I am reasonably new to flight sims...wanted to get the best gear if possible. Before I bought the 1st stick or throttle I decided on going with Monstertech to hold everything. Because of the way my desk is made (it has a slide drawer in front which makes it nearly impossible to have desk mounts) I decided to go with the Flight Stand rig from Monstertech.. Also have added (2) MFD mounts for button panel mounts and a mouse tray to have to the right of my stick. Going to order the floor bracket for my rudder pedals soon (which I have to modify slightly because of not being able to leave my rig in front of my desk all the time....making it detachable from the main stand). This stuff is 1st class all the way. Once you mount it up it stays where you put it with absolutely NO wobble. It's not cheap (especially with freight cost to the US).....but if you want the best....THIS is the best.
How do you not have 100k subs? Your production quality and attention to detail is so much better than anyone else reviewing this tech, please keep it up!
Mr. Calder, hands down...you...are top-notch, just as the gear you present us. I write with all sincerity, that your calm, smooth demeanor sets a relaxing tone...thus, we're focused in on what your gonna present and therefore your 'environment' makes it easy to pay attention and learn from you. You speak normally, clearly...no hype trying to keep our attention. For me, that hype doesn't work, tired of it. Having previously been a student and an instructor throughout my years, I can appreciate a professional when I see one. I know this is 'only' gear for our sim passion, but we're all forking out alotta money so finding a person such as yourself is extraordinary. Thank you Sir, for taking all the time to put all your videos together so all of us will benefit. :) Thumbs up always, subbed for life.
Wow Ron thank you for taking the time to write this. Incredibly kind and encouraging of you and I can't tell ya how much it means to me. 1000 thank yous my friend!
@@jessecalder Absolutely Sir! You take all your personal time to bring us very professional content so we can make choices on what to spend our money on, the least we can do in return is hit the thumbs up, subscribe and leave a kind, well-deserved comment to you. Keep 'em rollin'!
Good vid. Certainly makes you want to consider it. I think the best feature is the quick release. It allows you to change your setup easily and quickly and you can also quickly get rid of it if you want your desk space back.
Hey there -- just a quick 'thank you' for the content and how you articulate your thoughts and reviews. I recently decided to get into the "enthusiast" tier for Space and Flight simming. Your reviews and comparisons have been so helpful. Cheers
Damn that set up is so sick, I'm in for the mouse, keyboard and cup holder of course. Great vid as always, thanks for making me spend more money, while having readymade justification to tell the wife.
9:16 - Your initial idea was correct; you can DIY these easily, and cheaply. It's *all* off the shelf except for the stamped metal plates and top mounts. What makes MonsterTech kit good is that it's well thought out, well integrated, and fairly priced. It was their obscene shipping costs that made me go the DIY route.
I’ll admit I’m wrong if shown a parts list in a shopping cart (with shipping) and the website. People love to do this ‘call out’ but in the US I’ve priced it out several times and the savings is negligible if any.
@@jessecalder I'm not calling you out; this is PC peripherals, not a teen drama 😁 As I've said, the kit is good and well priced. Shipping costs of +50% total was the primary driver for me. Availability, locale (I'm not in the US), and the specifics of the build are all extremely influential. That being said I'd be more than happy to provide itemised pricing for my own build, which cost around 30% per mount compared to the MonsterTech solution. I'd estimate 40% with the same extrusion size. Mine includes a desk-frame system that all the mounts 'latch' into, 5mm aluminium top jaws and peripheral mounts, draw clamps rather than compression etc. It uses 2060 extrusion as the design means it only experiences shear loading, or flexion across the more rigid dimension. Let me know if / where you'd like the BoM sent to, I'll do a USD conversion at PayPal's current rate. *EDIT: There is no requirement for you to 'admit you're wrong' either; this is about helping the community, not one-upping internet strangers*
@@GtsAntoni1 I'm not being confrontational, I genuinely want to know of suppliers that drastically improve the cost of materials. I don't think one outside the US would do me much good but the sources I have looked at aren't even close to the kind of savings you're claiming. I would guess that it has to do with where you live. Feel free to send the info to the email address in the about section of the channel and I'll definitely look into it. Cheers.
love your reviews, iv spent a small fortune on monster tech after watching your videos. You are right, Monster tech is good shit, premium build quality which is exactly what i want.
