What a great discussion !!!
I think if you really give this some serious thought Sander, you will realise that the angle in which you strike something has more than "little to do" with technique as far as fatigue goes. I'm not trying to argue, it's just a simple fact. The way the human bone and muscle structure absorbs and emits energy is something not to be ignored. There's actually a drum stick manufacturer ( doctor ) that rotationally balances his sticks in order to perfect the way one's hand and wrist repeatedly strikes a surface with regards to all of this. If you gig regularly like I do, try setting up your toms at 45 degrees each and observe what happens to you over time.
Anyway, the balance you are looking for still seems to be with the SDS9 series and not the 7's according to what you are describing here. That is unless there's something I'm not understanding. The 9's have a floating surface which the 7's do not. If wrist fatigue is one of your issues, the 9's are a much better alternative ( give ) and look 95% the same cosmetically. Much better mounts to boot. I personally don't mind the feel of the v's, but only for toms since they are non-repetetive in terms of how often you strike them. Also, the reality with the v's is their strength and power is in the sound of the toms anyway, so there you go !!!
There's no doubt in my mind that the v's are hard, but then again so are ice bells, chimes, rims, cymbals, cymbal bells, wood blocks, stands ( courtesy, Buddy Rich ), etc. etc. etc. As you stated, they ( v's ) probably just aren't for you.
Anyway, at a starting bid of only 99 cents USD for those 7's, you may want to consider contacting this seller for shipping arrangements. It might still be worth your while if you really want them.
Or, those who want some great SDSV pads, consider buying these 7's and trading with Saunder. Send us some pics of what you have please as I may take you up on that deal, although I'm currently busy beyond belief.
Peace,
- Roland
It has little to do with the angle of the drum ,
its the vibrating shock which the surface of the drums sends back into your stick through to your wrist� which cannot be absorbed aswell when
playing stroke rolls single strokes ,
I remember reading somewhere this was often the case for meny drummers ,
including bill bruford !
on top of that the feel isn't too great , neither are the loud chick sounds ,
I wonder why i bought these drums in the first place ? =p
Thank you for the link Roland !
unfortunately shipping from amerika isn't too great...
hope to bump into this kit one day =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQOJny6oy7A&feature=related%ef%bf%bd =p
Sander
- Roland
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