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Title: SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: SlikStik-Christian on July 04, 2003, 03:18:26 am

All,

   We have just released our new SS-Competition joystick handles. Here is a sample photo, but more can be viewed on our website.

(http://www.slikstik.com/ss_comp1.jpg)

Thank you all for viewing, any comments are welcome.

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: SNAAAKE on July 04, 2003, 04:57:01 am

err...would be nice if you tell us the price on this badboy

???

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: Bluntman on July 04, 2003, 05:17:49 am

Quote from: SNAAAKE on July 04, 2003, 04:57:01 am

err...would be nice if you tell us the price on this badboy

???

too lazy to hit the slickstick site to discover it for yourdelf Snaaake old boy? ;)
here, let me dave you a click or two, click one for instant answers http://www.slikstik.com/sscomp.htm (http://www.slikstik.com/sscomp.htm)  ;D

looks very SLICK, sexy even,  but I'm concerned that it might feel more like a surgical instrument of some kind rather than a nice comfy plastic ball (or bat)... it just seems a little "cold" somehow.

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: KevSteele on July 04, 2003, 10:09:32 am

Snaaake: for the URL impaired, it's $25, and it looks like they're selling complete joysticks with the new handles, as well (might be time for me to pick up an Optical joystick!)

I see they went with four different models instead of one "universal" design. Probably better that way, I suspect.

Kevin

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: SNAAAKE on July 04, 2003, 02:02:50 pm

I did go to the site and clicked on product and only saw the panels and tornado spinner.

I came home really late and was half drunk. :P (which section did you dudes click ???)

$25 doesnt sound bad ! :D
Who is gonna be the brave soul around here and order one then post a review ?

anyone ? (oscar)  :)

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: KevSteele on July 04, 2003, 04:09:52 pm

I've got a set on the way (hopefully next week, right, Christian?) -- I'll post a review on my site once I've gotten them.

Kevin

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: 2slk on July 04, 2003, 04:48:45 pm

Kevin,

 I always really enjoy your reviews. Thanks in advance!!!!

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: SlikStik-Christian on July 04, 2003, 08:33:01 pm

Quote from: 2slk on July 04, 2003, 04:48:45 pm

Kevin,

 I always really enjoy your reviews. Thanks in advance!!!!

Kevin,

  Due to your honesty and professionalism when reviewing products, pointing out what

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: KevSteele on July 05, 2003, 08:35:25 am

Christian,

Thanks for the compliments, but, egads, talk about laying it on a bit thick!  :o

Seriously, however, I'm looking forward to trying out the handles.

Kevin

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: rampy on July 05, 2003, 09:57:07 am

Quote from: kevsteele on July 05, 2003, 08:35:25 am

Christian,

Thanks for the compliments, but, egads, talk about laying it on a bit thick!  :o

Seriously, however, I'm looking forward to trying out the handles.

Kevin

ditto on kev's reviews... I insist on more video w/narration (and some sort of witty song intro pun)!

rampy

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: Brax on July 05, 2003, 10:05:38 am

Dancing! I want dancing!

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: KevSteele on July 05, 2003, 10:40:09 am

Dancing...now there's an idea! ;)

I'm not sure what I could do for a video of Joystick handles...Kodo Drummers perhaps?

"In this demonstration, I will crack this oversized walnut with just one flick of the joystick handle..."

Kevin

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: Frostillicus on July 05, 2003, 01:01:22 pm

I know you didn't really ask for review suggestions, but nevertheless, here are my ideas:

1) some type of weight and throw test
2) maybe a time-lapse series 10 min playing, 20 min playing, 30 min playing...etc... to emulate those sweaty hams we all get. a slickness test
3) lots of dancing is good - maybe to some zydeco?  ;D  (i'm picturing that Charlie Chaplin bit with the potatoes from The Gold Rush)

Title: Re:SlikStik New Product Release!
Post by: Brax on July 06, 2003, 12:49:24 am

You could always use them as maracas! Just don't hit yourself in the temple...... you could DIE!