Man!!! I wish I would not have asked because now I am even more intrigued. It sounds really sweet. I cant wait to see what you guys have comin next but I will be sure to pop my head back in after it comes out to remind you about the cam switch
Grip tape on my Alpha Ultra
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No problem, I actually dont have to use tape anymore, it seems like once you use it for a while it breaks in and slides easier and easier the more you use it, I guess it breaks in or something. But if you are having trouble then the grip tape will work for a bit.
Be sure to get very fine grit grip tape. I got some from ebay and the grit was too thick so I could not get the tube in the sleeve.
I've found that if you let it tarnish up a little, it becomes a non issue grip wise.
It doesn't look as sharp, but I have no slipping when activating it.
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It doesn't look as sharp, but I have no slipping when activating it.
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Interesting...it make sense too. I'm not getting any tarnishing at all and that's without doing more than wiping out the inside of the Slip n Slide with the Cape Cod for smooth firing. I found some of that rough deck tape around the house and will try that today finally.
This is very true, I ordered clear black and white from one seller and only the black was thin enough.
I'm thinking of ordering a ultramax soon but I wouldn't want a bottom button type design because I can't stand them. I hope the sliding mechanism works for me or maybe a little lever could be added to push up that battery tube.
Honestly after a little time working the button it smooths out tremendously. I used a trimmed down piece of cloth tape for a few days and now it is smooth as butter. It take a minute to get used to, but it's fine once you do.
I agree completely, I had a lot of trouble at first but after working it for a week its slides very easy. I think it smooths out and the spring loosens up a bit too.
I had to give up, just sold mine. Great little mod for people with clean hands and work environments though.
I gave up also...sold one and now selling the other...great idea but not for anyone with grip problems
Sorry guys. It's too bad you couldn't get it to work for you. Hopefully you made somebody else happy though.
I think you will be fine. I honestly have never had a problem with any of them. I have used all three extensively and never had switch problems.
I've had my Ultra for about 5 days and yeah, the first 2 days will be spent adjusting to how the switch works. But after that learning phase, the switch has worked flawlessly. Agree with atavanhalen, after a while, it smooths out and make the assembly slide much easier.
It's been said several times, but I'll just remind y'all (since I ignored it): If you polish the battery sleeve with a Cape Cod cloth, it will get slippery and harder to activate.
Mine didn't even need polishing, but I did it anyway for some reason and had my first problem with the slide switch. It has taken almost a day to 'unslippify' it.
Mine didn't even need polishing, but I did it anyway for some reason and had my first problem with the slide switch. It has taken almost a day to 'unslippify' it.
Just an update. Our outer sleeve factory modification arrives in Boise tomorrow. So anyone with an ultramax looking for a more aggressive (super easy to activate) switch option, they will be available.
Cheers,
SH
Cheers,
SH
Should be pretty affordable. Probably around $25, we want to keep the cost down, we skipped the laser etching, which saved some money.
I am kinda glad that these took a bit to become available because I would have bought one and I dont need it anymore, then again I might pick one up when the ultra size is available for the times I am at work and my hands are wet or greasy from the pizza lol.
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