strap or chain?

[eirlisdrumer]

whats the difference? im looking at the DW 5002 double pedal and i dont really have a way to try them out, iv tried out a friends dw 5000 single pedal and it was real good but i just wanna know the difference between single chain, double chain, or strap. i want speed if that makes a difference

[fishbulb]

Just adding onto your question:

What about a pedal like this, i don't know what it's called and i don't know how it works.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/matrixv01/New%20Drums/BOA-Pedal.gif

What's it called, how does it work, and why would people like it better than normal pedals?

[Janeway]

A single chain is the same as a double chain, just a little less stable.
A strap has more of a floaty feeling.
I wouldn't buy a strap unless you try it first, because many people dislike the feeling. I love it, though.
Don't buy a pedal without trying it.

[Susans_Constant™]

i dont like straps.. as pepsi said they dont feel good to me.. i have dw 5000 for a while now i dont think im gunna change..but its jus preference bascially

[derryk]

The pedal in the picture is a direct drive system.

[The Fiction We Live]

I have a DW5000 double pedal with a chain.. and an Iron Cobra Hi-Hat stand with a strap... so I guess I may not be the best person to ask...

but I will tell you to try a pedal before you buy it like Pespi said..

[eirlisdrumer]

well i play in a band that is comparable to alterbridge or shinedown. is there a difference in sound?

[Janeway]

No.

[styler]

unless you cant adjust to the feel of the pedal, in which youll suck hard, there shouldnt be any sound change.

most sites like tama/yamaha etc all have explainations of the cams, chains, footboards, etc on there pedals page.

[eirlisdrumer]

so if i want speed i should probably go with the accelerator over the strap right?

[Drum Monkey]

What about a pedal like this, i don't know what it's called and i don't know how it works.

http://www.pacificdrums.com/pdp/BOA/BOA.htm

I read about this pedal in a magazine I have, it seems very interesting...

If you are looking to buy a pedal the #1 thing you can do is test them all out to find your preference in pedals... :thumb:

-DM

[Drum Monkey]

so if i want speed i should probably go with the accelerator over the strap right?

The accelerator will "accelerate" the beater as you press down on the pedal, thus making the pedal quicker... There are many people who do not like the feel of such pedals therefore I suggest trying some out...

The Iron Cobra Power Glide also accelerates as it hits the bass drum. I own one and it is amazing :chug:

-DM

[Janeway]

so if i want speed i should probably go with the accelerator over the strap right?
No.
I can't tell the difference between the accelerator or the normal chain.
You have to choose what you're comfortable with.
If you hate the feel, you wont play it fast.

[Josiah]

Strap or Chain... hmmm sounds like a tough S&M choice.

[Zildjian]

try a pedal before you buy it...if ure spending money for a dw 5000 or whatever u should try them out instead of listing to everyone elses opinion...but if youre scared to make ure own decision get a chain :)

[eirlisdrumer]

well i i just wanna know what ill benifit from the most. my music scene around here is kinda dead, there are shops with a lot of guitar stuff, but theres no one around here with good drum stuff. except this one place but there real exspensive. unluckily theres this small shop with all drum stuff and there shutting down. good news is that they'r selling all there stuff at 50% off, including all DW hardware :naughty:

[rohbit]

I prefer both; it makes bondage more interesting.

[Hunted By a Freak]

Strap or Chain... hmmm sounds like a tough S&M choice.

:lol:

I have been playing with a strap most of the time. I occassionally get into a situation where I use a chain, and it is definitely different. I seem to have to adjust between the two slightly, but they both work fine in their own ways.

It's mostly personal preference over functionality if you ask me. Go with trying each out and pick the one that feels best to you.

[Brokensticks]

I'd go with Chain. But you have to try them

[rohbit]

Strap or Chain... hmmm sounds like a tough S&M choice.

Damn, I didn't realize Jos had beaten me to it.

[Double Bass Jim]

He's gonna beat ya good

[Josiah]

I'll whip ya like you're workin the fields!

[Aaron]

braided tassels. :naughty:




















i play strap and it feels to me just right, its less.. i dont know, i guess i find the feel smoother as i'm not aiming for blast-beat style speeds, i find it a comfort. i dont know what is faster or more efficient for speed..

[Talos]

My pedal is chain and it feels comfy and really easy to play fast on, although im getting a Big Dog single pedal in a few days :D

[\m/-CHeV-\m/]

http://www.pacificdrums.com/pdp/BOA/BOA.htm

I read about this pedal in a magazine I have, it seems very interesting...

If you are looking to buy a pedal the #1 thing you can do is test them all out to find your preference in pedals... :thumb:

-DM

yeah.. i read a review on it.. they say they made it as simpel as possible, so it wouldn't rattle.. They have a point..

they also made it without a chain and string.. at the begin of the footboard it's just way thinner.. in that way you can't adjust the position of the footboard.. but hey.. it plays like a dream :D:D

[spike9908]

unluckily theres this small shop with all drum stuff and there shutting down. good news is that they'r selling all there stuff at 50% off, including all DW hardware :naughty:

then go there and try out every pedal they have and buy the one you like the best.:amaze:

[Talos]

50% is good. Go down there and blow all of your cash.

[\m/-CHeV-\m/]

You might say the B.O.A. is flexible in more ways than one. In addition to its groundbreaking flexible footboard, the B.O.A. is fully adjustable. Using a combination of settings at the cam (A) and Bow Action retaining plate, the B.O.A. can be tweaked in almost limitless ways. Whether you desire longer throw, additional torque or varied rebound, all can be easily accomplished using a standard drum key or hex wrench. Even B.O.A.’s toe clamp mechanism can be slid back and forth to compensate for varying bass drum hoop depths.


sorry :)

[Drum Phil]

Im a direct drive man myself, but if i had to choose between strap and chain i'd go chain :)

[rohbit]

I'll whip ya like you're workin the fields!

Well then I'll work the fields like you're whippin m...

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I'm going to go eat a bucket of icecream now.