UDM vs PC comparison w/ pics - Page 2

Jngrbrdman · 07-06-07, 10:39

Every now and then a dark Jedi tries to break into my garage and steal my Souveran supply. I have to keep that handy for when it happens. Those guys will stop at nothing it seems. Apparantly Darth Vader is partial to Souveran on his helmet, but he is on the black list everywhere it is sold. Personally I think it would be good marketing for Pinnacle, but I guess they don't want Darth Vader as their poster boy. We'll see if they take him off the black list when they have the Death Star orbiting right above their warehouse. lol

mbkintner · 07-07-07, 04:54

Thanks for the video. I'm especially happy to see that you showed the UDM running sans pad. That allowed me to see the movement of the counterweight and brings back a question I had here that was never answered. Based on the video, I'd say the throw of the counterweight is not requiring the shroud be so large so why is it HUGE? David, can you please address this as I don't believe it was ever answered in the other thread?

corvettecrazy · 07-16-07, 12:54

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Originally Posted by DavidB

I did extensive abuse testing. One of the tests was to drop it on its head on concrete from a height of 6 feet (ladder test). On the second drop the handle broke. On the third drop the plastic cover over head end cracked. The pad and backing plate protected the counter weight housing from damage.

I wish mine would have survived from 4-5 feet. I set it on the roof of my car and walked to the other side of the garage and as I turned to return to the car it slid off the roof and onto the floor resulting in a cracked case.

DavidB · 07-16-07, 10:46

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Originally Posted by corvettecrazy

I wish mine would have survived from 4-5 feet. I set it on the roof of my car and walked to the other side of the garage and as I turned to return to the car it slid off the roof and onto the floor resulting in a cracked case.

What section of the case cracked?

corvettecrazy · 07-16-07, 10:47

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Originally Posted by DavidB

What section of the case cracked?

the center section with the switch.

I can get a picture or two later today