A few clarifications after Monstertech reached out about a couple things in this review. The bit about scratches, apparently the "Scratches" are not scratches, but aluminium residue and can be cleaned off completely. Monstertech sells the cleaner in their shop here www.monstertech.de/en/product/anodizing-cleaner/ (To note, I've not verified this personally, just what was explained to me from Monstertech)
Hey Jabbers, thanks for the detailed video! For anyone worrieng about the scratches, it is just aluminium residue and can be cleaned of completely. Anodizing on the profiles is extremely tough. We do have a anodizing cleaner in stock that we use in production everyday. Feedback is always super helpful and we will strive to improve some of the things you mentioned. Thanks Olsen
Great review. The content and quality of the review is way more important than just an advertisement with zero substance. Thanks for listing some of the pros and cons/areas needed for improvement!
Alex Cohen I like that this is a review about the products provided and not an advertisement like some reviewers that also like to also show off their studio
I use both the standard and long mounts by monstertech. I’m very impressed with the excellent quality and I’m a very satisfied customer. The high quality quick release system is also a big plus. Because my flight pit is also my workspace I need to make room quite often, because of this system I’m able to remove/replace the throttle and stick very easily and in a safe manner. I agree price is quite high, but the quality is also...high. Thanks for the review.
Your review was spot on. I also own some Monstertech clamps and the MFD attachments and I couldn't be happier with the products! They are well built and they work really well. My gripe is also with the shipping and handling price. I wish they would have a distributor here in the US instead of having it shipped all the way from Germany. I wanted to buy the optional mouse pad but I just don't want to pay for the S&H. Anyhow great review!
Jabbers, Thanks for the video, saw this some time ago and just got mine . Very nice. In regards to the scratching, there is a product that will probably help you with this. It's been thirty years since I've used it but you can probably still get it. It was suppled by a gunsmith tool supplying outfit here in the states. The name of the business is "Brownells". You should be able to find it, probably in with their blueing supples. It comes in a small bottle, can be applied with a Q tip, works instantly, can be applied without heating, isn't very expensive, and has no strong smell (although I guess that doesn't mean it's not toxic). Isn't everything toxic? It will not make your product look like new again, but it does a fair job of disguising the scratches. Take Care, Steve
Good review. I've been using this desk mounting for 2 month (for my Warthog), and yes, it's very cool thing. And if Monstertech make something to cut delivery cost it'd the ideal deal.
Thanks for Honest review, but for the prices, No way I make my own from Ply may be a little bulkier but for the cost of their shipping I can make 2 or 3 complete brackets.
I have wanted this kind of product for a long time, and with my desk setup I had to do modification to be able to use a HOTAS, albeit uncomfortably. As such, I have not taken advantage of my gear, of DCS, or Elite Dangerous as a result. But when I saw the price of these products with shipping, I changed my mind. I found a very similar solution on Amazon for two mounts that would cost me $100 less, BUT the mounting plates are universal! Which means my nearly faililng X55 can be replaced with almost any other throttle and I don't have to worry about ordering more plates.
Great review mate, I totally agree with the shipping comments especially overseas shipping and then you get hit with import tax etc that's the biggest drawback when looking to buy flight sim gear. It's not the fault of any company, I'm sure they're trying to produce products at a reasonable price whilst also trying to pay their staff but it should be something they consider when it comes to pricing. Keep up the good work.
I don't really get the issue with shipping costs. We buy sticks and throttles, VR goggles, TrackIR and other peripherals for literally thousands of dollars without even factoring in the PCs. We buy EA modules for 80 dollars a piece despite still not having seen even one actually finished. But $50 in shipping costs to CONUS is where a surprising number of people draw the line? I mean, I'm seeing people in these comments who *I know* have insanely expensive gadgets like the RS force sensing base that costs ~$500 a piece, but still being so dramatic as to say "I can't afford paying $30 in shipping!"
@@mumblerinc.6660 Yeah, but charging 50$ for US Shipping and thats the only option is insane. 50$ for shipping on a 300/400$ piece of equipment is understandable. Even for shipping protection. I bought a set of Wheel spacers for my car. 10$ shipping. No reason for it.
