Precise ELA Telescoping Mod by Super-T!

[anavidfan]

Seems David has been busy busy busy on the Strata, but lets hope we get some more ELAs going out.
Its been a long haul and we are almost at the end of the finish line

 

[Cucco]

Ordered: 2 Precise ELA Compression Band - Pack of 5 PREC-CB0P5-ELA $14.99 $29.98

 

[raqball]

Ordered: 2 Precise ELA Compression Band - Pack of 5 PREC-CB0P5-ELA $14.99 $29.98

I don't think I need 5 of them but ordered the 5-pack in case later down the road when they are out of stock, someone needs one and I can hook them up with one..

Q though... Do they wear out?

 

[jamesd1628]

I don't think I need 5 of them but ordered the 5-pack in case later down the road when they are out of stock, someone needs one and I can hook them up with one..

Q though... Do they wear out?

They might eventually, since they do rub against the stainless on the body, but I wouldn't expect it to happen any time soon. I think some folks have had issues with the ring getting deformed in the process of trying to remove/clean it. If it gets deformed, it can be tricky to get it back into shape to work properly. I have found that it does help quite a bit to remove the ring and clean it regularly. If I don't clean mine every couple of weeks, it will start to lose some grip. Once cleaned, it's been as good as new, so far. I've had my ELA since May and, after a good cleaning, the ring works just as it did when I first got it.

 

[raqball]

They might eventually, since they do rub against the stainless on the body, but I wouldn't expect it to happen any time soon. I think some folks have had issues with the ring getting deformed in the process of trying to remove/clean it. If it gets deformed, it can be tricky to get it back into shape to work properly. I have found that it does help quite a bit to remove the ring and clean it regularly. If I don't clean mine every couple of weeks, it will start to lose some grip. Once cleaned, it's been as good as new, so far. I've had my ELA since May and, after a good cleaning, the ring works just as it did when I first got it.

Thanks!

 

[Riverboat]

I have found that it does help quite a bit to remove the ring and clean it regularly. If I don't clean mine every couple of weeks, it will start to lose some grip. Once cleaned, it's been as good as new, so far. I've had my ELA since May and, after a good cleaning, the ring works just as it did when I first got it.

Hmmmm I have never cleaned mine in the 6+ months I have owned my ELA....I was always afraid to take it off.....Mine still has plenty of grip, I will wait until I get some spares to take if off..........

David before I place my order for the rings do you have any Felt PV Carry Pouch - Black available? I love those things to carry my mods in

 

[Cucco]

Hmmmm I have never cleaned mine in the 6+ months I have owned my ELA....I was always afraid to take it off.....Mine still has plenty of grip, I will wait until I get some spares to take if off..........

David before I place my order for the rings do you have any Felt PV Carry Pouch - Black available? I love those things to carry my mods in

Until I get my backup ELAs, I am not taking anything apart! With my on/off shaky hand issues? No way! I would be a basket case without my ELA!

 

[snork]

When I got the ELA and saw the ring I immediately thought "I'm not touching that. I'll jack it up for sure."

 

[Cucco]

Yup! So, I bought plenty extra. Will be covered for me, and my friends!

 

[anavidfan]

 

[Killjoy1]

Compression rings are up on da site..

I snarfed a 5-pack!

Super T ~ Parts & kits

Yep, I grabbed a fiver, too, thanks for the heads up. Even if I don't wind up needing them anytime soon I still like to have spares for parts that are prone to wear.

 

[LouEyez]

What does a compression ring do, mad why do I feel like I need a 5 pack?

Thanks,

L

 

[raqball]

It's the thingie bopper inside the ring that tightens the telescoping tube down..

 

[anavidfan]

What does a compression ring do, mad why do I feel like I need a 5 pack?

Thanks,

L

You need the 5 rings so the ELA can rule them all.

 

[kscoggins]

When I got the ELA and saw the ring I immediately thought "I'm not touching that. I'll jack it up for sure."

That was exactly my thought too... Looked like aluminum and I didn't want to risk gouging or deforming it.

 

[Nach]

Q though... Do they wear out?

Yes!


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[Nicblazer]

Yep, I grabbed a fiver, too, thanks for the heads up. Even if I don't wind up needing them anytime soon I still like to have spares for parts that are prone to wear.

Yep, ended up doing the same here. Just for the record though, I had absolutely no problems whatsoever with the original ring. Been rocking for over six months with the same one.


Nic


PS- Hell, as far as I'm concerned I just bought some extra rings due to the fact that I pretty much buy anything from SuperT. Dave could probably put couple of cigarette butts in an old coffee can with a Super-T label on it, and I would be on the line for pre-order . I know. Disturbing indeed.

 

[Cucco]

PS- Hell, as far as I'm concerned I just bought some extra rings due to the fact that I pretty much buy anything from SuperT. Dave could probably put couple of cigarette butts in an old coffee can with a Super-T label on it, and I would be on the line for pre-order . I know. Disturbing indeed.

Yes, I know.............. I never would have thunk.............. Disturbing indeed.

 

[OnTheFidele]

Ordering the locking rings required zero thought whatsoever. Flipping out my card and placing an order has become lizard-brain reflex for me.

 

[wongster360]

I'm not sure when I became obsessed with shiny but here it is. Super-T polished has an ever so slight brushed finish to it so it's resistant to fingerprints. Pretty excited about this mod!

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