Metal Pad Discussion Part II

Aesir · Trick Member Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM

Hey.... I'm sorry for being a dumb a-hole, because I'm sure this has been answered multiple times, but I want to know if there are any decent metal pads out there that will meet these requirements:

1. Can't cost more than 175$ (including shipping)
2. Pretty responsive
3. Will last a REALLY long time without modding (I don't play very much, but I do play enough to kill a BNS DX in 6 months. If I get a metal pad, I had better not have to buy another)

I'm not overweight (unless 140 pounds is overweight) and I step fairly lightly, so it doesn't have to be designed for sumo wrestlers. The Neo thing on ebay looks nice, but I know from experience ebay-exclusives tend to not scream quality. Thanks in advance!

Tha DDR Playa · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:58 am Post subject:

I would have to say RO of CF my friend. Both of these are the best on the market at the moment. Don't be deceived by el-cheapo pads out there... i.e E-Bay brands, lik-sang etc. They are just crappy, cheap imitations. But as far as your money limits, well I guess you have to settle for one of those. But honestly, I WOULDN'T. As forementioned, I recommend the RO & CF. Good luck.
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Aesir · Trick Member Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM

Hmmm... so the BNS thing isn't any good? I might look into the RO, but its a little more than I'd like to spend. For that kind of cash, I'd want it to last till I move out for college (3 years).

Xe_Ln_Ag_A · Basic Member Joined: 06 Oct 2003 Location: Seattle

Tha DDR Playa · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2003 9:39 am Post subject:

I was at the local fun center playin' yesterday and me and this kid were discussing metal pads. He mentioned that he's getting one from E-bay for $400. My first reaction was that he has getting jacked from them for the fsct that E-bay NEVER sells adequate pads. They are all pieces of poopy. But he said they were the used pads from the ARCADE and all you have to do is fix them up and hook them to the PS2. Now, my question to all of you reading this, IS THIS TRUE? I looked on e-bay looking for that and all i found is the DDRUSA arcade game for $1000. Let me knoiw if this guys was pullin' my freakin' leg.
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Wizard · Trick Member Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Spokane, WA

Hey on ebya theres a LED competition pad.. that neo put out about 2 weeks ago, i just bought one, has anyone else seen or especially bought one of these?? they have a metal frame around em and are 1.5 inches think they look super durable!! I will review it when i get it on monday but does anyon e have any info on these?
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do_da_cha_cha · Trick Member Joined: 06 Oct 2003 Location: NWI

Captain-Jack · Trick Member Joined: 21 Jul 2002 Location: Salinas, CA

Why spend over $150.00 on a crappy metal pad??? Build a $100.00 pad with hardcore materials and wire it yourself!
#1: Wayyyyyy cheaper.
#2: Wayyyyyy more durable and seriously heavyweight.
#3: If it breaks or needs maintenence, YOU built the dang thing, so it's a snap to work with.
I got all my 26 gauge metal for FREE just because I was willing to wait 3 months for the fabricator to get to the project. Just be patient and you can find REALLY cheap but durable parts.

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sherl0k · Maniac Member Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Location: the internet

i have a suggestion for you people, and it may come as a shock.

DO NOT JUDGE A PAD UNLESS YOU HAVE PLAYED ON IT YOURSELF.

i've been reading this whole thing and a lot of people are saying that BNS pads "look like pieces of crap" and talking about "i bet the arrows crack" on suchandsuch pad, etc... how can you know for sure if you don't own one?

a lot of people have legit questions but they're getting answered by the wrong people. namely, the ones who don't own those pads and are just making assumptions or are hearing from others.

and don't reccomend RO or CF pads unless (once again) you own one or played on one long enough to make a good judgement. the price does not justify the quality in all cases. (just look at the XBox.)

obviously if the BNS, Lik-Sang, NEOGames, etc. pads are such bad quality, people wouldn't be buying them now would they?

just my 2 cents on the metal pads.

but ANYWAY, i just won this and i can't wait for it to come in.

someone (who oens one) told me that they're really good and they play well. not too loud, either. just what i was looking for.
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Madgamer22 · Basic Member Joined: 04 Oct 2003 Location: Chicago

Ok, my friend bought DDR max, And now I play it more than he does. His soft mat is going out (I think), but I no longer can get the scores I want. I always play in light mode so I'm not very good, but playing from arcade to soft pad is a real pain so I thought I invest in a metal pad. I can't spend 300 on a pad but I'm willing to spend about 130-150. I can only play all 3 footer right now and some 4 footers. I'm looking at the metal pads on ebay and they seem tempting but I want some more opinons. CF and RO are out of the question. And I don't want to build one(not that I can't I just don't). thank you for all your input
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Wizard · Trick Member Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Spokane, WA

3 days till i recieve the matal pad sherl0k bought. Once i recive it youll all get a full review. i cant wait!!!!!!!!!
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sherl0k · Maniac Member Joined: 27 Jan 2002 Location: the internet

Tha DDR Playa · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2003 4:34 am Post subject:

Hell yeah!!! I finally placed my order for my RO!!

Can't wait to get it in.......1 to 2 weeks?!?!?! Geez. I talked to a rep yesterday and she sez that the shipment is in the Pacific as we were speaking. LOL, but anywayz, my worries of spending arcade money for a while will go away soon.....for a while anyway. Yayyyyyy!! Later all.
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Wizard · Trick Member Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Spokane, WA

I just want it to be monday...
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Shinji2k2 · Basic Member Joined: 09 Oct 2003

hmm, How shall i say this. All ppl who ordered the Lik-Sang pad with Rail over Lik-Sang europe, I got some news

The pads will arrive at the shop on Monday, and thats witha 95% possibility, make that 99

I'll get mine on wednesday or thursday, i hope i can do a review by sunday. I hope everyone else who has (ordered) this item, pls review it too! I Heard from cracking arrows already, but i don't believe that, i don't WANT too

Hope i made this Weekend Hard on you sicne you know how much more you gotta wait

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Wizard · Trick Member Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Spokane, WA

do_da_cha_cha · Trick Member Joined: 06 Oct 2003 Location: NWI

[quote=I Spent 132 inclusding shipping!!! auctions rock.[/quote]

That's why I've posted about them....they're really inexpensive and you don't have to build them yourself......"Neo" starts them off at 2 bucks too......if people didn't jack up the prices by bidding 3 days before the auction ended they'd probably go for like 50 bucks.....morons.....

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DJ Zodiac · Trick Member Joined: 05 Oct 2003

Do you people think this pad would work well? It's only $190 (don't get me wrong 190 is still a lot of cash) and looks better than most of those more expensive pads.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-e-70-2s8-4-5-77--15DDR%2BMetal%2BPad.html