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40th
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 Double chain vs single chain
whats the dif between these? Do I need a double chain pedal?
Thanks, James
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SGarrett
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The main difference in the stability of the footboard. There's very little lateral movement with a double chain.
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40th
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SGarrett wrote:The main difference in the stability of the footboard. There's very little lateral movement with a double chain.
what is the lateral movement? I have never paid attention or have leanred about this. Is there a benefit to having the double chain rather than single? I have a single chain, but not a very good pedal. The foot board is cheesy and over all the thing is just not "solid" to me. I could be fine if I buy a single chain DW or something?
To think, I have moved from a belt drive to a single chain and maybe now soon, to a sweet new foot pedal! Yay!
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I've been playing with DW 5000 series double chain hi hat stand and double bass pedal for about 6 years now. I just bought my Roland KD-7 kick trigger, and the auction I bought it from came with a Pearl P-100 single chain bass pedal. Not needing to say how much cheaper it feels and is, it feels a lot more loose and doesn't have the speed or consistency of my double chain DW's. It may just be because of the difference in quality but that is my observation.
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Empyrean Drums
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40th wrote:SGarrett wrote:The main difference in the stability of the footboard. There's very little lateral movement with a double chain.
what is the lateral movement? I have never paid attention or have leanred about this. Is there a benefit to having the double chain rather than single? I have a single chain, but not a very good pedal. The foot board is cheesy and over all the thing is just not "solid" to me. I could be fine if I buy a single chain DW or something?
To think, I have moved from a belt drive to a single chain and maybe now soon, to a sweet new foot pedal! Yay!
Lateral as in side to side. You want the total motion and power to be transfered to the beater--if there is slop in the pedal or linkage some of the energy is wasted
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SGarrett
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Empyrean Drums wrote:40th wrote:SGarrett wrote:The main difference in the stability of the footboard. There's very little lateral movement with a double chain.
what is the lateral movement? I have never paid attention or have leanred about this. Is there a benefit to having the double chain rather than single? I have a single chain, but not a very good pedal. The foot board is cheesy and over all the thing is just not "solid" to me. I could be fine if I buy a single chain DW or something?
To think, I have moved from a belt drive to a single chain and maybe now soon, to a sweet new foot pedal! Yay!
Lateral as in side to side. You want the total motion and power to be transfered to the beater--if there is slop in the pedal or linkage some of the energy is wasted
Yeah, what he said. 
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40th
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Ahhhh, I have tons of play in my pedal....i need a new one then, if tightening it up doesnt do anything....Im drumming adept now!!! hahaha
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sjoey1r
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I prefer the stability of the double chain! the pedal feels much more durable.
Just go check out both single and double see what you think of the difference!
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40th
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word. I want something that is going to enhance my ability as well. Double chain, to me, sounds like I could harp on it... I generally play very light anyway. I was never really a set player, but I can tell you I have good dynamic control being an orchestral style player...I know who is shopping today!!!!
ME! 
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JhEoSvSeEy
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Double chain is much more powerful
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zen_drummer
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40th wrote:I want something that is going to enhance my ability as well.
Wrong approach...
No pedal will enhance your ability. You should be looking at a pedal that doesn't get in the way of your ability. The only thing that will enhance your ability is practicing.
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