I was literally looking at tnutz for pricing on extrusion as you mentioned considering building your own. This great review isn't making my decision any easier!
I have one question sir.? Have you done a review. On a any slim cockpit out there. One that can be used. As a good base for a *(Slim Space Station Cockpit). Once again thanks for posting this video. A really great video. You worked very hard on this great quality video..
Thx for your review. I wonder how long the shipping is? I see there is a US vendor website. Why I’m asking is that I have waited 4 months for my warthog. This DCS fever is getting intense. I’m your new sub , you deserved it for a great review, I’m sold. Thx and take care man 👍🏻
Dang it, thought I had made my mind up on Foxx Mounts. Now I have to start over! Also nice to see we have similar taste in desks. I just finished installing 2 heavy duty Husky workbenches as desks.
Just from the look of the quality. It just looks so Awesome. Once you said *(Cup Holder). Now I have to look at there web site. Even though I don't have a PC now. Just my *(Galaxy View II), & a small cell phone. You give a lot of details. Thank you for posting this video..
That angled screen for dcs is nice! I best look away before I spend more money on that sim! lol. Now I am getting tempted to get monstertech mounts over the virpil s3 (which is now oos anyway) But im not sure between long and short.. Short gives me a better option of storing out of the way but they might be a little too short.. The longs seem to have an extended piece which pushes out the stick further from the mount which I like.. Decisions decisions..
Such a nice setup! I have a 22" tactile screen in my setup, and the combination of keyboard tray and horizontal stand looks great. I have an horizontal stand which is great, but this one you have seams really handy. Care to share the model?
What do you use to keep your keyboard? I’m hoping to find something more ‘light weight’ that has less footprint that than the standard monster tech mount.
Which table mount works with the VPC Constellation Alpha? On the Monstertech menu, I see options for VPC Warbird & VPC Mongoose flightsticks, but not the Connie.
hello snake eater, could you by chance share a photo or short video of the VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Grip on a goose neck extension, mounted using the monstertech long desk mount?
I’m Looking at or of these but I want to mount the stick in the centre between my legs, I’ve only seen people have it at the side. Can you mount it this way?
Nice review, I'm leaning on getting the Monstertech now. I'd like to know which base you prefer, to use without extension, the WarBRD or the MongoosT-50CM2 Base?
Thanks boopidoo! I would say if you are looking for low resistance then there is no reason to spend the extra cheddar on the MT50 base. But if you are like me and like to have heavy resistance and/or run long extensions then the MT50 is for you. Hope this helps. Cheers!
At 8:00 when he does the stability testing, I don’t think the Foxx mount was tightened adequately. I have them and they don’t move once they are tightened. Is there some bolts coming loose that could use some blue loctite?
Snake Eater Company Thanks for the response. I totally get how the smaller setup might have less surface area to create friction to prevent movement. Perhaps my desk just allows more friction. It just seemed like an abnormal amount of movement, like something was wrong. Do you have high resistance springs in it? EDIT: I just did some testing and unfortunately my desk moves before the mounts moves. I guess the next upgrade is a better desk before going from Foxx mounts to Monstertech
Man, I would love a set of Monstertech mounts for my Virpil setup, but my desk just wouldn't allow it, due to a lip along the end and a keyboard drawer. :(
@@jessecalder well, I've been thinking of upgrading to a new IKEA desk sometime soon anyways, so that may come before the $700+(Yay, Canada!) investment in Monstertech mounts.
That is a handy device called TrakIR 5. It uses a little IR camera on your monitor and a clip attached to a hat or a headset to know your head position. Highly recommend. It'll change your flight experience.