Hilarious, I was actually looking for mounts to replace my Wheelstandpro Monstertech quality seems good, Jabber probably have a review on it XD Here it is !
Damn I just noticed they don't let you attach Gladiators at an angle! Well I guess it's VKB Stronghold for me then... And then there also seems to be a lot less modularity with MT?
They are made of solid gold, judging by the price - like all good sim equipment. They are also way too bulky and permanent for my liking. I’d like a more easily removable, cheaper and lightweight version.
Hello I’m planing on getting the extended table mount with the VPC CM2 base mount what do you think is better for flight sim (dcs) the 100mm extension or the 200mm s curve extension? Thanks :)
If you dont like the shipping price why dont you go to your town's aluminum extrusion profile manufacture and purchase directly the profiles from them for 5 times less the price. Then assemble them yourself. That is what I did. The clamp can be bought off ebay.
My Pien mounts are rock solid, after all aluminum extrusion is aluminum extrusion no matter where you get it really. Same stuff 1/2 the cost or more like 1/4 the cost if you factor in shipping!
At 5:00 - is that the standard mount with your cm2 base and a short extension? The long version seems like it might be overkill for less than 200mm extensions - is that incorrect? Thanks in advance!
What’s the S extension you’re using for your VFX grip? I’m hoping the shipping comes down when this US warehouse opens, because it’s ridiculous right now. For example, I placed a 90 cent profile cap cover in my cart and it was $40 to ship today. That’s robbery.
If i had a keyboard drawer (for an actual piano) under my desk and wanted to place one of these mounts in front of it, how much room would I need to be able to use the clamp at a minimum? I'm hoping I can get away without needing to extend the clamp out towards the wall all the way.
Do you have any assembly videos? I got the rhino x55/x56 stick and throttle desk mount variant trying to figure out how to put it together... instructions are a bit non existent
I would be all in on Monstertech with their products IF they had a stocking distributor in North America. Heck I would love to be that distributor for them in North America; I have experience as a stocking distributor of various items in the past and would be willing to do it. Also I would toss in the allen wrenches as well if I was running the company. Having to buy a set of allen wrenches is ridiculous as well.
You could attach your MFD by velcro. I need to become a contributor so I can get free stuff. I love the word free a lot. But first I have to get out of kindergarten level of DCS.
Go to the hardware store. Damn man. Buy a set of allen wrenches, then you won't have to really on someone else to provide them for you. Always cover your ass.
A few clarifications after Monstertech reached out about a couple things in this review.
The bit about scratches, apparently the "Scratches" are not scratches, but aluminium residue and can be cleaned off completely. Monstertech sells the cleaner in their shop here www.monstertech.de/en/product/anodizing-cleaner/ (To note, I've not verified this personally, just what was explained to me from Monstertech)
Jabbers the cleaner works MARVELLOUSLY. I can attest that it will restore normal scratches and dents.
Hey Jabbers, thanks for the detailed video! For anyone worrieng about the scratches, it is just aluminium residue and can be cleaned of completely. Anodizing on the profiles is extremely tough. We do have a anodizing cleaner in stock that we use in production everyday. Feedback is always super helpful and we will strive to improve some of the things you mentioned. Thanks Olsen
MONSTERTECH this was my biggest worry about getting an all black simpit, but if it doesnt scratch easily, black is back on track 😅
@@windsurfer_LA they already offer WERA brand hex-ball wrenches as an option :)
www.monstertech.de/en/product/hex-key-with-ball-head-set/
Great review. The content and quality of the review is way more important than just an advertisement with zero substance. Thanks for listing some of the pros and cons/areas needed for improvement!
Alex Cohen I like that this is a review about the products provided and not an advertisement like some reviewers that also like to also show off their studio
Fantastic honest review without any sucking up because you got some of the products for free. Great advice. Thanks for doing this.
I use both the standard and long mounts by monstertech. I’m very impressed with the excellent quality and I’m a very satisfied customer. The high quality quick release system is also a big plus. Because my flight pit is also my workspace I need to make room quite often, because of this system I’m able to remove/replace the throttle and stick very easily and in a safe manner. I agree price is quite high, but the quality is also...high. Thanks for the review.
