duggano

heyo,

who has an axis double pedal and which model would you reccomend?! ive been meaning to buy one for ages but now i think I will as they seem liek one of the best peedals around!

What you guys think o em?

thanks:-)

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I've got the Axis A Longboard double pedal. It gets better with time, at first you will find it very wierd and you will probably wish you never bought them, but eventually you get used to them and you can go faster than you could on any chain driven pedal.

I recommend them.

STAVROPOULOS

hey duggano make a search in this forum and go read peter's(and tommy g.'s)thread about them!u will really take a grasp of them and not only.they have posted many important stuff! and try them before u buy them!well i am going this week to check 'em out in a local store,so that i know!and i will keep in mind the guys' words in the previous thread!so,hope that u'll decide easily,bye!

D. Slam

duggano,

Below is a review I did of the pedal after my kind hearted and loving wife bought me an Axis A Longboard double pedal last Christmas. I would like to add this new note:

If you get the sonic beaters, change them. They are EXTREMELY heavy. Outside of that, nothing comes close to this pedal to date in my opinion.

"Hi all,

My loving wife bought me a brand new Axis A longboard double pedal for Christmas... I have been discussing it with Peter via email. Here is my assesment:

"Well, here's the big deal I like about the Axis Pete, let's say that all pedals have an adjustment range of A to G. With other pedals those adjustment intervals may be: A, C, D, E, G... With the Axis, the intervals are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G... You follow what I'm saying? There may even be some sharps and flats in there... And really, the design of the pedal is quite simple...

Each adjustment you make, you know exactly what's happening, and the adjustments are all easy, either T-nut, allen wrench or drum key. Where most pedals have hex rods, the ones on the Axis are round which makes the adjustments that much more detailed. And the Variable Drive Lever (VDL) is off the chain! You were'nt exagerating about these pedals!!! They're the best I've ever used, hands down and I've been playing a LONG time and have used quite a few pedals... Also, they're graveyard quiet, silky smooth, and power comes with ease.

DW's Gatzen (did I say that right?) design will be hard pressed to top this pedal.

I think I've found all the adjustments on them, but if you know of any that you think I could have overlooked feel free to let me in on them... Iron Cobras and Eliminators are very good pedals, but next to the Axis A, their just the possible best of the rest as far as I'm concerned."


A few notes,

Buying this pedal is like buying a drumset... Be ready to make adjustments and do some fine tuning when you take it out of the box. On my other pedals, all I used to do was throw them together, adjust the beater hieght and spring tension and I was off to the races. The Axis requires much more attention... But once you get it dialed in, LOOK OUT!

Drawback: I wish the phelt pads on the sonic beaters were not as soft as they are. I'd like to get a bit more percussive impact punch out of them. The good thing is the pads are just stick ons to the beater head, so they are easily changed. The beaters also come with cork stick ons. Maybe I'll try those.

Don."

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thetrooper

Awesome review. This is my first post, by the way. I play two axis a longboard singles and I have to tell you, no other pedal I have played matches the light weight and smoothness. Of course, it has it's disadvantages, mainly in the odd, supersensitive feel. But you get used to them, and you love yourself for it. Also, tama iron cobra beaters are a MUST. The sonic hammers are garbage.

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You guys don't like the sonic hammers? I think they are awesome, all the other beaters either feel too heavy or dont reach the skin enough! does anyone here even use the sonic hammers?

cjcdrums

Welcome to the board, thetrooper! Su casa es mi casa!

Skitza

I have the Axis doubles. They are awesome. Very direct and different feel to strap or chain driven pedals. If you have a big foot, go the long boards.

duggano

thanks everyone!

Im just gonan take the dive and go for them! They seem like the rolls royce and I want reliability, power and good use of doubles. I reckon these should be spot on!

duggano

one other thing I have a uk size 11 shoe, would the longboard be better or the regular length ones?

D. Slam

Thanks, Trooper,

I personally would not call the sonic beaters garbage, they are just too heavy for my taste. I'm sure they're just fine for some. The supersensitive feel just takes some getting used to is all. The Axis is surely not your everyday pedal and anyone who buys one is going to have to give themselves time to get aquainted with it. Just like you would when buying a Ferrari after driving your Ford...

D.

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C.J.

D. Slam,

Could you please give more details on why it takes time to get used to the pedals, and how long it took you to do this?

And exactly what do you feel has changed in your footwork (in the feel) since you have gone form your other pedals to Axis (a part from being able to go faster)?

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ghostnote3000

I use the sonic hammers i think they are fine, but i havnt tried with another beater. I think im gonna try it out and see how it feels.

D. Slam

Hi CJ,

The reason for the time factor is mainly because of the very wide adjustment range and options the pedal allows you. You do have to spend some time dailing this puppy in. and this pedal has more finite adjustment options than any pedal I've come across previously. Also, this is my first longboard which also may have something to do with it.

It took me a few days of trial and error adjustments to finally find the settings I liked. It might not have taken that long had I thought to change the beaters earlier... It's very important that anyone who aquires this unit understands that it does require some sit down/adjustment time.

The thing that has changed is the level of control which for me is greatly improved with the Axis. Also, I find that it takes less physical application to generate power, which translates to less fatigue. This pedal costs, but it's worth every penny as far as I'm concerned.

D.

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