it (and the trigger - but more the hat switch.)  :old: :joystick: :bhead

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« Reply #39 on: October 06, 2021, 04:18:55 PM »
Ha! I look forward to you killing me bro! Long time!

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« Reply #40 on: October 06, 2021, 05:21:05 PM »
Quote from: Drano on October 06, 2021, 04:18:55 PM
Ha! I look forward to you killing me bro! Long time!

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heyas - I see quite a few names still active which is what brought me back.
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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #41 on: October 06, 2021, 06:16:10 PM »
Quote from: Shane on October 06, 2021, 05:21:05 PM


heyas - I see quite a few names still active which is what brought me back.


Wow Oopsy! Roughly 2.5 years between posting.....rofl

Great to see you back again Shane

Hope you have been doing well

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« Reply #42 on: October 06, 2021, 07:17:16 PM »
Quote from: TequilaChaser on October 06, 2021, 06:16:10 PM
Wow Oopsy! Roughly 2.5 years between posting.....rofl

Great to see you back again Shane

Hope you have been doing well

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Re: Buying New Controls
« Reply #43 on: October 06, 2021, 08:05:31 PM »
Welcome back, Shane!
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« Reply #44 on: October 07, 2021, 07:17:43 AM »
Can always use another red plane

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