I'm planing on getting the extended table mounts and cm2 base with the alpha grip but I want an extension which one would you recommend the 100mm extension or the s curve 200mm extension or somthing else I want the best so it lasts
unpopular opinion: its waaaay to expensiv. at least ervery part is between $20 and $40 to much. The Virpril Stick + Base costs ca. $300 which is ok. The Mount costs 50% of the Stick + Base. WTF Mouse extension $75? Quality and useability might be great but for real its to much in the end. I guess "Jesse Calder" got the hole package for free to make this review. ;) Don't get me wrong, the setup is cool and I'm really jealous of it.
Me: I like this product but it’s expensive. Internet: Clearly you’re a paid off shill. Everyone would love to pay less than they have to for something they like/want. But it’s a free market I’m afraid and the rate that these products sell out would indicate that they are evidently under-priced. The good news is if you can make it and sell it for cheaper you can corner the market! Or at least not have to pay msrp. I look forward to seeing your offering! More good news, there are products for those with a disdain for expensive products such as yourself. Check out my other reviews if you’re so inclined. No one show this guy what people spend on a full sim rig. It’ll ruin his day. XD
2023 the rail is 69 bucks after tax in my area. Shipping was $42. As this is extrusion and nothing special (minuses the rail system) I made my own for cheaper from Amazon. Hurts to see cause there pricing ingeneral is not to bad
Hah! Another great video. Build your own? I once thought to myself "I will save some money by doing my own plumbing .....". Spent more money than if I hired a plumber (and would have saved myself the embarrassment of the guy laughing uncontrollably) - nice guy though.
thats less than like 5 dollars of mistumi japanese made alluminum extrusion that people use for 3d printers,a couple of bucks in connectors, and a little cncing for the plate, they are robbing people lmao.
Would like to see you ditch the desk for a few months and use a monster tech simpit for streaming, flying, daily use and give it a proper review, like the build of it, first impressions and a review after a good mo this use fully using a simpit no desk
jesus.. you could buy just over a meter of 80/20 extruded aluminum and hand cut all of these.. buy a can of black krylon spray paint and be done.. and you'd have plenty left over to make other attachments.. all for under $50, including a hand saw.
A lot of people have thought that. I've looked into that several times and its not as inexpensive (here in the US) as you might think. But if you have access to inexpensive 80/20 and are happy with the finish of your rattlecan/hacksaw homebuild then that is definitely the route you should go.
Strictly a sales pitch with no set up info. I never understand reviews that don't demonstrate the set up of the product. Especially one that doesn't send info in their kits. The mounting plate for the WartHog Throttle Controls is just a flat piece you just set the unit on with no way to mount.
The video you’re looking for is a ‘guide’. Punch that bad boy into the search bar and you’ll have much better luck across RU-vid. A ‘review’ discusses features and gives an opinion on those features. Hope this helps. I’d also wager you’d find the help you seek, setting up something thousands have successfully set up before you, by spending the time you spent writing this comment, googling the numerous places that exist to help you with your questions. Thanks for watching!
Nope, not for me. Don't find them ergonomic at all. If you don't have a dedicated desk for gaming. Don't get the table mounts.You'll have to sit WAAAY back and adjusting is burdensome. And yes, I got the shortest of everything.
I'm getting to the point regretting ordering from them, 6 weeks and no product, no email about any delays and overpriced. So if you order, be prepared to feel like you been scammed. Really
@The Program very well thought through reply; so in the end I spoke with the noobifier (RU-vidr) and decided to try the monster tech chair mount. Long story short; it didn’t include useful instructions...2 trips to the store because of mixed metric/standard hardware and 1 to my local machine shop because none of the holes lined up and the universal mount wouldn’t fit... and it works and mostly I love it....I do not recommend the swivel adapter as the screws need to be tightened daily or it will drop your rig on the floor...but I stand by my feeling that this review is not impartial but I totally agree that you would shave maybe 50usd going this alone Edit: I completely agree with his assessment of their hex wrench set...I love and recommend them as well
