WarBRD & T50CM2 questions

[Yardstick]

My current set-up is a Cougar U2 NXT base and grip. This is centre mounted on a Monstertech mount with a 7.5cm extension. However, the width of the base limits how low I can drop the stick. I am looking at a Virpil base (either WarBRD or CM2) as a way to mount the stick a little lower. However, I have a few questions:

 

1) The tension of the U2 NXT gimbals is quite light but very smooth with no discernible centre – I find I can fly very precisely with this set-up. When initially installed the weight of the Cougar stick tipped it off centre but the tension of the U2 NXT springs can be easily adjusted to achieve a true hands-off centre. If I went with the WarBRD, would the base be able to cope with the weight of the stick and is the centre point mechanically adjustable?

 

2) Would a 7.5cm extension be too much for the WARBD (both spring tension and range of travel with the mount?

 

3) The other option is the CM2 base: The U2 NXT has a fairly light tension with a 7.5cm extension which I have grown accustomed to – would the beefier spring forces of the CM2 be too much?

 

4) And would the extra size (particularly depth) of the unit negate any benefit of dropping the base a few cm lower (the limit to how low I can go will be my chair)?

 

 

Grateful for any insights WarBRD and CM2 users might have.

[HC_Official]

own both of these bases along with V1 deskmounts

1. you can change springs from either light or hard on warbrd, you cannot adjust or tune them

 

2. the V2 mounts both long and short are adjusted to keep grips from hitting the mount, the tension is personal preference only two springs to try tho

 

3. You have 3 spring types (light medium and hard) for CM2 base and you can adjust the tension on them by adjusting the screw in or out to fine tune them, I use CM2 base + CM2 grip + 200mm externsion + lightest springs adjusted to about 12 turns out (looser)

 

4. I have my CM2 base at the lowest setting possible ( and it is longer than the newer V2 bases) , see my sig for pictures and dimensions etc