Your review was spot on. I also own some Monstertech clamps and the MFD attachments and I couldn't be happier with the products! They are well built and they work really well. My gripe is also with the shipping and handling price. I wish they would have a distributor here in the US instead of having it shipped all the way from Germany. I wanted to buy the optional mouse pad but I just don't want to pay for the S&H. Anyhow great review!
Jabbers,
Thanks for the video, saw this some time ago and just got mine . Very nice. In regards to the scratching, there is a product that will probably help you with this. It's been thirty years since I've used it but you can probably still get it. It was suppled by a gunsmith tool supplying outfit here in the states. The name of the business is "Brownells". You should be able to find it, probably in with their blueing supples.
It comes in a small bottle, can be applied with a Q tip, works instantly, can be applied without heating, isn't very expensive, and has no strong smell (although I guess that doesn't mean it's not toxic). Isn't everything toxic?
It will not make your product look like new again, but it does a fair job of disguising the scratches.
Take Care, Steve
Your video quallity is way beyond your 30k subs :O
Got them for myself as a Christmas gift. Love them, really good mounts!
Good review. I've been using this desk mounting for 2 month (for my Warthog), and yes, it's very cool thing. And if Monstertech make something to cut delivery cost it'd the ideal deal.
Thanks for Honest review, but for the prices, No way I make my own from Ply may be a little bulkier but for the cost of their shipping I can make 2 or 3 complete brackets.
I have wanted this kind of product for a long time, and with my desk setup I had to do modification to be able to use a HOTAS, albeit uncomfortably. As such, I have not taken advantage of my gear, of DCS, or Elite Dangerous as a result. But when I saw the price of these products with shipping, I changed my mind. I found a very similar solution on Amazon for two mounts that would cost me $100 less, BUT the mounting plates are universal! Which means my nearly faililng X55 can be replaced with almost any other throttle and I don't have to worry about ordering more plates.
Jabbers, you are a real help to the community pal., Patreon incoming...
Thanks! I got the standard office chair mount for the Warthog throttle last month and I love it. Got sick of trying to jerry-rig the sucker.
You are so right about the huge shipping cost, it put me off ordering extra parts.
Are you in the US?
@@Jabbers No I'm in England, They cherged me €31 = $37
@@lordnibbo I live in the US and they charge 50$ from Florida to California.
Great review, dude. Thanks for this.
Great review mate, I totally agree with the shipping comments especially overseas shipping and then you get hit with import tax etc that's the biggest drawback when looking to buy flight sim gear.
It's not the fault of any company, I'm sure they're trying to produce products at a reasonable price whilst also trying to pay their staff but it should be something they consider when it comes to pricing. Keep up the good work.
I don't really get the issue with shipping costs.
We buy sticks and throttles, VR goggles, TrackIR and other peripherals for literally thousands of dollars without even factoring in the PCs. We buy EA modules for 80 dollars a piece despite still not having seen even one actually finished.
But $50 in shipping costs to CONUS is where a surprising number of people draw the line? I mean, I'm seeing people in these comments who *I know* have insanely expensive gadgets like the RS force sensing base that costs ~$500 a piece, but still being so dramatic as to say "I can't afford paying $30 in shipping!"
@@mumblerinc.6660 Yeah, but charging 50$ for US Shipping and thats the only option is insane. 50$ for shipping on a 300/400$ piece of equipment is understandable. Even for shipping protection. I bought a set of Wheel spacers for my car. 10$ shipping. No reason for it.
Thx for the review. Just in time :-)
Damn, why did I watch this?
Just gone & ordered the warthog throttle mount... :)
Appreciate the review. Ps- Nylon Washers will help with scratch resistance where applicable.
Hilarious, I was actually looking for mounts to replace my Wheelstandpro
Monstertech quality seems good, Jabber probably have a review on it XD
Here it is !
I've got and love it, great quality!
Damn I just noticed they don't let you attach Gladiators at an angle!
Well I guess it's VKB Stronghold for me then...
And then there also seems to be a lot less modularity with MT?
