Premium Members Dan Nightingale Posted January 26, 2018 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Has anybody used the rigid socket block adaptors (for back mount vests) from WK on a Pro or Tiffen Arm? Any difference in performance or is it purely a peace of mind addition. Many thanks, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Rae Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hello Dan, Someone mentioned this Klassen rigid socket adapter to me recently as my PRO arm still has the original parts. Do you know what the rigid version contributes to our lives? Best wishes, Al Rae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Dan Nightingale Posted August 20, 2018 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi Al, I was interested as have heard (from whom I dont remember) that the back mount puts more stress on the two pins connecting the steel block to the arm. Ive heard about these failing even on arms connected to front mount vests so was just trying to see if I could circumvent the issue prior to any failure. Purely part of my mild OCD.. I have a g70x so sadly I dont think there is an off the shelf option for me. I engaged MKV in knocking something up but didnt chase it and its probably at the bottom of a long list at the moment. Id just buy the Klassen one if I had a pro. Purely for peace of mind. Hope youre well. I was an assistant on Other Bolyen Girl many moons (a decade!) ago, not sure youd remember me though..! Best Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konstantinos Tyrintzis Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Hi Al, I was interested as have heard (from whom I dont remember) that the back mount puts more stress on the two pins connecting the steel block to the arm. Ive heard about these failing even on arms connected to front mount vests so was just trying to see if I could circumvent the issue prior to any failure. Purely part of my mild OCD.. I have a g70x so sadly I dont think there is an off the shelf option for me. I engaged MKV in knocking something up but didnt chase it and its probably at the bottom of a long list at the moment. Id just buy the Klassen one if I had a pro. Purely for peace of mind. Hope youre well. I was an assistant on Other Bolyen Girl many moons (a decade!) ago, not sure youd remember me though..! Best Dan. Hey Dan, I remember meeting you at BSC but cant recall , are you a front mount or a back mount user? I saw a picture at your profile operating front mount but I might be wrong here. WK states that the rigid soc block is for both Pro and tiffen arms but you will be missing one of the 2 adjustments if you are a front mount user. cheers Edited August 24, 2018 by KONSTANTINOS TYRINTZIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Dan Nightingale Posted August 24, 2018 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Hi, Kostas. Yes back mount user. Thanks for that not sure why I thought it was pro only! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konstantinos Tyrintzis Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Well thats what they state on their website, that is pro and tiffen compatible. Maybe they can confirm before you drop yor dollar just in case. cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members James Puli Posted August 24, 2018 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Ive got a brand new one I can sell! PM me for info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Spaner Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 It’s good piece of mind but I also think it performs better with the design of the back mount vest. The springs want to fold the arm into the vest which is great on a front mount vest but can be annoying on a wk vest because the arm can hit into the buckles. Overall I believe it gives a better sense of control with the rigid block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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