They are made of solid gold, judging by the price - like all good sim equipment. They are also way too bulky and permanent for my liking. I’d like a more easily removable, cheaper and lightweight version.
I dont mind the price of them. But 50$ for DHL shipping in the states is ridiculous. Im not paying 170$ with shipping for 1 mount.
The scratches do buff out. I get it all the time.
What screens/mounting solution are you using for your MFDs? It looks a lot cleaner than what I've seen before.
Hello I’m planing on getting the extended table mount with the VPC CM2 base mount what do you think is better for flight sim (dcs) the 100mm extension or the 200mm s curve extension? Thanks :)
@Jabbers Love the video but the music in the “Background” is so distracting.
Very good review, very honest
If you dont like the shipping price why dont you go to your town's aluminum extrusion profile manufacture and purchase directly the profiles from them for 5 times less the price. Then assemble them yourself. That is what I did. The clamp can be bought off ebay.
Agree with shipping cost. I went with PEIN since it on Amazon.
My Pien mounts are rock solid, after all aluminum extrusion is aluminum extrusion no matter where you get it really. Same stuff 1/2 the cost or more like 1/4 the cost if you factor in shipping!
Thanks
At 5:00 - is that the standard mount with your cm2 base and a short extension? The long version seems like it might be overkill for less than 200mm extensions - is that incorrect? Thanks in advance!
ive beaten an intruder halve to death with one of those ... they are solid
What’s the S extension you’re using for your VFX grip? I’m hoping the shipping comes down when this US warehouse opens, because it’s ridiculous right now. For example, I placed a 90 cent profile cap cover in my cart and it was $40 to ship today. That’s robbery.
It's a vpc product
If i had a keyboard drawer (for an actual piano) under my desk and wanted to place one of these mounts in front of it, how much room would I need to be able to use the clamp at a minimum? I'm hoping I can get away without needing to extend the clamp out towards the wall all the way.
Do you have any assembly videos? I got the rhino x55/x56 stick and throttle desk mount variant trying to figure out how to put it together... instructions are a bit non existent
great reivew, i fully agree that the shipping really kills a lot of it.
what is the sound mixer you have there on your desk at the end?
GOXLR mini
Hi Jabbers. Are the the long or the short desk mounts?
can the monstertech mounts fit on a homell gaming desk securely
Nice
I would be all in on Monstertech with their products IF they had a stocking distributor in North America. Heck I would love to be that distributor for them in North America; I have experience as a stocking distributor of various items in the past and would be willing to do it. Also I would toss in the allen wrenches as well if I was running the company. Having to buy a set of allen wrenches is ridiculous as well.
AustralAsia distribution team right here.
Based in Australia, loads of storage space and conveniently experienced in Wearhouse logistics distribution.
Hello, Whats the music behind ? Thanks
Did they mention how they are coming on the Winwing mounts?
Olsen said he's still waiting for a throttle from noobifier
They built my horizontal beam the wrong way round :|
ive got the Monstertech - awesome. i want to make LCD screen behind a Cougar MFD for FA18 DCS World - VIDEO.. PPLLLEEEEAAAAASSSEE xx xx xx
I wouldn't bother. I have done it in the past (i.imgur.com/HkxlpUZ.jpg) and it really isn't worth it.
Great quality but $500aus for 2 mounts???? Hmmm, don't think so!!
wait its 100 dollars for ONE half of the set...? wtf...
There was just way to much going on in that video. All I know is, don't buy the black one unless you want to pay for their branded residue remover.
why is the sound off from the image?
Got a specific timestamp?
You look like Big Show
Does the mount not use 80x40 profiles?
Yes
You could attach your MFD by velcro. I need to become a contributor so I can get free stuff. I love the word free a lot. But first I have to get out of kindergarten level of DCS.
What if your desk is glass?
Probably not a good idea to get these mounts
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Watched this video on 1.75 and still couldn't make it through.
Было интересно,но не хрена не понятно.
Go to the hardware store. Damn man. Buy a set of allen wrenches, then you won't have to really on someone else to provide them for you. Always cover your ass.
theres too much beard in this video. beard doesnt absorb radiation.